Fluffy, freshly fallen snow works best for this sweet North Carolina treat. Plus, discover a twist on the classic.
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White Chocolate & Peppermint Cookies
These soft, chewy cookies are filled with white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
The Secret of Camping in the Cold
Spending a frigid night outdoors in the Uwharries, or at the base of Grandfather Mountain, is fun — really! — as long as you come prepared. Let the Ramblin’ Man show you how it’s done.
Snow Cream Dreams
In a quest for the perfect bowl of snow cream, the sweetest spoonfuls are always found in the past, mixed together with memories of snow day fun.
12 Bakeries for Cakes, Cupcakes, & Cinnamon Rolls This Season
’Tis the season for sweets! If you’re too busy to bake your festive favorites this year, these local bakeries across the state have pastry cases brimming with delectable holiday treats.
5 Items for Your December To-Do List
Eat, shop, learn, and celebrate what North Carolina has to offer this month.
Brown Sugar Breakfast Tarts
Forget the store-bought treat: Spread icing over these warm, homemade tarts and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar to impress children and adults alike.
Maple-Pecan Coffee Cake
We recommend adding North Carolina-grown nuts to this maple-pecan coffee cake — a Christmas morning classic.
The Miracle of the Oil
When cultures collided in one family’s Raleigh kitchen, a new food tradition — part Jewish, part Southern Baptist — was born. Two treats served each year for Hanukkah — latkes and sufganiyot, or jelly doughnuts — got updates. The Jewish husband was mesmerized. The Southern wife had a secret.