There must have been some magic in that basement workshop in Raleigh: After more than a decade and countless trips to the craft store, a father’s determination brings his handmade gift to life one day.
t. edward nickens
On Turkey Time
Preparing the perfect Thanksgiving entrée — especially outdoors, in the fickle weather of a North Carolina November — is a delicate process that cannot be rushed. Just ask the Ramblin’ Man.
Cooking by Heart
The secret language of a family recipe is usually brief, and it sure isn’t fancy. But what those well-loved recipe cards lack in detail, they make up for in memories.
Starboards of Wonder at the Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla
In early December, seafaring sorts deck the, well, decks with lights and holly, parading their sailboats, yachts, and skiffs along the coast from Morehead City to Beaufort.
Fireside Feast
Good food tastes better in the great outdoors — especially if you’ve hiked or paddled for it. The best part? Gathering ’round the campfire with family and friends till long after the skillet’s empty.
The Wonder of a Wet Land
With every journey into the cypress and Spanish moss, the Ramblin’ Man falls deeper under the spell of swamps. Where some may fear darkness and decay, he finds beauty and life.
The Space Between
The tidal inlets that separate our barrier islands are a living, breathing symbol of our coast — the ever-changing portals between sound and sea.
Where the Wild Berries Are
Every summer, our intrepid “Bramblin’ Man” heads into thorny thickets across North Carolina, braving bugs and briars for the promise of blackberry cobbler.
Ramblin’ Man: Memory Markers
On the meaning we find in a cemetery, the tokens we leave behind, and the clarity that comes with loss and time.
