At a popular lunch spot in Lee County, the atmosphere is homey, the menu is familiar, and the inspiration is the owner’s grandmother — and local icon — Mrs. Lacy.
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5 Retro Recipes for a Southern Tea Party
A Southern tea party has only a few requirements: crustless sandwiches, sugar-dusted sweets, a well-loved tea set, and good company.
Tea & Toasts in Hendersonville
A Southern Cup draws on the long tradition of teatime, giving customers a place to gather and celebrate one another.
Sweet Tea-Brined Fried Chicken
Two Southern staples — sweet tea and fried chicken — come together for a twist on classic buttermilk fried chicken.
Sweet Carolina
From sweet Southern phrases to sweet tea, in North Carolina, smelling, feeling, eating, and being sweet starts early.
Citrus Herbal Tea & Hot Mulled Cider
Two steaming sips to warm you on the coldest of days.
Made in NC: Fancy & Functional
Her porcelain pieces may look like works of art, but Julie Wiggins’s teapots are ready for any occasion.
Winter Warmers: 4 Recipes For Sips & Soups
When cold weather settles in around the mountains, across the Piedmont, and along the coast, stay toasty with these four recipes.
Fruit Punch Iced Tea
Cool off with this tropical twist on iced tea.