In North Carolina, barbecue isn’t just a method of cooking. In March, we write that our state is “the only state in the union where barbecue is a noun,” meaning “pork, pit-cooked over coals and delicately seasoned with that unique sauce — and some of the best comes from Goldsboro.” Our “Knife and Fork” column proclaims that Wilber’s Barbecue “is crowded at mealtimes and sometimes in between, and the quiet is not nearly as golden as the hush puppies.”
From fossil pits to a helicopter simulator, the littlest Carolinians will discover wonder at these one-of-a-kind museum exhibits across the state.
Don’t just drink your Cheerwine — eat it, too! From cakes to pies to cocktails, you can incorporate this crimson Tar Heel treasure into your next kitchen creation.
Local NC Cooperative Extension experts preserve cherished recipes and introduce kids to the thrill of summer camp — and that’s just a taste of what they provide to their communities.
One of our state’s most common fishes has a rare talent. In the fresh, clear waterways of the mountains and Piedmont, bluehead chubs build nests for their young, stone by tiny stone.
