Recipes
Cube Steak with Tomato-Onion Chutney
Lynn’s mother often made this comforting dish for her as a child, and today, it still tastes like home.
Recipes
Smoked Tomato Gravy
Whip up a batch of your favorite biscuits and enjoy this hearty, savory gravy at any time of day.
Dining
When Your Town Becomes Flavortown
Guy Fieri and his wildly popular show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives put a spotlight on little joints with bold flavor. So what happens when Food Network turns North Carolina’s beloved local restaurants into destinations?
Dining
Saltwater Grill Serves Seafood by the Water
Whether you arrive by car or by boat, this laid-back restaurant in downtown Swansboro will fill your plate with seafood, and your heart with a love of the water.
Dining
Tried & True: The Mystique of Hole-in-the-Wall Joints
These love-worn restaurants are revered, not reviewed: We flock to them for everything they are — cash only, unfussy, hard-to-find — and aren’t, because what matters most is always on the inside.
Recipes
Stuffed Baked Tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes are delicious on their own, but they also make great vehicles for blue cheese, walnuts, and bread crumbs.
Drink
Cooling Down: 8 Refreshing Summer Beers For August
Whether you’re looking for something light and familiar, or inventively refreshing, North Carolina has the perfect beer to help you beat the heat this month.
Drink
Riverside Refreshment at Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery
At Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery there’s not a bad seat in the house, even if that seat happens to be a rock. After a long day of mountain adventures, this riverside brewery in Chimney Rock is the perfect place to go with the flow.
Recipes
Sausage and Pimento Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños
These cheesy, spicy jalapeño poppers have an extra special savory element with the addition of Bass Farm sausage.