Food

A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

[caption id="attachment_23627" align="alignleft" width="237" caption="Jennifer Frances and her mom, Diann Borden."][/caption]Editor's Note: In celebration of Mother's Day, Our State staff members are sharing their moms' favorite recipes. Enjoy! Jennifer Francis,

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Taste of Spring

Ramped Up

In western North Carolina, ramps are a rite of spring — a pungent mountain treasure whose rise from forest floor to fine dining honors the foodways of Appalachia.

by Mackensy Lunsford

Metal tree at Singletree Heritage Kitchen, dinner table set with plates, outdoor dining

Cold Mountain Country

Rooted in Family at Singletree Heritage Kitchen

Housed within a former service station, a Waynesville restaurant pays homage to the hard work that built a family’s legacy.

by Katie Kane Reynolds

Chopped Italian Salad, Blackened Cod, and Carrot Cake

Recipes

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in April

Easter treats, simple salads, and nostalgic dinners filled our kitchens this month. From carrot cake to cucumber salad, these recipes helped readers channel flavors of springtime.

by Our State Staff

Taste of Spring

In Search of Mountain Cheeses

A curd connoisseur travels to the Blue Ridge to find the pastures, caves, and people shaping western North Carolina’s most memorable cheeses.

by Hannah Lee Leidy

Restaurants

Make It Snappy

Brief but delicious, soft-shell crab season is cherished by diners as well as the folks who work around the clock to put these native pinchers on our plates.

by Ryan Stancil

Taste of Spring

Where to Find Ramps in Western NC

Ramp season may be fleeting, but when the wild onions start appearing in our state, these five farm markets and roadside produce stands share the brief but beloved bounty.

by Our State Staff

A Taste of Our State

North Carolina Soda

Here’s to the pharmacists whose dreams of tasty tonics led to a legacy worth toasting.

by Sheri Castle & Lindsay Gramling

Recipes

Meatballs in North Carolina Soda Sauce

This dish is popular party fare. All you need to do to set the table is put out toothpicks and napkins. This recipe also makes a nice dinner when served with something to sop up the tangy sauce.

by Sheri Castle

Corn pudding, butter-poached chicken, warm potato salad

Supper Club

3 Winning Recipes for a Spring Chicken Dinner

When it comes to poultry, the best is raised close to home.

by Lynn Wells

Butter-Poached Chicken Thighs

After trying a friend’s butter-poached chicken hot from the smoker, Chef Lynn Wells created an oven-friendly version for a flavorful dish that comes together right in the kitchen.

by Lynn Wells

A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Magnificent Mocktails: Mom-To-Be Mocktail

7 Spots to Savor in SouthPark

A Sweet Send-Off

Ramped Up

Rooted in Family at Singletree Heritage Kitchen

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in April

In Search of Mountain Cheeses

Make It Snappy

Where to Find Ramps in Western NC

North Carolina Soda

Meatballs in North Carolina Soda Sauce

3 Winning Recipes for a Spring Chicken Dinner

Butter-Poached Chicken Thighs