A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

“Sorry, Julia, but … Sue’s exploding.” Julia Castellano, owner of Little Loaf Bakery & Schoolhouse in Wilmington, smiles at her frazzled class assistant Erin Burney and laughs. Castellano pops up

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

“Sorry, Julia, but … Sue’s exploding.” Julia Castellano, owner of Little Loaf Bakery & Schoolhouse in Wilmington, smiles at her frazzled class assistant Erin Burney and laughs. Castellano pops up

Bean and ham bone soup

Bean & Ham Bone Soup

When spring days waffle from blustery and cold to sunny and warm, Chef Lynn Wells turns to a comforting soup brimming with fresh vegetables and plenty of ham.

serving plate of greens

Beginner Greens

Sheri Castle’s recipe gussies up traditional greens with dried fruit, bacon, and a very short simmer on the stove to keep the color fresh and vibrant.

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