A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

In the 1950s, when I was growing up in New Bern, fine dining meant the Governor Tryon Hotel. We didn’t go out to restaurants much. Those were the days of

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

In the 1950s, when I was growing up in New Bern, fine dining meant the Governor Tryon Hotel. We didn’t go out to restaurants much. Those were the days of

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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