In the South, we happen upon fatback in our stores and well-seasoned sides. This month, fatback finds its way, finally, into our columnist’s kitchen.
Room to Breathe
In Weymouth Woods, and in other mature forests beyond the Sandhills, we find trees that offer a lesson in coexistence.
An Ill Wind
It takes more than April showers to bring on the beauty of spring. As waves of yellow coat everything in sight, North Carolinians stock up on tissues and allergy medicine. Welcome to pollen season.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Long May It Wave
As the country’s 250th birthday nears, our editor in chief reflects on the way star-spangled sightings across North Carolina provide her with a moment to pause and appreciate the place she calls home.
Cloaked in Meaning
In Iredell County, Fort Dobbs State Historic Site provides a window into pre-Revolutionary War life at the edge of North Carolina’s western frontier.
From the Ashes
In North Carolina, prescribed fires clear out overgrown forests and make way for new life.
Sleeping Beauties
In Candor, the Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway is reawakening an appreciation for railroads and “slow travel” with a glittering fleet of restored train cars.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Well Kept
Beyond commercial jingles, our editor in chief remembers the way her mother and grandmother turned cleaning into an act of care.
Spring Greening
In a season that calls for tidying, our columnist welcomes a freshly picked mess into her kitchen.
