Truman’s Smokehouse & Kitchen
Truman White doesn’t consider himself a chef. “I’m just a cook,” the easygoing Alabama native says with an understated smile. This straightforward self-appraisal reveals…
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Recipes from Readers: Cake in a Cloud
Cake in a Cloud came about by accident. I needed a quick dessert and didn’t have a lot of time to prepare. I had…
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Liquid Assets: The Matador
When General Manager Casey Moody set out to highlight the classic Paloma’s balance of sweet and bitter, she turned to fresh pineapple juice for…
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Recipes from Readers: Anne’s Way Kentucky Derby Panzanella Salad
My sister first made this years ago, and it is still a favorite among family and friends, requested by everyone! I like to drizzle…
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Liquid Assets: Larry The Cucumber
Botanical gin and elderflower liqueur pair perfectly with the fresh flavors of cucumber and lime in this vibrant green beauty created by Mel Schulz….
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Caffeinated Canvases
“We call ourselves the Chick-fil-A of coffee,” says Pretty Good Coffee Company owner and Chief Espresso Officer Sam Nelson. “We’re really friendly and really,…
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Getting Frank About Pimento Cheese
Frank Bernard Yarborough believes in loving people through sharing his artisan cheese spread. Inspired by a century-old family recipe passed down from his great-grandmother,…
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Recipes from Readers: Apple Cinnamon Crumb Cake
An absolute family favorite! The hardest part is peeling and chopping the apples. 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons firmly…
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Liquid Assets: Small Town Charm
Bartender James Hendrickson created this twist on a Carajillo cocktail, popular as an after-dinner drink, but delicious any time the urge strikes. 1 ½…
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Catch the Smoke: Lawrence Barbecue Comes to Cary
MAGGY AWARD WINNER: Best New Restaurant If you’ve never ordered raw oysters with your fresh sliced brisket, you’ve never eaten at Lawrence Barbecue. Of…
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