Recipe: Spicy Salmorejo Gazpacho
Gazpacho – a cold, tomato-based soup – is the perfect dish to enjoy on warm summer nights. It’s delightfully bright, yet surprisingly rich. With…
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Hidden Gems Worth Finding
What qualifies as a hidden gem? Answer: A place where GPS doesn’t correctly direct you. We ventured out to two particular restaurants in Cary,…
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Tempted by Apples?
Don’t be deceived by the glossy piles of fruit available year-round in the grocery store. Apple season doesn’t officially begin in North Carolina until…
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The Appeal of Hard Cider
Matt Galiani, the founder of Naughty Penguin Hard Cider, wants you to know that most hard cider doesn’t taste like apple juice. “People should…
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Fresh Discoveries at Millstone Creek Orchards
Tucked into Ramseur, N.C., one family farm has 19 years of memories rooted in its soil. Millstone Creek Orchards began in 2001, when Byrd…
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Liquid Assets: Southern Basil Farmhouse Ale from Fullsteam Brewery
Is it hot enough for you? For a beer that’s going to quench your thirst, an easy choice would be a nice, cold lager….
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Liquid Assets: The Beekeeper Smash
Recipe from Mike Byers, Tribeca Tavern in Cary Inspired by the sight of bees swarming flowering basil plants during the summer months, the cocktail…
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Farm to Cup
Thanks to farm-to-table dining, supporting small farms and artisan food products is now fairly commonplace. It’s not unusual to know where your pork was…
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Recipe: Sweet Biscuit Strawberry Shortcake
One of the best ways to enjoy sweet summer strawberries is as a strawberry shortcake – the biscuit kind! In this recipe, chopped strawberries are…
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Recipe: Smoky Corn and Basil Salad
When it comes to food, one of the biggest highlights of summer is sweet corn. From corn on the cob to corn pudding, there…
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