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Erica Chats: Special Occasion Spots

I’d love to say that my family has mastered our goal of meal prepping and eating all our meals at home. But honestly? Life is busy, and I can’t resist the deliciousness scattered throughout the Triangle. This is why friends and family always ask me where they should eat for every occasion. So, where do... Read More

Pay It Forward: Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry

Drive along Wake Forest’s E. Holding Avenue on Mondays, Wednesdays, and the second and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and you’ll see a snaking line of cars and volunteers in green T-shirts darting between vehicles with practiced efficiency. Although Tri-Area Ministry (TAM) Food Pantry Board Chair Mike Burger jokingly... Read More

Tahini It to Win It

This summer, the most serious competition in Raleigh isn’t on the court — it’s in the bowl. While the prize isn’t cash or a trophy, a record deal or reality TV contract, the winner of Sassool’s annual Hummus Mix-Off takes home something arguably more valuable: the knowledge that their hummus — their recipe, their ratios,... Read More
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Meet & Greet: Adam Cooley

At a moment when sustainability, fast fashion, and our relationship with the natural world are part of almost every conversation, Floating Worlds offers art that doesn't just comment on those ideas but is built entirely out of them — turning discarded paper, maps, and sheet music into large-scale studies of the plants and animals that... Read More

Programmed Paradise

Imagine a retirement community where you never have to pull out a credit card, your health is optimized, and every complex logistical hurdle is handled for you. Sounds like paradise, right? This is the premise for Everhaven: A Paradise Built on Survival, Data, and Deception, a science fiction novel released last fall by local author... Read More
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Food + Dining

Bing Cherry and Pine Nut Focaccia

Lionel Vatinet, the mastermind behind the beloved La Farm Bakery, shares this treat from his cookbook A Passion for Bread: Lessons from a Master Baker 3 cups unbleached flour  1 ¼ teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon instant yeast  1 ½ cups water (65–70 degrees) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil  3.2 ounces toasted pine nuts  8.6 ounces pitted fresh cherries  confectioners' sugar 
  • Place the flour in a large... Read More

    • Recipes from Readers: Migas

    This is a simple and quick meal that delights everyone who tries it. The eggs and beans provide protein, the tortilla strips give it an amazing slightly spicy kick, and the tomato balances everything out. Using the habanero-lime tortillas from Trader Joe’s is key, as plain tortillas do not give the dish the same flavor... Read More
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    Home + Garden

    Garden Adventurer: Savoring Squash Blossoms

    As your squash patch reaches maturity under the strengthening summer sun, well-tended plants should begin brimming with their delectable edibles, meaning you can reap the benefits by harvesting … and harvesting … and harvesting. Before you know it, you might be up to your neck in crookneck, straight neck, patty pan, or zucchini fruit. But... Read More

    Garden Adventurer: Oakleaf Hydrangea: Graceful Pizzazz

    When it comes to a woody ornamental with regional roots that is not only dependable but dependably pretty, oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) gets high marks in my book. Native to the Southeast, it has been brought out of the woods to charm gardeners with visual grace, and, yes, even a tad of pizzazz. Oakleaf hydrangea... Read More
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    Mountain Air

    Vibrant towns, mountain landscapes, cascading waterfalls, and outdoor exploration — you can find it all in the North Carolina High Country. Destinations such as Asheville, Boone, and Blowing Rock often headline a visit to the Blue Ridge Mountains, but there’s a quieter alternative overflowing with small-town charm that deserves a place in the spotlight. The... Read More

    Escape to Edenton

    “Edenton’s waking up,” says Inner Banks Inn proprietor Susan Martin Cyr about the scenic town tucked into the Albemarle Sound and surrounded by water on three sides in the state’s northeastern region. While it has long been considered a historical gem, Edenton has also been what Susan “would call a sleeper.” But now, she says,... Read More
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