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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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Now + Next

Have a Festive Fourth

Celebrate all week long with events across town. Pick one or pack your calendar. Red, White & BOOM July 2, 6–9:30 p.m. Cedar Fork District Park, Morrisville A LED hoop performer, balloon twister, juggler, stilt walker, face painter, and more family-friendly fun open the event, followed by live music from The Amazing Lounge Lizards... Read More
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Food + Dining

Recipes from Readers: Chicken Pot Pie with Veggies

An easy and delicious recipe. Add or remove veggies however you want. You can also use this recipe to make homemade chicken soup. Just cut up the veggies, shred the chicken, and cook it in chicken broth. 6 carrots, chopped 6 stalks celery, chopped 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen 1 cup green beans, fresh... Read More

Celebrated Spirits: 1995 Classic Lager

Named after the year Carolina Brewery opened, 1995 pays homage to the past, but it’s here to stay. A crisp, bright, easy-drinking lager brewed with Helios and Saaz hops, it was built for summer gatherings, backyard cookouts, and holiday weekends, with a June release date timed to coincide with America’s 250th anniversary. “1995 is a... 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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travel

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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