A Short Drive From Cary: Durham Blues Festival
It’s moving, it’s one day and it’s going to be free. But after a period of some uncertainty, The Hayti Center has announced that the 2011 Durham Blues Festival is on for Saturday, September 10, 2011.
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Health: The Joy of Cast-Iron
I consulted with a friend who used to be in the culinary gadgets business (she worked in that high-end cookware store in the mall – you know the one), and she came up with a whole list of reasons why cast-iron is amazing.
Music: CaryCitizen Interview With Huey Lewis
This weekend the heart of rock ‘n’ roll will be beating in Cary. On Sunday, July 24, Huey Lewis & The News will take the stage at the Booth Amphitheatre. Huey Lewis spoke with Cris Cohen about the new album, the fun of recording live, and the evolution of his voice.
Recipe: Summer Squashage
Squash is a refreshing change from all the greens you got during the winter, and the first veggies of the season are always great. However, once the novelty wears off, what are you supposed to do with all that summer squash?
The Harry Potter Generation Gets Epic Conclusion with Deathly Hallows Part II
After the movie, I hugged my best friend and struggled to hold back tears as I walked to my car alone. It seemed like the end of an era, or at least the end of my childhood.
Recipe: Tropical Wheat Berry Salad
I have become a pit master this week, cooking pork loins, beef brisket, sausages and scores of vegetables we bought in downtown Apex.
I am Coco – Loco
Cary, NC – Story by Kaynan Goldberg. Kaynan is CaryCitizen’s 12-year-old columnist on all things frugal, crunchy, healthy and green. She blogs at VeggiesGoCrunch. In this installment she continues her thoughts on the virtues of the coconut. Photo by Easa Shamih. Cary, NC – Hi, everybody! I know, I know – long time, no blog. I’m not going […]
Food: Cedar Plank Salmon
Story and recipe by Jim McGrody. Photo by Sean Dreilinger. Cary, NC – Last time I was writing for CaryCitizen, I wrote about apple wood smoked chicken. I hope that some of you traded in your hamburgers and hot dogs and tried something new. As I was beginning to think about what I should be […]
10 Ways to Beat the Heat
Whether you’re planning a “staycation” or just looking for a checklist of awesome things to do and places to go right here in Cary (and the surrounding area) this summer, Advocates for Health in Action (AHA) offers 10 ideas for you.
RailHawks Win 8th Straight
“These guys want to win every time they step on the field and they’re willing to put in whatever they have to get the result. That showed again tonight,” said Martin Rennie, Railhawks coach.