Checklist for Fall Gardening
As the heat of Midsummer gives way to the shorter days of Aautumn, now is the time to plan for your fall garden. Here’s a handy checklist to help you get ready.
Entries by Hal Goodtree
Photos: Chatham Street Chowdown
It wasn’t that long ago that Town of Cary put on its first Chatham Street Chowdown. This past Sunday saw a return of the popular event with big crowds, lots of food trucks and a smoking band.
Photos: Downtown Cary on a Friday Night (2016)
Despite the Academy Street construction nearing its climax, Downtown Cary has continued to thrive on Friday nights, developing what might be called an underground hipster scene.
Gardening – Outdoor Rooms
The height of Summer is a good time to rethink your outdoor rooms.
Recipe: Cornmeal Crusted Salmon Filets
I love all my Cary supermarkets. One Friday, I made a run to Aldi on Maynard. They had one of my favorite items: skinless, boneless salmon fillets. Each fillet is about four ounces – perfect for a quick meal with a Southern flair.
Chanticleer: Cary’s Best Coffeehouse?
By accident, we tried Chanticleer, the café and bakery at the corner of Cary Parkway and Tryon Road. It might be the best coffeehouse in Cary.
Gardening: Fill In the Summer Gaps
Cary, NC – After the rush of Spring, the garden can develop some awkward empty spaces. Here are a few tips for filling in the summer gaps.
Recipe: Swizzle Drinks
Every summer needs its own drink, that signature cocktail that defines a period in time. This summer, I’m mixing up a big batch of Swizzle drinks.
Eating Fresh at the Farmers Market
Cary, NC – Many people do their food shopping on Saturday. Why not drop by one of Cary’s farmers markets this Saturday and get a few farm-fresh items for the family dinner table?
Downtown Cary Dining Map – Updated
Cary, NC – It seems like just yesterday that the Downtown Dining Map had just a dozen spots. Now, the list has nearly doubled to 23.