A Short Drive from Cary: 16th Annual Piedmont Farm Tour
The 16th Annual Piedmont Farm Tour takes place next weekend and it’s just a short drive from Cary, NC. It’s history, food, economics and a road trip all rolled into one.
Entries by Leslie Huffman
First Reports of Rabies in Cary in 2011
Town of Cary Animal Control officials have confirmed this year’s first reported rabies case in Cary. A homeowner living in the Triangle Forest subdivision near Marilyn Circle reported an injured raccoon on her property.
Recycling: I’ve Got Worms!
Did you know that food is the #1 least recycled of all waste materials? The crazy thing is food decomposes all by itself in nature.
Recipe: Easy As (Chicken and Broccoli) Pie
It is the prep time that I seem to lack when it comes to cooking. So here is a one dish meal that packs in all the food groups and tastes delicious. Oh, and it’s easy as pie!
Go Local: I’m Hooked on the Sea Depot
Story and photos by Leslie Huffman Cary, NC – I am a fish out of water when knowing how to choose fresh seafood from the store. Unless you caught the fish yourself, it can be difficult to tell exactly how fresh it is or where it came from.
Recipe: High Protein Cookies
Story by Leslie Huffman. Photo by Whitney. Cary, NC – I don’t know about you, but I’ve been working hard to shed some holiday pounds. Between New Years, football and Valentine’s, it’s been sweet eats!
Recipe: Chocolate Waffles for Valentine’s Day
Story by Leslie Huffman. Photo by Samat Jain. Cary, NC – Go out to dinner at one of Cary’s fantastic restaurants for Valentine’s Day. And don’t forget a dozen roses and a box of chocolates. But to really start the day with a little help from Cupid, treat your Valentine with the unexpected. Maybe breakfast […]
Superbowl Recipe: Pittsburgh’s Famous Primanti Sandwich
I know that nothing is more sacred to someone from the Burgh than the Steelers. And, what better to eat while watching the big game than with a famous Primanti Brothers sandwich?
Food: Roundup of Sushi in Cary
Story and photos by Leslie Huffman Cary, NC – Sushi could be considered a trendy food, but I can’t seem to get enough. I find sushi to be a delectable delight both visually and to the pallet. My gal pals and I try to visit different sushi restaurants around Cary at least every two weeks […]
Meet Kay Struffolino, Cary’s Hometown Spirit Award Winner
Story & photo by Leslie Huffman. Cary, NC – If there has ever been a person that exemplifies hometown spirit, it is Kay Struffolino. Originally from Northern Pennsylvania, Kay and her family moved to Cary in 1972. The population of Cary then was around 9,000 people.