Recipe: Hot Buttered Rum Punch

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Cary, NC — Enjoy this recipe for hot buttered rum punch, “the perfect Christmas Eve drink.” A holiday mug, fireplace and warm blanket are optional. Read more

Christmas Candy

Christmas Recipes: Trash, Turtles & Cheese Crackers

Christmas Candy

Cary, NC — Each Christmas, I make batches of Christmas goodies to give out to friends, family, neighbors, coworkers – anyone, really! It’s an easy way to show people you’re thinking about them. This year, I made three tasty, but easy, recipes to share with you. Read more

Restaurants: The Mayton Inn Sneak Preview

Mayton Inn

Cary, NC — The Mayton Inn will open on Academy Street in Downtown Cary in late January. I met with Mayton Inn co-owner Deanna Crossman and the hotel’s head chef, Jeff Gompers, to get a sneak peek at what we can expect from The Verandah, the inn’s new restaurant. Read more

Turkey Pot Pie

Recipe: Post-Thanksgiving Turkey Pot Pie

Turkey Pot Pie

Cary, NC — Try this vegetable-packed turkey pot pie recipe to get rid of Thanksgiving leftovers.  Read more

Whole Foods Bakery in Morrisville

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Morrisville, NC — Officially, it’s called the Wellspring Bakehouse. But, tucked in a corner of Morrisville off of Airport Boulevard, it’s where all the fresh breads, rolls, pastries and gluten-free products for 36 different Whole Foods supermarkets are baked. Read more

Thanksgiving Recipes: Pumpkin Roll & More

pumpkin roll

Cary, NC — Over the years, we’ve published some pretty delicious Thanksgiving recipes on CaryCitizen. This year, we’ll highlight some of our best side dishes, desserts and turkey recipes and share one new recipe that’s sure to make your dinner guests happy. Read more

Recipe: Doctor Bird Cake

Doctor Bird Cake

Cary, NC — When I found a recipe for Doctor Bird Cake in my family’s old recipe book, I knew there had to be a story behind the name. Sure enough, there is! Read more

pasta carbonara

Recipe: Pasta Carbonara

pasta carbonara

Cary, NC — Do you struggle to find fast and easy recipes for your family on busy weeknights? Read more

Seeds

Recipe: 5 Variations on Baked Pumpkin Seeds

Seeds

Cary, NC — If you’re like me, every year you carve that jack o’ lantern and attempt to roast some pumpkin seeds. Here are some delicious variations to “kick it up a notch.” Read more

Popcorn

Recipe: Holiday Popcorn

Popcorn

Cary, NC — Do you need a break from all the Halloween candy? This kid-friendly recipe is perfect for parties, favors, movie nights or anytime snacking.  Read more