Strawberry Picking in Cary: Where to Go

strawberry

Cary, NC — If you’re planning to go strawberry picking this season, right now is the time to do it. I rounded up a list of some great spots in and around Cary. Read more

Smoothie

Recipes: The Perfect Smoothie

Smoothie

Cary, NC — The perfect smoothie is flavorful, slightly-sweet and, well, very smooth. I’ll share the basic formula I use to make a great one at home.  Read more

chatham chowdown

Food Truck Rodeo: Photos & Recap

chatham chowdown

Cary, NC — On Sunday, April 19, 2015, Cary’s first food truck rodeo of the year took place along W. Chatham Street. Despite the rain, our intrepid photographer headed downtown to take some photos. Read more

Food Truck Rodeo

Food Truck Rodeo: This Sunday in Cary

Food Truck Rodeo

Cary, NC — Chatham Street Chowdown, Cary’s food truck rodeo, kicks off this weekend on Sunday, April 19, 2015 from noon-4:30 pm on West Chatham Street downtown. Read more

Easter Passover

Food: Easter & Passover Recipes

Easter Passover

Cary, NC — Passover begins tomorrow evening (Friday, April 3, 2015), while Easter falls on this Sunday (April 5, 2015). Whether you celebrate with Matzoh Ball Soup or an Easter Ham, four CaryCitizen recipes can “serve” as great entrees, sides, or desserts for this weekend’s holidays. Read more

farmers markets

Cary Farmers Markets Open This Weekend

farmers markets

Cary, NC — The Cary Downtown Farmers Market and the Western Wake Farmers’ Market both open this Saturday, April 4, 2015. Another favorite, the Waverly Farmers’ Market, opens at the end of the month. We got some details about what’s new at the markets this year and about what shoppers can expect on opening days. Read more

Food Tour

Restaurants: A Food Tour of Downtown Cary

Food Tour

Cary, NC — Last weekend, on Saturday, March 28, 2015, I participated in a Triangle Food Tour of Downtown Cary. On the tour, I visited six downtown restaurants, sampled food from each and, with the help of a tour guide, learned some interesting facts about Cary’s history. Read more

Coffee Words

Coffee Words, Decoded

Coffee Words

Cary, NC — I’ll have a two-shot, skinny, half-caff, no-foam latte with caramel. This “complicated coffee order” is a source of confusion for many coffee enthusiasts and non-coffee drinkers alike. I’ll translate the meaning of this drink along with other confusing “coffee words.”

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Irish Treats

Recipes: Irish Treats for St. Patrick’s Day

Irish Treats

Cary, NC — Want to have a little Irish celebration at home on St. Patrick’s Day? Try these two festive recipes to makes Tuesday’s dinner a little sweeter. Read more

Downtown Cary Food & Flea

The Newest Thing: Downtown Food & Flea

Downtown Cary Food & Flea

Cary, NC — The newest thing to do in Cary on a Sunday afternoon? – Downtown Food & Flea. We’ve got some pictures and all the info so you can check it out for yourself. Read more