Story by Gordon Mercer and Marcia Gaines Mercer. Photo by Julie Weatherbee.
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” Charles Schulz
Marcia’s Aunt Betty has a cookbook with the inscription, “Marjorie learned to cook out of this cookbook, so it is hers.” It was signed simply, “Mama.” Marjorie, Marcia’s grandmother, was a wonderful cook. Read more
Recipe by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Marissa Garza.
Cary,NC- It’s potato season in Cary and across the Piedmont of North Carolina. Tasty, fresh and exotics spuds can be found right now at the town’s farm markets and supermarkets. I’ve got an easy recipe for Potato Salad that will use several pounds of those tasty ‘tators when you get home. Read more
Story by Doc Thorne, President of the Heart of Cary Association (HoCA). Photo by Robert Couse-Baker.
Cary, NC – It’s that time of year when our thoughts turn to pumpkin pie and turkey with gravy. But it’s also a time when local food banks see a dip in donations, just as the winter season approaches. Doc Thorne sent us an email asking for help. Today, we dedicate the Food Column to his request. Read more
Photos and story by Lindsey Chester. Above, Chatham Hill Winery owner Jill Winkler.
Cary, NC – Tucked off Aviation Parkway in an office park sits a hidden gem, Chatham Hill Winery. They’ve been creating awarding-winning wines here in Cary since 1999. Read more
Story by Matt Young. Read more in our Wine & Beer Series. Photo by Ishikawa Ken.
Story by Matt Young. Pictures by Matt Young (or random strangers).
Cary, NC – The self-proclaimed greatest beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbeque eatin’ festival in the USA hit Cary this weekend. I’d proclaim it pretty darn good myself. Read more
Photos by Hal Goodtree.
Cary, NC – It was Tomato Day at the Western Wake Farmers Market on Saturday. As a guy who’s never met a tomato he didn’t love, I had to swing by and take a few pictures. Read more
Photo by Barbara Diehl, and story byLindsey Chester.
Morrisville, NC – Park West Village’s latest tenant, Another Broken Egg Cafe, brings Lousiana-style breakfast offered all day to the Triangle. Read more
Photos by William Jones, Walter and Lionel & Heidi.
Cary. NC – The Western Wake Farmers Market in Cary is having their first Tomato Day on Saturday July 21, 2012 and you’re invited. Read more
Cary, NC- Hard to believe, but in the Cary Cross Chamber Music and Art Festival’s second year in Downtown Cary, there’s even more events and artistic collaborations! Read more