Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Benjamin Haas.
Cary, NC- I’m from the Northeast, so when I moved here more than a decade ago and attended a neighbor’s New year’s party, I didn’t quite understand the motive for a batch of beans cooking on the stove. Read more
This is a recipe redux, republished from last year. Story by Hal Goodtree.
Cary, NC – The bubbly will be flowing on Saturday night in Cary and across the world for New Years Eve. Here are three champagne cocktail recipes from the basic (Grand Mimosa) to the party-sized (Richmond Punch) to the local and colorful (Moonshine and Champagne cocktail). Salut! Read more
With the excesses of the holiday season weighing heavily, we thought we’d consult a local expert on getting into shape. And who better than Autumn Hibberd of Styles Group Fitness in Downtown Cary? Photo by Lululemon Athletica.
Cary, NC – Fitness advice often focuses on specific exercises or workouts. But for most people, the biggest hurdle is willpower. Here are my top 7 tips to stay motivated about your fitness. Read more
Cary, NC – With New Year’s Eve coming up, we thought we’d consult an expert on throwing a party. And who better than Executive Chef Greg Lewis of Catering By Design?
Want to host an exciting holiday party? It’s easy with a little planning and preparation. Based on my experience, here are the Top 4 New Year’s Eve Party Tips. Read more
story by Mary Michele Little, style and self-image expert and owner of One Chic Mama, Inc.
The holiday season is such a wonderful time of year for many reasons, but of course one of my favorites is the clothing. Read more
Recipe by Jim McGrody, Director of Food and Nutrition at Rex Hospital. Photo by Jason Hamner.
Cary, NC – Last time I wrote for CaryCitizen I believe I was sitting by the pool smoking a beef brisket or some other type of meat.
Well, the pool is closed up, the smoker is put away and the holidays are coming way too fast.
I wanted to come up with a holiday recipe to share and I thought about all the turkeys, beef wellingtons, carved prime rib, beef tenderloins, stuffed pork loins that I had cooked over the years. They all seemed so boring and uneventful. Read more
Story by Jayana Ira Saldanha. Edited by Matt Young.
Cary, NC and Mangalore, India – Many of us who work here in the Triangle in North Carolina have co-workers, contacts, clients and family in India. I was sharing tidbits about our traditions in the United States with a co-worker in India – Jayana Ira Saldanha – and she was kind enough to send this on. Read more
Recipe by Lindsey Chester. Photos by Pat & Keri Ryan.
Cary, NC – If you don’t want to miss any of the Christmas morning craziness, prep this dish on Christmas Eve, pop in the oven in the morning and enjoy! Read more
Story by Leslie Huffman. Photo by Calamity Sal.
Cary, NC – Tuesday evening, December 20, 2011, beginning at 4 p.m. come to the Cary Arts Center to participate in the Jewish Cultural Festival. This event takes place on the first night of Hanukah, celebrating the Jewish Festival of Lights. Read more
Book review by Matt Young. Photo by PanArmenian.
Cary, NC – Suzette Faith Foster walks to the beat of a different drummer (or dances, I should say). Some of you might be worried that this is an insult. Trust me – to Sue, it is not. There was a time when many thought she would never even walk again. Read more