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Oysters

Restaurants: Oysters at Dean’s Seafood

Allen Aldridge of Jarrett Bay Oyster Co talks about his farm

Allen Aldridge of Jarrett Bay Oyster Co talks about his farm.

Cary, NC — Last week, I had the pleasure of enjoying some North Carolina farm-raised oysters and locally brewed beer at Dean’s Seafood. The evening was part of Dean’s Oystoberfest – a month-long celebration of oysters. Read more

Food Truck

Food Truck Culture in Cary

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Cary, NC — Cary’s final food truck rally of the year is this Sunday, October 4, 2015. In the spirit of food trucks, I interviewed Jessica McCarthy, the co-owner of Cary’s own The Humble Pig, to find out more about food trucks and what it takes to own one. Read more

Lobster

Lobster Fest – Saturday in Cary

Lobster

Cary, NC — While barbecue and chicken dinners are the hallmarks for charitable dinner fare in the Cary area, one local church has led the way in doing good works with lobster. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Cary is holding its ninth annual Lobster Fest on Saturday, October 3, 2015.  Read more

Pumpkin

Recipe: My Favorite Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin

Cary, NC — This recipe is for classic, “plain old” pumpkin bread – but don’t let that fool you. Pumpkin bread is a fall staple, and this is my all-time favorite recipe for it. Read more

Bread

Recipe: Spiced Zucchini Bread

Bread

Cary, NC — This is, by far, the best zucchini bread recipe I’ve found. Cinnamon gives it a little bit of spice, and crushed pineapple and two zucchini keep it moist. Read more

Recipe: Riviera Salad

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Cary, NC — Here’s a light dinner salad that’s filling, uses ingredients you probably already have and brings a taste of the French Riviera to your table. Read more

Taipei

Restaurants: Taipei Cafe

Taipei

Morrisville, NC — Hidden in a small shopping center beside Park West Village is Taipei Cafe, a Taiwanese restaurant with authentic food and a cozy atmosphere. Read more

breakfast

Guide to Breakfast & Brunch Spots in Cary

breakfast

Cary, NC — Do you like to eat a quality breakfast out? This area has many great restaurants that offer everything from a fancy latte and croissant to eggs any way and all-you-can-eat pancakes. We put this list together so you can plan where to catch your next morning feast. Read more

Bubble tea

Bubble Tea (& more) at Cary’s Grand Asia Market

Bubble tea

Cary, NC — One of my favorite things to do in Cary is visit the Grand Asia Market for a bubble tea. Then, I’ll drink the tea as I wander around the store and shop for dinner ingredients. Read more

Recipe: Homemade Pesto

Its easy to make your own fresh pesto

It’s easy to make your own fresh pesto

Cary, NC — Right about now, my garden is bursting with fresh basil. That means it’s time to make my famous pesto! Read more