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Business: Spices Hut Indian Grocery Opens

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Morrisville, NC — On Thursday, July 30, 2015, we attended the grand opening of Spices Hut, a new Indian grocery store in Park Place at the corner of Cary Parkway and Chapel Hill Road. Read more

Food Truck

Weekend Pictures: Food Truck Rodeo

Cary, NC — The weather was perfect on Sunday night for Cary’s latest Food Truck Rodeo. Read more

Chocolate chip scones

Recipe: Chocolate Chip Scones

Chocolate chip scones

Cary, NC — I’m a baked good fanatic, which I attribute to my love of strong, hot coffee. Baked goods and coffee just go together, and this recipe for chocolate chip scones is the perfect accompaniment to your morning cup of joe.  Read more

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Food Truck Rally: July 26 in Downtown Cary

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Cary, NC — The second Chatham Street Chowdown of 2015 is coming to Downtown Cary on Sunday, July 26, 2015. Here’s a sneak peek at the 24 food trucks that will be there. Read more

Tomato Day

Tomato Day: This Weekend in Carrboro

Tomato Day

Editor’s Note: We found news of an exciting event in Carrboro this weekend (just a short drive from Cary) thanks to our friends at The Better Sleep Store in Chapel Hill.

Carrboro, NC — It’s a big weekend for fresh produce in Carrboro. On Saturday, July 11, 2015, Tomato Day will return to Carrboro with over 75 tomato varieties in different sizes, shapes and colors. Then, throughout the whole weekend, enjoy a town-wide Summer Harvest Sale. Read more

Quinoa

Recipe: Sweet & Tangy Quinoa Salad

Quinoa

Cary, NC — In the summertime, I’m always looking for chilled, light lunches. This quinoa salad makes for a sweet, tangy summer lunch that is also packed with protein. Read more

Recipe: Iced Coffee

Cary, NC — Making refreshing, coffee shop-quality iced coffee at home is easy. Read more

Peach Pudding

Recipe: German Peach Pudding

Peach Pudding

Cary, NC — This delicious German Peach Pudding isn’t really pudding–I think of it as a simpler version of cobbler. With peaches and just a few ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, you can whip this up and serve it warm all in less than an hour. Read more

Tra'Li

Tra’Li – Local Touch of The Emerald Isle

Tra'Li

Morrisville, NC — Last week, I sat down with the owners of Tra’Li Irish Pub to learn more about the restaurant and to talk food, culture and authenticity.  Read more

Grilling

Food: Grilling Recipes for Summer

Grilling

Cary, NC — Summer is just around the corner, and that means days by the pool, barefoot nights in the backyard and grilling out with friends at the end of the workday. Read more