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Recipe: 2 Hour Thanksgiving Turkey

Recipe by Chef Randy Goldberg of The Matthews House in Cary. Photo by David

Cary, NC – You know you should have put that turkey in the oven right after breakfast, but now its after lunch and the bird is still in the refrigerator. No fear – this recipe will have you eating dinner by 5pm, read on! Read more

Recipe: Top 3 Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Recipe by Chef Randy Goldberg of the Matthews House in Cary. Part 2 in our Thanksgiving Recipe Series. Photo by Jacqueline.

Cary, NC – Are you tried of green bean casserole that came right out of a can? Bored with instant mashed potatoes as a side dish for your beautiful turkey? These 3 side dishes will please the vegan college kid and the football fan alike. Read on… Read more

Thanksgiving: Top 2 Stuffing Recipes

Recipe by Chef Randy Goldberg of the Matthews House in Cary. “Stuffin’ Muffins” photo by RoadSidePictures.

Cary, NC – This Thanksgiving, how about some Apple Pecan Cornbread Stuffing? Or Sausage Pear Cranberry stuffing? We’ve got your recipes right here.

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Recipe: Fresh Pumpkin Pie

Recipe by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Phyllis Sharpley.

Cary, NC – Just in time for Halloween, here’s a recipe for fresh, homemade pumpkin pie. Read more

First Look: Walmart Neighborhood Market

Story and photos by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – I stopped by the new Walmart Neighborhood Market last week and had a quick look around. Here’s my take on the new store at the corner of High House and Highway 55. Read more

Opening Soon: Las Enchiladas on West Chatham

Story and lead photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – In the space on West Chatham formerly occupied by Hieronymous Seafood, a new restaurant is getting set to open. It’s La Casa de las Enchiladas, bringing the true cuisine of Mexico to downtown Cary. Read more

Stories from a Family Cookbook

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: Potato Salad for Parties

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

Food: Local Food Bank Running Low

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

Business: Urban Winery in the Heart of The Triangle

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