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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

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

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

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

Recipe: Strawberry Gazpacho & Blue Crab

gazpacho

Editor’s Note: This recipe was contributed by Executive Chef Devereaux Greene from Herons, the Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond restaurant at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary.

Cary, NC — Enjoy this refreshing take on gazpacho soup, a chilled classic. Read more

strawberry

Food: Canning Strawberry Preserves

strawberry

Cary, NC — If you’ve ever made (and canned) homemade strawberry preserves, then you know that it’s quite the process. I always make a mess but end with a success! Read more

Strawberry Pie

Recipe: Strawberry Pie

Strawberry Pie

Cary, NC — I’ve been making strawberry pie for years now. The reason why is quite the story. Read more

Smoothie

Recipes: The Perfect Smoothie

Smoothie

Cary, NC — The perfect smoothie is flavorful, slightly-sweet and, well, very smooth. I’ll share the basic formula I use to make a great one at home.  Read more