Looking for Smoke and Finding Barbecue
How to amaze your friends with a true N.C. experience
Food
Buckets of Berries
N.C. Farms: Life at the Landing
The Wine Hub of Seven Lakes
The place to gather for wine and camaraderie
A Cocktail Artist and His Pourable Palette
A “Numbers Guy” becomes a mixology master at Elliotts
Sharing Sweets with Your Sweetie
Decadent desserts on Valentine’s Day at home or dining out
An Artisan Baker Crafting a Scone Legacy
From California to South America to Africa to the Sandhills of North Carolina…the circuitous journey to Pine Scones Cafe
Lovin’ Spoonfuls
Small acts of kindness in the kitchen
Here We Come A-Feasting
Comforting recipes for the holiday season
Small Batch Champagnes
Small producers offer big flavors in their tiny bubbles
Sunday Brunch Is Meant to Be Shared
Enjoying a special time with family and friends
Hot Spots
Places throughout the Sandhills for a cup of Joe
Getting the Oak and Taking the Journey
Barrel-aging contributes aromas, tannins and texture in a distinctly different way than aging wine in stainless steel
Beer Me!
The fun of the craft brew scene explored through four Sandhills towns
Reinventing Restaurants in the Sandhills
Hennings opens as chefs transform themselves and their spaces
The Dark Side of the Spoon
We’ve conjured up a menu of deliciously dark treats for your seasonal pleasure.
Scott’s Table
Inspired Carolina roots showcase the best of farm to table
The Casual Allure of a Pig Pickin’
Bonified tips from a gifted cook with a knack for hospitality
Pie in the Sky
Six simple summer pies
Cider Revival Gives New Life to Ancient Traditions
Experience the distinctive ciders and rich traditions of other cultures
The Evolving Sandhills Food Scene
Owners and Chefs Reflect on the Way Forward
Summer’s First Picnic
From pickled to savory to sweet, try this issue’s recipes at the summer’s first picnic.
