Eat & Drink
Blue Heeler Coffee offers flavorful, sustainable coffee and freshly-made donuts, served with care on Union Grove Farm
Western North Carolina restaurants are ready to welcome hungry visitors with open arms after – and incredible meals – after Hurricane Helene
Dorette Snover is a chef, author and the owner of C’est si Bon cooking school who teaches locally and leads tours to France. “I’ve also seen these delightful little French cakes, made famous by Marcel Proust, referred to as noisette shells. One option is to dip the madeleines in chocolate […]
Jamil Kadoura of Mediterranean Deli shares this authentic shakshuka recipe from his mother, who cooked it for his entire family growing up
Hoppin’ John According to Southern culinary tradition, setting yourself up for a new year filled with good fortune is as easy as savoring a spoonful of this rice-and-peas dish known as Hoppin’ John. Whether you cook the long-grain rice and field peas together in one pot, or combine cooked rice […]
Ann and Lex Alexander are retired but are active community members who have started several retail businesses including Wellspring Grocery and 3 Cups. “My mother, Peggy Bowman, was known by all my friends as Mama B. Every Christmas, my buddies and I would gather in her kitchen to make Danish […]
‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry – and you can accomplish all three in one visit to The Carolina Inn.
First up, this pear and gin cocktail with a ginger-sage syrup will be a hit at the adults’ table. Michelle M. Temple raves about this drink from the B-Side Lounge: “It’s a crowd-pleaser and uses ingredients that are easy to obtain and make.” Then try a fall-flavored sipper made with chai, […]
Savor diverse Thanksgiving flavors with recipes beyond the turkey including delightful sides and a sweet treat perfect for a festive feast.
This pear and honey liqueur cocktail would be great for a holiday party – or to sip year-round!

