Eat & Drink
Happy 2015! By this time, I hope everyone is well on their way to creating habits originated by New Year’s resolutions. Spoiler alert: I generally do not like these annual promises to ourselves that often fail. I think any time is a good time to make a positive change, not […]
When a regular old cup of joe just won’t suffice, head on over to Bowbarr for a drink. The Rosemary Street spot has two concoctions made with a slow brew concentrate of Carrboro Coffee Roasters’ Guatemalan La Providencia coffee. For a fruity take, try the Snake Charmer: Mezcal, locally made […]
It’s that chilly time of year when I can’t help but crave something warm and soothing. Thankfully Glenda and Suzie Keenan, the mother-daughter team behind Blue Sky Oil & Vinegar and the Olio & Aceto food truck, opened a cheery brick-and-mortar cafe earlier this year where you’ll find winter relief aplenty. Every menu item, from sandwiches and salads […]
April McGreger has spent much of her adult life selling canned goods at farmers’ markets. But many of the folks buying her award-winning Farmer’s Daughter pickles and preserves don’t realize that the brand’s name reflects her roots as both the daughter and sister of sweet potato farmers. “It comes up a lot,” April […]
Ring in the New Year with this classic by Trae Smith of 411 West, elevated by rosemary and pomegranate. 1 ½ oz. North Carolina Cardinal gin 3 oz. Fever Tree tonic ¼ oz. rosemary simple syrup (recipe below) A squeeze of fresh lime juice Fresh rosemary sprig and 5-7 pomegranate seeds for garnishing […]
Cozy up by the fireplace with a good book and this spiked apple cider by Damon Shattuck of Elaine’s on Franklin. It’s just as good with Rye whiskey, brandy or dark or spiced rum. 1 3⁄4 oz. Basil Hayden’s bourbon 1 oz. homemade cider (recipe below) Star anise for garnishing Shake with ice […]
Serve this cocktail by Gary Crunkleton of The Crunkleton to guests, no matter the occasion – julep cups make for a sophisticated presentation. 2 oz. Four Roses bourbon 1 tsp. Marasca cherry paste 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon 3 drops orange blossom water 1 drop Dale Degroff pimento bitters 3⁄4 oz. sugar Mix all ingredients into […]
Until I spent my 16th Thanksgiving with Connecticut Yankees, I had never encountered a baked pumpkin pie. In the Deep South where I grew up, most pies were cold, fluffy and literally melted in the mouth. Black Bottom pie, Rum Cream pie, chiffon pies using various fruits- all were filled […]
While the kids make cookies, put one egg toward this treat by Timothy Neill of Peccadillo 2 oz. Fino sherry 1 tsp. fine sugar 1 egg Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 45 seconds. Add ice, shake an additional 10 to 15 seconds and strain into a wine glass.
Put on festive music and sip this sparkling drink by Shannon Healy of Crook’s Corner while decorating the tree or wrapping gifts. 4 oz. Fishing Creek hard cider 1⁄2 oz. Cocchi Americano 1⁄4 oz. cherry Heering 1⁄4 oz. simple syrup A dash of Angostura bitters Combine all ingredients except cider with ice and shake. Strain […]
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