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Mandolin Orange 27 Aug 2013 | 12:41 am
This folk group from Carrboro stopped by the Our State office to play a few songs from their recently released album, This Side of Jordan. It’s easy to listen to this soulful music led by the foundin...
Apple Cranberry Casserole 22 Aug 2013 | 08:56 pm
Apple Cranberry Casserole Casserole: 3 cups apple, chopped and peeled (peeling is optional) 2 cups whole, fresh cranberries 1¼ cup sugar (may use a little less) ⅓ cup plain flour Mix ingreddient...
Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake 22 Aug 2013 | 08:47 pm
Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake 1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips ½ c. sugar 1¼ c. graham cracker crumbs 2 Tbsp. sugar ¼ c. butter, melted 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese ¾ cup sugar ½ cup sour crea...
North Carolina Travel Ideas: September 2013 20 Aug 2013 | 01:27 am
njoy these ideas for North Carolina travel this summer! These travel ideas are brought to you by our partners. Click the links below to plan and book your trip and use Our State magazine as a resource...
Summer Reading List from Highland Books 16 Aug 2013 | 01:45 am
Our seventh Summer Reading List of the year comes from Highland Books in Brevard. See what the staff recommends for your next read. Scroll down to see their picks. The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shep...
Mama’s Buttermilk Biscuits 14 Aug 2013 | 11:03 pm
When I get to heaven, I suspect mama will be waiting for me with a big ol’ pan of her buttermilk biscuits. What would I give to have another one of those? It’s a happy dream for sure. My mother pass...
5 Things Every North Carolinian Should Do in September 14 Aug 2013 | 08:54 pm
Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra You may or may not be familiar with the musical greats, but you’ll know beautiful music when you hear it at the premier of the Salon Series. The September 12 evening p...
A Wine and Barbecue Pairing Guide 14 Aug 2013 | 02:12 am
Let me be upfront: I am a die-hard devotee to whole hog Eastern-style North Carolina barbecue. With that disclaimer out of the way, we can have an honest discussion about how to select wines for pair...
Angela Snider, Vintage Cookbook Collector 14 Aug 2013 | 12:29 am
Angela Snider’s hobby fills two antique pie safes at the home she shares near Huntersville with her husband, Scott, and spills over into a storage unit she rents off-site. Snider, originally from Flor...
A Trio of Watermelon Recipes 13 Aug 2013 | 08:16 pm
Wilmington has a rich food culture that goes far beyond your expected coastal fare. There is a community of people focused on eating and making real food, with an emphasis on whole, local, and respons...