Years ago, I spent a summer as an au pair for a lovely French family at their summer home in Cahor. Summer chateau, that is. The extended family gathered there, and grandmother made a simple, country supper every evening. Each meal was built around a rustic potage, a simple feat of culinary expertise for a thick soup that combined the odd ends of vegetables and greens, and that was different every evening.
Cool Spring nights in North Carolina are perfect for a soul-warming bowl of chili The Verandas, especially if you tuck around the chimenea, under the stars, with a local craft beer.
“I’m really encouraging people to come get acquainted with the other – not sweet – wines that are available in North Carolina. “
This tea bread – dessert loaf, breakfast bread – is the most delightful banana bread we’ve ever had. So moist it’s truly a combination of banana bread and bread pudding.
Spring is almost – yes, almost – sprung. That means it’s almost the perfect time of year to enjoy a meal outdoors. We have a handful of favorite spots for al fresco dining Port City style: restaurants that gracefully combine a high quality, delicious meal with a beautiful outdoor environment.
Feeling generally blech? Fighting a head cold, or suffering through the flu? Whether you need a little comfort food, or you’re up next to take care of someone who is ailing, we suggest a huge pot of Chuck Pennington’s Roasted Chicken Soup. The key to the wonderful flavors is to cook each ingredient separately, rather then dumping everything into a stewpot.
“The Cape Fear seafood boil business concept was not a home run as a senior project at UNCW, but as a real life project, it’s a Grand Slam.“
The coastal area that includes Myrtle Beach, Cape Fear, and Wilmington has a lot to offer foodies and adventurers. If you’re interested in trying something new, you’re in luck. Here are some of the newest dining destinations in the area.
Mimosa. It’s a classic brunch drink. It’s a refreshing afternoon beverage. It’s an elegant special event cocktail. It’s easy to find an opinion on Wilmington’s favorite mimosas. Every restaurant, bed and breakfast inn, and bartender has a signature recipe.
“I really love baking, and sweetening people up, and I really enjoy serving New Orleans food, with the socializing and freedom of a food truck.“
