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What do Stranger Things and Pittsboro, NC have in common? LIsten up to find out!

Learn about some of the fascinating culture and important history of Durham, North Carolina, particularly Black Wall Street and the Royal Ice Cream Sit-in.

The Noda neighborhood in Charlotte is known as an inviting, eclectic, vibrant, artistic area. This episode features a special guest who shares his ten years of Noda experience.

Learn the inspiring story of the Bitty and Beau's coffee chain that started in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Maybe you've seen the recent reality shows about the competitive and dangerous world of tuna fishing off the coast of North Carolina. Maybe you just want to learn more about our sweet state. In either case, give this episode a listen!

North Carolina is home to its share of ghost stories. Have you heard the legend of Heart Beat Bridge? Come with us on a late night haunted journey!

What makes Ayden, NC special? Two treats - barbecue and collards. Dig in.

Our first gem is found in Ashe County, a small business in downtown West Jefferson - Madi's Clothing & Accessories. This young entrepreneur has enriched her community while following her dream. Listen in to learn more!

Nonny Cookies 3/4 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup molasses 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp cloves 1 tsp cinnamon  2 cups all purpose flour Mix dry ingredients into wet then chill for 3-4 hours (or overnight). Roll into balls. Roll in sugar. Bake at 350-400 for 10 minutes

Here’s the recipe for how we make our vegetable soup! 2 cups of beef broth 1 cup of water 1-2 cups of small golden potatoes (cut in fourths) 1/2 small onion (chopped) 2 cans of peas and carrots 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 spaghettios (without meatballs) 1 can of pork and beans Put all ingredients into a crockpot and cook for six hours and serve! Canned vegetables can be substituted with fresh vegeta...

The simplest fudge recipe, brought to you by Nia.  Enjoy!

Chole: Ingredients: 1. Chickpeas 2. Onions 3. Ginger 4. Garlic 5. Tomatoes 6. Salt 7. Turmeric 8. Chile powder 9. Coriander powder 10. Dried Mango powder 11. Cilantro 12. Black & Green cardamom 13. Cumin powder 14. Cinnamon stick 15. Garam masala 16. Cumin seeds 17. Cooking oil Recipe: Chole: 1. Soak the chickpeas overnight in water 2. Pressure cook them with a little salt until they are soft...

The recipe is as follows: two cups of all purpose flour, one stick of unsalted butter, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, two pinches of baking powder, 1/2 tsp. of cardamom, 1/2 tsp. of rose essence, 1/2 cup of canola oil. Mix all of the ingredients together, grab a piece of dough, roll it into a ball with your palms, and flatten to where they are about a half an inch thick and one and a half inch wide....

Want an easy road to southern cooking?  Check out this episode about barbecue chicken, tradition, and the start of a lifelong food journey.

Get together with family and enjoy a nice chicken pot pie Recipe: 1 10-ounce package frozen peas and carrots 1 cup frozen corn ¼ cup butter ⅓ cup all purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon dried sage or thyme ⅛ teaspoon pepper 2 cups chicken broth ¾ cups of milk 3 cups cooked chicken, cubed 1 frozen pie shell In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt, sage or thyme,and pepper. Add chicken...

It's true what they say about the classics- you can never go wrong with them. Empanadas, an Argentinean staple, are the perfect example. They aren't limited to Argentina, though. Anyone can give it a shot, including you! Pick up these ingredients at the grocery store and be prepared for your life to change. Ingredients: - Flour - Eggs - Butter - Water - Ground Beef - Olive Oil - Onions - Peppers -...

Fillings: Potatoes/Cheesy Potato: make mashed potatoes however you like (for cheesy potatoes add cheese) Cheese: Farmers cheese Cabbage: Quarter head of cabbage and remove the cores, slice into thin strips. In large sauté pan/stock pot melt 1/4th cup butter over medium heat. Add all slices cabbage to the pan, stir and cover with lid. Cook down, stirring often to prevent burning. Add butter 1 tbs a...

Recipe 4 cups of vinegar 1 ½ cups of sugar 3-4 tablespoons of table salt to taste A couple of lemons, juiced and rinds kept Lawry’s Seasoned Salt, or seasoned salt of your choice to taste Texas Pete, or hot sauce of your choice, to taste 10-15 pound pork shoulder In a brick grill/smoker, prepare a flame using hardwoods, such as oak and pecan, until the fire is fully formed. Combine vinegar, sugar,...

French toast, fresh eggs, and memories.

Pumpkin Swirl Brownie Recipes: https://selfproclaimedfoodie.com/pumpkin-swirl-brownies/ - Original Recipe https://www.erinliveswhole.com/flourless-pumpkin-brownies/ - Gluten-free and Dairy-free Option

Want to try Chicken Biryani? Here is a very similar recipe to the one my mom cooks and the one mentioned in the show. The process is slightly different and the spice levels are lower than my mom's recipe but it is still delicious! The video is in another language but the recipe/ingredients are all in english. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf9tq7cNkTQ

Egg Roll Recipe Ingredients 1 bag of vermicelli noodles 1 Pack of Rice Paper Sheets 1 small cabbage 2 carrots 5-8 green onions 1 ½ lbs of ground pork/chicken/beef (your preference) 1-2 eggs 2 teaspoon of salt 2 tablespoon of Panda oyster sauce Instructions: Soak the vermicelli noodles for 10-15 minutes & drain after it has soften a bit Cut/shred the cabbage, carrot, and green onions Place all...

Ingredients One stick of butter three eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla one box of light brown sugar 2 3/4 cups of self rising flour 2 cups chopped pecans Melt butter and pour over sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Add flour, then pecans. Pour into a greased baking pan (9 x 13). Bake 350° for 30 minutes.

Chocolate Chip Cookies :) INGREDIENTS 1 cup granulated sugar 1.5 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted 2 large egg 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2.5 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup of chocolate chips PREPARATION 1. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated and brown sugar, salt, and butter until a paste forms with no lum...

The Perfect Holiday Pair: Baking & Jam Filled Shortbread Cookies Join me on this "Crumbs of Comfort" Podcast Episode to talk about the importance of baking while I make my new favorite holiday treat: Jam Filled Shortbread Cookies! XO, Grace Ann Recipe Link: https://pinabresciani.com/linzer-cookies-with-italian-strawberry-jam/