Should you eat more fish and less steak and choose wheat bread over white? You might think this is a question from a registered dietician who is aiming to keep the body healthy, but those choices may …

The Burke County Health Department’s Environmental Health division regularly inspects restaurants, food trucks, food stands, school cafeterias, and other food establishments. The frequency of …

Scarborough Fair Stuffing 1 pound bread, cut into ½ inch cubes, lightly toasted 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, more for baking dish 1 medium onion, diced 4 stalks celery, diced 2 cloves …

The most horrible thing imaginable happened a couple of weeks ago: My slow cooker bit the dust. The timing could not have been worse. The seasons had just changed and the turning leaves and cooler …

INGREDIENTS 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced ½ cup (1 stick) butter, cut into small pieces ½ cup packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon …

INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 boneless beef bottom round rump or chuck should …

INGREDIENTS 4 green bell peppers 1 can (16 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded pepper jack cheese ¾ cup medium salsa ½ cup corn (frozen or fresh) ½ cup chopped green …

INGREDIENTS 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 ounces) chili beans in spicy sauce, undrained 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14.5 ounces) Mexican or …

The snap of carrots. The crunch of an apple. The vibrant green of broccoli. The zest of a radish. Locally grown, fall-harvest vegetables and fruit are hard to beat. October’s NC Crunch is a …

Butternut Squash Soup INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped onion 1 small apple, sliced 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground turmeric ¼ …

The Burke County Health Department’s Environmental Health division regularly inspects restaurants, food trucks, food stands, school cafeterias, and other food establishments. The frequency of …

This is a public service announcement to stop what you are doing and deliver your absolute undivided attention to this recipe. It is worth it. If you're anything like me, you like to make meals that …

In our last article wine article, we tackled the thorny topic of sulfites in wine, and in this article, we’re tackling some current buzzwords in the wine world. You may be thinking what on earth do …

Being a pharmaceutical scientist and operating a brewery and pub have more in common than meets the eye.  “They are both highly regulated environments,” said Peter Skelton, head brewer and owner of The Levee Brewery & Pub in Valdese, when comparing the similarities between his two careers...

I realize we haven’t quite reached Halloween on the calendar, but it is time to start thinking about the fall and winter holidays.  There’s Dia de Muertos (Nov. 1-2), Thanksgiving (Nov. 24), …

Pumpkins often get top billing in fall recipes, but there are many other seasonal vegetables that deserve their place in the spotlight. Leafy vegetables, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, …

Spicy, savory, sweet, mild. Dry rubbed or sauced. Uptown Wing Bar offers more than 60 options with endless combinations. However you like your wings, you can probably find something to suit your …

Big Flavor Broccoli 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 pound broccoli (about 1 large or 2 medium heads) 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt 1 small red onion, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch …

INGREDIENTS 2 cups of pumpkin seeds 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon kosher salt INSTRUCTIONS If you saved some of the seeds from the pumpkins when you made your …

Two of the things I look forward to most in October each year are cooler temperatures and the shifting of gears in my kitchen toward autumn and winter ingredients. With Thanksgiving and Christmas …

INGREDIENTS 3 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 8 ounces cream …

Editor's Note: Reviews are based on a single, unannounced, and anonymous visit.  Your experience may differ from what is presented here. Ever since renovations began on the former Twin Circle …

PIE INGREDIENTS 1 pre-made pie crust 1 8-ounce package of cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 2 cups pumpkin puree 1 cup of half and half 1 egg and 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten ¼ cup melted butter 1 …

INGREDIENTS 2 eggs, beaten ½ cup vegetable oil 2 cups pumpkin puree 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ¾ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon …

Cocktail weenies simmering in a slow cooker, rolled-up ham slices, and cubes of cheddar stabbed with toothpicks have graced many tables during parties and holiday gatherings, but things have changed a bit over the last few decades...