Recipes from Readers: Cake in a Cloud
Cake in a Cloud came about by accident. I needed a quick dessert and didn’t have a lot of time to prepare. I had…
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Strawberry Season
Strawberry Bruschetta 1 crusty Italian loaf, sliced 1 pint of fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped ½ small red onion, diced 2 tablespoons fresh basil…
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Dig In & Drink Up: Larry The Cucumber
Botanical gin and elderflower liqueur pair perfectly with the fresh flavors of cucumber and lime in this vibrant green beauty created by Graffiti’s bar…
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Meet & Greet: Sim Ogburn
Fourth-generation farmer Sim Ogburn is the force behind Ogburn Berries and Produce, best known for its you-pick strawberries, roadside produce stand, and local farmers…
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See & Do: May to June 2026
Fuquay-Varina High School 50th Anniversary Celebration May 2, 10 A.M. Fuquay-Varina High School, 201 Bengal Boulevard Join educators, students, community members, and coaches to…
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Recipes from Readers: Apple Cinnamon Crumb Cake
An absolute family favorite! The hardest part is peeling and chopping the apples. 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons firmly…
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Meet & Greet: Rachel Cornett
Through window painting and wall murals, Rachel Cornett infuses energy and beauty into the streets of Fuquay-Varina. She embellished her first window, at Puerto…
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Dig In & Drink Up: Desert Rose
2 ounces Waterloo Prickly Pear and Rose Gin 1 ounce fresh lemon juice ½ ounce dragon fruit syrup ¼ ounce simple syrup Combine ingredients…
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See & Do: March to April 2026
Next Gen Entrepreneur Day March 14, 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce, 121 N. Main St. Young entrepreneurs gather to market…
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Recipes from Readers: Harira Moroccan Ramadan Stew
This hearty vegan stew is traditional for breaking the fast during Ramadan, which begins February 17. ¼ cup brown lentils, uncooked 1 teaspoon olive…
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