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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Recipes from Readers: Anne’s Way Kentucky Derby Panzanella Salad
My sister first made this years ago, and it is still a favorite among family and friends, requested by everyone! I like to drizzle…
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Restaurant Spotlight: Truman’s Smokehouse & Kitchen
Truman White doesn’t consider himself a chef. “I’m just a cook,” the easygoing Alabama native says with an understated smile. This straightforward self-appraisal reveals…
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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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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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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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Restaurant Spotlight: Serafina Ristorante
April McCall describes Serafina Ristorante, the new eatery on Salem Street in downtown Apex, as “upscale casual Italian.” But there’s nothing casual about the…
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Dig In & Drink Up: Spirulina
“It’s not something that you see every day,” says Rahmy Tawfik. “Spirulina does have a lot of health properties, and it also gives us…
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Restaurant Spotlight: Lucci Blue’s
It’s a Wednesday evening in the Varina business district, and a warm, inviting new café is filled with guests sipping wine, munching on charcuterie,…
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Dig In & Drink Up: Artisan Truffles
With more than 60 specialty flavors, it’s not possible to keep them all stocked in the chocolate case year-round, says Joana Whittingham, who owns…
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