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    Recipes

    August 9, 2024

    Unpretentious Cooking: Tomato and Pimento Cheese Pie

    Enjoy this easy to make summer treat!


    July 12, 2024

    Unpretentious Cooking: Olive Oil Washed Gin

    Use this flavorful infusion to make a more savory bloody mary


    June 13, 2024

    Unpretentious Cooking: Bavette Steak

    Appreciate the lesser known cuts of beef


    June 6, 2024

    Unpretentious Cooking: Salt-roasted beets salad with grilled peaches and arugula salsa verde

    Make this appetizer next time you fire up the grill


    May 17, 2024

    Roasted Strawberry and Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge No-Churn Ice Cream

    Beat the heat with this seasonal scoop


    May 14, 2024

    Behind the Stick: Matt Marenna – Elizabeth Parlour Room at Hooligans FC

    Self-described “lifer” enjoys the craft and the people he meets doing it


    April 29, 2024

    Unpretentious Cooking: Rice grits with ramp top pesto

    Make this spring side dish during ramp season


    April 17, 2024

    Behind the Stick: Yolanda Gregg – Mariposa

    USBG national champion will compete in Portugal this fall


    April 12, 2024

    Unpretentious Cooking: Grilled asparagus with hen of the woods mushrooms

    A taste of spring with a little kick


    March 8, 2024

    Behind the Stick: Roger Kongkham – Supperland

    Charlotte-born mixologist is inspired by his travel and pursuit of balance