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3 weeks ago | 
ourstate.com | Lynn Wells
Yield: 16 servings. 3 cups all-purpose flour½ teaspoon baking powder3 sticks salted butter, softened3 cups sugar6 large eggs, at room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon orange extract1 teaspoon lemon extract1 teaspoon almond extract1 cup whole milk, warmedPowdered sugar for dustingFresh lemon, sliced (for garnish)Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)Grease and flour a Bundt pan. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
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3 weeks ago | 
ourstate.com | Lynn Wells
Yield: 6 servings. ¼ cup rice vinegar1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced½ large red onion, thinly sliced2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped6 fresh basil leaves, torn1 teaspoon red chili flakesIn a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, salt, and vegetable oil. In a separate bowl, toss cucumbers and onion together. Pour dressing over cucumbers. Chill in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
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3 weeks ago | 
ourstate.com | Lynn Wells
Yield: 4 servings.
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3 weeks ago | 
ourstate.com | Lynn Wells
For years, my in-laws rented a three-story beach house in Emerald Isle with yellow siding and white shutters on a cul-de-sac surrounded by live oaks and loblolly pines. We had no schedule, no agenda, but we knew there were a few activities we could count on: lots of reading, fishing, relaxing, and cooking. During our visits, you could find me taking in the ocean view from the large deck, meandering along the boardwalk, or fixing a seafood spread in the kitchen.
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1 month ago | 
ourstate.com | Katie Schanze |Rebecca Woltz |Tamiya Anderson |Lynn Wells
Murphy to Manteo: Finding new adventures, historic detours, and the soul of North Carolina on the state’s longest highway: U.S. Route 64. Read the series. I’m bobbing and weaving through a crowd as I chase after my toddler, who is surprisingly quick, despite his general lack of coordination or understanding of gravity.
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1 month ago | 
ourstate.com | Lynn Wells
Before she became Randolph County’s “goat lady,” my friend Ginnie Tate was a nurse at Moses Cone Hospital who dreamed of owning a sustainable farm. Ginnie and I worked together at the hospital in the mid-’80s and bonded over our love of fresh produce and cooking. In 1984, Ginnie bought an abandoned tobacco farm in Climax that she called Nubie Acres, named for her favorite breed of goat.
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1 month ago | 
ourstate.com | Lynn Wells
Yield: 50 to 60 cookies. 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting1½ teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature1 cup granulated sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped1 tablespoon lime zest1 cup pistachios, choppedIn a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. In a separate bowl, use a hand mixer on medium-high speed to whip butter until light and fluffy.
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1 month ago | 
ourstate.com | Lynn Wells
Yield: 4 servings. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterfliedSalt and ground black pepper⅓ cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons canola oil½ cup dry white wine2 tablespoons honey½ stick unsalted butter1 shallot, minced2 tablespoons parsley, chopped2 tablespoons rosemary, chopped2 tablespoons thyme, chopped½ cup chicken stock2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon lemon zestPlace chicken breasts on a cutting board and season each side with salt and pepper.
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1 month ago | 
ourstate.com | Lynn Wells
Yield: 6 servings. 5 sweet potatoes, baked, peeled, and cut into ½-inch chunks1 small sweet onion, diced1 celery stalk, diced3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled⅓ cup extra virgin olive oilJuice of 1 lemon2 teaspoons soy sauce½ cup fresh parsley, chopped4 sprigs fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried marjoramSalt and pepper to taste½ cup toasted cashews, for garnishInto a large bowl, add sweet potatoes, onion, celery, and goat cheese. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and soy sauce.
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1 month ago | 
ourstate.com | Rebecca Woltz |Tamiya Anderson |Lynn Wells
SPONSORED BY Falling for Franklin & NantahalaTake a scenic drive through stunning fall colors, look for waterfalls, go fishing in crystal-clear water, and explore kid-friendly hikes in these two mountain communities within Nantahala National Forest. Your Guide to Franklin & NantahalaWithin Nantahala National Forest, just off the Appalachian Trail, Franklin welcomes travelers with outdoor adventures and small-town charm.
