Roast Oysters Eastern North Carolina Style with Vivian Howard’s recipe
At Howard’s Thanksgiving feast, the turkey takes second stage to a simple meal made up of local, seasonal crowd-pleasers
Author Archives: Ayn-Monique Klahre
Superchunk Revisits Foolish for a 25th Anniversary Celebration
Durham band Superchunk launched a mini tour at Motorco with an acoustic set of a much-loved album.
This is How Vivian Howard Makes and Serves Shrimp Cocktail
For Vivian Howard, cocktail sauce doesn’t come out of a jar—and she’s got a flash-cooling method for shrimp that she swears by.
Art Exhibit Shows the Middle East Through Female Photographers’ Eyes
A photography exhibit at the Ackland Museum in Chapel Hill offers a fresh perspective on the Middle East.
5 Places to Hike Near Raleigh to See Fall Leaves
If the Blue Ridge Mountains are too far to see some beautiful autumn foliage, consider these parks and lakes near Raleigh-Durham instead.
The Evolution of a Charm-Filled Home
Jessica and Chris Gotwalt’s home has changed and changed again—here are three spaces that show us how. by Ayn-Monique Klahre | New photography by Smith Hardy Jessica and Chris Gotwalt have owned their home for nearly two decades, and over…
In Kiln to Kitchen, North Carolina Clay Meets Potters’ Favorite Dishes
Pottery collector and food write Jean Anderson shares the stories behind her new book. by Shelbi Polk Jean Anderson’s life has had quite a few glamorous moments—on the phone, she told me about taking nearly ninety trips to Portugal and…
Around Town with… Irv Coats of Reader’s Corner
Irv Coats turned a love of reading into a lifelong career with his beloved store on Hillsborough Street. Writing and photographs by Addie Ladner “Anything you need for your head and soul you can find in a good book,” says…
5 Questions With… Coleen Speaks of Hummingbird and PoshNosh Catering
Coleen Speaks is used to cooking for a crowd—as the chef behind Hummingbird and PoshNosh catering, it’s part of her everyday life. But this weekend, she gets an opportunity to prepare a meal for an event dear to her heart:…
Scott Huler Rediscovers the Carolinas Through Historic Journals
When Scott Huler started researching the way his house fit into the surrounding city, he expected to find old deeds and dry records. Instead, the author found a dynamic adventurer from the 1700s—and his next project. by Shelbi Polk Author…
5 Questions With… Marsha Hargette, Executive Director of the Frankie Lemmon Foundation
NC State alum Marsha Hargette talks about returning to Raleigh and her new role at Frankie Lemmon. As told to Ayn-Monique Klahre Just about four weeks into the job, Marsha Hargette is the new Executive Director of the Frankie Lemmon…
10 Designers Share their Favorite Thing in Their Homes
From antique to whimsical to deeply personal, local interior design experts give us a peek into their lives.
5 Questions with… Kevin Brice, Southeast Director of the Land Trust Alliance
Longtime Raleigh resident Kevin Brice shares the Triangle’s role in land conservation
5 Questions with… Kali Bate, Teenage Author and Violinist
A love of music and desire to give back inspired Kali Bate to write a children’s book with proceeds benefiting KidzNotes. As told to Ayn-Monique Klahre Kali Bate, a sophomore at Cary Academy, is a talented violinist and now an…