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In this collection of three articles , Charlotte's best writers have been asked to reflect on the pandemic and note how it changed them. first is Patrice Gopo with "Did the Virus Prepare Me For Loss: How I Learned to Grieve", followed by "Inherit The Courtyard by Michael Graff, "Having A Wonderful Time. Glad You're Not Here: An Open Letter to a Dearly Departed Foe" by Kathleen Purvis and "The Un-Googleable Truth: When the Only Honest Answer Is that No One Knows".
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"Eastern North Carolina was once home to thousands of acres of Carolina Gold rice. And then, about a century ago, those rice fields disappeared. In Pamlico County, this heirloom crop is back — and coming to menus across the state." After somewhat disappearing in the late 19th century, Carolina Gold reemerged in the 1980s, and has since lead to the establishment of the Carolina Gold Foundation. Currently, Tidewater Grain Company, owned by Al Spruill and Tommy Wheeler is leading investment in Carolina Gold.
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"No rush: The clocks on the wall of Oak Island Restaurant are just for decoration. All you really need to know is whether it's Chicken & Dumplings Thursday or Fried Fish Friday." Dave Sigmon, late founder of the business collected clocks. He bough the restaurant in 2000 after a long career as a business contractor.
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"On the way to work or headed home from the beach, post up in a booth at the Old Bridge Diner for breakfast and lunch classics -- pancakes to patty melts to popcorn shrimp -- all day long.? Michael and Breanna Jones are the owners of the Old Bridge Diner in Oak Island.
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The business, dating back to 1926, was originally owned by the Green family. Robert Green died in 1945 His daughter-in-law Mary eventfully took over. Her popularity was large at the time she announced plans to sell the business in 1974. Phillip Kanopolis and his family became the second owners.
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Lacey Queen is a pig-and-cattle farmer with a small market store and a tiny barbecue joint, the Tin Shed, in Spruce Pine. She raises pigs using sustainable practices on the family’s Soggy Bottom Farms in Little Switzerland. This article describes Queen’s business and operations on the family farm.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 85 Issue 12, May 2018, p160-166, il, por Periodical Website
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34842
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Outside Charlotte, a Venezuelan family introduces their Christmas traditions to the community. Latin American Christmas celebrations last weeks from December into January and are highlighted by different foods made from scratch by families working together.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 86 Issue 7, December 2018, p164-168, il, por Periodical Website
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Punch bowls have been a staple for parties in the South since the 17th century. While punch has its roots in British-held India, it made its way to the United States where it became the trend for militia meetings and high society gatherings. Historically, punch was much more alcoholic and less sweet than the punch known today- and now, can be sampled at The Punch Room in Charlotte.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 86 Issue 7, December 2018, p176-178, il, por Periodical Website
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The three basic components of a pie are the crust, filling, and meringue. If a baker can perfect these three skills, then any pie can be created.
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F.A.R.M. Café is redefining the perceptions of soup kitchens. Located in downtown Boone, customers pay extra to cover the cost of someone else’s lunch. Some volunteer for an hour and receive lunch for free or at a reduced cost.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 83 Issue 6, November 2015, p52-55, il, por, map Periodical Website
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Purvis explores the possibility that Uncle Scott's root beer could become North Carolina's next great beverage. Root beer is part of an old tradition of making drinks from natural things. Purvis explains how Suzanne and Scott Ramsey hit upon the idea.
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