Record #:

15618

Author(s):

Wallace, Emily

Abstract:

An American staple since 1912, the Oreo is the world's most popular manufactured cookie. The unique embossed design is said to have been the work of William A. Turnier, of Chapel Hill, who worked for 49 years at Nabisco. Turnier also designed the Nutter Butter and the Milk Bone.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 34, Aug 2011, p16-19, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

RJR Nabisco (Winston-Salem)

Record #:

27823

Author(s):

Wallace, Emily

Abstract:

Smithfield, NC’s Johnston County Hams pork products are known as some of the best in America. The company specializes in cured hams and other meats and their history is explored. Their methods for curing are also detailed, along with the positive feedback from customers nationwide.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 52, December 2011, p21 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Ham industry; Smithfield--Description and travel; Pork industry and trade

Record #:

27947

Author(s):

Wallace, Emily

Abstract:

The history of when pimento cheese first appeared, its popularity in North Carolina and the south, and its cultural importance are explored. The Triangle area with Charlotte is the biggest market in the nation for pimento cheese. Ruth’s Salads of Charlotte is the top producer of the cheese in the nation. Pimento cheese gained popularity due to the fact it was cheap to make, tasted good, and convenient to take to work.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 21, May 2010, p21 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Culture--North Carolina; Culture--Southern; Pimento cheese; Food industry and trade