Lindley's Mill, built in 1755 in Alamance County by Thomas Lindley, still operates today. Moose recounts the battle that occurred there on September 13, 1781, between Loyalists and American militia during the Revolutionary War. The battle left an estimated 52 dead and 180 wounded.
Scott Huler is the 2011 Piedmont Laureate. Local art councils created the program to promote awareness and appreciation of the arts in the Piedmont. Moose examines his writing interests which are wide-ranging.
The author talks about the long history of pork barbecue, different sauces in different parts of the State, pig pickins, early barbecue restaurants, and the Lexington Barbecue Festival, which draws one hundred thousand people each October.
The author reminiscences about holiday food in the North Carolina mountains such as ramps (wild onions), sweet potato pies, ham and wild game, coconut cakes, fruit and red rice.
Profiled is one of North Carolina’s top hammered dulcimer makers. Through his craftsmanship, Jerry Read Smith helps to keep interest in this instrument, related the mountain dulcimer and featured in songs by bands like the Doors, alive.
A commodity created when North Carolina was a salt-strapped British colony, the profiled sea salt companies demonstrate its enduring value. Also illustrating its considerable usefulness is the author’s description of the refinement process that turns a seaborne mineral to a key ingredient in many home and restaurant cooked recipes.
Home of Yadkin Valley Popcorn, Shallowford Farms is one of the state's few popcorn growers capable of growing up to 2,000 acres. Popcorn requires special processing. Ears are left on the stalks in the field to dry before harvesting. The company continues to explore new products ideas. In 2022, popcorn in Texas Pete and Texas Pete Hot Cheddar flavors will debut.
The Dairy Enterprise System in the Department of Food Bio processing and Nutrition Sciences at NC State University have been producing eggnog since the 1980s. At first given to first-comers free, the very popular item is now available for purchase on a seasonal basis through NC State's Howling Cow Dairy Education Center off Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh.