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Having Their Cake—and Selling It Too

The often-maligned fruitcake has a loyal following thanks to a family business with a just-right recipe. BY KURT DUSTERBERG No matter how you approach Southern Supreme Fruitcake & More on.

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These Western Wake Food Markets Offer Global Options

  BY KYLE MARIE McMAHON   As of 2022, nearly 14% of Wake County residents were born outside the U.S., and that number is increasing. Grocery stores with an international.

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McGrath’s Pies: A Fuquay-Varina Tradition

The owners of Assaggio’s Pizzeria Ristorante celebrate 20 years in business BY DREW BECKER This year, Tom and Amy McGrath, co-owners of Assaggio’s Pizzeria Ristorante, celebrate two decades in business. The.

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Asia’s Cakes Offers a Warm Welcome to Holly Springs

BY MIKE RUMBLE The old building at 113 N. Main Street in Holly Springs, a former repair shop, had been vacant for years. It was an eyesore. That all changed.

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Moon Angel Sweets Partners with Local Nonprofits

BY ELIZABETH LINCICOME When local entrepreneur Daniela Waterhouse left her native Brazil and settled in North Carolina, she decided to introduce Brazilian culture and food to Americans through Moon Angel.

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Unveiling Laotian Cuisine in the Heart of Cary

BY DATHAN KAZSUK Cary welcomes a culinary gem with the opening of SAAP, a Laotian restaurant under the creative guidance of Chef Lon Bounsanga. Located at 370 S. Walker Street, Suite.

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What’s in a Name? A Whole Lot of Cackalacky

BY DAVE DROSCHAK A ton of gumption more than two decades ago by a young Triangle couple—plus a catchy name—has resulted in one of North Carolina’s most recognizable brands. In.

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Chef’s Table: Danny’s Bar-B-Que

Serving perfectly smoked meats with a sauce for every preference BY ELLIOT ACOSTA  |  PHOTOS BY ALISHA CLEVELAND Danny’s Bar-B-Que has been serving the town of Cary smoked meats out of.

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Aquaculture is 
making fresh seafood more attainable

DOCK TO DISH STORY AND PHOTOS BY MELISSA WISTEHUFF North Carolina’s rich history of agriculture harvests more than just vegetables and tobacco. From the mountains to the Piedmont—and up and.

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Tips on How to Master Container Gardening

Tips for growing fruitful plants BY JANICE LEWINE | ILLUSTRATIONS BY DORLING KINDERSLEY/GETTY IMAGES Container gardening is an attractive alternative to gardening in the ground because it saves money, time.

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