EPC03 Spring 2024

Letter from the Editor

What’s ripe and ready to eat right now. As I was putting this together, I started to notice a theme. When I learned the news

What’s in Season Spring

What’s ripe and ready to eat right now. Spring starts breaking by the end of February in Southeastern North Carolina. By mid-March, things start blooming.

Oyster Caramel Sauce

I wanted to make a carrot cake filling that would allow the brininess of Three Little Spats oysters to shine, while still being an approachable dessert for people who might question the combo. 

A Blueberry Festival Winner

The recipe contest at Burgaw’s annual Blueberry Festival draws winners Teacher Marybeth Krynicki of Burgaw won first place in the Cobblers, Crisps, Pies & Puddings

top bottles of whiskey sit on top of a barrel, three hands hold glasses to cheers

Brotherhood of the Barrel

Downtown restaurants collaborate to serve a bourbon only available at their bars Bourbon is in high demand, and North Carolina liquor laws tend to send