How these two puddings became North Carolina’s unique Thanksgiving tradition
Turkey and pumpkin pie are great, but NC has two unique additions to its Thanksgiving menu. Read on to learn about these festive state delicacies.
The Greensboro Grocery Guide: Vote to Help Your Neighbors
Knowing where to shop for food—and what each grocery store offers—can make all the difference in times like these.
10 best food halls in North Carolina for international eats
North Carolina’s food halls are expanding folks’ taste-bud passports with divine food from across the globe. Check out these 10 for a robust flavor journey.
7 things to know about the upcoming Liver Mush Festival in Shelby
Music, eating competitions, and more: Here's what to know about this weekend's Liver Mush Festival in Shelby.
Where to find these 8 viral foods in North Carolina
Take a bite of these viral foods in North Carolina that are taking over our social media pages.
8 reasons why fall is the best time to visit the Outer Banks
Visiting the Outer Banks in fall couldn’t be a wiser decision, and you can make the perfect itinerary for your trip if you check out these eight reasons why.
11 best North Carolina farms for picking your own pumpkins
From jack-o’-lanterns for carving to Sugar Pie for baking, you can find the perfect pumpkin for your needs at these North Carolina u-pick farms.
I visited western NC for the first time since Helene. Here are 10 things to do now that it’s reopening
Some parts of western NC are open and ready for business, a year after Helene devastated the area. Start planning your weekend trip with these recommendations.
Mules, Mayberry, and woolly worms: 8 fall festivals you won’t want to miss in North Carolina
The 2025 calendar of fall festivals in North Carolina is full. Here are eight of our favorites, from the coast to the mountains of NC.
Our favorite fall recipes, as chosen by the Cardinal & Pine team in North Carolina
Sweet potato bread, chili, mushroom risotto and more: These are some of our favorite fall recipes for North Carolina, as selected by the team at Cardinal & Pine.










