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Louis Dawson | Fuquay-Varina Independent<br> Triangle Wine has a great display of both local brews and imported beers.
What’s on tap
If you are reading this then it is official. I am pleased to say that the success and enthusiasm of the N.C. Beer Month articles have yielded a monthly column dedicated to everyone’s favorite carbonated adult beverage. In this inaugural piece I would like to lay a foundation for things to come. Please feel free to write back via email or twitter with questions, concerns, comments, ect. As prominent as social media is these days, it would be...
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Kids know how to measure ingredients, enjoy the outcome
The students in Ms. Halsey’s fourth grade class have been learning capacity, measurements and equivalent measurements. So after a recent math lesson, I asked them to please bring in a recipe they enjoy and to do their best measuring ingredients. They were thrilled to share some of their favorites and I am pleased to share them with you. Chicken and Dumpling Casserole 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (or use a store bought rotisseri...
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Anita Weekes | Fuquay-Varina Independent<br> Ready to pick strawberries? Local crops should be ready soon and Anita Weekes is ready with plenty of great recipes.
Strawberry delights
Get ready for April’s debut fruit, strawberries. They are sweet, luscious and juicy. For those who like to indulge, picking time at your favorite farm will be here before we know it. I’ll never forget years ago, my daughter, Ashley, asked to take her friends strawberry picking for her birthday party celebration. After a fun time carefully selecting these heart shaped gems, we returned home, headed for the kitchen and started baking. Who c...
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Anita Weekes | Fuquay-Varina Independent<br> The true shortcake is basically a big, sweet biscuit.
Everyone can agree on strawberry shortcake
Trying to decide what to make for dessert? With the strawberry season upon us, the answer is the one and only strawberry shortcake. It’s such a great springtime dessert. Though you may have had those spongy little cakes or angel food cake or even your homemade pound cake as a base, you do know, don’t you, the true shortcake is basically a big, sweet biscuit. These biscuits can be baked ahead and even frozen. Wrap in foil and store in a zip-...
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Anita Weekes | Fuquay-Varina Independent<br> Anita's version of the Tres Leches Cake is a hit among neighbors after she tried it out for a friend's birthday.
Happy Cinco de Mayo
Each year as May 5 arrives to announce Cinco de Mayo, a celebration is held nationwide and regionally in Mexico. I can’t help but get inspired. Some time ago, my neighborhood girl friends and I wanted to celebrate our friend Jhonae’s birthday. After finding out our birthday girl’s favorite cake was Tres Leches, I knew I had to do some researching. Combining various ingredients and proportions from a few recipes, I ended up with a delightful, ...
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Contributed<br> The Growers Market opens in Fuquay-Varina on May 4.
Growers Market ready for the picking
As the weather gets warmer and crops begin to ripen, it can only mean one thing. The Growers Market is back. Next weekend, many will flock to Centennial Park in Fuquay-Varina to take part in one of the community’s jewels. A great way for families to support local farmers while eating healthy, the Growers Market will be able to take electronic benefits transfer payments for the first time. The $15,000 grant that made accepting EBT payments...
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Contributed<br> Michelle Miniutti, Ellen Joyner and Jackie Hudspeth are the founders and owners of Bombshell Beer Company.
Bombshell Beer breaks the mold for brewers
From the time she was a teenager, Ellen Joyner dreamed of one day owning her own business. By the time she was in her 20s, that dream turned into a goal. Now, thanks to a collaboration with two good friends, the goal has become a reality. Joyner, Michelle Miniutti and Jackie Hudspeth are the founders and owners of Bombshell Beer Company, a craft brewery slated to open in Holly Springs in mid-summer. It was the love of good craft beer ...
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What brew is right for you?
With N.C. Beer Month upon us it would only seem fitting to give a brief explanation of styles you may encounter. This list will by no means be conclusive, but it should help give you an idea of styles that you may or may not want to try. We all have different taste profiles that we will gravitate toward. I hope the descriptions below help you find a style you enjoy, or even prompt you to try something new. American Pale Ales have a modera...
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SAVOR Fuquay-Varina April 27
Residents of southwest Wake County are invited to attend SAVOR Fuquay-Varina on Saturday, April 27 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. in the Stephens Hardware parking lot on Broad Street in downtown Varina. This is a culinary event with over 20 local restaurants and caterers serving samples of their specialties. Beverages will include sweet tea, bottled water, beer from Aviator Brewing Company, Hosanna Brewing Company, and The Brick Bar and Grill, and wine ...
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