Cause to Celebrate
More than a dozen people gather in Lana Daniels’ great room. Clutching wine glasses and nibbling on appetizers, they tease each other good-naturedly and…
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Cures for the Christmas Tree Blues
Ah, the beloved Christmas tree. Is yours less than fresh from months of being holed up in the attic, with bits of last year’s…
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Exclusive Dish: Sicilian Caponata
As a child visiting family in Sicily, Guiseppe Cataldo and his pals would come in from playing, sweaty and hungry, begging for a snack….
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Gift Books for Gardeners
Need ideas for those friendly gardeners on your Christmas gift list? Why not go with garden books that will provide your favorite backyard growers…
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How-To Holiday
The holidays mean something different to each of us: The laughter of children. Beautiful gifts under a twinkling tree. A lively gathering of our…
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Living with Autism
Hannah Ellis of Cary is proof that necessity is the mother of invention. When her son, Sam, aged out of North Carolina’s residential program…
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Take a Dip
No party is complete without a big bowl of dip and a handful of chips. There’s just something elemental about gathering ’round a communal…
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The New Veterans
Quick — think of a veteran. Did your mind go straight to a man of a certain age? If so, think again. Today’s veterans…
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Traditions on the Table
This holiday season, local chefs and restaurateurs will take a much-needed respite from their demanding routines and spend time with their families. We asked…
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