
By Henry Schliff and Grace West If you’re looking for a way to use leftover bread while creating a sweet treat for breakfast or dessert, bread pudding may be the answer. Way […]
By Henry Schliff and Grace West If you’re looking for a way to use leftover bread while creating a sweet treat for breakfast or dessert, bread pudding may be the answer. Way […]
By Henry Schliff On a ‘chilly’ night there is nothing better than some homemade chili con carne to warm you up. Off season, when potluck gatherings are popular, islanders will often feature […]
Health & Wellness By TL Grace West North Carolina designated the sweet potato as the official state vegetable in 1995, possibly because the state is the largest producer of sweet potatoes in […]
By Henry Schliff In mid-eighteenth century France, travelers would stop at inns to rest for the night. Eventually, innkeepers began doling out bowls of broth — then called restoratifs. This practice and […]
By Henry Schliff Sunflower seeds are the gift of the beautiful sunflower that has been cultivated for its ornamental beauty and culinary uses for more than 5,000 years. Sunflower seeds are […]
June 2015 By Henry Schliff The use of coconut oil as food dates back as far as 4,000 years ago in India. It is a staple in the cooking of Southeast Asia […]
From Holiday Issue 2013 By Henry Schliff A FOOD AND COOKING PERSPECTIVE In the spirit of great flavor and good health below are some suggestions for the holidays: Buy the best ingredients for […]
October 2013 By TL Grace West Those of us who adore chocolate are pleased with more and more research showing health benefits of eating chocolate: especially raw, dark chocolate. Cacao is the […]
September 2013 by Henry Schliff Back-to-school breakfast During the last week in August the pace of life here on Ocracoke slows down dramatically. Early August’s last chance family vacations are over and […]
August 2013 By Henry Schliff For many years tuna has been second only to shrimp as America’s favorite seafood but most people bought it in a can to make tuna salads and […]