Until recently, I was convinced that all scones were unappealing. And then I tried one from East Durham Bake Shop.
Debbie Matthews
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Dish: Mix and Match These Five Local Breads and Spreads
Like bread and butter, only better
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Dish: Everything You Know About Sourdough Is Wrong, Says Master Baker Lionel Vatinet
“Americans are the best at marketing. Nobody can taste a slice and tell you how old the starter was.”
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Where and What to Eat (and Drink) to Celebrate Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day
A white tablecloth Waffle House dinner, a bake and sip cake decorating class, a rosé-fueled soiree at Acme, plus more original Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day events.
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Celebrate Three Kings’ Day like a Borinqueño with a Cup of Coquito. Just Don’t Call It Eggnog.
An aged creamy, sweet, and boozy holiday beverage unique to Puerto Rico—and loaded with super-high-octane rum.
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The INDY’s Virtual Holiday Potluck
We asked nine prominent locals to bring their favorite dishes, from apps to ‘zerts.
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Triangle Chefs Turn Thanksgiving Leftovers into Much More than Turkey Sandwiches
Gray Brooks, Tonya Council, and Lionel Vatinet share their favorite ways to turn leftovers into new dishes.
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Simons Says Shop This
A season’s worth of Triangle farmers markets culminates with a visit to Fearrington Village and discovering locally made food products fit for the holidays.
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Make This: Roasted Tahini Vanilla Cookies
Baking season is upon us, and these cookies are destined for repeat status. Roasting the tahini before baking yields a cookie with a deeply toasted flavor that borders on umami.
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Even Famous Chefs Want Waffle House Sometimes
Ashley Christensen: “I have a long relationship with the Waffle House and places like it.”