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Best Restaurants in Raleigh and Cary

I was recently asked for best restaurant in Raleigh recommendations. Not having the latest scoop, I turned to the best resource I know - Carolina...

NC to be Featured on Culinary Travel Series ‘State Plate’ with Taylor Hicks

Earlier this year, INSP greenlit a second season of State Plate, the culinary travel series hosted by former American Idol winner and platinum recording...

A Very Old-Fashioned Southern Coconut Icing

By Rocquie, Sage Trifle AT 85-YEARS-OLD, my Mother still loves to entertain. She had an Easter brunch for 16 people and when she half-heartedly invited...

The Best 10 Donut Shops in North Carolina (unranked)

Picking just 10 North Carolina donut shops as the "best" is a tough job. To their credit, others have taken it on and done a fine...

The 10 Best Bakeries in North Carolina

Have a sweet tooth like me? These 10 Best Bakeries in NC are listed from West to East across the state, but not ranked...

Why Stevia Clear turns cloudy and what to do about it

Cloudy Stevia Clear made me nervous. Why was it clouding up? Was it safe? Should we throw it out? This natural sweetener is not cheap. We...

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Laura, Carolina Epicurean

Thanks for visiting Carolina Epicurean! This is where I share my passion for travel and exploring everything that is the Carolina culinary scene and beyond.

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