Perhaps if I lived in Michigan, where sour cherries are grown, I would be more enthused about cherry pie.   But truthfully, I'm so in l...

Organic and upscale foods can be hard to find at competitive prices in New Bern.  I'm listing some of my favorite foods and where I buy ...

I won't be entering the New Bern holiday recipe contest because there are no judges, just online voters.  For the Nestle holiday cookie...

This year was a bad one for New Bern area pecans, thanks to the unwelcome visit of one blustery Irene.  All the unripe nuts were blown off ...

Artificial wreaths can be boring.  They have no aroma and the plastic needles and leaves can look so, well, plastic.  But if your yard is l...

The ad in the newspaper read, " Opening Saturday!  Le Bistro fine dining with Executive Chef Christopher Maravelas. "  How exci...

Here's an idea for a super quick, easy and delicious dinner.  Pier 33 Gourmet fully cooked frozen mussels are available at Harris Teete...