November 2011
Feature Stories
Tough times have sent North Carolina families to new depths of food hardship
The Carolina Country Holiday Gift Guide
A selection of products, places and services with North Carolina character that are made for holiday giving
Departments
First Person
By Michael E.C. Gery
More Power
Energy Star sales tax holiday: Nov. 4–6
80-megawatt wind farm proposed for Beaufort County
How to seal your home
I Remember
Your Energy, Your Future
Creating rooms that change with the season
Different paces can mean changing spaces in kitchen
How to get biggest bang for your buck from coupons
More ways than ever to take advantage of the savings they can bring
Carolina Compass
Photography by Ashley Fetner
Celebration of Seagrove Potters
Nov. 18–20, 2011 Seagrove
Touchstone Energy NC Cotton Festival
Nov. 5, 2011 Dunn
Energy Cents
Maintain a clean fireplace for winter safety
Professional inspections and regular maintenance can prevent chimney fires — and save lives.
On The House
Should you vent your clothes dryer inside your house?
Determining where to vent the dryer may be more trouble than it's worth.
Carolina Kitchen
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan-Gingersnap Crust
Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
