December 2017
This Month’s Issue: NC Holidays
You’ve got to love this time of year. What really makes it special are the traditions that can hold so much meaning for us all. Traditions like driving around town to see the lights (going slow past the house that went all-out). Pulling extra chairs around the table for that big family meal. Baking the same, sought-after cookies year after year. Food can play a big part in our traditions, and in this issue we’re highlighting a few local foods that help keep the season bright.
Feature Stories
Piedmont Candy Company Turns out an NC Tradition
Red Bird peppermints are an iconic flavor of the holidays
Local Foods to Take the Guesswork out of Gifting
These award-winning flavors are sure to please
Departments
Giving Back to the Communities We Serve
Jones-Onslow EMC Supports Solar School
A New Application for Bronze-Age Kiln Bricks
NC Co-ops and Employees Donate for Disaster Recovery
U.S. Rep. Foxx Meets with Co-op Leaders
‘Sticker Car’ is a Roving Memorial
The Evolution of Holiday Lighting
Celebrate the Season of Giving
See Some Lights (and Ride a Camel) at the Speedway Christmas
Crab Rangoon Stuffed Mushrooms
Glazed Steak Bites with Horseradish Whipped Cream
Discover 5 easy ways to use the extra wonton wrappers from our Crab Rangoon Stuffed Mushrooms recipe
Watch a video from NC Christmas Tree Association for tips on caring for your fresh-cut tree
Watch a video detailing the candy-making process at Piedmont Candy Company. Plus, pinpoint places to purchase Red Bird candies.
Using area rugs to cut costs and keep toes toasty
