Eat & Explore North Carolina Cookbook & Travel Guide - Softcover

Explore the Tar Heel State like never before as you explore the distinct flavor of North Carolina and discover the state's exceptional communities, beloved celebrations, and remarkable destinations all within the pages of this unique cookbook.

You'll discover favorite recipes straight from the kitchens of hometown cooks across the state Lu Mil Vineyard's Drunk-on-Muscadine Chicken, the North Carolina Blackberry Festival's Cobbler Recipe, and Caramel Pecan French Toast from the Red Rocker Inn. Delicious North Carolina fare such as Blueberry Cheese Balls, Shrimp and Corn Chowder, Apple Butter Barbecue Spareribs, and Dentzel Delight Carousel Brownies will tempt the taste buds and guarantee raves from your friends and family.

When dinner is done and everyone's ready to explore, this unique cookbook offers even more. North Carolina's favorite events and destinations are profiled with everything you need to know to plan your trip. From the Neuse River Music Fest to Lazy O Farm, to the North Carolina Pickle Festival and Hickory Oktoberfest, North Carolina offers family fun to suit every taste.

In 1999, Christy Campbell began her journey in the world of cookbooks when she took a position at a publishing company specializing in regional cookbooks. She immersed herself in cookbooks, both at home and at the office. With the help of the associate publisher and her personal mentor, Sheila Simmons (author, HOMETOWN COOKBOOK SERIES), Christy learned the in s and out s of the small press world devoting herself to cookbooks for the next 6 years. After the birth of her youngest son, Campbell took a sabbatical from the publishing world to focus on her young family. In 2009, Campbell reconnected with Sheila Simmons and began work with Great American Publishers reenergizing a 10 year love of cookbooks. She is now an integral part of Great American Publishers and has begun a new cookbook series of her own. The EAT & EXPLORE STATE COOKBOOK SERIES chronicles the favorite recipes of local cooks across the United States while highlighting the most popular events and destinations in each state. When she is not writing cookbooks, selling cookbooks or cooking recipes for cookbooks, Christy Campbell enjoys running, reading and volunteering at her children s school. She lives in Brandon, MS, with her husband Michael and their two sons.