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The Literary Chef and a Good Dog
A good dog leaves us with good memories, and deserves homemade dog treats.
Lucindy Willis
Retired from NCSU to open the Yancey House Restaurant, Lucindy Willis, Ph.D. is a two-time winner of the NC Best Dish competition. She now teaches culinary classes at her cabin on Farmer Lake in Yanceyville.
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The Literary Chef on a Summer Garden in a Bowl
Every spoonful is a little different, which is exactly the experience Lucindy is after.
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The Literary Chef on Late Bloomers
Lucindy says, "Looking back, I realize late bloomers carry a toolbox they don't always recognize until they need it."
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The Literary Chef on The Last Time
We almost never recognize the last time while we're living it.
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The Literary Chef: Too Darn Hot
It's too darn hot but some meals are worth sweating for.
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The Literary Chef: Beneath Big Skies
Lucindy is reminded that travel can stretch and challenge us all... and a recipe for lamb meatballs.
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The Literary Chef on a Visit to Byrd's Farm
The direct connection between farmer and customer is becoming increasingly important these days.Â
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The Literary Chef on People and Perfect Summer Salads
Panzanella captures everything we love about summer—freshness, color, texture, and the flavor of a garden at its peak.
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The Literary Chef on Creating Space to Live
Recreating something lost - a sense that work mattered, meals should be shared, friends were always welcome, and that some of life's greatest luxuries cost very little.
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The Literary Chef on A Perfect Food Moment
Lucindy explains that poaching embodies nearly everything the Slow Food movement valued: gentle cooking, restraint, regional wines, and a reverent respect for ingredients.
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The Literary Chef on the Art of Conversation
Lucindy ponders if perhaps the true gift of outdoor dining is the permission to linger.
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The Literary Chef on Churning Up Memories
Homemade strawberry ice cream churns up memories and chocolate dipped strawberries are easier than you might think.