It’s been a while since I updated the Third Friday Durham map (sorry about that – the update was long overdue).  When I started checking venues for events I was pleased to find more “fun” this month than ever!  Here’s a quick run down of some of the events found on the map (and do check the map for more activities and venues in downtown Durham this Third Friday in May): [... read more]

It’s been a bit of a bumpy ride for North Carolina this week.  We all know why.  In the Triangle (as well as in Watauga, Buncombe and Mecklenburg counties), we bucked the trend by voting against Amendment One, with Durham and Orange counties far exceeding any other county with their forward-thinking vision – kudos to residents of those counties for setting a high mark for the future in NC.  The [... read more]

We’re getting a preview of summer weather this week, a bit warmer and a bit more humid.  We may have only one more weekend or two (hopefully three) for fresh, local strawberries.  In anticipation of Cinco de Mayo celebrations this weekend, I’m sharing a couple of my favorite strawberry dishes that incorporate a Latin twist.  You’re likely to find strawberries available at your local farmers’ markets this week.  So pick up a pint or [... read more]