JAN/FEB 2026
springisright aroundthecorner make the mostof the cooler months
spring spring
skincare for the seasonal transition! skincare for the seasonal transition! get ready for spring!
A lot of transformation occurs during the transition from winter to spring. See our guide to personal revitalization to help ease you into a new season
Learn about the history behind the holiday Saint Patrick’s Day and its namesake
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We’ve got some fabulous recipes to take you from winter into spring. Check out the blueberry spritz, simmer pots, green goddess pasta salad and more!
Discover more about the roots of Mardi Gras and the history behind the celebrations!
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Jan-Feb 2026 |Vol
e weather begins to warm up,
ow to best protect and take
care of our skin. Spring is right around the corner!
Instead of using a rich balm or cream from winter, opt for a lightweight, gel-based and oil-free moisturizer. Look for one with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
Although you should apply sunscreen all year round, it is an important time of year to prioritize it. Your skin needs protection from the sun, especially on warmer days, so look for a broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen. If you’re acne-prone, opt for noncomedogenic formulas.
We tend to get busy and miss when products expire or we forget to throw them out. “Spring cleaning” can apply to many parts of our lives. This spring start by cleaning out old skincare and makeup products and get rid of what no longer serves you or your skin. Be sure to clean your makeup brushes, too, as they can collect bacteria.
Apply antioxidants like vitamin C to help with hyperpigmentation, UV damage, pollution and premature aging. Try using it in the morning before applying SPF.
Taking care of yourself internally should always be the first step, your internal will reflect your external. Regulating your nervous system and reducing stress are one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself and your body. Whether it’s journaling, listening to a short meditation on Youtube or sitting in nature, cultivating a calm center will help you in all aspects of life.
Before a bath or shower, try using a dry brush to stimulate your lymphatic system. Using a stiff bristled brush, using upward strokes toward the heart (begin at your feet and work your way up). It can exfoliate, increase circulation, reduce puffiness and remove toxins.
As the temperature warms up, internal hydration is just as important as external. Try to drink an adequate amount of water daily. If you’re not an avid lover of plain water, spice it up by adding electrolyte packets or fresh fruit. Even herbs like rosemary can make your water more interesting while adding additional health benefits.
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t are great for building your core, stress relief and flexibility! Yoga is the union of the mind and body, not just a workout. Pilates helps build strength and a foundation within. You can practice both together or separately, both providing benefits to your health.
During nice weather, why not take an outdoor Pilates or yoga class Not only do you get to connect to and move your body but you can simultaneously connect with nature
To combine Pilates and yoga, you can begin a session with yoga, stretching and warming up your body then move into Pilates. Alternating days, switching off between the two, is a good approach as well. Or take an integrated flow approach, whereby you incorporate movements and breath work from both.
Why not try out a new studio to get a feel for what fresh workout ideas might appeal to you? Whether it’s a solo mission or you bring a friend along, it’s all about figuring out what best suits you and your body. You may only resonate with one of the workouts and that is perfectly okay! Changing things up even a little is the idea here.
Combined practice
Yoga and Pilates can help with strength and managing chronic pain, as well as give you an increase in energy and circulation, aid in injury recovery, balance, posture and muscle tone. The breath work involved in both can be helpful in stabilizing mental well-being, creating a sense of calm and reducing anxiety while increasing focus So many benefits here
Pilates
Pilates is best for those looking to tone and strengthen muscles. It also helps with mobility, alignment, injury prevention and rehab, coordination and body awareness. The mental benefits include mood enhancement, cognitive health and increased self-esteem and resilience
“In elderly women, Pilates was shown to improve functional autonomy, static balance and quality of life (Siqueira Rodrigues et al., 2010). Pilates was also shown to improve dynamic balance, flexibility and strength in a study of people 65 years and older (Irez et al., 2011),” according to pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Yoga
Yoga offers many benefits, including strength and flexibility, bone and joint health, heart health, pain relief and posture and balance improvement. The mental benefits include better sleep, enhanced focus, brain health and mind-body connection.
Yoga can also be helpful when it comes to painful conditions like Fibromyalgia, lower-back pain, neck pain, headaches and arthritis Studies show that yoga is also beneficial for people with chronic diseases like cancer, multiple sclerosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and even asthma.
Spring cleaning
In the New Year there is a freshness in the air - a desire for change and realignment. It is a time to reset from the dreary winter weather and restore energy, goals and vision. Feeling you’ve plateaued? Reassess and begin to build consistency.
A basic but effective spring ritual is to clean your space When we let go, we make space for what is meant to come in. Whether you decide to stop putting off cleaning the garage or you donate some clothes, it can help create the mindset of a fresh start.
Create a spring checklist
Sit down and categorize your goals. This can include financial, health, personal, career and/or creative. Start with a short checklist of goals for each category then focus on what you'd like to achieve (this year, quarter, month or week) If you'd like to go the extra mile you could break down each goal into small tangible actions or tasks This exercise is about getting clear about what you want and setting your intentions.
Start small
Slow, sustainable change happens over time, with repetition Begin by adding small tangible actions or tasks to your routine Whether it's yoga once or twice a week or reading 10 pages of a book every few days (rather than racing to the finish line). Consistency.
As humans, experiencing novelty regularly can increase happiness and motivation, enhance creativity, expand self-concept and improve problem-solving. Novelty can come in subtle forms, like taking a different route home from work, talking to strangers more often, trying a new hobby or trying new recipes.
As the days get long and the weather gets warmer, spring is the perfect time for reevaluation. It’s important to take inventory of what fills up your cup and what leaves you feeling like you have little left to give. Our list can give you more clarity, help find areas you can improve on (and areas you can cut back on). It is about taking proper care of yourself and giving your mind and body what it needs in order to feel good and have energy throughout the day. If you feed your health, mental and physical, it will feed you back. Here is a list of energy givers and energy takers. Your personal list might look a little different, and that’s perfect...for you:
Energy givers:
Basking in the sunlight in the morning
Whole, nutritious foods
Delayed gratification
Exercising regularly
Spending time with friends and family
Staying off of electronics/social media
Singing, dancing, laughing, etc
Energy takers:
Saying yes when you mean no
Negative self-talk
Pushing yourself too hard
Self-isolation
Constantly complaining
Not feeling your feelings
Ignoring recovery and rest
Skipping meals and/or overlying on caffeine
“Early treatment offers the best chance for stopping neuropathy,” says Dr. Katz. “The longer the condition goes untreated, the harder it is to regain full function.”
Can peripheral neuropathy be reversed?
Yes, in many cases! While not every patient will achieve 100% recovery, we’ve seen patients regain full nerve function through targeted treatments The key is addressing the condition before too much permanent damage occurs Nearly all of our patients experience a halt in the progression of neuropathy, along with measurable improvements in nerve function and a significant reduction or elimination of symptoms.
Is peripheral neuropathy always painful?
Not necessarily Some patients experience numbness, tingling, or loss of sensation, while others may feel burning or sharp pain. Regardless of your symptoms, neuropathy is progressive, and early treatment can prevent it from worsening. Many patients find that with the right care, their symptoms improve, and they regain lost function in the affected nerves
I’ve had neuropathy for years — can treatment still help me?
Dr. Joshua Katz, D.C earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health, Sport and Leisure Studies, with a Health Promotion emphasis, from The University of Iowa Upon completion, he earned his Doctorate from the prestigious Palmer College in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Katz has practiced in Kernersville since 2007. He served with the Kernersville Rotary Club for 13 years as a Paul Harris Fellow, and has been an active member of the Chamber of Commerce In personal life and professional matters, he believes that pursuit of excellence is something valuable He practices patient care with the purpose of creating well-educated, healthy members of his community. In these pursuits, he has actively sought new procedures, techniques, and models to offer the best in alternative healthcare for those he serves.
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Absolutely! Even patients who have dealt with neuropathy for years can benefit from treatment. While early intervention is ideal, we’ve helped long-term sufferers stop the progression of their condition and regain significant nerve function Many of our patients see not only a halt in further damage but also a marked improvement in their symptoms and nerve health.
How do you determine the right treatment for neuropathy?
Every case of neuropathy is different, which is why we start with a detailed evaluation We assess your nerve function, medical history, and the specific cause of your neuropathy. With this information, we create a customized treatment plan designed to stop the progression of the disease and promote nerve healing, helping you regain as much function as possible
Why is early treatment for neuropathy important? Early treatment offers the best chance for stopping neuropathy in its tracks and even reversing some of the nerve damage. The longer the condition goes untreated, the harder it is to regain full function Many of our patients who sought treatment early have regained normal nerve function and experienced a complete resolution of their symptoms.
Don't wait for symptoms to worsen; seek professional help to take control of your neuropathy.
You May Have Neuropathy if You are Experiencing:
• Numbness
• Burning or Tingling
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Sensitivity to touch
• Pain when walking
• Sharp electric-like pain
• Diabetic nerve pain
• Loss of balance
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After just three days of treatment, the feeling in my feet returned. By the second week I was no longer relying on my cane for balance. I had been told by a previous doctor that a wheelchair was next for me. I would certainly look into what Aligned has to offer.” –Fred
Cathryn Hartwell
I metTyson Fearrington several years ago at a local business networking gathering I was impressed by his professionalism and scheduled a meeting to hear more about his business. We soon became good friends, and our mutual respect as colleagues grew. It wasn’t long before my husband and I saw the tremendous benefits of legal insurance and joined Legal Shield throughTyson. The service has more than paid for itself and has already proven to be invaluable, as has our friendship withTyson.
I want to help spread the word about the usefulness of the service, as well as featureTyson a generous, hardworking member of our community
I grew up in Alamance County, in Mebane, with my parents and younger brother and we were a pretty typical 1950s family We went to church every Sunday and our neighborhood was filled with other kids who became lifelong friends We rode our bicycles in downtown Mebane and on Saturdays we looked forward to going to the movies, where we’d always sit in the balcony. My brother and I were very close and my parents were hardworking, never missing a day of work. This upbringing influenced and shaped me. I was taught responsibility (and that nothing is free!) and to care about others. My parents also instilled in me that I could be anything I wanted to be and accomplish anything I set my mind to After graduating high school, I went on to NC A & T State University I loved Greensboro and I loved A & T
During my junior year I got married and we soon had a son, Marcus. The next major event in my life would be a devastating one. In 1973, while in the Air Force and stationed in California, my brother died.
What ensued was a self-destructive path that lasted sixteen years. In 1989, it really hit me that this wasn’t who I was at my core. The foundation my parents had built was still there I just had to dig a little to get back there My marriage had fallen apart and I was a mess I finally made the decision to rededicate myself to family and our future and I never looked back
I got back on track, joining local organizations and reintegrating myself into the community. I became a Toastmaster, where I learned professional speaking and presentation; I joined the Jaycees where I learned leadership, communication, management and organizational skills; I read personal development books, the greatest one to me being the Bible; I listened to audio coaching by such greats as Zig Ziglar and Jim Rhon I wanted to learn, to grow, and improve so I could help others along the way.
I am married to a beautiful, intelligent, gifted and spiritually grounded lady and we have a beautiful daughter, London Grace.
In my desire to give teenage boys some direction, I spent some time mentoring, even having the opportunity to be a speaker at a Michael Jordan basketball camp At one time, I even opened a mental health facility for men Though all of this giving back was fulfilling in its own way, I still felt I hadn’t quite landed on “my calling” That is until I began working with Legal Shield/ID Shield.
This was a service that could level the playing field for individuals, families and small business owners who aren’t able to afford the cost of having a qualified law firm or attorney on retainer. I could help a lot more people in a broader way. Legal Shield has been around for over 50 years with close to five million members, and works with a team of dedicated law firms in all 50 states and Canada All attorneys have an average of 21 years of experience and LS offers expertise in every legal field
When members call one of the law firms on our list, they are connected to an attorney who specializes in the related area of law. Members can download an app that gives them instant access to an attorney, no matter where they are. There is even an “Emergency Button” on the app for situations that happen outside of normal business hours
Legal Shield is a subscription-based service so members pay month-to-month, a good portion of which goes toward paying attorneys. The service provides options for individuals, families and business owners and it’s affordable, simple and easy to get legal matter resolved. If there’s a legal matter that does not fall under coverage by the member’s subscription, members receive a 25% discount on those services.
I truly love working with Legal Shield. I’m helping my community by building relationships and having an impact on businesses and families here, where my kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews are growing up Local small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and if they don’t survive and thrive, we all suffer
Legal Shield also offers identity theft services. With the acceleration of Chat GPT and AI, everyone should be concerned about identity theft (the leading white-collar crime for sixteen consecutive years, increasing each year). I encourage every small business owner to do their research and enroll in a reputable identity theft service. I’d like to conclude by saying that if I could go back and speak to my 25-five-year-old self I would tell him to be patient and always be in search of your purpose or, at the very least, allow your purpose to find you
Though I’ve made many terrible decisions that caused my life’s trajectory to change in a negative way, there is very little I would change when I look at the big picture, because all of these trials taught me something. Every day I’m alive I’m grateful. I love my family. My daughter London blesses my heart daily, and I’m grateful that my son allowed me back into his life and that we are healing. As much as I love working with Legal Shield, the business itself is not my passion, but it has lead me back to my real passion helping people The vanity plate on my car reads: HLPNPPL, and that’s also my signature in text messages
Today I serve as Board Chair for Caramore Community, a nonprofit located in Carrboro and we serve individuals across the state who are challenged with severe and persistent mental illnesses. I am also an Ambassador for Alamance Chamber of Commerce and was named Ambassador of The Year for 2022. I am a member of Mebane Business Association and the Burlington Rotary, as well as a former Chair of the Deacon Board of my church I sing with our outstanding male chorus, as well as participate in our Food Bank Ministry where we serve approximately 100-125 families every third Saturday I’m also blessed to be a Peer Support Mentor for five men facing difficult day-to-day living challenges. I continue to own and operate my mental health facility and love my guys there.
I tell you all of this, about the way my life turned out today, not to brag, but to hopefully show you that anyone can turn their life around If I can do it, you can do it!
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Warmly,
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a r d i G r a s a d G a s
From pagan celebrations to plastic babies and parades, Mardi Gras is a celebration rich in history, color and vibrance.
According to studies, Mardi Gras dates back thousands of years to pagan celebrations of spring and fertility, including the raucous Roman festivals of Saturnalia and Lupercalia.
When Christianity made its way into Rome, religious leaders decided to adopt some of the local traditions instead of eliminating them entirely.
As a result, Mardi Gras, also known as “Fat Tuesday" in French "marks the the 40-day fasting season between Ash Wednesday and Easter.”
In French "Mardi" means Tuesday and "Gras" means "fat," from which comes the expression "Fat Tuesday."
It is a day marked with feasting and celebrating before Lent's fasting period It's derived from the French custom of consuming all of the fat and rich foods in the home before lent to prepare for Lent.
“Carnival” is the season of feasting and celebration before Lent. Carnival is a week long, lasting from January 6th (the 12th night) until Fat Tuesday, this date varying each year. “Carnival” is derived from the Latin word “carnelevarium,” meaning "to remove meat," reinforcing the pre-fast feasting.
It may come as a surprise to some, but the city that lays claim to the birthplace of Mardi Gras is actually Mobile, Alabama, according to many historians and researchers. In 1699, FrenchCanadian explorer Jean Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bienville arrived in the New World, south of New Orleans Upon his arrival, he named the place “Pointe du Mardi Gras.” In 1702 he established “Fort Louis de la Louisiane,” also known as Mobile, Alabama. Historians believe it was just after that when the very first American Mardi Gras was celebrated.
In 1704, the first Mari Gras masked ball, took place in Mobile,Alabama and was organized by the secret society "Masque de la Mobile."
"Krewes" are private, mystic Mardi Gras societies that orchestrate and fund the parades and other celebrations of Carnival. They also maintain historical traditions. Some have been around for decades, others are newer to the scene.
Mardi Gras is still widely celebrated, officially in New Orleans, and many cities around the world hold their own boisterous celebrations, usually in the streets.
Some of the groups formed include, Krewe of Zulu, Krewe, Bacchus and Krewe of Rex. Rex is one of the oldest participating groups, founded in 1872. Rex is the King of Carnival, the origin of many Mardi Gras traditions including Carnival colors and doubloon coins.
The signature colors of Mardi Gras are symbolic. Purple Represents Justice. Green Represents Faith. Gold Represents Power.
Beads and ‘throws’ are part of Mardi Gras tradition and have been thrown from floats and balconies to eager parade-goers since at least the late 19th century. Doubloons, one of the many Mardi Gras throws are typically made in traditional Mardi Gras colors and are made of wood or metal. Feathered masks are also a popular Carnival item. Historically, masks were worn to cover the identity of secret society members and the richer folk.
Another iconic tradition is the King Cake, a coffee cake that is braided and decorated with icing in the signature Carnival colors. There is a tiny plastic baby or trinket stuffed inside, bringing luck to the finder and the finder of the trinket is crowned with the duty of bringing the next King Cake or throwing the next King cake party.
The grand finale, includes revelry marked by parades and closing ceremonies. One of which includes the Champions parade, taking place the Saturday after the main event, holding a victory lap for the best Samba schools (a community-based cultural organization, primarily known for participating in the Ca i l d ) ith l b t i d i and hig on Th ton
Springwillbeherebeforeweknowit.Springtimeisknownforits elementsofrenewalandnewbeginnings.Embracewhatcomes alongwiththisseason Assomebegintocrawloutoftheirwinter shells,itcanbesorewardingtoreconnectandspendtimewith thoseyoulove Thereisafreshenergyintheairaseveryone beginstoreawaken.
Thisisatimewhennewfragrancesandbrightcolorscomealive. It’sagoodtimetobringsomeofthatindoors Stopbyyourlocal flowershoporfarmer’smarkettocollectbouquetstosetup indoors Ifyou’resettingupatable,arrangesmallervaseswith flowersandtapercandlesstretchingacrossthecenter, horizontally.Flowersandplantscanbreathemorelifeintoahome.
Withtheweathergrowingwarmer,you’llwanttoentertain outdoorsmoreandmore Whynotthrowagardenorpicnicstyle get-together,arrangingfood,drinksanddecoroutside Andgrillouts!Grillingfoodoutdoorswillhaveeveryonegatheringaround andorganicallysocializing Setuppitchersofrefreshingdrinksfor yourguests.Outdoorbrunchesarealwaysahit-mimosasand catchingupwiththegirls-doesn’tgetbetterthanthat.Andthere isalwaystheoutdoordinnerparty-socasualandwelcoming Whicheveroutdoorgatheringsyouchoose,focusonfoodsthat arefreshlyinseasonandkeepthingscasual Herearesomeideas foryournextoutdoorgathering:
Drinks:
Icedtea(throwinfreshfruitforvariety)
Strawberrybasillemonade
Palomacocktailsormocktails
Aperolspritzcocktailsormocktails
Strawberryelectrolyteslush
Blueberryspritz
Food:
Freshfruitsalad
Springgardenpastasalad
Chip&dipplatewithhummus/ranch&veggies
Springveggiesstirfry
Spinach&goatcheesefrittata
Chicken&veggieskewers
Astheseasonstransition,ouractivitiescantransition withit.Theweatherbeginstowarmupagain,allowing ustospendmoretimeoutdoorsthanbefore.Wecanreawakenfromwintergloomandstartfresh,startingwith somefunnewactivities.
1.Attendaspringfestival-Tryexploringyourtownand findingfuneventslikeaspringfestivaltoattend Thereare music,art,brewingand manyothertypesoffestivals
2.Visitlocalbotanicalgardens-Ifyou’relookingfora morepeacefulandleisurelyactivitythisseason,visityour localbotanicalgardens Itcanberewardingtopress pauseanddosomethingthatconnectsyoutonatureand bringsyoubackintothepresent
3.Visityourlocalfarmersmarketand/orfleamarket
Whatbetterwaytogetyourin-seasonvegetablesthan visitingyourlocalfarmersmarket?Youarealso contributingtosmallbusinessesandfarms Whynot swingbyafleamarkettofindhomedecor,clothes, jewelry,andsoforth.
4.Throwateaparty-Inviteyourclosestfriendsoverand haveeveryonebringadifferentblendorherbtotry!You caneventhriftshopforlittleteacupsandsaucersand haveagenuineteapartyoutside!Itcanbefulfillingtodo thingsyou(asanadult)thatyoudidasakid.
5.HowaboutDIYprojectsthatarespring-themed-Itis alwaysrewardingtostartandfinishanewproject,find onethatalignswiththeseasonofSpring!Someideas includedecoupagingflowerpots; paintingmugs;making afairygardenhousefortheyardorawoodplantstand; paintwoodgardensigns-comeupwithyourownideas!
6.Haveapicnicwithafriend-Takingtimetositin nature,chatwithafriendandsnackcanberelaxing andrejuvenating Visityourlocalpark,bringablanket andaspeaker Lieinthegrassandfeelthesunonyour faceasyourelishthismoment
7.Whataboutanoutdoorsport?-Maybeyou’rebored withyourtypicalworkoutroutineandwanttotry somethingnew.Whynottakeitoutsideandtryanew sport?Inviteafriendorsignificantother.Ideasmight includepickleball,tennis,rock-climbing,paddleboarding,badminton,frisbeeandsoon.
8.Gocamping-Astheweatherwarmsupit’sthe perfecttimetospendmoretimeoutdoors,andwhat betterwaytoimmerseyourselfinthegreatoutdoors thancamping?Thisissuchagreat‘group’outing,and ifyou’rebrave gosolo!
9.Makeasimmerpot-Fillyourhomewithnatural, pleasantandfreshscentsthatbringtheoutdoors inside Simmerpotsareagreatwaytodothat(seeour recipeonpage27)
10.Giveyourclothesclosetamakeover-Spring cleaningisawell-knowntraditioninspringtime Go throughyourclosetandgetridofclothesthatdon’tfit, clothesyoudon’twearoronesyoudon’tneed Notonly areyouhelpingtoclothetheunderprivileged,but (haveyounoticed?)“thrifting”isverypopularandsuch agreatwaytopickupsomecoolpieceswithout spendingalot,andaddingafriendtothemixturnsit intoasocialevent.Therearealsolotsofresourcesfor sellingclothesaswell.Giveyourclosetamakeover!
The and not many topics seem to stir up more heated discussions among locals than trying to figure out who serves the best ones Opinions vary widely and seem to center on the toppings rather than on the meat itself.
Nooneisquitesurewhenthehotdogmadeitsdebutin Burlington,butitwasprobablyaroundtheendofthe19th century Andmorethanlikelyitwasintheformofa “wiener”(sometimesmisspelled“weiner”),namedaftera beefandporksausageoriginatinginWien(Vienna),Austria. ManyBurlingtonresidentswhoattendedbaseballgames aroundtheturnofthelastcenturysaidtheyfirstrecallthem beingservedfromcartswhiletheywereatthosegames BrothersGrahamandBoydHardenweretwoyoungmen whohadapopularhotdogcart.
ButthehotdogthatpeoplefromBurlingtonknowbesttoday haditsoriginshortlyafterWorldWarI In1919,aGreek immigrantnameNicholasGeorge“Nick”Sacrentycameto Burlingtonandwithhiswife,theformerEkaterini “Katherine”Doukas,openedahotdogstandintheFonville buildingatthecornerofMainandFrontstreetswhichthey called“NewYorkWeineeStand.”
ThehotdogsNickandKatherineservedweredifferentfrom thosethatcamebeforebecausetheywerethefirsttousethe condimentsandtoppingspeoplearefamiliarwithtoday. Specifically,theywerethefirsttoaddchoppedonionsand shreddedcabbage,buttheirsignaturetoppingwasathin Greekmeatstew,flavoredwithchilipowder,knownas “Cincinnatichili”
These“Greekhotdogs,”astheywerecalledatthe time,becamewildlypopularwithpeopleworking downtownbecausetheywerebothtastyand inexpensive(5cents).Theycouldbeservedquickly, too,whichwasveryimportanttothoseworkinginthe mills,whohadonly30and40-minutelunchbreaks. BusinesswassogoodthatNickandKatherineSacrenty openedanotherNewYorkWeenieStandin1924at103 EastDavisStreet,butitclosedwhenthenewAtlantic Bankbuildingwasconstructedonthesitein1928. FollowingNick’sdeathin1933,KatherineSacrenty continuedtorunNewYorkWeenieStanduntilshe retiredin1960.ItthenbecameCarolinaSandwich Shop
Otherhotdogrestaurantssoonfollowedintheearly 1920s,includingSanitaryWeenieStandonNorthMain Street,AmericanWeenieStandneartheolddepot,and AtlantaWeenieStandatthecornerofWorthandWest Frontstreets NotallwereGreek-ownedandoperated, butmostwere.YankCoble,forexample,ranAmerican WeenieStand.LaceBrownservedhotdogsatBrown’s onTrollingerStreetandlaterBrown’sNo.2onSouth ChurchStreet.EvenreformedbootleggerBudWright gotintothehotdogbusiness,openingasmallstandon MainStreetin1927.
PerhapsBurlington’sbest-knownGreek-ownedhotdog standwasAlamanceHotWeenieStand,whichwas openedbyZachariasJohn“Zack”Touloupasin1928at theformerAtlantaWeenieStandlocation Knownlateras “AlamanceHotWeinerLunch,”mostpeoplesimply calledit“Zack’splace”or“Zack’s.”
ThegoldenageforthehotdogrestaurantsinBurlington wastheperiodbetweenWorldWarIIand1969,when therewasavibrantdowntownbusinessdistrictandplenty ofnearbytextileandhosierymillstosupplypatrons.But after1970,mostmillsanddowntownbusinessesclosed. Today,onlythreeoftheoldhotdogplacesremain: Zack’s,BostonSandwichShop,andStavros’Grill, althoughbothZack’sandBostonSandwichShoparein newlocations
We'll leave the light on for you Walter...
Feb 14, 1956 ~ Jul 26, 2023
Attorney and native of Burlington, NC, Walter Boyd developed an interest in Burlington’s history at a very young age. As a child, he often interviewed people and collected old photographs and documents, which led to his fondness for writing about Burlington’s rich history.
Here are a few recipes for the transition from Winter to Spring, moving from hot and hearty meals to lighter, warm ones with some spring produce sprinkled in. Makeityourown!What’sfreshinyourfridge?
Green Goddess dressing
2 cups fresh arugula
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 lb of medium pasta shells
Handful of other preferred soft herbs (cilantro, parsley, chives, ect )
⅓ cup nutritional yeast or grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup of pitted black olives (and/or green olives)
1 bunch of basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon, juice only
1 cup of prepped fresh vegetables of your choosing (avocados, peas, bell pepper, marinated artichokes - make it your own with what’s on hand)
INSTRUCTIONS:
COOK short pasta al dente, according to the boxes instructions, strain and let it cool.
PREP and chop vegetables into small cubes
CHILL in the fridge for 1 hour before serving Serves:8
IN LARGE BOWL mix pasta and dressing, then add vegetables and remaining dressing and toss
Simple-prep cocktail or mocktail with fresh ingredients
Refreshing, gorgeous cocktail your guests will love
INGREDIENTS:
(1 serving)
1 handful of fresh blueberries
5 fresh mint leaves
Club soda
1 oz fresh lemon juice
Ice
2 oz vodka (optional if you want a cocktail)
1 tablespoon of simple syrup or honey (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Muddle the blueberries in a glass
Strain blueberries into serving cup, add lemon juice and simple syrup
Add ice
Add vodka (if you choose)
Fill the rest of the glass with club soda
Stir gently and garnish as desired
INGREDIENTS:
2 oz blanco or reposado tequila
3 oz fresh pink grapefruit juice
½ oz lime juice
2 oz sparkling water
1 tbsp agave nectar or simple syrup (optional)
Course salt for rim
Lime for garnish (add a sprinkle of Tajin powder for a kick!)
Ice
INSTRUCTIONS:
SALT the rim
COMBINE ingredients
Garnish with lime
TOP (with grapefruit juice) and stir
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INGREDIENTS:
1 bunch asparagus trimmed
½ lb cherry tomatoes
1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
1 ½ pound of baby potatoes
Juice of 3 limes
2 TBSP of finely chopped cilantro
3TBSP of extra virgin olive oil
1 TSP ground Chipotle chili powder
1 TSP ground sea salt
4 TBSP of unsalted butter, melted Cilantro
INSTRUCTIONS:
PREHEAT OVEN to 400 degrees
CUT potatoes into halves
SPRAY baking sheet, cover potatoes in olive oil and salt
BAKE for 15 minutes
MIX butter, lime juice, salt and chipotle powder in small bowl
ARRANGE the rest of the vegetables on the pan
DIP each shrimp into the mixture before putting on pan, then drizzle remaining mixture on the rest of the vegetables
BAKE for 12 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through Garnish with cilantro
3 Tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 Tbsp
fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp
crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 cup
low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup
finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup
heavy cream
1/4 cup
finely grated Parmesan torn fresh basil, for serving
Instructions:
Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 375° In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp. oil. Generously season chicken with salt and black pepper and cook, turning halfway through, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
In same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil.
Stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, tomatoes, cream, and Parmesan; season with salt. Bring to a simmer, then return chicken and any accumulated juices to skillet
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Transfer skillet to oven Bake chicken until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, 10 to 12 minutes
Arrange chicken on platter. Spoon sauce over. Top w/ basil.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, then reheat when ready to enjoy. Tip: If your sauce is too thick upon reheating, add a splash of water to thin it out.
2¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
2 teaspoons honey
5 cups bread flour (preferred) or all-purpose flour
1½ tablespoons + ½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
¾ pound loose breakfast sausage
6–8 eggs
1½ cups sharp white Cheddar cheese
1½ tablespoons fresh herbs like rosemary, sage, and thyme, finely chopped
The afternoon before the day you plan to serve your bread, proof your yeast by whisking it and the honey into 2½ cups lukewarm water in a large bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes to make sure the yeast is active. (It should get foamy. If it doesn’t, start over with new yeast.) Add flour and salt and mix with a spatula to make a shaggy dough. Pull the dough from the bowl and on a floured surface with floured hands, briefly, lightly knead, not too much, just until all the flour is mostly combined. Pull the dough from the bowl and on a floured surface with floured hands, briefly, lightly knead, not too much, just until all the flour is mostly combined
Form into a rough ball Scrape out the bowl and then add ¼ cup of olive oil Roll the ball lightly in the oil in the bowl and then cover it and refrigerate overnight You can leave it as little as 4 hours or as long as 24 hours It should at least double in size
At least 2½ hours before you plan to eat, pour 2 tablespoons of oil on a rimmed 12x16-inch baking sheet and spread it to the edges with a spatula so it’s well distributed. Make a dough ball with forks. Facing the bowl, use 2 forks to hook and fold the edge farthest from you toward the center of the bowl. Turn the bowl a quarter turn, and repeat 3 more times, deflating the dough while forming a ball. Dump the ball onto the oiled sheet pan, and drizzle the extra oil on top. Use oiled fingers to gently stretch it into a rectangle shape. Allow it to rise for at least 90 minutes in a warm place, until the stretched dough mostly fills the pan.
About 45 minutes before you plan to eat, preheat your oven to 450° F Make 6–8 golfball-sized balls of aluminum foil
Pour another tablespoon of oil over the dough and use your fingers to press lots of dimples into the dough, at the same time lightly stretching it toward the edges of the pan. Take your foil balls, dip 1 side in oil, and press them oil side down in equidistant spots on the rectangle of dough to make craters to hold your eggs.
Sprinkle the focaccia with ½ teaspoon of sea salt. Put the pan in the oven and set your timer for 15 minutes.
While the dough bakes, brown your sausage crumbles. When the timer goes off, pull out the bread, remove the foil balls, and very carefully crack an egg into each crater. (If the crater doesn’t look deep enough, you can hollow it a little more with a spoon.) Sprinkle on sausage and cheese. Return to the oven for 10 more minutes It should be golden, the cheese should be melted and browned, and the eggs should be done Sprinkle with herbs before serving
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 Tbsp
tomato paste
1 lb ground beef (or chicken or turkey)
1 1/2 cups
cooked rice (your preferred rice)
1 (14.5-oz.) can diced, fire-roasted
tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp
dried oregano
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 bell peppers, tops and cores removed
1 cup
shredded Monterey jack
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions:
Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 6 minutes
Stir in rice and diced tomatoes; season with oregano, salt, and pepper Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes
Arrange peppers cut side up in a 13" x 9" baking dish and drizzle with oil Spoon beef mixture into each pepper. Cover baking dish with foil.
Bake peppers until tender, about 35 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese, and continue to bake until cheese is bubbly, about 10 minutes more.
Top with parsley before serving.
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INGREDIENTS:
(5 minute prep time)
A spoonful of vanilla extract
A few cinnamon sticks
A splash of coconut extract
Sliced oranges
INSTRUCTIONS:
Slice up oranges
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