Food + Fun

Haunted Houses and Trails in Charlotte

Editorial staff,

Prepare for a thrilling weekend or evening scare at one of these haunted houses or trails.

Homemade is Best

Meaghan Clark,

Special costumes can be made at home with a little elbow grease and ingenuity. Read about how it can be done and find resources brimming with great ideas.

Fall: A Season for Stew

Meaghan Clark,

A brief look at the history of stews, along with several online recipes.

Turkey Day Treats for Kids

Jessica Fisher,

Great recipes and ideas for fun in the kitchen during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Changing Families: Holiday Tips for Blended Families

Barbara Bartlein,

Holidays can be tough on any family, but especially a blended family. Learn how to make it a happy one for everyone involved.

Broccoli Salad

Chef Anita Skogland,

Chef Anita Skogland creates a unique salad everyone will enjoy.

Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

Chef Anita Skogland,

Chef Anita Skogland creates a wonderful dish that is perfect for the holidays and cooler weather.

Not-so-traditional Turkey

Meaghan Clark,

Check out these recipes that will take turkey dinner to a whole new level.

Family Outing for the Annual Christmas Tree

Deidra J. Smith,

Start your own Christmas Tree family tradition in the mountains of North Carolina. Find out why local cut and choose tree farms are so popular with families.

Atlanta Lights Up for the Holidays

Crickett Gibbons, Editor, Carolina Parent,

Read about how to create a family-fun vacation to Atlanta during the holiday season.

American Girl Boutique and Bistro

Sharen Swintek,

No trip to Atlanta would be complete without a stop to one of the most popular and coveted stores in the country.

A Stone Mountain Holiday

Site Staff,

Consider a special side trip to Stone Mountain for some more holiday cheer.

Centsible Seasonal Fun

Lee McCracken, Renee Roberson,

A list of affordable, family fun in and around Charlotte this holiday season.

Buche Noel

Chef Adam Reed,

Here's the recipe for this traditional french holiday treat.

Family Dining: Tijuana Flats

Renee Roberson,

Affordable, quick Tex-Mex with healthy options for adults and kids.

Tubing at HawksNest

Eve White,

No time to ski? Try snow tubing with the family at Hawksnest.

Superbowl Snacks

Chef Robby Hooker,

Chef Robby Hooker has simple and delicious recipes for Superbowl or any Sunday football game.

When my son was 4 months old, he was diagnosed with a serious milk-protein allergy. I was faced with a decision: Do I make his baby food or buy prepared food from the store? For me, the answer was to make all his food. For you, the answer may be the same, but for different reasons.