All posts by Lisa Skumpija

Two great events happening this weekend at the Raleigh Fairgrounds!

The 38th Annual Greek Festival  First and foremost come for the fabulous and authentic Greek food! This includes homemade Greek pastries and more made by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and its many members that use traditional recipes handed down through generations. Make sure you stay for the live Greek music and Greek Dance Groups bringing […]




This Weekend Check Out Hewitt Pottery Open Kiln and Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Mark Hewitt Summer Kiln Opening It’s that time again. Mark and his apprentices, Stillman Browning-Howe and Will Baskin are busy making pots for the summer firing. This will be Firing 101 of the impressive wood fired salt kiln. The kiln openings are essentially a sale mixed with a party. There are light refreshments, lively conversation between locals […]




Fearrington Cooking School with Sheri Castle

Fearrington Cooking School: Sunday Dinner from the Garden August 11 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm AND  Easy and Elegant Make-Ahead Chilled Menu for Hot Days August 25 @ 3:00 PM – 6:00PM Join cookbook author, recipe developer, and cooking teacher Sheri Castle, author of Instantly Southern, for a cooking demonstration taking inspiration from the beautiful Fearrington gardens and local farmer’s markets. […]