Top Blogs of 2011

Posted by Lauren Eberle on 30 December 2011 | 4 Comments

One of the great pleasures of my job is working with our stellar team of bloggers. These writers are passionate, creative, witty, and — yes — volunteers! We hope you've enjoyed following your favorites through 2011. In no particular order, here are a few of our top posts from this year. Enjoy!

Crack Fries and homemade ketchup — Chad McIntyre, chef/owner of Market

Ceiling style worth looking up to — Anna Applegate 

Wild and wonderful ways to enjoy watermelon — Kelly Davis

The popping power of trim...plus loads of "zsush" — Sadie + Stella Design

A savory use for classic Girl Scout Cookies — Nikki Miller-Ka

Ruminations (and a recipe!) on one man's love of tomatoes — Matt Lardie

A simple and sentimental guide to baking bread — Terri Zawrotny

A preview of the top style trends straight from Market — Tamara Leicester

A leisurly October drive in North Carolina's magnificent mountains — Maurisa Singer

Enviable paper cuts — Brandi Moody

Perfecting the pie crust — Billy Parisi

DIY wine journal download — Emily Thompson

A race through the highlights of charming Black Mountain — Jennifer Deets

Festival-by-festival (#1, 2, 3, 4, 5) guide to the Yadkin River Wine Trail — Alan Wright

Meet-n-greet the sustainable farmers (and animals!) at Triple B Farm — Jenni Field

Local craft gift guides for any price point — Sally Williams

Couldn't-be-easier compost company — Michelle Smith

Big fun on a small dime in Asheboro, Wilmington, and Raleigh — Kendra Schwitter

What do you think? Do you have a favorite to share?