Baby Names and Punchlines
WORDS BY BEN DUNGAN My son, Evan, seems to know when one of my jokes are coming. He can sense the approach. He can spot the set-up a mile away. He knows the punchline isn’t far behind either. It … Continued
Author Archives: Ben Dungan
Key Lime Cake
WORDS BY SHELBY WILSON Key lime pie is one of my favorites, so with spring finally here I thought some key lime would be tasty! …but I decided to do cake this time. By the way-this is a very moist cake. … Continued
Easy Crock-Pot Chicken & Dumplings
WORDS BY SHELBY WILSON I’ve heard it said that even if you could have steak everyday, some days you just want a hot dog…or a veggie burger. Here’s an easy crock-pot chicken and dumplings recipe that will warm your bones on … Continued
It’s Martha’s Party – She Can Dance If She Wants To!
WORDS & PHOTOS BY BEN DUNGAN A 50th birthday party celebration looks about like what you’d think it would. Friends and family all gathered in one place. Balloons and decorations as far as the eye can see. Fifty years worth … Continued
Local Craft Spirits
WORDS BY DAVID HAMRICK Unless you have been living under a rock, you have noticed the proliferation of craft breweries and distilleries in recent years. Gaston County has been a little slow to join the movement in a major way, … Continued
Double Chocolate Cake With Raspberry Filling
WORDS BY SHELBY WILSON This recipe makes a large 2 layer cake, or an even taller (smaller) 3-layer cake- depending on pan size (see instructions below). It turns out to be a very moist chocolate cake with a rich chocolate ganache … Continued