The General Store Blog
Know Your Local Farmer: Alex Long of Topia Hemp Farm
The hemp and CBD industry in North Carolina and across the country has exploded in size over the last few years, allowing people the..
The Meat We Eat and the Environmental Effects of Meat Production
“I aimed at the public’s heart, and by accident I hit it in the stomach.” Upton Sinclair
Meat is considered one of the prime factors..
Remembering the Saxapahaw people of Alamance County
Pictured above: A c. 1724 English copy of a deerskin Catawba map of the tribes between Charleston (left) and Virginia (right) following..
The Harnessing of Fire, Cooking, and How It Made Us Human
As temperatures finally start to slope downwards, as it finally starts feeling like autumn, as sweaters and sweatshirts begin layering..
Vegan, paleo, keto, Whole 30, gluten-free or allergies? We’re happy to accommodate, and here’s how.
The General Store has a big menu, with a lot of different options for different people. We serve breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner,..
Back to School in Saxapahaw
“For even the wisest can learn incalculably much from children.” – Rudolf Steiner
Taller students, heavier backpacks, rainbow hair, fresh..
Chef Marybeth Martin’s Journey as a History of the General Store
July 31st, 2019 was just another Wednesday at the General Store for many, including out-of-town visitors and many locals who dropped by..
Anchor Steam, Mystery 6-packs and Pineapple Cider: So many new beers to experience at the General Store this year!
At the General Store, we’ve always tried to have a wide variety of beer and wine options available– everything from inexpensive domestic..
From Cheerwine to Kombucha
“Where does it all lead? What will become of us? These were our young questions, and young answers were revealed. It leads to each other...
How Are Cathedrals Made?
“Nature is ever at work building and pulling down, creating and destroying, keeping everything whirling and flowing, allowing no rest but..