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Our Place in the World
“Food is the one central thing about human experience that can open up both our senses and our conscience to our place in the world.” ..
Raw Chocolate for the Soul….enough said….
Steven Lambeth’s sweet creations are a thoughtful pleasure (chocolate with intention!) first motivated by a lost love, a girlfriend who..
Hell’s Belles, Dirty Blonde, & Sonnie Plakotaris: Which of these is not a craft beer?
Last week I met someone who was visiting the Village after a while away. She was happy to see familiar faces and old friends, and she..
Heirlooms, Veggie lore, local Joys, and Telling Stories
It’s not easy to let go of our often-frustrated attachment to perfection, but heirloom produce can help. Heirloom produce, like comedy,..
Just Bee Local Honey–Home is where the Honey Is…!
Stories about the plight and life of bees and how they help us have been told often, and we’re glad to have honey from Chapel Hill’s Just..
What do Cat Pajamas and the Five-Star General Store have in common?
Local celebrity writer Daniel Wallace has written about both!
You may have encountered Daniel Wallace any number of ways: playing ping..
The Amazing MB Martin, Chef and Catering Wizard!
This is Chef MB, a catering miracle-worker whose creations delight and are seemingly done without any visible dust or noise from her..
What do a Library and the Five-Star General Store Have in Common?
Roots run deep, to land we love, and through time, families, neighbors, and communities. Roots of knowledge, learning, and memories also..
Live, Organic, Vegan, Energy A.K.A. LOVE
At the Saxapahaw General Store, we strive to be inclusive of all. This is why you’ll find locally made kombuchas and sodas sitting next..
New in Grocery- Simple Kneads
We are so very excited to bring Simple Kneads gluten-free breads into the store. They are made from scratch, with love right in..