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Louis Dawson | Fuquay-Varina Independent<br> Triangle Wine has a great display of both local brews and imported beers.
What’s on tap
If you are reading this then it is official. I am pleased to say that the success and enthusiasm of the N.C. Beer Month articles have yielded a monthly column dedicated to everyone’s favorite carbonated adult beverage. In this inaugural piece I would like to lay a foundation for things to come. Please feel free to write back via email or twitter with questions, concerns, comments, ect. As prominent as social media is these days, it would be...
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Kids know how to measure ingredients, enjoy the outcome
The students in Ms. Halsey’s fourth grade class have been learning capacity, measurements and equivalent measurements. So after a recent math lesson, I asked them to please bring in a recipe they enjoy and to do their best measuring ingredients. They were thrilled to share some of their favorites and I am pleased to share them with you. Chicken and Dumpling Casserole 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (or use a store bought rotisseri...
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Today’s Vietnam
On May 4, Garner held a memorial ceremony at Lake Benson to commemorate the new memorial that has been built to honor Garner’s veterans. The country of Vietnam was not always a country. In 1885, Vietnam was part of French Indo China along with Laos and Cambodia. At the time, France was trying to colonize most of South East Asia. Through the years the people of South East Asia began to want their independence and freedom from the French – ...
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Local Army wife encouraged by memorial
Shows like Lifetime’s “Army Wives” tend to glorify military life, but one local Army wife has seen the realities. Spc. Andrew Beck and Kristen Barbour married Sept. 4, 2011. But just 15 months later, the couple was separated by a deployment. “It’s not all roses and butterflies when they’re gone,” Kristen said. “You’re not just a wife. You’re not just a spouse. There’s so much more that comes with it.” Andrew deployed Dec. 11, 2012 and e...
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Growers Market ready for the picking
As the weather gets warmer and crops begin to ripen, it can only mean one thing. The Growers Market is back. Next weekend, many will flock to Centennial Park in Fuquay-Varina to take part in one of the community’s jewels. A great way for families to support local farmers while eating healthy, the Growers Market will be able to take electronic benefits transfer payments for the first time. The $15,000 grant that made accepting EBT payments...
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What brew is right for you?
With N.C. Beer Month upon us it would only seem fitting to give a brief explanation of styles you may encounter. This list will by no means be conclusive, but it should help give you an idea of styles that you may or may not want to try. We all have different taste profiles that we will gravitate toward. I hope the descriptions below help you find a style you enjoy, or even prompt you to try something new. American Pale Ales have a modera...
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