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G I F T G AY UIDE The Coasts of Carolina “The Coasts of Carolina: Seaside to Sound Country” by writer Bland Simpson and photographer Scott Taylor captures the vibrancy of the North Carolina oceanfront, sound country and interior shores behind the barrier islands. It is an inviting visual and textual portrait organized around coastal themes such as nature, fishing and community life, with an emphasis on particular places and seasons. A unique and welcoming vision of the coastal region. Says Roy Blount Jr., “Next time you’re in town, indoors, feeling stressed, you could sit down with this book.” 152 pages, 145 color photographs, $30. At bookstores. The University of North Carolina Press 116 South Boundary St. Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (800) 848-6224 www.uncpress.unc.edu
“Memories” Art Print Since the great response Ronald Ragland received when his “Memories” art print was featured in Carolina Country, he decided to present it again. It depicts his father, Hugh Ragland (right), priming tobacco with associate, Albert Downey, and his mule, George, while others in the background hand and tie tobacco for the curing barn. The scene is along Durham Road in Granville County where Ronald grew up. Look for the tobacco worm in the picture. Signed and numbered prints of “Memories,” measuring 16-by-20 inches, are available in full color on museum-quality paper, for $60 (includes shipping). Ragland Prints 4215 Jane Lane Raleigh, NC 27604 (919) 876-8747 www.beagleart.com
Bertie County Peanuts The Powell and Stokes families have been raising peanuts for over 100 years. The Bertie County Peanuts line continually expands in praise of the amazing and nutritious peanut. All are super-extra-large Virginia-type peanuts, the largest available, prized by gourmets. Besides the popular varieties—blister-fried, raw and roasted-in-the-shell—we have chocolate-covered peanuts and pecans, peanut brittle, savory and spicy blends like crabhouse-seasoned, sesame stick blends and many more. New this year: Weeping Mary’s Ghost Pepper Peanuts, coated with ghost pepper, habanera pepper, paprika and sea salt. All in recyclable plastic jars. Check our gift packs and holiday tins, too. Bertie County Peanuts 217 US Hwy. 13 N Windsor, NC 27983 (800) 457-0005 www.pnuts.net Carolina Country NOVEMBER 2010 19