FOOD DRINK
INSIDE: LOCAL FLAVOR / BITE-SIZED NEWS / WINE / ON THE LINE
EXPLORE THE TASTES OF CHARLOTTE
The lavenderhoney cupcake is one of August June Desserts’ signature flavors.
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SWEETER THE SECOND TIME In three years, Natosha Fleming got married, had a child, and filed for divorce. Now the founder of August June Desserts and ex-husband Ryan are back together and taking their time, in business and in love BY EMIENE WRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHS BY PETER TAYLOR
IT’S SUNDAY AFTERNOON, and Natosha and Ryan Fleming sit at a picnic table with their teenaged son, Ryan Jr., in Optimist Hall. It’s been a long day, and their little band is tired.
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