LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
BIG THINGS IN STORE
IN 2021
...STAY TUNED
AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Be of Good Cheer
I
grew up with a large extended family, most of whom stayed in or near my hometown of Graham, North Carolina, just 20 minutes from Pittsboro. We pack in more holiday parties than there are days of the week from about the third week in November to the third week of December. We often leave one to make the tail end of another. Tables are lined with the food that I dream of all year long: casseroles made with Campbell’s condensed soups, mac 'n' cheese, homemade biscuits or yeast rolls, Smith Island cakes, banana pudding, bread pudding … the list goes on. By Christmas, I weigh a good 5 pounds more, and I am exhausted. I just want to be home in my comfy clothes, curled up with a book, a grilled cheese and a bowl of tomato soup. No talking, please. My kids think I hate the holidays, but what I hate is not being able to slow down, reflect and enjoy their meaning. I will get my wish this year, though I never would have imagined it would be at the hands of a pandemic. All of our gatherings are canceled. Not one the entire holiday season. I am looking forward to having my three grown children here and to create small, festive get-togethers at our home. You may be doing the same thing, so join me in planning some of your holiday entertainment with our guide, beginning on page 54. Learn more about Bryon May and Diana May’s Christmas tree farm that they’ve owned since 1994. Try out a new recipe from O'YA Cantina, 39 West Catering and Willy’s Cinnamon Rolls with your family. I may have to sneak in the New Year’s Eve cocktails from Postal Fish Company (made with Starrlight Mead!), The Fearrington House Restaurant and Fair Game Beverage Co. before my kids head back to their respective homes. It’s doubtful that they will spend New Year’s Eve with me! I also plan to shop local this holiday season. I hope you’ll do the same – our small retailers need the support now more than ever. Our gift guide on page 66 has several great ideas for the nature enthusiast, exercise maven or top-notch hostess. However you choose to celebrate this year, I wish you much joy. CM
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CHATHAM MAGAZINE
DECEMBER / JANUARY 2021
