From a home kitchen to stores nationwide, a N.C. toffee is still a family affair

A product that’s become an iconic N.C.-made sweet treat began like many other specialty foods in the state – in a family’s home kitchen. After many years of making toffee, Karen Graves turned her hobby into a business right from her Chapel Hill home in 2006. Chapel Hill Toffee was born. Cooking in tight quarters … Read more

Winners named in N.C. Specialty Foods Association’s 2018 Product Competition

The N.C. Specialty Foods Association announced winners in its 2018 Product Competition, held Sept. 7 in Bermuda Run. This year’s competition was one of the largest yet, with 82 entries submitted across seven categories. Mike D’s BBQ was named Grand Champion for its All Purpose Dry Rub. The Durham-based company offers award-winning products that are … Read more

Recipe: Pecan Toffee Pecan Pie

Pies are a holiday dessert staple. We found the holiday recipe below on Facebook and it uses pecan toffee made in Chapel Hill. This simple recipe will impress your guests and just might be the hit of any holiday gathering. Since 2006 the Graves Family has been selling their toffee, which is a secret family … Read more