Southport Magazine

Thanksgiving is all about family and food. Aside from the lessons of our ancestors—indians and pilgrims— what we really enjoy most about November is the turning of the leaves (in some parts of the state), Friday-night football or college and NFL on the tube, and the home-style flavors of comfort foods. From sweet potatoes, oysters and casseroles to the grand, golden turkey—let’s face it, we love to eat.

Last month we asked for your cherished, family Thanksgiving recipes, and you made our mouths water with anticipation of the holiday! See pages 11 and 12 for our cover story. It’ll feature those recipes (and my mom’s broccoli casserole which I am not above begging for) and the traditions you and your kin take part in each year.

Likewise, this month’s issue is peppered with family-friendly events, from the youth musical “Dorothy Meets Alice” (page 6) to the Charles Dickens Christmas Festival (page 7). Arts and entertainment abound with the Habitat Follies (page 8) and Oak Island’s Arts by the Shore festival (page 10). Of course, if adults need a break from holiday hassles, Southern funny woman Celia Rivenbark will visit on November 20th (page 9), and Amanda Carbonell of Uncorked by the Sea shares her picks for this season’s wines (page 16).

Of course, the election is just around the corner! If you’re still not sure who to vote for in Brunswick County, flip to pages 4 and 5 for our interviews with the candidates. Read more of their answers on our website, www.southportmag.com.

It’s impossible to ignore shopping season is upon us, too. We scoured a few boutiques in the area to compile our holiday gift guide, pages 21 through 23. My favorite gift: these adorable hometown doggie treats from Four Legs Good in Southport ($7 for a six-ounce bag; $9.50 for 11 ounces.) Whomever you’re buying for, please, support your neighbors by shopping locally!

Eat, drink, and be merry,
Bethany Turner

Bethany Turner
Editor, Southport Magazine
bethany@southportmag.com