Ashley Strickland Freeman, an award-winning food stylist, recipe developer, and cookbook author based in Charleston, SC, swears by Duke's Mayonnaise. So much so that she's written a cookbook devoted to this staple found in so many Southern kitchens. Listen to her talk about the unexpected ways mayonnaise can be used in recipes beyond the customary spreads and salads. Pictured: Ashley Strickland Freeman/courtesy of Ashley Strickland Freeman

Christopher James Lees, Resident Conductor of the Charlotte Symphony, talks about the CSO's special, virtual Baroque New Year's concert. He explains why Baroque music may be the right way to provide an optimistic welcome to 2021. And he shares the quarantine breakfast routine he has with his five-year-old.

Mandolin and guitar virtuoso Robin Bullock talks about being a folk musician who plays classical music. He talks about his performance in a virtual concert as part of Music at St. Alban's in Davidson, NC. Learn more about Music @ St. Alban's with Robin Bullock Pictured: Robin Bullock/Facebook

Author Robert Moss talks about the importance of barbecue as an American institution that has been shaped by Native Americans, African-Americans, and Europeans. His book "Barbecue: The History of an American Institution" has been revised in a second edition. Learn more about Barbecue: The History of an American Institution Pictured: Robert Moss; courtesy of Robert Moss.

For nearly 60 years the iconic Wilber's Barbecue restaurant , started by Wilber Shirley in Goldsboro, NC, has been famous for authentic Eastern North Carolina style barbecue cooked over oak wood coals. Willis Underwood, one of the new owners, talks about how he intends to keep that fading tradition alive. Pictured: Wilber's BBQ in Goldsboro, NC/courtesy of Wilber's BBQ

Davis Tapp, the new Executive Director of The Choir School at St. Peters in Charlotte, talks about their online choir camp and how they're adjusting their program during the pandemic. He also shares his family's technique for making scrambled eggs. Learn more about The Choir School at St. Peters Pictured: Davis Tapp/Twitter.

Amie Newsome, manager of the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, tells us how the market has adapted to meet coronavirus safety requirements in order to keep as many fresh, local foods available to customers as possible. Pictured: Amie Newsome/Facebook

Peter Reinhart , Chef on Assignment at Johnson and Wales University, about making sourdough bread, a hobby that is growing in popularity especially since people are staying home more. Additional Resources Northwest Sourdough Pizza Quest with Peter Reinhart

Jane Cain has served as music director and organist at Davidson College Presbyterian Church for 41 seasons. She talks about her career and her love of Bach. Pictured: Jane Cain/Facebook.

Chef Ricky Moore, owner of the SaltBox Seafood Joint in Durham, NC, has a new cookbook filled with recipes and advice for cooking great seafood dishes. Learn more about the Saltbox Seafood Joint Cookbook