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THRILLS AND CHILLS! YOUR GUIDE TO FALL ACTIVITIES AROUND CHARLOTTE Since we love the fall season, we know exactly what to do in and around Charlotte this time of year. It’s not truly autumn if you haven’t gone to a pumpkin patch or haunted house! The region is filled with countless fall events to experience, whether with friends or family. As we get closer to Halloween, you should start planning your essential fall activities as soon as possible! CAROWINDS ALTERS INTO SCAROWINDS On select nights from Sept. 15 to Oct. 29, Charlotte’s ultimate amusement park transforms into the largest Halloween fest in all of North and South Carolina. If you’re looking for a good scare, this is the place to be this season. With creepy mazes, haunted houses, and live entertainment, there’s plenty here to keep you on the edge of your seat! CAROLINA HISTORY & HAUNTS SPOOKY TOURS If you want a more tame and educational activity, try going on a History & Haunts walking tour! Even if you’ve lived in North Carolina your whole life, you’ll learn something new on this spooky tour. A guide will walk you through some of Charlotte’s most haunted sites and lead the way with the eerie glow of a lantern. Visit CarolinaHistoryAndHaunts. com to learn more about dates and ticket prices! CARRIGAN FARM’S FALL FESTIVITIES Now, if you or your family aren’t too fond of scares and apparitions, head to Carrigan Farms for quintessential pumpkin picking, hayrides, and petting zoos! If you still have an itch for some haunted fun, you can visit Carrigan Farm’s Haunted Trail. On select October nights, the expansive 275-acre farm becomes one of the most terrifying haunted trails in the state. As the farm boasts, “If someone hasn’t peed in their pants by the end of the night, we know we haven’t done our job.” You can buy your tickets online at ScarriganFarms.com.
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With summer over and fall here, pecan and honey reign supreme in this sweet chicken recipe. The honey provides a perfect caramelization while pecans pack on the crunch factor! HONEY-PECAN CHICKEN BREASTS
INGREDIENTS •
2 6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 tbsp butter
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1/4 tsp garlic powder
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3 tbsp honey
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1/8 tsp black pepper
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2 tbsp finely chopped pecans
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1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
DIRECTIONS 1.
Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. 2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Cook covered until chicken is no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes, turning once. 3. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with pecans. Cook covered until chicken is glazed, about 2–3 minutes.
We hope you take advantage of all the fall events Charlotte has to offer and have a happy Halloween!
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