Food

Thousands expected for annual 'Wagsgiving' feast

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012, 12:42pm

Chefs preparing the turkeys for the feast. (Source: UNCW / Jamie Moncrief UNC Wilmington)

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Students at UNCW will get to celebrate Thanksgiving a little early with a special "Wagsgiving" feast Wednesday.

Thanksgiving dinner will be served in Wagoner Hall from 4-9 p.m. so students can enjoy the holiday with friends, classmates and roommate who, for many, have become as close as family.

According to UNCW's website, this year's menu will offer 1,700 pounds of local "Carolina" turkey, 1,000 pounds of mashed potatoes, 600 pounds of corn, 600 pounds of green beans, 100 gallons of gravy, 500 locally-grown baked apples, 500 pounds of tofu turkey and a variety of pies.

In addition to food, students can enjoy games and music from a live DJ. They can also purchase "Wagsgiving" T-shirts for $8.

Meals are available for one meal swipe to students on meal plans, and also available for $9.69 plus tax.

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Get the 'Churkeychanga' while it lasts

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012, 12:01pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – If you’re looking for a unique Thanksgiving meal, Flaming Amy’s may be the place to go.

According to the restaurant’s Facebook page, the Churkeychanga is like a “Thanksgiving Dinner all rolled up in a tortilla and then deep fried and covered in gravy.”

The special dish contains turkey, jalapeno cornbread stuffing and chili garlic mashed potatoes. It’s rolled in a flour tortilla, deep fried, covered in jalapeno cream gravy, and served with a side of cranberry fruit salsa.

It looks like you can get this meal for $7.95, while supplies last.

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Giving Thanks: Thanksgiving meals in the area

Submitted by Kim Kopka Ratcliff, News Anchor, Carolina in the Morning

Tuesday, November 13th, 2012, 1:52pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Thanksgiving is just around the corner and some organizations in our area are doing their part to make sure everyone will have the chance to have a meal.

Jacob's Well Street Ministries will be having a Thanksgiving style dinner Saturday, November 17 for the less fortunate. Any coat donations would be accepted . It will start at noon and go until the food and supplies are gone. The dinner will be held at 11th and Orange Street in Wilmington.

Rocky Point Baptist Church will be serving a Free Thanksgiving Lunch from noon to 3pm or until food is gone on Sunday November 18, 2012. The church address is 50 Porter's Lane Road, Rocky Point NC 28457.

World Changing Hearts Ministries will host a Thanksgiving lunch for the less fortunate on Wednesday Nov. 21 from 11am-2pm. The location is 5629 Oleander Drive, Bradley Square, Unit #108.

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Funny UNCW Wagsgiving shirts on sale

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, November 8th, 2012, 1:37pm

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Each year, hundreds, if not thousands, of students line up for a scrumptious pre-Thanksgiving meal at UNCW’s annual Wagsgiving Feast.

The event allows students to chow down on local turkey, tofurkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and more.

Wagsiving has become quite a popular school tradition over the years, and now, humorous T-shirts about the event are now on sale, according to campus dining officials.

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Whole Foods Market hosts healthy holiday store tour

Submitted by Iisha Scott, Weather Anchor/ Web Producer

Friday, November 2nd, 2012, 7:00am

Whole Foods Market hosts healthy holiday store tour

SOUTH COLLEGE, NC (WECT) - Are you looking for healthy food options? Join Whole Foods Market for a healthy holiday store tour Friday, according to the event coordinator.

The tour will help identify the healthiest and most budget friendly items. In addition, the tour will point out and discuss healthy options for the holidays as well as what to look for when reading labels.

For more information, contact Jayda Couch at jayda.couch@wholefoods.com .

You can RSVP through email or in the store.

The tour will start at 10 a.m. and admission is free!

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Voters eligible for free cup of coffee on Election Day

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, November 1st, 2012, 12:53pm

Voters eligible for free cup of coffee on Election Day

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – Coffee addicts who plan to take part in voting on Election Day this year are eligible for a free cup of coffee from area Bojangles’.

According to a news release from a restaurant spokesperson, voters who display “I Voted” stickers Tuesday will receive a free cup of the company’s BoJo coffee with any purchase.

Bojangles’ describes its BoJo coffee as “a freshly-brewed medium roast, premium blend coffee made from 100 percent Arabica beans.”

Participating Bojangles’ include the ones in Wilmington, Leland, Southport, Whiteville and Hampstead, according to an official who works with the company.

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Bojangles' bringing back Pork Chop Biscuit for limited time

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012, 3:44pm

Bojangles' bringing back Pork Chop Biscuit for limited time

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Gotta-needa-wanna-getta-hava Bojangles’ fans will have a returning favorite menu item to look forward to soon.

Starting Monday, Nov. 5, Bojangles’ in the Wilmington area will be offering the Pork Chop Biscuit until mid-December, according to a news release.

“For those who have tried our delicious Pork Chop Biscuit, this is a highly anticipated time of year,” said Bojangles’ Senior Vice President of Research and Development Mike Bearss, in the news release. “We encourage everyone who has not tasted this unique offer to take advantage of it while it’s around – you won’t find the Pork Chop Biscuit anywhere else at any other time.”

The Pork Chop Biscuit will be available throughout the day.

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