North Carolina’s own Cheerwine holds a place of honor, its cherry-flavored goodness a point of local pride. But you’ll also find small-batch root beers, ginger ales that actually contain real ginger, ...

Using a large knife, cut the pastry lengthwise into 4 strips and then crosswise into 5 rows to make 20 bars. (The bars can be stored in an airtight container, separating the layers with parchment or ...