by Greg Chaffins | Feb 27, 2018 | History and Culture
The mountains of the Appalachians have their unique history, and one of the things this history brought about is a language molded to fit the mountain way of life. While these can be subtle differences compared to everywhere else in the United States, there are...
by Sarah Smith | Feb 26, 2018 | Good Eats
Read our article about uses for dandelions and ready to start foraging your yard for dandelion? Try this amazing Dandelion Salad recipe! Dandelion Salad with Bacon, Eggs and Feta Yield: 6 Servings Time: 20 Minutes 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon...
by Sarah Smith | Feb 26, 2018 | History and Culture
Dandelion was not always regarded as a lawn weed. This common plant is one of the first blooms of the spring season in the Appalachian Mountains. Abundance and resilience mean there are many amazing uses for dandelion, including a variety of foods and folk remedies. ...
by Jerry Ison | Feb 26, 2018 | Good Eats
Anna Sue’s World Famous Cornbread © Jerry Ison 2018 Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal (She always said it weren’t as good with that white meal!) 1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 1 1/3 cups buttermilk 1/4...
by Staff Writer | Feb 21, 2018 | Places to see and people to meet
There’s a little town in the mountains of North Carolina that sits snugly in the lap of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a valley community that rose from the natural mineral water beneath her. Steeped in a cultural history that spans hundreds of years, Hot Springs and...
