Every year, every November 11th we honor, remember and give memorial to our veterans. To the fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters, cousins, Aunts and Uncles, and friends, who answered the call of duty. To those who didn’t make it home, to those who served and...
Appalachian Stories
From Grandma’s reciepes to great hiking trails to scary stories to tell at the campfire, you’ll find it all right here as you explore mountain life.
Mountain Guacamole
[print-me] Mountain Guacamole - Not your ordinary avocado A spin on your ordinary guacamole, a little extra fire, and flavor. Kick it up a notch, fire it up. Great with your favorite chip or veggie stick. Also make a great condiment for your burger, chicken or...
Skillet Chicken with Mean Gene’s Fireball Glaze BBQ Sauce or Geno’s Beer, Bourbon BBQ Sauce
[print-me] Skillet Chicken with Mean Gene's Fireball Glaze BBQ Sauce or Geno's Beer, Bourbon BBQ Sauce Are you looking for a fast fix after a busy day? The ingredients combine to create a tender, smoky chicken with the sweet hint of lime, the tang of barbeque, and a...
Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf
[print-me] Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf If you are looking for a new spin on an old favorite, a stuffed meatloaf with one of AJ’s Barbecue Sauces will be one to remember. The savory smell and melted cheese will immediately get your taste buds tingling. The sweet, smoky...
Pressure Cooked Peppery Pot Roast with Mean Gene’s Fireball Glaze and BBQ Sauce
This pressure cooked pot roast is a real time-saver that is packed full of rich, savory flavors. The combined flavors make this old favorite soar to new heights.
Chicken with Lime & Spicy Campfire Seasoning
Chicken with Lime & Spicy Campfire Seasoning
Spice can be nice on a cold, rainy, winter day, or during those hot summer days, and this chicken with Spicy Campfire Seasoning does not disappoint. The sweet and spice balance out to create a savory flavor with enough heat to warm up your soul on a cold day, yet adds a kick of life to those hot summer days along with your perfect beverage.
Love on the Mountain: Appalachian Valentine Day Traditions
Cupid’s arrow finds its mark when it comes to love and Appalachian Valentine Day traditions. Affections and courting weren’t about fancy restaurants or diamond rings for our ancestors. Instead, they celebrate love in a simple, strong and true fashion.
Grainger County Tomato Festival July 26th – 28th is Ta’mazing
The 27th Annual Grainger County Tomato Festival is so Ta’mazing, its voted in America’s top 10 free festivals. July 26th through 28th, families come to Rutledge TN to experience Appalachian artists, craftsmen, and vendors. Starting in 1992, agricultural products have...
Virginia’s Triple Crown of Hiking
In Southwest Virginia sits the Triple Crown of Virginia. Explore the Quartzite rock formations of Dragon’s Tooth, experience the breathtaking panoramic view of McAfee Knob, and challenge yourself to a 7.7-mile long hike through Tinker Mountain on the Tinker Cliffs.
5th Generation Milroy Farms Keeps Maple Syrup Local
When people think of maple syrup, most think of New England or specifically Vermont and with good reason. For a couple hundred or more years, those areas have been producing most of the maple syrup here in the good old USA. However, there’s another state that produces large quantities of some of the best maple syrup you ever poured over a pancake. That state is Pennsylvania. As a matter of fact, Pennsylvania is at least the number six producer of syrup in the US and gaining.