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.
Did you know that it takes 50 gallons of maple sap to produce 1 gallon of maple syrup and that there are nearby festivals that celebrates this delicious treat? Read more about Appalachia’s favorite sweetener, how it’s made, and where to get some fresh maple syrup fast!
From superpowers like breaking down nuclear waste to fighting cancer, mushrooms have the capability to revolutionize the earth, all by themselves. Mushroom master Ken Zinkand tells us all about the marvels of mushrooms and how you can easily grow your own mushrooms at home, even in urban areas.
Chances are, you have never eaten real wasabi. In the United States most “wasabi” served at sushi restaurants is actually a combination of mustard, horseradish, and food coloring. True Wasabi is almost entirely grown in the mountainous regions of Japan, but recently,...
Morel season is a big deal for many families in the Appalachia. These tasty mushrooms grow statewide in West Virginia and throughout other parts of the Appalachian Mountains. They are great to add to any dish or just to fry in a pan and eat them by themselves, but half the fun is the hunt to find them!
You know it’s finally Spring when those bright yellow daffodils start poppin’ up everywhere. But if you're from Appalachia, there's another sign of Springtime to keep an eye out for: ramps. A member of the onion family, ramps are more or less a wild chive. Some areas...
The Appalachians are host to many indigenous plants and trees. One of the more interesting examples bears an edible fruit that has been compared to the banana. That tree is known as Asimina triloba, but the locals call it the much friendlier name Pawpaw. Let’s take a...
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...
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...
