WNC Magazine

September/October 2018

Newsflash - September/October 2018

The latest from throughout Western North Carolina

Love It! - September/October 2018

Luxury Retreats & Getaways

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A Heist in Moonshine Country

Former FBI agent Jean Gray recalls his roaring start in 1950s Madison County

Last Page - Christine Kosiba

“Ravens really resonate with people. They’re complicated animals, just like us.”

Fresh Air

Barry and Sandra Bearden’s sky-high Mountain Air retreat blends green construction with contemporary style

Trail Guide - Weed Patch Mountain Trail

Distance: 20 miles round-trip - Difficulty: strenuous

Art of the Carve

Make your best jack-o’-lantern yet with pro tips from carving expert Scott Garland

Pisgah Thunder takes the dance floor by storm for a great cause

Gaining Momentum

Asheville gallery owner Jordan Ahlers moves to elevate area art and artists

A Major Milestone

Pisgah Legal Service marks 40 years of advocacy and compassion

Blacksmith Elizabeth Brim forges an exceptional body of artwork with an unconventional approach

RECIPES

Winter Vegetable Salad

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Chai Tequila Sour

Galette Crust Recipe

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Rosemary & Orange Shortbread Cookies

Birdseed Cookies

Sunchoke Chamomile Purée

Roasted Sunchokes with Dried Beef & Fish Sauce Aioli

Sunchoke Salad with Apples & Peanuts

Ginger Ice Cream

Butter-Roasted Apples & Buttercake Crumble

Vanilla-Glazed Hakurei Turnips

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

Spanish-Style Tongue of Fire Beans