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Apr 2015
Roan Mountain’s Cloudland Hotel once served as an elevated destination for naturalists

Apr 2015
A group of catering pros create a backyard breakfast-inspired cookout for friends

Dec 2014
A Polk County entrepreneur’s soap business is making waves in biofuels research

Oct 2014
Five celebrated chefs offer their favorite holiday dishes and the recipes to recreate them at your own family gathering

Oct 2014
Three local authors pass the taste test with new titles

Aug 2014
An intimate dinner prepared by local chefs is the highlight of one of WNC’s largest charity auctions

Jun 2014
Biscuit Head’s Jason Roy creates preserves from oft-neglected leftovers

Jun 2014
Learn to paint and cook, inspired by food and wine

Apr 2014

Mar 2014
Aiming to be a place for regulars on the north side as well as a dining destination, Ambrozia boasts a long, wide bar constructed from pastel-stained wine boxes, warm blond wood, and touches of neon. The dinner and brunch selections are concise, but parts of the menu change weekly.

Dec 2013
Warm up this winter with five seasonal offerings from local chefs

Oct 2013
Satisfy an appetite for culinary wisdom with two new reads

Aug 2013
One-of-a-kind archives keep the history of mountain arts alive and accessible

Aug 2013
Forager Alan Muskat leads a group into the woods to harvest the ingredients of a wild dinner

Aug 2013
Tie on an apron for culinary classes with Paris native Ghislaine Mahler

Jul 2013
True. We're biased. But we can't imagine a better place than the mountains to meet your local farmer, become a food entrepreneur, nosh on artisan eats, and savor a pint (or three).

Jun 2013
At just 18, Chef Michaila Cowles Cosmus welcomes diners to Huckleberry’s in Lake Lure

Apr 2013
A Southern staple gets its due at a Knoxville festival

Jan 2013
Wingbean satisfies wholesome cravings with vegan meal deliveries

Oct 2012
A new take on stuffing will be your next crush

Oct 2012
A local cheesecake baker builds on her passion to create a sweet enterprise

Oct 2012
Meet a modern breed of distillers honoring the moonshine traditions of the past, while elevating our region’s growing reputation for craft liquor

Oct 2012
Restaurateur Joe Scully dishes on his new Asheville eatery, Chestnut, and shares recipes and tips for a delicious holiday celebration

Oct 2012
Savor smoked, roasted, and sun-dried tomatoes in one hearty soup

Oct 2012
Native American and Southern Appalachian cuisine meet at the home of a Cherokee couple

Oct 2012
Cancer patients reconnect with a sense of inner calm at Wind River retreats

Oct 2012
Gourds will fly during Hayesville’s annual Punkin Chunkin Festival

Aug 2012

Jul 2012
Each August, a group of friends parade up the gravel drive to Barbara Swell and Wayne Erbsen's home in Asheville bearing pies of all flavors, savory and sweet, with wacky names like Lazy Wife, Hungry Hobo, and Doggone Good Apple. A delicious frenzy of tasting and judging ensues and by sundown, nary a slice remains. Follow Barbara's lead for summer fun with recipes and tips for hosting a yummy gathering.

Jul 2012
The owners of the Inn at Little Pond Farm welcome guests for an instructive culinary fête

Jul 2012

Dec 2011
Hide out from stress at one of these soothing retreats

Oct 2011
Bakers extraordinaire share recipes for beloved holiday confections, from a vegan pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving to chocolate coffee cake for Christmas morning

Oct 2011
A culinary weekend makes for a savory getaway

Sep 2011
Swallow Soup brings home-cooked goodness to doorsteps in Asheville