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Fall 2025
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Simple at Heart
A family dinner at mast farm inn celebrates the simple life and local food
The Grand Dame
Refreshed and restored, the Nu Wray Inn still holds on to its storied past
Model of Fashion
Suzanne Q Evon’s evolution from glamour girl to luxe jeweler
Voices on High
Get into the holiday spirit with these musical fêtes
Joy to the World
Give a gift to the Earth by making your holiday a little greener
Exchange Program
An historic exhibit details the lengths taken to harbor peace during the last years of the Colonial era
Fresh Roast
’Tis the season to enjoy a bag of toasty chestnuts
Pie Party
A baking duo showcases the playful side of confections
Second Harvest
Winter Sun Farms keeps summer and fall’s flavors on hand
Boot Camp
Whip your fall wardrobe into shape with boots to suit any look
Carving a Niche
In the centuries-old craft traditions of our area, the woodworking school at Haywood Community College may be a relative newcomer. But with more...
Forecast 2050
Get those futuristic images of hovercars and robot butlers out of your head. We asked experts to give more accurate predictions for WNC’s future when...
Style With Substance
Meet six people who translate panache into acts of community and enduring pillars of design
Design Leap
A father’s search for healthy building materials brings about an innovative home
The Wheel Life
Riders take to the trails with a single tire and a lot of guts
Southern Revival
The capital of the Southeast is bigger, bolder, and better than ever
The Ghost With the Most
A scorching pepper from India brings a distinct heat to Smoking J’s latest sauce
Bloody Good
Sample the region’s more creative versions of this classic cocktail
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Rutabaga Hash
Carrot-apple-fennel Smoothie
Steak au Poivre
Rib Roast with Crushed Aromatic Spices
Eggnog Martini
Sunny Silver Pie
Sorghum Spice Pumpkin Pie
Chai Tequila Sour
Pan-roasted Quail with Mission Fig Brown Butter & Parsnip Purée
Quinoa Fruit Salad
Shrub Sodas
Skillet-Fried Green Tomato Rings
Strawberry-lime Cordial
Gin, I-Tell-Ya!
Broiled Trout with Sumac Seasoning
Vanilla-Glazed Hakurei Turnips
