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Spring 2026
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Waynesville
Waynesville may be the biggest town west of Asheville, but it retains a neighborly charm
Modern Marvel
A pair of architects with a flair for modern design bring to fruition the vision of a steely tree house
Ambassadors of Hope
For Three young philanthropists, helping your neighbor sometimes means traveling thousands of miles from home
Haus Party
Celebrate Oktoberfest at these top spots for German cuisine
Flavor Frontier
Leave the standard granola behind on your next hike
Best-Kept Secret
A champion chili cook reveals all—almost
A Healing Place
CooperRiis’s holistic, community-based approach to treatment is setting a new standard in mental health care
Water Oak
The Alchemist
Ralph Berger transforms scrap metal into designs of intricate beauty
Stranger Than Fiction
Take a peek inside the realm of a paranormal investigator
The Hear & Now
Twenty years ago this month, a little community radio station in Spindale started making a big noise
Must-WNC TV
Don’t miss these three television programs that feature WNC people and places
A Sprouting Tradition
Bamboo beats out cucumbers in the pickle jar
Spice it Up
Stylish shakers worth their salt (and pepper)
Muddy Waters
Western North Carolina’s growth comes with a price, and our rivers are paying it
A Farmer’s Market
Despite numerous economic setbacks, the local agriculture industry continues to hold strong
The Fresh Perspective
Tryon chef Keith Snow takes his message about cooking with local and seasonal foods from the Internet to PBS
Valle Crucis
Luxury finds its way into this rural community known for its rich history
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Basic Crêpe Batter
Savory Gougères with Gruyère, Pecans, & Toasted Fennel
Leather Britches
Garlic-lime Chicken with Grilled Pineapple
Whole Stuffed Rainbow Trout with Lemon Butter and Grilled Ramps
Steak & Ale Pie
Pickled Lobster Mushrooms
Roasted Potatoes on Rosemary Skewers
Pickled Okra Moon-a-Rita
White Chocolate-Cranberry Clusters
Blackberry BBQ Sauce
Muscadine Pie
Stinging Nettle & Chestnut Soup
Classic Old Fashioned
Bay & Black Pepper Poached Pear with Ginger-Molasses Cake
Roasted Sweet Potato Chess Pie
