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Fall 2025
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Ian Brownlee
Megan Van Deusen
Bright Prospect
The Gem Capital of the World holds a sparkle uniquely its own
Ben Johnson
Libby & Jim Mijanovich
E. Ryan Simmons
Marie Knight
Genie Maples
Gabriel Shaffer
Sylvie Rosenthal
A Product That Sells Itself
How Western North Carolina’s craft community became a $200 million force in our local economy
Culinary Arts
The Weihses marry their creative talents during a spring painters’ retreat in Cashiers
Sora
Architectural Wonder
A guardian of historic design with an eye toward growth, Robert Griffin shares his defining influences
Siren Shrub
The curious appeal and dangerous past of mountain laurel
Artistic Expansion
The Bascom’s new art center is set to bring out Highland’s creative side
Halls of History
A Southern Colonial showcases a family’s storied past
Tailgate Party
Laurey Masterton creates a midweek feast with a bounty of ingredients fresh from the market
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Buttermilk Biscuits
Delicious Pork Chops
Wild Blackberry Cobbler
Benneflour Pie Crust
Winter Sangria
Watermelon Rind Pickles
Spicy Lamb Burgers & Biscuit Waffle Buns
Fireside
Rutabaga Mash
Jam-jar Daiquiris
Classic apple pie
Apple & Pear Mince Pie
Chocolate Coffee Cake with Cranberry-Pistachio Streusel
Mockingbird Punch
Winter Vegetable Salad
Stinging Nettle & Chestnut Soup
