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Fall 2025
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Cool Climes
Make your way to the High Country for outdoor winter revelry
Gift of a Lifetime
A woman’s decision to give her kidney to a stranger changed the course of organ donations
Mount Mitchell
Historic Encore
Nina Simone’s childhood home to receive a second chance
Past Imperfect
Polk County artist Janet Orselli reanimates abandoned objects to create uncommon beauty
Remaking a Mint
Rutherfordton brightens the spotlight on its role in the state’s gold rush
Reds with Benefits
Drink in the healthy attributes of a great bottle
Star Power
Meet a few of Mother Nature’s edible overachievers
Health On Wheels
Wingbean satisfies wholesome cravings with vegan meal deliveries
The Blackbird
Keith Neaves
A purveyor of chic home goods and owner of Neaco boutique shares his penchant for mod accoutrements and amusing novelties
Glamour, Girls
Shine from head to toe this party season with sparkling attire
Nourishing Minds
The Cherokee County Arts Council brings a colorful spin to lessons on nutrition
Suds In the City
Cruise to Waynesville to imbibe a refreshing beer scene
Snooks Nose Trail
One-stop Bar Hop
A new tour brings the craft cocktail experience to you
Dual Expression
Across cultures and continents, Akira Satake excels in both music and pottery
On the Rise
A Hendersonville bakery prepares at-risk youth for career success
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Piney Old Fashioned
U-Haul Shrimp Cocktail With Prawn Crackers
Lobster Risotto
Annie Harmon’s Prize-Winning Mountain Plain Corn bread
Andon-Reid Inn Spiced Trail Mix
Mititei (Grilled Minced Meat Rolls)
Butter-Roasted Apples & Buttercake Crumble
Chocolate-Cherry Hand Pies
Apple & Pear Mince Pie
Beer & Peanut Braised Collard Greens
Broiled Trout with Sumac Seasoning
Potlikker Gumbo
Peppercorn-Crusted Seitan
Spinach Melt
Winter Jon Apple Tart
Bay & Black Pepper Poached Pear with Ginger-Molasses Cake
