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Fall 2025
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Farm Fresh
A couple brings new life to a 19th-century family homestead in Haywood County
Pantry Staples
Appalachian Food Storybank collects and preserves memories of the region's foodways
A Handle on Tradition
The art of broom making remains alive and well in the hands of Marlow Gates
Living History
After 123 years, the Soldiers Reunion in Newton holds strong to its roots
Family Matters
At possibly America's longest-running family gathering, the Silers celebrate lifes milestones and the ties that bind
Pie Party
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,...
Matcha Maker
Mixologist Josh Bailey calls upon a favored tea for his latest cocktail
Italian Lessons
The owners of the Inn at Little Pond Farm welcome guests for an instructive culinary fête
Perfect Pairing
Gourmet meets grocery at The Artisan Market
Bring the Heat
Okra gets a spicy makeover in a classic Indian dish
Igniting Tradition
Canyon Kitchen
Cue the Smoke
Spruce Pine gets saucy with a barbecue and bluegrass festival
Special Delivery
A new pimento cheese club brings the snack to your doorstep
True Blue
Summer is sweeter with a blueberry lemon trifle for two
Alfresco Affair
Spread a blanket and uncork one of these versatile picnic wines
More Home than Home
There are endless reasons we all fall for the mountains, but one enchants us above all others: This place feels like home in our hearts. Here, five...
Write Away
Pen creative odes in an artfully crafted journal
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Watermelon-mint Syrup
Pumpkin Chipotle Soup
Whistlin’ Willy’s Wild West Chili
Rutabaga Hash
Pecan Pudding Cake
Chocolate Lava Cake
Cauliflower with Tarator Sauce
Shaved Kabocha Squash & Pappardelle with Kabocha Cream
Creamy Cauliflower & Chickpea Soup
Smoked Rainbow Trout with Roasted Yellow Beets, Shaved Radish, Preserved Lemon, Smoked Pecans, Endive and Green Goddess Dressing
Roasted Cod with Miso
Pan-roasted Quail with Mission Fig Brown Butter & Parsnip Purée
Smashed Potato Cakes
Tree Nut Cake
Stollen
Butternut Squash and Cider-Herbed Soup
