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Fall 2025
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Bowled Over
Swallow Soup brings home-cooked goodness to doorsteps in Asheville
The Mighty Reds
Complement a cool evening with a robust wine
From Bavaria with Love
A German expat elevates the local ideal of great pretzels
Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro
Buzz Coren
Classic Appeal
A vintage dealer knows period clothing inside and out thanks to a career at the Smithsonian
Keeping the Pace
The new owners of Saluda's historic general store stay true to its roots
Hit the Town
Go for the Historic Morganton Festival, then stay and play
Jackrabbit Mountain
Nature's Wisdom
An environmental exhibit uses the natural world to illustrate how human habitats can be improved.
Go, Speed Racers, Go!
Beech Mountain hosts an epic fat-tire competition and gets a professionally designed downhill course to boot
Appetizing Course
Savor culinary classes at Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
Apple of My Eye
Set your sights on these delicious ciders
A Moonshine Ride
Drink in regional history during the Stills in the Hills tour
Dream Team
Appalachian State University students envision, design, and build a self-sufficient home in hopes of earning top honors.
Debra Whitson
All that Glitter
Bring a sparkle to the party with a stunning cocktail ring
The Giant Storyteller
Ray Hicks tales bore the unmistakable twang and sensibilities of early Appalachia
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Winter Jon Apple Tart
White Wheat Cake
Blueberry Lemon Trifle
Kabocha Squash Soup with Pumpkin Seed Brittle
Pumpkin Roll
Plum Peachy Pie
Chamomile Panna Cotta with Herb Brittle & Lemon Zest
Roasted Sunchokes with Dried Beef & Fish Sauce Aioli
Smoked Trout Pâté
Grilled Halloumi Cheese & Tomato Salad
Potlikker Gumbo
Christmas Duck
Aunt Mae’s Turtle Bog
Mini Grilled Shrimp & Manchego Angel Hair Flan
Buttermilk Biscuits
Tamales con Queso
