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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

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

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.

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

RECIPES

Chicken Molé Pot Pie (aka Wish I Was a Molé in the Round!)

Steak au Poivre

Sautéed Bread Crumbs with Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts

ROOT VEGETABLE POT PIE

Beer & Peanut Braised Collard Greens

Spring Asparagus & Baby Arugula Salad

Proper's Peach Cobbler

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Rib Roast with Crushed Aromatic Spices

Beet & Duck Speck Salad

Tabbouleh

Bacon Apple Bourbon Pie