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WNC Staff

WNC Staff
Sep 2010
The Ghost With the Most
A scorching pepper from India brings a distinct heat to Smoking J’s latest sauce
Sep 2010
Bloody Good
Sample the region’s more creative versions of this classic cocktail
Sep 2010
A Sticky Social
Molasses gets its due at a Granite Falls festival
Sep 2010
Italian Getaway
In the countryside, Giardini Trattoria beckons with authentic family recipes
Sep 2010
Modern Love
Troy Winterrowd champions mid-century and contemporary architecture
Sep 2010
Soul Man
The high notes of Jar-e’s latest CD
Sep 2010
Cultural Ties
Joel Queen expands on his legacy with contemporary and foreign influences
Sep 2010
Campus Collection
An outdoor sculpture exhibit spreads art across WCU
Sep 2010
Peep Show
Learn to identify examples of the season’s brightest foliage
Aug 2010
Home Goods
Discover handmade creations in this haven for artists
Aug 2010
Wrap Stars
From silk to cashmere to cotton, get the right accent just in time for fall

Aug 2010
Woodland Giant
Whitemont Lodge’s grand scale is surpassed only by its storied past
Aug 2010
Karen Hall
Scene Setter: Television scriptwriter Karen Hall came to Boone for a lifestyle change, but Los Angeles can’t seem to do without her
Aug 2010
The Real Daniel Boone
Legends paint a larger-than-life picture of the woodsman, but at heart he was a simple man driven by curiosity

Aug 2010
Gun Club
If you wanted a rifle in the 1800s, you talked to the Gillespies
Aug 2010
Build It
Wood shop rocks with the right tools
Aug 2010
Felt Expression
Lisa Klakulak sculpts accessories out of the woolliest of mediums
Aug 2010
The Play House
A new Tryon museum highlights the lives and work of toy makers

Aug 2010
Dance with the Stars
Shimmy, shag, and sway at Lake Lure’s inaugural Dirty Dancing Festival
Aug 2010
Top Cellars
Settle in with a good book and its match from the wine world
Aug 2010
Stock Up
Culinary experts fill you in on what’s missing from your pantry
Aug 2010
Stand of Plenty
Barber’s Orchard is ripe with bushels of apple offerings
Aug 2010
Dig In
Nurture a green thumb
Aug 2010
Morning Glory Café
The World Over: Morning Glory Café brings exotic influences to a quiet village
Aug 2010
Get Cooking
Learn your way around the kitchen
Aug 2010
Common Thread
On your mark, get set, sew!
Aug 2010
Back to Basics
If you’ve forgotten everything your Home Economics teacher taught you, we’ve got the classes, instructors, and books you need to master life’s self-sustaining skills
Aug 2010
Taking it to the Bank
A husband and wife team are planting the seeds of a movement to feed the hungry

Aug 2010
The River Maidens
Ride the waves with WNC’s leading female kayakers
Jul 2010
The Greener Good
We all love our mountain environment, but how well do we take care of it? Here’s a look at where we stand: What WNC is doing right, and how we can improve
Jul 2010
Natural Charmers
Thank Mother Nature for an abundance of attractive wooden accents
Jul 2010
Tastes of the Town

Jul 2010
The Glass Menagerie
This community of glass artists didn’t suddenly appear. It was shaped and molded by the nearby Penland School of Crafts

Jul 2010
Family Bond
A mother and son collaborate to create an eco-friendly, storybook cottage
Jul 2010
Easy Does It
Josh Dorfman, aka The Lazy Environmentalist, mounts a casual crusade for sustainability
Jul 2010
An Almost Lost Colony
Tryon’s early-1900s artist enclave claims its rightful place in history

Jul 2010
Depth Perception
Venture below the surface of a local lake to discover a world of sunken weirdness
Jul 2010
Fig Bistro
With many loyal fans, Fig holds tight to its recipe for success
Jul 2010
Dressed for Summer
Pick one of three flavorful, fresh dressings to accent your salad
Jul 2010
Scream for It!
Pick your favorite creative flavor (or cone) at these top shops