My Favorite Way to Cook Kale
We’re still eating kale I planted last fall. It’s beginning to bolt though, so before long I’ll pull the rest…
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My Life in Appalachia 11
In my latest video I share another peek at our wonderful life here in the mountains of NC. We’ve been…
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Tennessee Flat Top Box
I’ve always liked Johnny Cash’s song “Tennessee Flat Top Box,” but the version I’m most familiar with is the one…
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Overheard
“I just can’t seem to turn out any work anymore, so I’ll be glad for your help.”
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Using Wild Violets in Appalachia
The violets are blooming all over Wilson Holler. Although I know the little flowers can be invasive I can’t help…
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Thrift is Blooming
Years ago I planted my front bank in thrift. Over the years some of the plants have died, but I…
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Spring Tonics in Appalachia
Lots of folks believe in taking a spring tonic to jump start your body after a long winter of being…
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Horseshoes Hold Good Luck
My Granny Gazzie had horseshoes wrapped in aluminum foil above a few of her doorways. Seems like I remember at…
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Getting Ready for Canning Season
“As food writer James Villas has so aptly stated, none of the Southern culinary traditions are more sacred and respected…
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If That Isn’t Love
The girls recently learned the old Dottie Rambo song “If That Isn’t Love.” I grew up singing the song in…
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Planting by the Signs April 2021
We’ve had some cold weather in Brasstown over the last few days and it’s not supposed to move out until…
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Chitter’s Rock Business
Creek rocks Chitter cut and polished I’ve been wanting to share Chitter’s new enterprise with you since last fall. If…
