Apples in Appalachian Foodways
Apples play a huge role in the foodways of Appalachia. Back in the day they showed up in some form…
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Love Gone Wrong
With Sunday being Valentine’s Day there’s love in the air everywhere you look…or at least there’s folks talking about love…
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Long Johns
long handles, long handled drawers, long handled underwear noun Underwear with long legs and sleeves, worn esp by children.1954 GSMNP-19:16…
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Sawmill Gravy
Every time Granny made sawmill gravy, also called cornmeal gravy, when I was growing up I moaned and groaned. I…
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My Life in Appalachia 6
Today I’m sharing the sixth video in an ongoing series which shows evidence of the goodness that abounds in Appalachia….
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What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Today’s post was written by Paul. I promised to share one more “found” video of me and Pap singing. Up…
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Riddle 29
I’m sharing another riddle from “Way Down Yonder on Troublesome Creek Appalachian Riddles & Rusties” by James Still. “What travels…
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Courting & Sparking in Appalachia
Can you believe we’re in the second month of 2021!? Time is going so fast before you know it we’ll…
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Chunk the Fire
chunkB verb1 (also chunk up) To stoke or stir (a fire), feed with wood.1939 Hall Coll. Cataloochee NC My brother,…
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One of my Favorite things about Winter
One of my favorite things about winter is getting to enjoy the bounty of our garden. All the goodness is…
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The Jackknife
Today’s guest post was written J. Wayne Fears. He sent it to me after he watched my recent knife video….
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How to Make Fried Pies
If you hear or read anything about Appalachian Foodways fried pies are guaranteed to be mentioned. Over the weekend I…
