Chewing Pine Rosin in Appalachia
I talked about pine rosin in my latest video. Pap told me folks used to chew it like gum when…
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Thankful November – Turkey Shoots in the Mountains
“One important pastime for mountain people was shooting matches, and one of the most popular types was the turkey shoot….
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The Track
Today’s guest post was written by J. Wayne Fears No one these days can appreciate an event that took place…
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Thankful November – Playing Ball and Making Leaf Dresses
“We’d go out and play ball. That’s about all we had to do. It was awful fun. We played town…
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Thanksgiving Traditions in Appalachia & the Best Rolls Ever
In my latest video I talk about Thanksgiving traditions in Appalachia and share my favorite roll recipe. My family says…
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Another Thing that Happens in November
Along with Thankful November we also hosts a Train Month on the Blind Pig and The Acorn Youtube Channel during…
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Compatriot
“I haven’t used the word “compatriot” in a long time, but it used to be common among those in Choestoe…
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Thankful November – A Brasstown Story
Today’s Thankful November giveaway is a book written by a lady who lived in Brasstown. Eleanor Lambert Wilson, better known…
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Thankful November – Food for Winter
“Pa spent many long hours at the sawmill. Ma planted the garden and took care of the livestock. All summer…
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Veterans Day 2020
Over the years I’ve shared several Veterans Day posts with you. If you’ve been a long time reader you’ll remember…
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Thankful November – The Foxfire Book
Here’s what “The Foxfire Book” has to say about drying vegetables. PUMPKIN: Mrs. Tom Kelly said, “This is a recipe…
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How to Make Appalachian Sweet Bread
In the video I’m sharing today I show you how to make Pap’s recipe for sweet bread. He had fond…
