Yesterday Was Old Christmas
Yesterday, January 6, was Old Christmas. I had never heard of it until I started the Blind Pig. Here’s an…
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Grandma’s Pasture
Today’s guest post was written by Ed Ammons. Grandma’s pasture was on a rather steep hillside along and above the…
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Winter Squash (Cushaw Soup)
Combine water and chicken stock in a sauce pot and add potato, squash, and salt. Cook for about 45 minutes…
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Each Step I Take
Today’s post was written by Paul. Granny and Katie – Christmas Day 2025 Granny was so touched by all the…
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Humor & Reminder for Giveaway Winners
Lazy I had an uncle over in North Carolina who was voted the laziest man in the county. When the…
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New Year Remembrances
Sometimes young men would get together to welcome the new year by shooting guns at midnight or discharging blasts of…
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Happy New Year 2026
All of us here at Blind Pig and The Acorn sincerely hope the new year of 2026 is exactly what…
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Appalachian Vocabulary Test 190
It’s time for this month’s Appalachian Vocabulary Test. I’m sharing a few videos to let you hear the words and phrases….
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Another Favorite Christmas Song
Today I’m sharing another one of my favorite Christmas songs. I’ve shared it in previous posts over the years, but…
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Making Oyster Stew for Christmas
Although the dish has saltwater origins, many mountain families have long enjoyed a tradition of serving oyster stew on Christmas…
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Home & Christmas
Steve and Tipper We had a wonderful Christmas! I hope you did too. Granny got to come to Christmas dinner…
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Another Christmas Story
Today’s guest post was written by J. Wayne Fears. O’ Holy Night It was the hardest winter in the mountains…
