Bean Folklore
*When planting beans press the soil with boot for good luck. (We always do this one. I love to see…
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Marble, NC – 1
Photo from Marble Spring Baptist Church Marble – written by Wanda Stalcup Marble is located approximately halfway between Murphy and…
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Deputizing Blind Pig and The Acorn Okra Reporters @ Large
This year Sow True Seed has graciously donated extra okra seed so that I can deputize @ Large Okra Reporters. Here’s the…
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Butter and Cheese
Churned Butter and Cottage Cheese “We used dairy products in a variety of ways. Whole milk, skim milk, buttermilk, and…
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God Bless Her Cause She’s My Mother
Granny and Tipper – 1971 I’m thinking of a little lady, she bears her load without a fretThe one who…
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Helping Granny
Granny’s saved okra seed The Deer Hunter and I planted Granny’s garden last week. I’ve never in my life seen…
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Momma and the Pheasant
“Mama never dried fruits or vegetables, but she shore canned ’em. We’d have more canned jars, (some 1/2 gallon) than…
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The Back Porch Steps
As I’ve grown older sweet thoughts of childhood have grown sweeter still. As I go about my day I’ll often…
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Granny – Mamaw – Nana – Miss Cindy
Granny Gazzie, Paul, Tipper maw maw noun Grandmother. Same as ma 2, mama, mee maw.1968 DARE = term for a…
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Tarkiln Branch and Appalachian Resourcefulness
Today’s guest post was written by Ed Ammons. Ed was reminded of the tar kiln at Needmore after reading G.W….
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Easy Cinnamon Cake
One of my friends at work shared this easy peasy recipe with me. She said it was perfect when you…
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The Pressley Girls, Black Snakes, and Yoger
When the girls were filming their last variety show a pretty good size black snake kept them on their toes….
