Haystacks – The Kind You Eat
When this time of the year rolls around, I find myself wanting to cook more sweets-namely all the ones Granny…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – Persimmons
Persimmons-if you try to eat them too early in the season-you’ll be trying to unpucker your mouth for the rest…
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A Blast From The Past – Porkchops And Applesauce
I woke up this morning with Porkchops and Applesauce on my mind-actually my thoughts led me to think about Porkchops and Applesauce….
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – Rooney’s Knife
I first met Rooney and his lovely wife Maryolin at the John C. Campbell Folk School. They’ve been coming to…
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Appalachian Grammar Lesson 12
Today’s grammar lesson is about double negatives. I believe I was in 9th grade the first time I heard a teacher explain…
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A Thanksgiving Message From The Blind Pig Gang
All the gang here at the Blind Pig & The Acorn wish each of you a Happy Thanksgiving!…
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The Crows Are In My Kitchen Now
Ever since my Week of the Crow-it seems I see crows every where I go. Even my October issue of…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – Cuckle Burrs
The outdated answering-fax-copier-phone machine that sits on my desk has a little alcove like place underneath it for the paper…
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High Country Thanksgiving Traditions
Today I have an extra special treat for you-a guest post written by Jim Casada. I know you’ll enjoy Jim’s…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – Cell Phones
More than once I’ve wondered what my Papaw would think about cell phones. I’m positive he’d have an insightful thought…
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Oatmeal Dinner Rolls
With Thanksgiving only a few days away many of us are thinking about food and family. I find it interesting-how folks become connected…
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Appalachia Through My Eyes – Granny’s Mums
Ask most folks what flower they associate with fall and they’ll say mums (chrysanthemums). By the end of August or…
