Appalachian Writers
North Carolina Writers’ Network West-commonly called Netwest has recently published an anthology: Echoes Across the Blue Ridge. The book…
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Ever Feed A Grasshopper?
During the summer it’s hard to walk through the yard without flushing out grasshoppers. I found the one above in a…
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World Wide Bluegrass
I discovered World Wide Bluegrass shortly after I started the Blind Pig. From the start I was mesmerized by their streaming music-but…
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The Silver Queen Has Arrived
Over the last week we’ve been enjoying one of the delicacies of summer-fresh corn straight from the garden. We always plant Silver Queen…
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How To Can Kraut
Two weeks ago we made kraut the old timey way-yesterday it was ready to can. It’s normal for a skim of mold…
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Appalachian Vocabulary Test 21
It’s time for this month’s Appalachian Vocabulary Test-take it and see how you do: Jularker Jack Jist Juberous Jine …
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In Memory of Sgt. Donald “Rocky” Edgerton
Dedicated to Sgt. Donald “Rocky” Edgerton who gave the ultimate sacrifice on July 10, 2010 while serving his second tour…
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A Musical Journey Of The Coalfields by Shirley Stewart Burns
Today I have a treat for you- Award winning Appalachian Author and Historian Shirley Stewart Burns has written a guest post…
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Come Go Home With Me
There is just something about Summer that makes you want to visit-whether it’s walking to the neighbors house or taking a road trip…
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Planting By The Signs July 2010
So far my July has been hot and dry-and the garden isn’t really enjoying the weather. We’ve been watering the garden…
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Slim Bryant
Today’s guest post was written by John Trout. John hosts an outstanding radio show-Traditional Ties on WYEP FM 91.3 Pittsburgh…
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How To Make Kraut – The Old Timey Way
The Blind Pig household has spent the morning making Kraut. We always make Kraut when the zodiac signs are in the head…
