Relishing the Call of the Whippoorwills
Most springs we have one lone whippoorwill that makes its presence known early in the morning and late in the…
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From the Archives: Grateful in Appalachia
“Louisa had never been grateful for anything, but from Corie she learned gratefulness and thankfulness for all things: dry wood,…
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Memories of Store Bought Bread
Mountain people love fried foods, and the women worked hard to create different combinations of food to serve, because the…
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Happy Mother’s Day from Appalachia – 2023
Three generations in Appalachia: Gazzie holding Tipper, and Granny (Louzine) Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mothers who read the…
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Overheard
“Around here if you catch anything other than minners or horneyheads you think you’ve got good eating.” Last night’s video:…
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Living Close to the Land for Generations
Here in the Blue Ridge, we are either on top of the mountains looking down into sprawling hollers covered with trees…
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How Our Garden is Doing
We finally managed to get our tomato and pepper plants in the ground. It’s such a relief to have that…
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Determined Mountaineers
Photo courtesy of Western Carolina University Southern Appalachian Digital Collections Aden A. Carver, Smokemont, N.C. “Uncle” Carver at age 91 years…
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Treasure from Long Gone Garden
Sunday evening The Deer Hunter, Chatter, and I went on a short hike up the creek. We knew we didn’t…
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Update on Cookbook & Events
Jim and I had our first cookbook signing event over the weekend. It was a huge success! We really enjoyed…
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The Comfort of Music
Music is such a comfort to my soul, but I never listen to the radio. Well I do listen to…
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Worry & Work
Work is good for the soul and the body. My dear mother-in-law Gracie, sent us this “prescription” many years ago:…
