Bringing Spice To The Mountains
Local farmers are learning to grow ginger and turmeric, which are known around the world as the building blocks of Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine, and known for their anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting effects.
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Global Traditions
Spices are connecting Appalachia with food cultures around the world.
Sweet & Sultry Spiced Dessert
Serve the Krup Hot Toddy with rich chocolate cookies that are kindled with red pepper. Their different spice profiles create a sensationally sweet pairing.
Into The Wild
North Carolina produces almost 40 percent of the country’s Christmas trees—and Yancey County is one of seven counties in the state where the growing takes place.
Heirloom Secrets
The secret to great fried chicken really is a secret, guarded closely by those who have mastered the balance of crunch and savor that has made the dish one of the most craved in the Southern canon.
Appalachian Craft Spirits
Increased interest in drinking local plus recent revisions in state laws have paved the way for a boom in licensed distilleries.
Unsung Heroes
Seed farmers are the unsung heroes of the garden world, and their work is often hidden from casual home gardeners who flip through seed catalogues or pick up seed packets each spring.
Chickens In The City
City chicken keepers face challenges that those in the country do not, and it takes some effort to create a barnyard-quality life in an urban setting.
Blueberries & Chocolate
Rooted in Buddhist teaching, the practice of mindful eating is a training exercise, aimed at building a connection between the mind and the body.
Mightier Than The Sword
Local author Elizabeth Sims highlights some of the best books on regional food.
