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That Something I Can Do
You really can’t tell how your kindness may ripple throughout the world. Certainly the twin communities of Highlands and Cashiers have thrived upon the ideas and deeds of a steadfast coterie of men and women. Consider the words of Dr. Edward Everett Hale: “I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything. But I can do …
When Kannie Met the Preacher
Although John Roberts Zachary of Seneca, South Carolina, gave the speech at the first Zachary Family Reunion on August 28, 1909, another person actually wrote the speech. That was Kannie Zachary Marr, born 1856, the first-born child of Jonathan Zachary (son of Col. John A. Zachary and Sarah Roberts) and Eliza A. Jones. This Kannie, who had a younger relative …
Mink in the Mountains
No matter which side of the fashion fur fence you fall on (fur or against) mink, the animal, is an intriguing little beast. Mink live wild in the North Carolina mountains. They are not as prevalent as populations in the coastal wetlands, but they are definitely part of our ecology. Chances are you will never see one. They are small …
Brown Thumbs Rejoice Highlands NC
Ahhh, winter. Days are short, nights are long, and we’re spending more time inside our winter cocoon. We’ve battened down the hatches, created warm and cozy spaces keeping our own confines, well…confined. The air we breathe is filled with less oxygen and more carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene and other toxic chemicals. In 1989, NASA and the ALCA (Association of …
Canvasbacks and Redheads
These two types of duck are similar in superficial ways but distinctly different upon close examination and study. Both are North American species, although a few Canvasbacks, the largest American diving duck, have crossed the Atlantic and appeared in England. The Canvasback − thya valisineria − owes its Latin name in part to a wild celery plant which is …
A Spoonful of Wow
What started out as an online search for homemade hot sauce has exploded into an obsession for Nathan Smith. He grows his own chilis and also purchases them from the Asheville Farmers Market since they’re difficult to find in grocery stores. Dried chilis (found at Mexican groceries) can also be used after re-hydrating. He makes several different sauces but shared …
Spring’s Spicy Crunch
Spicy and crunchy fresh radishes instantaneously remind us of Spring. Radish Salad brings within itself a light and happy feeling of the seasons changing and the sun shining a bit more. This salad is a simple one, yet in its simplicity, a beautiful flavor is revealed. Most radish salads have a lot of other ingredients and radish is represented as …
A Fashionable Swirl at Old Edwards Inn
Old Edwards Inn and Spa will once again host its Release the Rosé Wine Dinner at The Farm at Old Edwards on Friday, April 14. It’s an evening of food, live music, wine, and camaraderie. Rosé is one of the most fashionable swirls to top a stem in today’s wine world, even for men. Rosés have sashayed up to the …
Tastes Transcendent in Cashiers NC
There’s something deeply satisfying about breakfast at The Zookeeper’s Bistro. I’ve written before about my aversion to sitting down for breakfast – a recognition that I’m reluctant to haul myself out of bed 20 minutes early to make time for this most basic of rituals. How embarrassing is that for an adult to admit to? And of course, with that admission …
Run. Cycle. SOAR!
The 14th Annual Special Operations Adventure Race (SOAR) benefiting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) will be held on June 13, 2015. This annual event continues to draw outdoor enthusiasts from across the southeast who come to the mountains to challenge themselves and raise money for a great cause. Since its inception the Highlands Annual SOAR race has raised hundreds …
Five Years of Fabulous
After a long, chilling winter, it’s time to put something beautiful, warm, and magical in your life. You can find that something… and more at Smitten. Celebrating five years of fabulous, Made-in-America art and craft creations, co-owner Kat Evans says, “We have amazing new artists joining the Smitten team: painters, potters, metal workers, and of course jewelry designers.” Diane Kilgore …
