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Happily Bogged Down
The bog turtle, North America’s smallest turtle, lives right here, free as he should be, in the Western North Carolina mountains. Gabrielle Graeter, wildlife biologist and herpetologist for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, is very fond of these little reclusive critters. “They live in a mysterious underground world. When I get to see one it is a wonderful …
Anything with Pomegranate
Sweet Potato with Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate Seeds Anything with pomegranate looks great on the holiday table. This simple and colorful vegetarian dish can be enjoyed both hot and cold. The recipe presents a simple, yet wonderfully rich flavor combination, and even those who hate brussels sprouts usually like this dish. The naturally bitter flavor of brussels sprouts is offset …
Bake a Sarah Cake
It’s November and time to pull out the family recipes. While we know you’re obligated to present the ubiquitous pumpkin and pecan pies, Sarah Sloan of Highlands suggests you might want to try this yummy chocolate cake to have around. She says it’s great to feed unexpected drop-ins and she usually bakes it in a sheet pan. It makes a …
All About Pours
What’s in a pour? You’ll notice that the quality and variety of wines available by the glass in most restaurants has improved. As people become more wine savvy, expectations have increased. This change is made possible partly by tweaking the amount of a standard pour. Some choose to give value by using a 6 oz pour. As employees tend to …
Chef Michael Alton
Interviewing excellent chefs has to be on my Top 10 List! Getting to know Meritage Bistro Chef Michael Alton reinforced the thrill of my current Laurel beat. Sitting in Meritage on a rainy day while the restaurant was closed and listening to his many life changes and travels, this chef is a classic example of Frank Sinatra’s, “My Way.” This, …
How She Found Her Happy
When Deb Hudson was a little girl and people asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up she’d say, “Everything!” She’s well on her way to doing just that. As she embarked on her life’s journey she tried banking and retail clothing management. After marrying, she hoped for kids. When they didn’t come, she went back to school …
Bringing You the World’s Best
The Highlands Performing Arts Center presents Live via Satellite performances from Moscow and London during November. The National Theatre of London will offer three encore productions – “One Man, Two Guvnors,” “Frankenstein”and “Hamlet.” “One Man, Two Guvnors,” will be presented on Saturday, November 5, at 1:00 P.M. Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance by James Corden, this was a runaway hit both in …
Christmas Carol Sing
There will be a Christmas Carol Sing at Highlands First Presbyterian Church at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 3, after the Olde Mountain Christmas Parade. Stell Huie will be the song leader with Angie Jenkins at the piano. If you enjoy singing familiar Christmas carols, you’ll want to make this a part of your Christmas tradition. The church is located …
Like Music to Your Ears
The Highlands Community Christian Chorale Christmas Concert performances will take place at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 10, and Sunday, December 11, at Highlands First Presbyterian Church, the host for this year’s concerts. Dr. Michael Lancaster, conductor of the Asheville Symphony Chorus, will serve as artistic director for the concerts this year. Dr. Lancaster also serves as director of …
Studio Alive
The Art League of Highlands-Cashiers’ 2016 season has been a successful one, evidenced by the number of new members, the quality of presentations, continued participation with The Bascom in the Summer Art Camp for children, two successful fine art shows, and the expanding benefits and programs offered by the Art League. The 2016 presentations were given by a series of painters …
Rock Retro
The Friday after Thanksgiving, The Highlands Performing Arts Center will bring the great songs of Retro Rock to Highlands – “Up on the Roof,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “This Magic Moment,” “There Goes My Baby,” “Dance with Me,” “Spanish Harlem,” and “Stand by Me.” The list of hits goes on and on. The Drifters, one of Rock and Roll’s founding vocal …
Corbett’s Acoustical Sounds
February 9th, 1964 Jim Corbett sat glued to the family TV. It was tuned to the Ed Sullivan Show. When Sullivan introduced the Beatles, Corbett was awestruck. He knew then and there music was his destiny. He begged for a guitar. Accompanied by his parents he went to Sears and bought a $49 Silvertone. He signed up for lessons at …
