December 2017

2017 Was Cookin’!
Each month, writer Jenny King features the cherished recipes from some of our most treasured friends. Click through the slideshow above to view all of 2017’s recipes. Have you tried any? What are […]

Christmas Wreath Salad
Ingredients 2 cups Baby Kale 3 sprigs Green Onions diced 1 medium Cucumber sliced in strips 3 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary Leaves, stalks discarded 1/2 medium Avocado sliced into small cubes […]

Your Own Private Paradise, Home for Sale
The morning sun peeks above the trees as the sounds of nature gently waken you. With coffee in hand you walk gingerly onto the large deck in awe of the […]

Hustle Down To the Hudson Library
Well, winter is upon us. Highlands’ population has noticeably shrunk, with some businesses closing for the season and our warm-weather friends migrating to the South. Luckily, Hudson Library is still […]

The Boar’s Head, North Carolina Wildlife
If you’ve ever attended a Madrigal Dinner, no doubt you heard the traditional “Boar’s Head Carol.” In Medieval times a boar was sacrificed and roasted on a spit. The head […]

Saved by a Donut Dude
Yesterday was my buddy Bobbo’s birthday. I stopped at a donut shop to get him a fancy coffee and fritter. A young attendant nervously approached the counter, eyes as glazed […]

Tireless Wireless at Albert Carlton Community Library
Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library will be closed for the Christmas holiday, December 23-26. That gives the staff a little time to be with their families, but they’ll be back and […]

The Dickens You Say
The twinkling lights of houses illuminate the gently falling snow of the alpine village. The whistle of the train pierces the air as it traverses the rugged hillside. The sounds […]

Stepping Outdoors With Ann, Highlands Audubon Society Volunteer
Ann Campbell is a lifelong learner and is passionate about encouraging everyone to learn more about the world around us. This is why she is a volunteer with the […]