Thanksgiving is all about sharing a great home-cooked meal with your loved ones. Turkey and gravy. Mashed potatoes. Green beans and black-eyed peas. A big slice of pie with a dollop of fresh whipped cream! The only thing better than the food is the company. But in Western North Carolina, it’s easy to get good […]
Ten years ago, the downtown corridor of Canton was relatively desolate: Abandoned building after abandoned building. Empty parking lots. Folks only passing through town in search of a gas station on the way to somewhere else. But, in an effort to save the downtown district, a handful of businesses have recently popped up. Two of […]
Is there ever a bad time for pizza? Cheesy, melty, sometimes greasy, and always satisfying. Rich and complex or breathtakingly simple. Pizza can cover all the categories on the food pyramid—making it the perfect balanced meal, don’t you think? There are times when all you need is a quick slice, and other times where it […]
Let’s be frank about local barbecue. Eastern or Western? The only thing that fires up more allegiance on game day than the teams on the screen is your chosen type of barbecue. Whether you prefer tomato or vinegar, spicy or sweet, or your own meatless variety, Western North Carolina has a barbecue joint for you. […]
Enjoy Local Gifts from PennyCup Coffee, Pop’s Diner, and Log Cabin Frozen Treats Asheville: 16 oz. Specialty Drink at PennyCup Coffee Perk up this month with a coffee from PennyCup! Stop by the location most convenient to you and redeem for one of their specialty drinks. Enjoy! View the offer. About PennyCup Coffee Since they […]
If you’re looking for fried chicken that’s finger-licking good, there’s no better place than a local restaurant that knows its stuff. Many mountain restaurants keep their recipes close to the vest— and their breasts and thighs even closer!—releasing the savory comfort dish only as a weekly special or for weekend brunch. But when a fried […]
Western North Carolina is known for a wide variety of things: Craft brewing, a heritage of handcrafted art, a growing foodie scene, and access to one of the most beautiful and ecologically diverse mountain habitats in the world. Living in a culture with just one of those elements would be a special experience. But living […]
Enjoy Local Gifts from The Buttered Biscuit, Sunshine Sammies, and Van’s Chocolates Waynesville: Biscuits and Gravy & a Soft Drink from The Buttered Biscuit Who doesn’t want homemade biscuits in the morning (or anytime) smothered in gravy? The Buttered Biscuit in Waynesville serves breakfast all day, so make sure you stop in and try this […]
Nestled along the French Broad River, the mountain resort town of Hot Springs is home to about 600 people. However, like the ebb and flow of the river, the town’s numbers swell with visitors seeking relaxation and recreation. The area has been popular with couples and families for centuries. But today, women are also flowing […]
She works hard every day to make sure you have everything you need to be successful. Lunches are packed, homework is complete, soccer gear is in the car and ready for this afternoon. Hot breakfasts every morning and hearty meals every night. Teeth brushed, hair brushed, check, check, check. And what does mom get in […]