For this legendary musician, the path to stardom — and civil rights activism — began during her early childhood in Tryon.
Where Family Recipes Are the Icing on the Cake
At a family-owned bakery, recipes for popular multilayered cakes and other confections come straight from Grandma’s cookbooks.
The Love Story Behind the Carolina Chocolate Festival
First came love, then came marriage, then came the largest chocolate celebration in eastern North Carolina.
Bringing Back the American Diner at Lucy in the Rye
At this diamond of a diner in Jackson County, comforting classics — both American and Greek — shine bright.
How Highlands’ Powder Play Sparked a Snowy Tradition
For years, sledding down Monkey Hill in Macon County has been a popular winter activity. Now, it’s the inspiration for the area’s annual Snow Fest.
Mt. Olive Pickles
When met with a surplus of produce, Southerners turn to Ball jars of brine. In one Wayne County railroad town, this led to the launch of a booming business — and a small town’s identity.
Sugarplum Fairies Dance at Baxley’s Chocolates
In downtown Sylva, a three-generation chocolate-making legacy continues inside Baxley’s Chocolates, where an uncommon treat is a source of comfort and joy.
Fraser Firs
Our state boasts the second-largest Christmas tree industry in the country. With full, emerald-green branches and plenty of pageantry, Fraser firs are at the root of a classic North Carolina Christmas.
Mountain Made at Birchwood Hall Southern Kitchen
A chef’s childhood food traditions have inspired a menu rich with southern Appalachian ingenuity and beloved family recipes.
