In Ashe County, one community invites you to open a good book.
Fall Planting: A Gardener’s Second Chance
Thanks to the great weather we have here in North Carolina, fall is yet another season for you to showcase your gardening skills.
The Making of an Issue: Carolina ‘Cue
This issue explores what makes North Carolina awe-inspiring – the worlds largest open-faced granite quarry, the great American Chestnut Tree, and of course, the kings of barbecue.
September Soundtrack
Hear a few songs mentioned in this month's quiz.
Muffin Recipes
Jazz up your morning with these muffin recipes from the Our State archives.
Developing a Community Garden
Developing a community garden takes some work. These tips from the Community Garden at Historic Bethabara Park will help you get started.
Fired Up! Creative Cooking on the Grill
Jay Pierce from Lucky 32 Restaurant offers some new and fun options for your summer grill.
Vegetable Mélange
Try this wonderful side dish that can be made as healthy or, with the addition of some creamy pepper jack cheese from Ashe County, as decadent as you like.
Charred Tomato Salsa
This recipe can be the coup de grace to grilled fish or steak, or a smoky twist on that stand-by meal-starter with chips.
