Steer wrestling, a practice credited to legendary cowboy and rodeo star Bill Pickett, usually involves leaping onto a steer from the back of a specially trained horse. At the Madison

Put ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until puffed and golden. Remove from oven, and let stand for 5 minutes. With a flexible spatula, remove strata to

A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

1 teaspoon whole cloves 1-inch stick of cinnamon 6 cups cold water 6 tea bags ¾ cup orange juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¾ cup sugar Add spices to water

Eastern

Madison County Championship Rodeo

1 teaspoon whole cloves 1-inch stick of cinnamon 6 cups cold water 6 tea bags ¾ cup orange juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¾ cup sugar Add spices to water

Food

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

1 teaspoon whole cloves 1-inch stick of cinnamon 6 cups cold water 6 tea bags ¾ cup orange juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¾ cup sugar Add spices to water

Drink

Hot Spiced Tea

This hot spiced tea from Let Us Keep the Feast II will keep you cozy and warm on cool fall evenings.

by Community Cookbook Series

1 teaspoon whole cloves
1-inch stick of cinnamon
6 cups cold water
6 tea bags
¾ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¾ cup sugar

Add spices to water and bring to a rolling boil. Add tea bags, cover and steep for 5 minutes. Strain into a heated teapot or carafe. Heat juices and sugar to boiling. Add to hot tea. Yields 6-8 servings.

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And old black and white photo of Latta University held in front of the original location.

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The Dreams That Linger

A century has passed since Latta University closed its doors, and generations have come and gone from the Raleigh neighborhood where it once stood. In North Carolina, history is all around us — even when evidence of the past has all but vanished.

by T. Edward Nickens