Portsmouth Island

Pilgrimage to Portsmouth

An old church bell rings, and an abandoned barrier island springs back to life. For those who make the biennial journey to this once-bustling shipping and fishing village, there's comfort in the ritual of remembering.

Supper with the Cherokee Trio: Corn, Beans, and Squash

Supper with Three Sisters

The Cherokee trio of corn, beans, and squash have long been grown together for a more robust harvest and superior flavor. But that doesn’t mean you’ll see them all on one plate. (Well, maybe, if you know where to look.)