A chef’s childhood food traditions have inspired a menu rich with southern Appalachian ingenuity and beloved family recipes.
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3 Spots to Go Out For Trout
A trip to the Smokies is incomplete without a taste of the region’s iconic fish. Fortunately, you don’t have to be an expert angler to land a local trout: Three chefs bring the pride of our mountain waters straight to your plate.
12 Tar Heel Tours
Join some of North Carolina’s expert guides to learn about history and architecture, wildlife and food, and the people who have shaped our state.
14 Homegrown Fruit Festivals
Celebrate a bounty of berries, melons, peaches, figs, muscadines, and apples at fun North Carolina festivals from mountains to coast.
This Week at the Farmers Market
Ready to fill your basket with the season’s goodies? Check in weekly to find out which just-picked produce is available at farmers markets from mountains to coast — and mark your calendar for special market events and festivals.
Joy Full at Mud Dabbers Pottery
At a pair of family potteries in Brevard and Waynesville, handmade cups — crafted with love and generously gifted — overflow with the spirit of the season.
6 Places to Find the Perfect Present
North Carolina is home to a trove of innovative craftsmen and charming shops, making it easy to find the perfect present for everyone.
Waynesville’s Wonderful Water
Why does this Haywood County town have some of the cleanest water in the state? It’s the result of the community’s efforts to keep the forests in its watershed pristine.
Smoky Mountain Roots
In the towns and communities in and around the Qualla Boundary, the Cherokee have endured like the ancient rhododendrons with which they share a home.
