October 16, 2012

Divinity Candy

The Divine Secrets of Syrup and Sugar

It’s a Christmas tradition born from the simplest of ingredients.
Side lesson: “Sorghum is not molasses, although many people will argue with you over that,” says Fred Sauceman. “Molasses is a by-product of the making of sugar, and sugar cane simply will not grow in the mountain South.”

Mother Nature in a Jug

Sorghum, a staple sweetener in Civil War-era America, has been around for a lot longer than that.
Moonshine

Piedmont Distillers Introduces Fruity Moonshine

Flavors include cherry, strawberry and apple pie – a favorite with the ladies, according to NASCAR legend Junior Johnson.

Departments

Behind Blue Ridge Country

Even More Sweet Virginia Breezes

Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home – back to where it

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