November 2012

Kurt and Cookie like snow, especially in early November.

The Place We Lose Stuff

Flat Top Mountain Trail up and down. 5.6 miles. Well, more like 6.2 with the find-lost-item added distance.
A healthy sweet potato skin loaded with good stuff.

The Wannabe Chef: Healthy Sweet Potato Skins

Our Wannabe Chef learns to make a sweet potato skin using chickpeas and other healthy ingredients.
Christine Baker and her dog Jesse set off on a 6-month, 2,180-mile hike of the Appalachian Trail back in May. They are encouraging donations to Hurricane Sandy victims through Walk4Good.

Local Appalachian Hiker Raises Sandy Donations

Christine Baker and her dog Jesse set off on a 6-month, 2,180-mile hike of the Appalachian Trail back in May. They are at the 800-mile mark and encouraging donations to Hurricane Sandy victims.
Cider pairs with food, in this tasting at Foggy Ridge, just as wines are enjoyed with certain flavors.

In Search of Cider

An old mountain libation – with its roots in the days before grapes were widely grown in the Southern Appalachians – is making a comeback at several spots in the Blue Ridge region.
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Lazy Baker: Pizza Sandwich

Our "Lazy Baker" shows you how to make a simple, quick, yummy dinner!

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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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