Jill Sauceman

The SMith House food

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Meets Georgia Gold 

Now in its fourth generation of ownership, The Smith House in Dahlonega remains closely tied to the state’s gold-mining history.
Owner Jennifer Hughes is a constant and comforting presence at Elizabethton’s City Market.

Connecting a Community Through Chicken Salad and Chocolate Pie

City Market in East Tennessee has always stepped up to take care of its neighbors.
The Giovanni is an Italian-American creation born in West Virginia.

Discovering the West Virginia Giovanni

This flavorful sandwich is a product of the rich Italian heritage of the Mountain State.
The pawpaw version of Ale-8-One debuted in the summer of 2025, in a limited edition.

Ale-8-One: Welcome to ‘Tropical’ Kentucky

This 124-year-old soft drink company continues to innovate and thrive.
The Fork and Plough name reflects the professions of the owners — chef and farmer.

Fork and Plough: Neighborly and Nimble

At this Greenville, South Carolina, eatery, the menu changes literally every day, based on what’s available locally.

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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