Ashleigh Shanti of Benne on Eagle in Asheville, NC is in her home kitchen making Appalachian comfort food: soup beans with ...

Along with fresh field corn and taters ’n’ maters, previously expounded upon, I’d be remiss if I didn’t spin an ode to the bean, which comes in many guises. In late summer the markets are brimming ...

As peach season hoves into view, there are many things you can put on your plate. Today my tastebuds turn to a salad from my childhood, harking back to my first experience with a cafeteria setting, ...

Appalachia is home to a variety of dishes which are are delicious while being simple and frugal to prepare. Here are a ...

While I grew up eating soup beans and cornbread as a weeknight staple, I didn't realize it was what some would call "Appalachian food." It's just what my family ate, but I soon learned that this ...

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