The Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) is a ground-dwelling sparrow often seen hopping around on the forest floor, flying low between shrubs and Rhododendron bushes and even skittering around our feet. […]
Appearing in wooded areas, this medium-sized songbird occupies the underbrush, feeding on berries and insects. The Catbird, sporting slate gray plumage, has a slow warbling song that is varied and […]
Humans have used fire as a tool for thousands of years to manipulate the landscape. Nonetheless, the many wildfires that impacted the Western North Carolina mountains last fall were cause […]
Being from South Carolina, spring evokes memories of billowing azaleas, like rainbow-colored clouds floating across the fresh new green of the season. Who knew, just three hours north to these […]
A light and quick fritata is perfect for a spring brunch. Spring onions make the fritata come alive, while the combination of two different cheeses add sophistication to the otherwise humble […]
The Western North Carolina AIDS Project’s (WNCAP) 15th annual Dining Out for Life benefit will take place on April 27 in Asheville and the surrounding communities, including Highlands. On the […]
A man of many talents and interests, the common thread through Billy Leonard’s life is education. He is on the board of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, has a ministry, he […]
When I entered the wine business 26 years ago, I immediately found that people are looking for others that they think will have the capacity to appreciate and enjoy their […]
The Release the Rosé Wine Dinner at the Farm at Old Edwards on April 14 is a welcome harbinger of spring, and one you won’t want to miss. There are […]
“Cupcakes are just a little gift that can brighten any day,” explains local chef Taylor Crawford. You could say that she’s come upon her talents naturally, but there’s plenty of […]
