This bird is close to the human heart, the state bird in seven states. We revere Cardinals and have made them mascots of innumerable sports teams from kindergarten to the […]
Hippeastrum, commonly known as Amaryllis got its name from William Herbert, a British botanist in the early 19th century. Derived from the ancient Greek words hippeus- meaning knight, and astron […]
Every December I like to take a break from writing articles about fly fishing techniques and fishermen and focus on the people who have the unfortunate task of trying to […]
A year ago this month I planned and executed a mini-tour of my favorite places in the Highlands area for my then-friend, now boyfriend, Matt. Other than a quick caffeination […]
Fruitcake gets a bad rap. It’s dry and gross – at least, it can be. The fruitcake has a long history in almost every culture, but only recently has […]
Krysti and Thomas Henderson have always loved being in the kitchen, though they never imagined themselves full-time bakers. But with a gift for hospitality and a passion for comfort food, […]
If your holiday plans include meals out at one of our area’s fine restaurants, please note that many restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve for your dining pleasure. Your […]
The odds are not in favor of a family-owned winery making it to future generations. Only 30 percent of wineries will pass to the second generation and only two percent […]
Barbara Werder of Highlands has fond memories of making her Great Aunt Jo’s Coffee Cake in seventh grade. This was the first “real” recipe she tried that wasn’t Chef Boyardee […]
