Sunday, July 8, 2012

Stories of Mountain Folk for 7-7-12

Stories of Mountain Folk is a weekly podcast produced by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia.
July 7, 2012
Storytelling: Memories of the "Upper Room of the Canhouse" is the story shared by Amy in this program. Music: "Friends" by Keith Shuler.

Creative Corner: Doreyl's guest is Larry Barnett from Bryson City. They talk about learning to play many instruments & teaching youth through the JAM program. Music: "Ragtime Annie" by the Leftovers Band.

Stories of Mountain Folk: Junetta Pell from Webster is Amy's guest, who gives some history of her local heritage and work in crafts. Music: "Are You From Dixie" by the Valley River Boys.

Apple Butter: Krista interviews Ashley Claxton, who tells stories of growing up riding with the Western North Carolina Wagon Train. Music: "Let Them Heavy Wagons Roll" by Ashley Claxton & "Thinkin' About Runnin'" by Paul Cataldo.

Down Another Road: Judy shares some of her original poetry. Music: "Across the Blue Mountains" by the Asheville Muses.

Closing song: "The Promise" by the Cockman Family 

Saturday, July 7, 2012

It's Christmas in July this Weekend in West Jefferson

July 6-7  26th Annual Christmas in July Festival  Visit historic downtown West Jefferson in beautiful Ashe County for the 26th Annual Christmas in July Festival. Friday night, July 6, finds live music featuring the best in bluegrass, old time, gospel and country music from The Buck Haggard Band and Wolf Creek Band, street dance and food vendors from 6-10 PM.

Saturday brings the full festival to life with art and crafts, music acts featured all day long, civil war reenactments, food and fun, fun, fun from 9 AM - 7 PM.  Christmas in July is a FREE event featuring the very best in traditional mountain music and handmade crafts from throughout the northwest mountains of North Carolina.

Get a link for Christmas in July and other West Jefferson events and attractions on the West Jefferson NC Visitor Guide.

Friday, July 6, 2012

Favorite NC Tailgate Markets: Saluda Tailgate Market


Saluda Tailgate Market on July 6, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, located in Saluda’s public parking lot on West Main Street. Grab your basket, put on your hat, and join the friendly folks in downtown Saluda NC to support the local growers and get the best local products in the area.

Plan your menus around summer fruits and veggies, eggs, chicken, beef, lamb and the incredible goodies from the  Wildflour Bakery. You'll also find locally grown plants to enhance your own garden. Eat fresh, support local, and enjoy the community atmosphere
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Featured producer:   Rose's Best Jams, Jellies and More
Rose has been making jams and jellies for family and friends for over thirty years. Her recipes come from many different sources. Some she creates herself while others are passed along from friends she has made over the years. Rose's husband John has been a member of a worldwide travel organization for over thirty years and she and John have attended World Congresses in many places around the world during those years. As a result, Rose has an international group of friends who provide her with recipes unique to their part of the world. For example, her Chili Cherry Tomato Jam is a New Zealand recipe and her Red Onion Jelly is a French Canadian recipe.

Two things are inherent to Rose's success. First, every jam and jelly is packed with an abundance of fruit or vegetables, far more than you will find in a commercially produced product. Second, every jam and jelly is infused with an enthusiasm for and a love of what she does. These truly are Rose's Best.

This year, Rose has expanded her product line with the addition of quiches. These have proven to be very popular and she is now receiving orders for quiches from regular customers. She takes a few to each market and usually sells out quickly.

Market NEWS:

Blueberries made their first appearance in two booths last week, Red Rooster Farm and new vendor J P Ruth. Randy Case rolled in with the season's first truck load of corn. Only an abundance of ripe tomatoes could make it more perfect. At this time of year you can shop for the entire week, every meal, at the market. 
  • Piece O'Cake - yummy pound cakes, dark chocolate brownies and sugar-free apple buns. Call Kerry and John for special orders 828-817-4900
  • Organic greens, long cucumbers, and crazy summer squashes from Lee Mink of Leap Farm
  • Rainbow Trout, Saluda raised Lamb and Poulon Rouge Chicken from Tom DeKay, Camp Creek Farm 
  • Wylie's lemonade
  • Pork sausage, zucchini, and yellow squash from Charlene's garden
  • Deerwood Farms is always there with chicken, pork, and summer veggies
  • Lisa Laughter from Shepherd's Flock Farm had peaches last week and sometimes she has goat cheese from Pyrwood Farm as well- ask 
  • Bee Log honey is harvesting lavender and sour wood honeys
  • Dan and Marti Wells have Saluda grown peaches, plums, and a variety of veggies
  • Decatur has purple potaotes, squash, and sunflowers
  • Randy Case has corn, cabbage, potatoes, and onions
  • Wells Sheely promises to show up with Three Arrows Farm beef
  • Wildflour bakery has pizza crust, granola, pockets and treats.  
  • Claire's beautiful zinnia bouquets 
  • And eggs, eggs, eggs.
Saluda Tailfate Market favorite Recipe:
Anticipating the season's first green beans and tomatoes--
a salad recipe from Alice Waters, The Art of Simple Cooking

1/2 pound green beans
cook until tender in salted boiling water, drain, and spread on sheet pan to cool
stem and cut in half 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes
stir together in a large bowl:
1 small shallot, diced fine
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt and fresh-ground black pepper, let sit, taste and  
whisk in 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
toss it all together and add 6 basil leaves cut into chiffonade



Thursday, July 5, 2012

Hendersonville Music on Main Street

July 6  Music on Main Street   The 14th annual Music On Main Street concert series will be held every Friday evening from June 8 through August 17, 2012. Music On Main Street showcases a diverse lineup of musical talents, from jazz, pop, oldies, rock, to contemporary music. Bring a chair and enjoy the music from 7 PM - 9 PM. Admission is FREE.

Get a link for Music on Main Street and other local events, restaurants and lodging on the Hendersonville NC Visitor Guide