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Blue Ridge Parkway Overlook at Groundhog Mountain, Meadows of Dan, VA
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Howdy, and welcome to the September 2024 edition of the Blue Ridge Tales newsletter. This edition features a handful of my most popular food posts. I hope you enjoy my selections for the month.
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Imagine you're in an Appalachian kitchen, the aroma of a hearty breakfast wafting through the air. The scent of sizzling bacon mingles with the rich, buttery fragrance of grits bubbling on the stovetop. But grits aren't just breakfast food. When it comes to dinner, grits can easily step in where you might typically find potatoes. Meat, fish, and fowl entrees …
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There are few culinary divides in my home. But one is so large you could drive a truck through it: okra. I'm a fan. I love it rolled in cornmeal and fried. My wife? Well, she's a Colorado girl who can't stand it. Most folks either love okra or hate it. There doesn't seem to be much middle ground regarding …
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When it comes to Southern comfort food, there are few combinations as iconic and satisfying as pintos and cornbread. These humble ingredients have been a staple of Southern cooking for generations, providing nourishment and a sense of home to countless families. When cooked properly, pinto beans have a creamy texture and a nutty flavor that harmonizes beautifully with cornbread's savory, …
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In England, ramps are known as ramson; in France, they are ail sauvage. Native Americans in the Great Lakes area called the plants Chicagou, for which the city of Chicago is named. Elsewhere in the world, they are known as wild leeks, wild garlic, and spring onions. In the Blue Ridge Mountains and throughout Appalachia, the plants with the pungent …
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Well, that's it for this edition. I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like me to cover a particular topic, drop me a line at the address below. And don't forget to "like" our Facebook page.
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