Old-school diners are a great way to enjoy a piece of history while having a delicious meal. Here five of our favorites in the Appalachian Mountains.

American novelist Barbara Kingsolver wrote, in her book Animal Dreams, “If you want sweet dreams, you’ve got to live a sweet life.”

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has announced nearly $500,000 in grants for conservation organizations, including some in Western North Carolina.

Instead of relying on larger grants, the alliance is asking for regular community support at lower dollar amounts to help cover basic operating costs.

If you think Appalachian food is all biscuits and vibes, you’re only half right. These dishes didn’t come from trend cycles or test kitchens. They came from porches, cast-iron skillets, and people who knew how to make something filling out of whatever was on hand.

Cookies as a staple of our society are thought to have originated in 7th-century Persia (now Iran), one of the first regions to cultivate sugar.

In this video, I share the tradition of 'killed lettuce,' a beloved Appalachian dish that brings back memories of home. I walk you through my own method—from seasoning the lettuce to sizzling bacon grease and onions—just like we always do in my family.

High in the misty hills of Appalachia, where old forests stretch for miles and stories travel easily from one porch to another, symbols have always mattered. Long before modern locks and alarm systems,