Traveling Across America
Back in the hills of southern North Carolina lives a women named Liza. Liza is a farmer but, not a farmer of ground crops, she raises Alpacas. In the year 2000 Liza's husband died and left her with three children. At the time she had a "suit" job, and on one particular morning her youngest daughter was sick. On the way to work her daughter got "sick" all over her suit, and that … [Read more...]
Back in June, I shared a story with you about a man named Rex Locklar. If you remember, he has a love for Bluegrass music and holds a festival every April and October on the old school grounds. I told Mr. Locklar I would come back for the Bluegrass Festival in October and I did. It was a fantastic day! Mr. Locklar's "Howlin in Henderson" Bluegrass Festival is a two day … [Read more...]
Way in the woods. I’m talking a 34 minute drive down a one lane, winding dirt road. After a little bit of driving you start to think, “Did I miss a turn somewhere? Am I on the right road?” And then, there it is. This perfect cabin tucked away in the Nantahala National Forest. Yes, I said a National Forest! This “what else could you possibly ever … [Read more...]
Cold Weather Cookin One of my favorite comfort foods when the weather starts to get chilly is Chicken and Dumplings. When I woke up this morning it was 51 degrees which is cool enough for me to get in the kitchen. By the time I started boiling the chicken it was 86 degrees. Not exactly the temps I like to be in the kitchen for 3 hours but, my tummy already knew … [Read more...]
This past June I did a story on a place Where everyone knows your name. The story is about a little Cafe' that is owned by Dewayne and Vanessa Bowe, and they are the friendliest people you will ever meet. So sit back, kick your feet up and sit a spell, and let me introduce you to Dewayne and Vanessa. http://youtu.be/2_NeKYhOIY0 … [Read more...]
Down Hwy 31 lives a young man, Nathan B. and he loves history. Alabama history. In fact, he graduated this past August with a degree in history. What sets Nathan apart from other history buffs is his “hobby” so to speak. You see, Nathan acquires homes built in the 1800’s. He meticulously takes them apart, piece by piece, and numbers them. He then takes the piles of … [Read more...]
This is another one of my favorites. You can’t go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter! Peanut Butter-Fudge Cake 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup butter ¼ cup cocoa 1 cup water ½ cup buttermilk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ cups peanut butter Chocolate … [Read more...]
October may be the month for Oktoberfest’s around the country but, in Destin Florida, it is the month for the fishing rodeo. The Destin Fishing Rodeo has taken place every October since 1948, and for the past 10 years, AJ’s Seafood and Oyster House has been the host for this event. To kick off the rodeo, Destin puts on the Destin Seafood Festival for three days, and … [Read more...]
HI! My name is Nanette Cole... I travel. I write. And then there is the food! Life should not be a destination, but a journey that is shared and enjoyed. This is my journey... This … [Read More...]
