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It Still Lives Episode 6: Planting by the Signs

June 2, 2020

Gardening season is in full swing as summer quickly approaches! For the month of June, we’re talking about planting by the signs, a common folk belief throughout Southern Appalachia. Planting...

Woodstove Cooking Class: Quick Homemade Cheese

May 30, 2020

We are making homemade ricotta cheese today, based on a recipe from The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Cookery. This simple stove-top recipe requires only three ingredients: milk, vinegar, and salt....

It Still Lives Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Oral Histories

May 19, 2020

As public historians and folklorists, we have a responsibility (and interest!) to capture history as it happens around us, and to engage the community in that pursuit. In light of the current...

Woodstove Cooking Class: Cast Iron & Corn Bread

May 14, 2020

At long last, we are making the Appalachian staple: cornbread. This recipe is just one of many from The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Cookery. Every cook had their own way of making cornbread, often...

Fermenting with Wildcraft Kitchen: Sauerkraut

May 7, 2020

Join Cara-Lee Langston of Wildcraft Kitchen as she delves into the world of fermentation. This week, Cara shows us an easy method for fermenting cabbage at home. Sauerkraut only requires a few...

It Still Lives Season 2, Episode 5: Moonshine

May 5, 2020

Appalachia is renowned for its moonshine–that clear, high-proof liquor illegally distilled deep in the woods. Originally, the distilling process came over with Ulster-Scots who settled in the...

Woodstove Cooking Class: Doughnuts are My Jam

April 30, 2020

Raise your hand if you miss going out for coffee and doughnuts on Saturday morning! This week we have a quick and simple no yeast doughnut recipe to take back your Saturday morning routine. Straight...

Gardening with Foxfire: Square-Foot Gardening

April 25, 2020

As promised, we’ve put together a little video about square-foot gardening and have aggregated some resources for you here. This approach to growing food is especially designed for garden...

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