Morel Hunt with Alan Muskat

April 10, 2012 By
Alan Muscat Foraging

From Alan Muskat, The REAL Center ~ The season has begun! Morels are in full swing; photos from last Monday below. I'm leading a walk this Saturday the 14th at Laughing Frog Estate, a beautiful "mini-Biltmore." I'm harvesting for an ASAP benefit ramp dinner I'll be at on April 22nd. And I've moved the hunt on June 2nd up to May 19th because reishi are well underway. That means we could find chicken of the woods on our outing on June 16th. And I've dropped the price on both to $40. So … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Carolina Lifestyle, Class, Featured, Local Food, News

What is a Blind Pig? Shhh . . . Tell all Your Friends!

March 8, 2012 By
What is a Blind Pig

Don't see the video? Click here.   Who We Are from blindpigasheville on Vimeo. Music By: Reigning Sound- Love & Curses … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Carolina Lifestyle, Featured, News, Prix Fixe Dinner

St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at Old Edwards

February 16, 2012 By
Old Edwards Inn

From Old Edwards Inn ~ St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at Old Edwards Includes Vacation Giveaway and “The Irish Coffee-Making Experience” In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, guests of the Four-Star Old Edwards Inn and Spa in the Blue Ridge Mountains town of Highlands, NC will enjoy an Irish weekend March 16 through 18, 2012. Cy Timmons will perform live over the weekend singing Irish favorites. Madison’s Restaurant will feature Irish dishes with an Old Edwards twist. Irish beers and … [Read more...]

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Super Bowl Party to Benefit Red Cross

January 20, 2012 By
Flat Rock Cinema

Flat Rock Cinema will host the 3rd annual Super Bowl party and benefit for the Henderson County Chapter of American Red Cross on Sunday, February 5, 2012, sponsored by Morris Broadband. Cost of admission is a suggested minimum tax-deductible donation of $10 per person at the door. Admission cost must be paid with cash or check but a credit or debit card may be used for food and beverages. The cinema will serve a full menu, including food, beer, wine and cocktails. Seating is limited so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Carolina Lifestyle, Charitable, News

Christmas Extraordinaire in Forest City, NC

December 15, 2011 By
Forest City, NC

Last weekend, I had the privilege of joining Rutherford Tourism Development Authority's media tour of their county. We saw some amazing things over our two day visit. More about that in another article. What I really want to let you know about before it's too late, is what's happening in Forest City this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 16-18. People and pets can visit Santa in his very own house, Hay Rides, Carriage Rides, Dickens Characters strolling Main Street and best of all, … [Read more...]

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