Asheville In Food Network Magazine
While reading the October 2012 issue on Food Netowrk Magazine (which is awesome!), I came across an article for Asheville, N.C. as "Foodtopia." All I have to say is, way to go Asheville! I am amazed at the advertising this area has received in the past few years. To be recognized on an entire page as a "foodtopia" in this magainze is huge. It is a wonderful area.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Beer For Autumn
Check out my beer list for autumn, for those cool fall evenings, and feel free to make sugestions of local brews.
Check out my beer list for autumn, for those cool fall evenings, and feel free to make sugestions of local brews.
Hickory Nut Gap Farm
Looking for something to do this week? Visit Hickory Nut Gap Farm in beautiful Fairview, N.C. Not far from Asheville, this farm is open everyday in September and October in celebration of the coming of fall and Halloween!
The farm features fresh food, as always, mazes, pumpkin picking, apples, berries, and a chance to meet some farm animals (always a plus for the kids). You can even put in an order for a Thanksgiving turkey!
This farm is great for locals, school groups, and visitors. It is open to the public year around, but everyday in Septemner and October. For anyone looking for a fun, laid back, fall like farm trip, this a great place to go (not to mention a great way to keep it local).
Looking for something to do this week? Visit Hickory Nut Gap Farm in beautiful Fairview, N.C. Not far from Asheville, this farm is open everyday in September and October in celebration of the coming of fall and Halloween!
The farm features fresh food, as always, mazes, pumpkin picking, apples, berries, and a chance to meet some farm animals (always a plus for the kids). You can even put in an order for a Thanksgiving turkey!
This farm is great for locals, school groups, and visitors. It is open to the public year around, but everyday in Septemner and October. For anyone looking for a fun, laid back, fall like farm trip, this a great place to go (not to mention a great way to keep it local).
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Dan Savage At UNCA
The so called anti-bullying and gay rights activist is set to speak at UNCA this month. He claims to be against bullying, but he fact is, he is only against it towards specific groups of people. Everyone else, including pro-lifers, Christians, Mormons, God, and anything to do with the Bible. Even so, he claims to be anti-religious, yet he attacks one specific religion (blaming his upbringing).
Savage is a prime example of a boy who was forced into circumstances he could not control and then bullied and made fun of because he was not like all the other boys. As a result, in adulthood, he has decided to go on the defensive and bad mouth anything to do with what happened to him during his childhood. He has shifted his anger about what happened onto all who share any similarities to those who treated him badly.
For one to say, that is not understandable would be wrong. It is understandable that a grudge such as this can be held for a lifetime if one wants, and it is especially hard to give up wanting to see a group related to these problems not suffer out of desire for revenge. The problem with it is, he is suppose to be speaking against hate speech and hate acts, but as his incident earlier this year made clear, he is only speaking for one community. Instead of being a spokesperson against bullying (especially since he seems to verbally abuse and bully those who do not agree with him or have the slightest difference of opinion), perhaps he should be more specific and just be a spokesperson for the gay community only because he is not an anti-bullying activist. He is, however, an activist for homosexual rights.
Overall, his reception at UNCA will no doubt be welcoming.
The so called anti-bullying and gay rights activist is set to speak at UNCA this month. He claims to be against bullying, but he fact is, he is only against it towards specific groups of people. Everyone else, including pro-lifers, Christians, Mormons, God, and anything to do with the Bible. Even so, he claims to be anti-religious, yet he attacks one specific religion (blaming his upbringing).
Savage is a prime example of a boy who was forced into circumstances he could not control and then bullied and made fun of because he was not like all the other boys. As a result, in adulthood, he has decided to go on the defensive and bad mouth anything to do with what happened to him during his childhood. He has shifted his anger about what happened onto all who share any similarities to those who treated him badly.
For one to say, that is not understandable would be wrong. It is understandable that a grudge such as this can be held for a lifetime if one wants, and it is especially hard to give up wanting to see a group related to these problems not suffer out of desire for revenge. The problem with it is, he is suppose to be speaking against hate speech and hate acts, but as his incident earlier this year made clear, he is only speaking for one community. Instead of being a spokesperson against bullying (especially since he seems to verbally abuse and bully those who do not agree with him or have the slightest difference of opinion), perhaps he should be more specific and just be a spokesperson for the gay community only because he is not an anti-bullying activist. He is, however, an activist for homosexual rights.
Overall, his reception at UNCA will no doubt be welcoming.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Biltmore Village
"The Last Straw"
Biltmore Village is located outside the entrance to the Biltmore House in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina. The Village looks as if it should be located in a storybook or fairy tale. It is lined with English looking cottages, brick sidewalks, and truly makes one feel like they have just stepped back in time. Within the village are a number of shops and restaurants, and this past weekend, our family happened to stumble upon a newly opened (opened in March), The Last Straw.
This shop proved to be a perfect find for our family. It is filled with seasonal collections and the aroma of fresh fall candles fill the air as one enters the store. To begin our journey, we went upstairs into a room full of Christmas decorations for the tree and home, then to the spring/summer room with gorgeous stands and lovely aromas perfect for any garden inside or out. After exploring the upstairs, we journeyed back down to the one room we truly wished to view, the autumn home decor area.
The autumn room was full of nick knacks and decorations to turn any home into an autumn paradise. Some great finds included a beautifully made glass pumpkin, some wooden candy corn pumpkins (which light up and sit on a shelf), and a number of baskets and candles. There were also small pumpkin plates which were perfect for holding some candy or a candle, witch themed decorations, garlands of leaves, autumn wreaths, and a variety of pumpkins.
Once I pulled myself away from my favorite area, our family explored more Christmas items downstairs. There were exquisite nativity scenes and an absolutely stunning sleigh with Santa and his bag of toys. Even so, there were also a number of light hearted items that would be perfect as Christmas gifts.
There are gifts for ornament collectors, wine lovers, and more. For those who look for unique Christmas gifts, this would be a great store to find some. The best time to go shop for one would be in December during the Village's "Dickens" weekend.
Even so, The Last Straw is a great place to shop and enjoy some seasonal flare.
"The Last Straw"
Biltmore Village is located outside the entrance to the Biltmore House in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina. The Village looks as if it should be located in a storybook or fairy tale. It is lined with English looking cottages, brick sidewalks, and truly makes one feel like they have just stepped back in time. Within the village are a number of shops and restaurants, and this past weekend, our family happened to stumble upon a newly opened (opened in March), The Last Straw.
This shop proved to be a perfect find for our family. It is filled with seasonal collections and the aroma of fresh fall candles fill the air as one enters the store. To begin our journey, we went upstairs into a room full of Christmas decorations for the tree and home, then to the spring/summer room with gorgeous stands and lovely aromas perfect for any garden inside or out. After exploring the upstairs, we journeyed back down to the one room we truly wished to view, the autumn home decor area.
The autumn room was full of nick knacks and decorations to turn any home into an autumn paradise. Some great finds included a beautifully made glass pumpkin, some wooden candy corn pumpkins (which light up and sit on a shelf), and a number of baskets and candles. There were also small pumpkin plates which were perfect for holding some candy or a candle, witch themed decorations, garlands of leaves, autumn wreaths, and a variety of pumpkins.
Once I pulled myself away from my favorite area, our family explored more Christmas items downstairs. There were exquisite nativity scenes and an absolutely stunning sleigh with Santa and his bag of toys. Even so, there were also a number of light hearted items that would be perfect as Christmas gifts.
There are gifts for ornament collectors, wine lovers, and more. For those who look for unique Christmas gifts, this would be a great store to find some. The best time to go shop for one would be in December during the Village's "Dickens" weekend.
Even so, The Last Straw is a great place to shop and enjoy some seasonal flare.
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