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Published by Carmen Eckard, 2017-09-24 11:41:15

Foothills Digest Fall 2017

Our first issue

immersed in the park. Halloween offers the free event “A Beary Scary Halloween” where kids
experience “a full day of nature programs about animals considered creepy and crawly! This
fun-filled day includes an opportunity to create animal enrichments, as well as trick-or-treat
through the animal habitats.” For some reason children love creepy and crawly things, and they
will delight in the magic of insects and creatures that make adults shiver but makes kids squee
in glee.
An important event for teachers is the “Methods of Teaching Environmental Education,” a
ten-hour “workshop to prepare participants from a variety of educational backgrounds and
experiences in both the formal and non-formal sectors to use exemplary Environmental
Education teaching methods.” This workshop is free. This event is a worthwhile presentation for
anyone interested in teaching the curation of the planet to younger generations.
A plethora of regular, daily events are also offered throughout the year.
Very popular with children are the “Habitat Animal Interpretive Talks.” Including such animal
friends as bears, cougars, otters, and eagles, each talk “provide[s] an opportunity to see the
habitat animals up close and learn about those native to the mountains of North Carolina.
Animals will receive an enrichment toy or treat, and staff will be available to answer questions
afterward.” Only lasting about 15 minutes or so, these interactions with the animals are perfect
for younger children and those with short attention spans. Some animals, like the bears, offer
up to twice per day interaction. There is no cost for these interpretive talks. My grandson Sam
especially loves these interactions with the animals.
Saturdays from 10am to 12pm, the park offers “Interpretive Hikes” that are included in
the admission price. “Starting at the Black Rock Trail Trailhead,” visitors “venture into the
backcountry of Grandfather Mountain with […] trail experts on this two-hour hike. Experience
the mountain’s unique flora and fauna on one of the most beautiful trails in the Southeast.”
These hikes are also included in the price of admission.
Twenty minutes seems a long time for a kid, but time will fly when they take part in the park’s
“Junior Ranger Program.” “Kids are invited to learn about Grandfather Mountain’s animals
through hands-on activities at the Nature Museum’s Butterfly Garden (located adjacent to the
Fudge Shop).” Wait, there’s a Fudge Shop?
At the Mile-High Swinging Bridge, “Grandfather Mountain’s expert naturalists [teach] about the
mountain’s unique weather, climate, flora and fauna.”

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And that bridge—that BRIDGE!—that MILE HIGH SWINGING BRIDGE! The website states
that “the 228-foot suspension bridge spans an 80-foot chasm at more than one mile in
elevation. Surveys show that the journey to the other side is always considered the highlight
of a trip to Grandfather Mountain.”

I’ve seen folks go without crossing the bridge, but a trip to Grandfather must include the
trip across with a slight stop in the middle to take in the 360 degree panoramic view. It’s a
breathtaking experience and not for the faint-of-heart.

Rest up in the Nature Museum, a repository for all things natural to North Carolina, including
gems and minerals, a display of native birds, and a relief model of the mountain itself.
Included is wax flower and plant models by the late Paul Marchand.

Mildred’s Grill offers an opportunity to eat and rest a while with a cold drink and the pleasant
sounds of conversation and silverware clinking on plates.

“But what about the Fudge Shop?” Sam asks.

Housed inside the mountain’s most eco-friendly building, The Fudge Shop offers “standard
flavors like chocolate and cookies & cream, or ask about the seasonal flavors like pumpkin
pie and peppermint candy. Ask for samples, and then take home your favorites to help you
remember your day. Now also serving hand-scooped Hershey’s ice cream!”

Please visit Grandfather Mountain’s website at www.grandfather.com for more details.

You’ll have to excuse me now; Sam wants peanut butter fudge. “Only if you’ll go back to the
swinging bridge,” I say.

--Robert Canipe

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While you are visiting
Grandfather Mountain,

visit the bear habitat!

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The Swinging Bridge at Sunrise

Photo courtesy of Grandfather Mountain

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MOUNTAIN MEMORIES
WITH GRANNY ECKARD

My Grandma’s Wash Pot

Growing up on Baker’s Mountain back in the days before internet, electricy, or
even running water holds many precious memories would not trade for anything!
My grandma was born in 1890, and my mom in 1921. I was born in 1942, a year
after our nation entered World War 2. Humphrey Bogart and Catherine Hepburn
portrayed fast and glamorous lives on movie screens, but time moved slower in the
North Carolina mountains in those days. My youngest grandson was born in 2014-
he will learn some of the most primitive means of running a household, and he will
know the traditional ways of surviving and thriving on our land. It’s uncommon in this
time to take the time, to make the effort to connect to history and our land, and I’m
very happy to pass this on to my grandchildren. They play with iPads, but they also
play in the dirt, and know where they came from.
Today I’m thinking back on my Grandma’s wash pot that she kept down by the
stream. Folks in big cities had ringer washing machines by then, but those wouldn’t
find their way to these hills for quite some time.
On laundry day, Grandma would build a fire under that pot and fill it with water from
the stream. The white laundry went in first, along with some homemade lye soap.
She’d stir it occassionally with a long stick until the water heated up just so-she al-
ways knew just when-and then she’d use that stick to pull out a piece of clothing.
She’d scrub it on her washboard until it was clean, then rinse it in clear cold water.
She’d hang each item on a line strung between the trees. I loved watching them
blow in the breeze.
Grandma made her lye soap in that same black iron pot. I remember her mixing ash-
es, animal fat and Red Devil lye, and I can still smell the bubbling mixture today. She
used this soap for all of her chores, even bathing and washing our dishes. It was also
the go-to for bug bites and poison ivy. We used it for just about everything.
In those days, people even used lye to plump up hominy, and they sure seemed to
think it was delicious. I always refused to eat hominy though because I knew that
the Red Devil Lye can had a skull and crossbones on it and it didn't seem sensible
to eat it.

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MAKE LYE SOAP, THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY

L ye soap is just as handy today as it was in the past. The lack of exotic oils and
perfumes make it excellent for people with sensitive skin, and it’s a fun project.
This recipe is for a simple version, but there are so many wonderful things you
can add to soap as you are making it, including essential oils, botanical pieces
like lavendar buds, ground nut shells, and even raw silk. It’s very fun to experiment
once you get the basic recipe down. This recipe was usually made during the winter
months because it had to be stirred until cold.

Ingredients:
2 pounds fat. You can choose between: tallow, lard, or palm
oil. Lard was used most commonly in the Foothills, and you can
render your own with pork or beef fat.
Filtered Water. Water from a spring is even better.
Red Devil lye, or a similar brand. (You can skip this part but it
firms the soap up and makes it last longer.)
Ashes. Hardwoods make the best ashes for soap.

Directions:
Boil the water and ash together for 30 minutes or so. Let the
ashes settle at the bottom and skim the lye off the top. Then you
boil that liquid until an egg will float on top. Heat your animal
fat until you have liquid grease, then pour it in your bubbly lye
mixture. You can add a little Red Devil Lye if you like a hard soap.
Stir, stir, stir, stir until the soap is cold, and so are you. You can
now pour it into molds (wooden boxes are used for this) where
the soap will harden.

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Carolina Reads

by Robert Canipe

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Benjamin Rachlin has written a page-turner that reads
like a suspense film, a “who done it” where the reader
feels he or she knows who didn’t do it.
Willie j. Grimes, with no history of violence, is
convicted of first-degree rape and sentenced to life
imprisonment. For 25 years, Grimes, later joined
by Christine Mumma of the Innocence and Inquiry
Commission, fight to prove his innocence.

This is Rachlin’s first book, but the writing shows
that he’s clearly talented at eliciting empathy and
compassion from the reader.

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Republican Senator Jeff Flake calls more for a return
to rationalism than principle. His ideas kirt around the
reality that something broke the American government
around the year 2001 and has yet to return to
“nor mal.”

Flake concedes that the republican party was mean to
Barack Obama, but he never really owns the overall
derangement that some felt about Obama.

However, readers of all political sway will delight in
this first and brave call for emotion in politics to take
an unprivileged place in the USA, allowing rational
thinking and cooperation a front seat for at least as
long as it takes to return to course as the greatest
country on planet earth.

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Author of the memoir/history Blood Done Sign My
Name, Wilmington resident Tim Tyson retur ns to the
1950s and 60s when racial tension in the south over
civil rights and fear of “The Other” grabbed the nation
by the throat. Visiting relatives in the small town of
Money, Mississippi in 1955, 14 -year-old Chicago native
Emmett Till supposedly whistles at young female
grocery clerk, unleashing a night of violence in which
the youth was murdered, lynched, supposedly by the
woman’s husband and brother.

Tyson composes the s tor y like a film, scenes unfolding
in cinematic style, with shocking revelations, even
for a case the reader would think had been studied
thoroughly. Tyson’s research and inter views brought
the awful, world-changing case under new light,
creating new opportunities for discussion and, yes,
sadness, concerning a young man whose death has
meant more to the world than his life ever would have.

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WHAT’S STRESS G OT TO D O
W I T H I T ? Kelsey Crowe, LCSW, LCAS, CCS

We all have it. Stress is a pervasive part of all adult life. common misconception that often can prevent people
Whether it originates from work, family life, children, or from seeking help. A therapist is a great way to work
other issues, we will experience stress at various points in through stress, tough emotions, and help you to meet
our lives. We don’t always have control over everything in goals that you set. In addition to stress, a therapist can
our life, but we do have control over how we respond to it. help you with any underlying anxiety, depression, or sub-
Staying in a constant state of anxiety or anguish can wreak stance use that you may be struggling with as well. In-
havoc on our brains and physical health. A new body of terview several different practitioners and see who you
research links stress to cancer, autoimmune diseases, and connect with the best.
early death. Stress has a positive correlation with inflamma- Relaxation- There are so many ways to relax! Choose the
tion in our bodies, how often we get sick, and even the ones that are right for you. It could be as simple as laying
amount of physical pain that a person feels. Learn what is in a hammock, getting a massage, or going to a yoga
stressing you out and how to deal with it—your life could class. Deep breathing, guided meditation, aromatherapy,
depend on it. and acupuncture are other great ways to reduce stress
Learning to deal with stress starts with identifying where and get in touch with your body. Make sure you choose
your stress is coming from. Unfortunately, this is not as an activity that isn’t a burden. Thinking of activities you do
easy as it may appear. We can often times identify “major” where you don’t pay attention to the time can be helpful.
stressors in our lives as they are sometimes more obvious. Connect- Spend time with people in your life that you
A big move, a death in the family, divorce, a new job: all of enjoy being around and are supportive. There is not much
these are commonly accepted as stressful life events. What better than grabbing a cup of coffee or going to a mov-
we often overlook are the smaller things that can add up in ie with a friend. Stress tends to isolate us. An important
a big way. An important deadline, worry for friends or fami- research study completed by UCLA showed that women
ly, holidays, and problems with kids can add up. Determine who have a circle of friends are able to cope with stress
your major stressors and then make a plan. in a more healthy way. They found that a group of friends
There are a variety of ways to manage stress when it ap- provides a different response in the body than the the tra-
pears in your life. Here are a few options to consider. ditional “fight-or-flight response” to stress. The research
Exercise- Get moving! Exercise is a proven way to increas- authors called this response “tend-and-befriend” and
es concentrations of norepinephrine, a chemical that can showed that when women spend time with other women
moderate the brain’s response to stress. Not only can ex- they produce more oxytocin. Oxytocin is the same chem-
ercise help with stress, it also improves your ability to get a ical in your body that is produced when you experience
good night sleep, helps with weight control, and can be a love or connection. This produces a calming effect, which
great way to connect with others. So head to the gym and can help mitigate stress!
move— working out can reduce stress and help you calm These are just a few things you can do to help manage
down. your stress when it inevitably arises in your life. Identify
Therapy- Often times, people believe they need to have where your stressors are coming from, and come up with
a major problem or crisis before seeking therapy. This is a a good plan for self-care. Knowing your plan in advance
can help you manage it before it escalates to the point of
impacting your health, relationships, and overall wellness.

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A N X I O U S G I V I N G Heather Wood Davis

I want to talk about anxiety. That already makes us We lead the way. Because the way to overcome, and to
anxious, doesn’t? Anytime a suitcase or overnight combat some of this anxiety… the secret for curing and
bag is pulled out, our yellow lab, Fin, gets anxious. dealing with the chronic anxiety caused by things like
Everyone anxious from time to time. No one is fear and scarcity; anxiety caused by choice and narcis-
immune to it. In fact general anxiety is normal; it sism —the secret to defeating that anxiety is generos-
i s yo ur b od y ’s way o f p ro t e c t i n g y o u a n d k e e ping i t y.
you safe. The Paradox of Generosity reports that “In giving of
We re ad J esus’s w o rd s i n t h e g o s p e l , “ T h ere- ourselves for others’ well-being, we enhance our own
fore I say to you, don’t worry about your life…” well-being as well. In letting go of some of what we
[Matt.6:25] own, we actually increase our own security and sense of
Bu t l et ’s b e real here . I t i s h a rd n o t t o w o r r y. We comfort. By giving away our own resources, we move
are bombarded by media that tell us when our ‘fear ourselves toward flourishing. This is not only a philo-
meters’ should be spiked—which apparently is all sophical or religious teaching. It is a sociological fact.”
the time. Did you know we are more worried, more What we know is that our giving matters. Our giving
nervous and uneasy, more depressed and anxious makes our lives better, because it makes the lives of
than previous generations? those around us better.
So , w ha t ’s g oi ng on? Science has proven what our faith has always known.
[There are many factors] but, one reason, brought The more we give, the more free space opens up in us
up on multiple occasions by psychologists, is the and that gives God more room to live in us. And who
luxury (as ungrateful as it sounds) of too much doesn’t want that?
choice. With so many options available, there is
no excuse for making the less-than-perfect choice. About the author: Heather Wood Davis is
Trendy grocery store chain, Trader Joes, discov- pastor in Western N.C. with the PC (USA).
ered (through market research) that people feel
conflicted about what to purchase when, for ex-
ample, there are over twenty different brands of
peanut b ut t er f rom w h i c h t o c h o o s e . Tr a d e r J o e’s
reduced this number to three or four, limiting cus-
tomer anxiety in the process.
Only in a nation of abundance would multiple
choices of peanut butter help to fuel our already
anxious tendencies.
Anxiety has become the poisonous side effect of
good people wobbling on the edges of idolatry,
where we trust worry, fear, and stuff more than
God. Anxiety has become an epidemic of the ill-
ness of too much navel gazing.
In, The Paradox of Generosity, two sociologists ex-
plore the paradox that while giving is known to
improve your life, so very few Americans actually
give. While most religious believers would say, it
is an article of faith that it is more blessed to give
than to receive; [the research in this book says] it
turns out that it IS an article of fact as well.”
“By always protecting ourselves against future
uncertainties and misfortunes, we are affected in
ways that make us more anxious about uncertain-
ties and vulnerable to future misfortunes.”
Ho w are we t o c op e w i t h t h e g ro w i n g c u l t u r a l , let’s
call a Grinch mentality where we seek our own se-
curity and happiness by turning away from neigh-
bors to hunker down and hoard only for ourselves?
What can well-meaning, faithful Christians do?

http://www.t elegraph.co.uk/women/he alth/anxiety-the- epidemic-swe eping- through-generation- y/ 61
2 ibid
3 http://news.nd.e du/news/52987-notre- dame-s o ciologists- explore-the- paradox-of- generosity/
4: http://generosityres e arch.nd.e du/news/64725-american- generosity-who- gives-and- why/

The ABC’s of Diabetes

A stands for the A1C Test. This test shows your blood glucose levels over the last three
months. The goal for many is below 7.

B stands for Blood Pressure. The blood pressure goal for most people with diabetes is be-
low 140/90, but each person’s goals may vary.

C stands for Cholesterol. Ask your healthcare provider what your cholesterol numbers
should be. LDL cholesterol is bad cholesterol, causing a build up and clogging in the ar-
teries, whereas HDL or good cholesterol helps remove cholesterol from the blood vessels.

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“If you have diabetes, no matter what type, it means you have too much glucose
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UTynpdee1rsDtaianbdeintegs:Daiasbereioteuss, chronic Tallent says, “The risGkeotftdinegatHhefolpr
and lifelong disease that occurs when adults with diabetes is 50% higher
the pancreas makes little or no insulin. than for adults without diabetes. And,
Without insulin, the body cannot convert at least 1 out of 3 people will develop
the glucose (blood sugar) from food into
fuel to keep the body functioning. Daily Type 2 diabetes in their lifetime.
insulin injections are required to survive. This is why it is important for you to
Type 1 diabetes is typically diagnosed in work with a healthcare team to reach
children and young adults, and therefore,
is sometimes referred to as ‘juvenile your ‘ABC goals’ and to develop a
diabetes’. However, it can develop at any management plan that is right for
age and those with a family history are at
highest risk. In Type 1 diabetes, the body’s you.”
immune system attacks ‘beta cells’ in the Making impactful lifestyle changes is
pancreas, prohibiting it from producing not always easy, but it is important for
insulin. Reasons for this are still unknown,
but genetics plays a major role. you to maintain a healthy, long life.
Type 2 Diabetes: the most common form Learn more about managing diabetes
of diabetes, in which the body develops an
insulin resistance and does not make or use by contacting the CVMC Center for
insulin properly. This causes the glucose Diabetes Control at 828.326.3442
(sugar) to stay in the blood, causing a or email Robin Tallent at rtallent@
variety of health problems and potentially catawbavalleymc.org.
leading to heart disease, stroke, nerve
damage, and kidney or eye problems.
In Type 2 diabetes, risk factors include
those that can and cannot be controlled.
Uncontrollable risk factors include: family
history; race or ethnic background;
age; history of gestational diabetes.
Controllable risk factors include: being
overweight/obesity; physical inactivity; high
blood pressure; and abnormal cholesterol
levels.

Pre-diabetes: this means that your blood
sugar is higher than normal and likely your
body is having trouble converting glucose
into energy. These levels are not high
enough to be diagnosed as diabetic, but
without making some healthy changes,
there is a high risk you will eventually
develop Type 2 diabetes.

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(828) 322-8011

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Fresh Design for a
House with a View

STEELE’S CONSTRUCTION AND STEELE’S DESIGN TEAM TOOK
AN OUTDATED HOME AND CREATED A RELAXING OASIS.

When the Steele’s Construction detail that makes the section to make their client happy. Luxurious Bathroom
and Steele’s Design Team fami- pop: the team flowed the du- The family has children, and so Cabinetry is convenient
ly first saw this house, they were rable and stylish quartz half way the team added a homework and beautiful.
blown away by the lake view. down the side of the end of the space that’s perfect for after-
Being situated near a cove al- bank of cabinetry, and added school snacks, conversation, Breakfast nook
lows the building to have a 300 a paper-towel holder. Fuction and work. overlooks the wrap-
degree vew of Lake Hickory. meets beauty here. An amazing tile floor was se- around view of Lake
The views were break-taking, The television enclosure makes lected by the lead design- Hickory.
but the kitchen was out-dated the flow of the upper cabinetry er to elongate the space. A
and in need of a new look. seamless, and allows the cook herringbone pattern is very A TV mounted to the
The team completey redid the to watch televison, like news or successful in opening up the wall saves space and
layout of the space, providing cooking shows. space, as it leads the eye out doesn’t draw focus,
the husband, who has a pas- An oversized island in the cen- to the lake. except when it is
sion for cooking, with a much ter of the space houses one of This home remodel also incluses supposed to.
better experience, allowing him two farmhouse sinks. High-end, an amazing spa-like bathroom
to look at the lake as he creates industrial sized faucets improve remodel, as well an an overhaul Open floor plan is so
his meals. the functionality of these sinks. of the outside. A large steel convenient!
This kitchen is completely out- The team designed a custom beamed porch will add to the
fitted in Wolf appliances. Wolf oven hood, which was then luxury at this lake side retreat.
has been making the high- built by their manufacturer. This Owner Tim Steele is finding
est-quality appliances for 70 seamlessly integrates with the this next phase of remodeling
years, helping direct trends and style of the kitchen while being to be delgihtfully challenging
define luxury. incredibly functional. and we can’t wait to share it
This kitchen features a full 30- The kitchen wouldn’t be com- with you! Be sure to check this
inch refridgerator and a 30- plete with out a customized space in the next issue to see
inch freezer, providing plenty pantry. The team took into ac- the next step of renovations.
of room while being disguised count the needs and habits of This team would love to work
in custom cabinetry. the family and created a pantry with you to create your dream
A large teppanyaki grilling sur- that suits them perfectly. space. Find out more at steele-
face opens up many possibili- Every detail was critical. Per- sconstructionllc.com and stee-
ties for cuisine. Two wall ovens fection is expected and re- lesdesign.com, or by calling
aid in the preparation of large quired. A custom spice rack (828) 322-8011. Their offices
meals. Because the family en- demontrates the level at which are located on Highway 127
tertains often, the team added Steele’s Construction works North in Hickory.
two dishwashers, with a design

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This custom kitchen features all Wolf Appliances,
and custom cabinetry throughout. It’s been
especially designed with entertaining in mind.

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Matthew Good

We’ve been impressed with artist Matthew Good for a long
time. His work is meticulous, and obviously inspired by ancient
masters. He finds inspiration in every day subjects, like friends
and much-used factories and mills.
We were excited to sit down with him to chat about his
inspirations.

FD: What draws you to paint?

MG: I have loved to draw since I was a kid. As a
teenager I was drawn to the classical arts because of
the obvious skill which the old masters had. As I got
older and studied their works and realize how deep
they go in interpreting their world, I have always
wanted to learn to draw in paint in that manner.

FD: What’s your favorite subject matter?

MG: My favorite subject matter is by far the
human form. Whether portraits or figures, it is by
far the most poignant subject matter for me.

FD: Tell me about your training.

MG: I was lucky in that my favorite living painter as a
kid also happens to be from North Carolina and at the
time was running a school in Asheville. His name is Ben
Long and is probably best known for the frescoes he has
painted in North Carolina. He is a consummate draftsmen
and painter and has had by far the biggest impact on me
as a painter. I have been fortunate enough to help him on
two frescoes, one in Lucignano, Italy and one at Wingate
University. I have been working with B en for about 8
years now and must say the man is as much family to me
as a teacher.

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FD: You paint landscapes of subjects area but the remnants of those times
that most artists don’t. Why are you sill remain. So all of the old factories
drawn to this type of work? and even demolished buildings hold
a certain emotional weight to me.
MG: The landscapes I paint are
probably inspired by the fact that The foothills are fortunate to have an artist
I grew up in a family that worked as committed to their craft as Matthew
in hosiery mills. I spent countless Good. His dedication is apparent in the
hours at the mill with my dad as a p re c i s e n a t u re o f h i s w o r k , a n d h e ’s a
kid and to this day I love industrial good artist to watch. We suspect that like
landscapes. Of course there isn’t fine wine, he will only improve with age.
much hosiery industry left in the

Peak inside the artist’s studio, at
right. You can find more information
about Matthew, as well as buy art, at

matthewsgood.com.

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END OF THE SEASON

Wally stands squinting into the sun,
cap pulled low against the glare,
late in this day, waiting.
I stretch my fingers wide inside the glove,
pound the ball hard against my palm.
Precious leather, lovely old smell.

The men watch me across the yard.
My legs weak and wobbly,
I raise my arms, a new sweat scent
a hint, warning of that hateful place
I dread to go, ending life as I know it—
where the way forks, us growing apart.

There’s anger in my arm now,
my fingers find the right places,
fingertips on stitches pressing hard.
I could pitch blind I think.
Wally squats, opens his glove,
open shut open shut, butterfly wings.

Ready, he’s saying. Brain and body
and ball, all one motion one current
released, flying away then curving in,
wafting up then falling
slight as a corn leaf lifted
up and down on a breeze.

Wally takes the jolt—a thud—
his thin glove suffers a blow
his pinched face saying so.
Uncle Dewey turns to spit,
flashes his gold tooth grin,
raises his eyebrows at my daddy.

Damn! he says,
that’s purdy good—
for a girl.

7 2 ---Arlene Neal

Foothills Digest
is thrilled to be
a finalist for the
Edison Project!

The Edison Project is sponsored by
the Catawba Count y, Burke Count y,
and Caldwell County Chambers of
Commerce and is a celebration and
recognition of the creativity and
entrepreneurial spirit of the area.

This competition includes a “Pitch Your
Idea” portion, a Business Plan portion,
and a Final Public Presentation to the
community. The economic incentive is
$10,000 for 1st place, $5,000 for 2nd
place, and $3,000 for 3rd place. In
addition, applicants will participate in
workshops to enhance and refine their
business idea.

Sponsored by: Alex Lee, Inc, Catawba
Count y, C atawba Valley Communit y
College, EDC Committee of 100, Concept
Frames, Lenoir-Rhyne University for
Commercial & Social Entrepreneurship

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DOUBLE SHOALS
COTTON MILL

A NEW VENUE by Adam York

There’s nothing like great music and good walks, picnics, family reunions, an Art Show, and even filmed a
food to bring people together, and The Double music video on the grounds of the mill.
Shoals Cotton Mill brings both together at their
second annual Sarah Sweep music festival. The Michael hopes to keep the doors of the cotton mill open
event was held September 9th under the stars to the local community. He is already displaying local artist in
of the Carolina sky. the areas that are up to code, and his hope is to be able to ex-
pand outward so that the full acreage may become available
The Double Shoals cotton mill is a new for painting, videography, and live performances..
venue located at 199 Old Mill Road in Shel-
by North Carolina. The original building dates The Sarah Sweeps festival started when Michael first pur-
back to 1874 and carries with it a torch for the chased the mill. He needed help cleaning the exterior, which
history of the old North State. It is the oldest had fallen into disrepair. Of course his friends came out to
cotton mill in Cleveland County. It sits on the help. After a long day some local musicians lit a bonfire and
shores of the First Broad River. Photographers proceeded to have a jam session. Michael now shares the Dou-
affirm it has an incredible scenic view of both ble Shoals Mill annually for friends, fans, and local bands.
the mountains and the broad river.
Half of The Sarah Sweep funds go to the Broad River al-
The Sarah Sweeps music festival began as liance. Double Shoals Mill is also taking donations to help
an effort to clean the fifteen miles of the broad make the Mill everything that it can be, and preserve an im-
river that is part of the property surrounding portant part of N.C. History. Donations can be made via check
the Old Cotton Mill. This growing music and or paypal. To find out more about the history and possibility
arts festival featured such talent as Roadside of the Mill, Please feel free to contact Michael directly at dou-
Alice, Dale Britton Music, Bruised Rino, an open [email protected] or like their Facebook page @dou-
mic, and a few surprise guests. bleshoalscottonmill

The Cotton Mill hosts artwork and events Michael is always looking for investors to help him preserve
multiple N.C. Artists and creators. The property the Mill, and is very open to local people who give him sug-
is open to photographers and videographers gestions on how to further use the enormous space the Mill
seeking unique and beautiful backdrop for provides.
their work. The Mill is on the national registry
of historic places

Volunteers began the cleanup at 10:00 am
in the morning and finished up right around
3:00pm, just in time to grab some food, and a
seat before the celebration began. The bands
kicked off to a receptive crowd, and the hard
working volunteers who brought their rafts and
swimsuits were able to comfortably raft down
the river while listening to wonderful music.

The Old Cotton mill is owned and operated
by Michael Faucher, and his family. Michael is
a classic car repair man who bought the mill in
the hopes of creating a community center for
the small town of Double Shoals. It’s been a
rough and rocky road as parts of the mill are
in desperate need of repair to meet building
code. Michael runs his automotive business
out of the basement of the cotton mill. In his
spare time he has hosted photo shoots, historic

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This is a list of theatres, venues and

1 museums in our area. If you know of more,

write the [email protected]!

Hickory Community Theatre
HCT is a top-notch community theatre in Hickory. The the-
atre frequently wins awards and produces high quality enter-
tainment. In recent years, the theatre has been fortunate to
be allowed to produce plays that were previously only avail-
able to professional companies, like Chicago and Rent. View
their site at hickorytheatre.org or call them at 828-327-3855.

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Shaefer Center for the Don Gibson Theatre CoMMA
Performing Arts
In Shelby, with concerts from Home of CoMMA MainStage, this
Featuring a large array of events, nationally acclaimed touring theatre also hosts concerts and
including music, comedy, dance musicians. Art-deco appeal touring shows, like Fame, The
and more. Located in Boone. and intimate environment. Musical. Located in Morganton.
theschaefercenter.org/events dongibsontheatre.com commaonline.org

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Jazz on Tap Boone Saloon Canyons Boondocks The Hotel The Little Theatre
Tavern of Gastonia
oldehickorytap- boonesaloon.com canyonsbr.com boondocksbeer.com
room.com A watering hole for Featuring late night This West Jefferson thehoteltavern.com Local Theatre
Live Jazz weekly with “full-grown adults.” music and excep- Brewpub brings Live music each in Gastonia.
Rick Cline and friends. Musicians featured. tional views. musical acts regularly. Thursday, Friday littletheaterof-
and Saturday. gastonia.org
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The Local Whiskey Mill Music in The Bathtub charBAR Alleghany
the Mill Gin Jubilee
thelocalboone.com whiskeymill.com This Boone restau-
Excellent dining Sip whiskey, eat musicinthemill.com bathtubginnc.com rant has a variety of Enjoy mountain music
and an array of delicious food and Hear musical Mooresville’s live music through- and dancing at this
live music. listen to live music acts like Lee Nightlife scene is out the week. Sparta favorite.
in Bessemer City. Ann Womack. centered here.

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Hickory Musuem of Art Granite Falls Brewery King’s Mountain
HMA is the second oldest This brewery and restaurant Little Theatre
art museum in the state. hosts bands regularly. You Community theatre in
It has a large collection can always see what’s com- Kings Mountain that
and features touring ex- ing soon at their website, also hosts musical acts
hibits. You can always see granitefallsbrewing.com. and touring shows.
what’s happening now at http://www.kmlt.org/
hickorymuseumofart.org.

Foothills Performing Arts

This theatre produces high quality and often very funny plays.
Birthed by a partnership between a local college and com-
munity theatre, the theatre’s productions are generally a cut
above. A small auditorium makes for intimate shows.
http://fpatheatre.org/

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WHICH COMES FIRST, to take matters into their own hands, utilizing
THE CHICKEN OR THE supplemental aids to help their livestock be
EGG? BY KELLIE STAMEY better, bigger and capable of sustaining their
business, and therefore the livelihoods. With
Native Charlesie Miller from Vashti, in Alexander their overhead rising and competition growing,
County, NC would most definitely say the many have followed suite by using hormones
chicken. She and her husband began raising meant to enhance their livestock and increase
chickens a few years ago. She too, raises goats their bottom line.
and makes soaps and lotions, as well as goat’s
milk for drinking and sales or barters in her local That is not the case with our region’s local
community. Like the majority of most millennials, homegrown farmers, and fortunately, being a
Charlesie is conscious of the environment and full-time farmer isn’t required to raise your own
its need for vast improvement, as well as what eggs and even dairy.
she ingests. Industrial farmers have been in a
Like Charlesie, Jennifer Keller Jordan, shown
com7p8etitive upswing, which has caused them left, and her husband raise chickens. They also
raise goats and ducks, and their back yard

provides plenty of room. If a hen receives approximately 13 hours of
sunlight and is kept at a comfortable warmth
Charlesie and her husband built a chicken throughout the night, they can lay one egg a
coop for 1 rooster and 25-30 hens. The coop day. During the winter months and cold autumn
is approximately 7’ x 20’. She clothes its floor evenings, it’s important to run heat lamps, or
with cedar shavings, and has some old dresser provide warming devices. Molting and cold
drawers that she has made-shift into nesting weather cause production of eggs to slow.
boxes. During the day her chickens free range,
which simply means they have free run of the While it is a learning experience daily, Charlesie
land, and they are grain fed, with no hormone says chicken farming is easy, and the rewards
additives. At night the chickens are placed in the are limitless. She that she can provide her family
locked coop to protect them from other animals and her community with free range chicken
as well as to provide warmth. eggs, with the knowledge that no research is
necessary to know that they are free of any
Jennifer’s coop is made from recycled materials, additives. Kudos to Charlesie and Jennifer, as
including an old children’s playhouse, and it well as all of the growing community of local
works great. You can be creative when you farmers, with a commitment to love themselves
make yours, but keep in mind that it should be and others, with products that are simple and
waterproof, predator proof, and clean. You’ll additive free. Here’s to the hope that more
need a place for the chickens to roost, and of us follow suite. If you don’t want to raise
you’ll want a nesting box for every 5 or 5 birds. chickens yourself, there are many ways to find
Pinterest is a great place to start for fun ideas for local farmers in your area. You can check your
your chicken coup. farmer’s market, and even yard sale pages on
Facebook!

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Ingredients
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 eggs (preferably free-range)
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Freshly grated or ground nutmeg
Preparation
1. 1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. 2. Place six 4-ounce oven-proof cups (you can use ramekins, or coffee cups marked as oven-

safe) in a deep baking pan just large enough to hold them.
3. 3. In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a simmer over medium-low heat.
4. 4. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, yolks, sugar, and vanilla.
5. 5. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the simmering milk, whisking gently to combine.
6. 6. Pour the mixture through a fine strainer into the cups (if the strainer clogs, use a spoon to

scrape it clean), then sprinkle lightly with the nutmeg.
7. 7. Pour hot (not boiling) water into the pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cups.
8. 8. Bake until the custard is just set (it can still be a little loose), 30 to 35 minutes.
9. 9. Let the custard cool in the water bath for about 2 hours before serving.

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Tip: If you wash your eggs,
you'll need to refrigerate
them. If you wipe them with
a cloth, a basket on your
countertop is just fine.

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STANDARD OYSTER COMPANY

This unassuming restaurant surprises with it’s
exceptional presentation of seafood which is flown

in daily and is wonderfully fresh and delicious.

You could be forgiven for not knowing this restaurant was existed. Tucked away in a strip
mall on Highway 127 in Hickory, the outside of this restaurant barely hints at the high
quality food inside. But once you’ve found it, you’ll want to go back again and again.
We were first presented with a Poke (po-kay) Paddle. This star of this appetizer is the
ahi tuna, and it’s some of the most t ender I’ve ever tasted. It’s mixed with a sesame soy
glaze that offered a satisfying kick that wasn’t overwhelming. This was served over crisp
wonton strips and fresh greens, and offered an exciting start to our dining experience.
Standard Oyster Company shines brightest when it comes to their fresh, raw oysters. A
chalkboard describes each of at least 10 varieties of oysters, telling us where they came
from and describing their taste and texture. The Standard Platter gave us an opportunity
to sample a selection of their most popular appetizers.
We chose Olde Salts oysters from Chincoteage Virginia. The board said they were extra
salty, and eating them tasted like swimming in the ocean. We also ordered Pirate Pearls,
from Bayboro, NC. These plump and mild oysters were gentle and palatable.
The tray is rounded out with cherrystone clams and a ceviche made with salmon and
cucumbers. An exciting burst of flavor is offered by the mignotte, which is made with
red wine vinegar, shallots and spices.

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T he Low Country Boil is a favorite
in the Foothills. This one is nearly
perfect. Steamed oysters provide
the base for this dish, and these are
from Appalachiacola Florida. Alaskan
Snow Crab Legs and plump shrimp are
seasoned, along with andoulle sausage
are perfectly seasoned with a house
blend of spices which remind me of
the Old Bay I remember, but with a
deeper base note. Potatoes and corn
are also added to the mix, which is
steamed until the flavors blend just so.

Founder Zackardy Cranford

D essert was truly delightful-a key lime
pie that was simple, tart, and light.
It was served with coffee that was
flavorful and rich. The attention to detail
was apparent throughout, and appreciated.

E stablished in 2006, Standard Oyster
Company is stll a new restaurant.
But it's apparent that they've already
found their stride. The aesthetic of the
restaurant is unique, and the floorplan
lacks tables, instead focusing on an all-
bar layout. People truly seem to enjoy
conversing with folks near them, and
even the servers were happy. Of note,
the restaurant has retained almost all of
their original staff-a rare feat considering
the rapid turnover in the industry.

Standard Oyster Company’s mission
is to create a energetic dining
experience that includes a vast
array of oysters and fresh seafood.
My dining experience leads me
to believe that they are heartily
succeeding at their mission.

(828)322-1705 85
standardoysterco.com

Standard Oyster Company works
with craft brewers to create this
delicious oyster stout, crafted
out of their own oyster shells!

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Polio, Pitchforks, and Perseverance: How a
North Carolina County Named Catawba Built a
“Miracle” $25

A study of a ‘miracle,’ a look into a battle fought
immediately post World War II where a small
community gathered together to fight an insidious
nemesis similar those in the European and Pacific
theaters...

Fourteen essays cover the battle in 1944
including essays on the time period, the disease
poliomyelitis, the legal ramifications, personal
interviews with survivors of the battle and a
history and the creation of the Polio Emergency
Hospital--The Miracle--in Hickory by residents of
Catawba County,
Miracle: How a North Carolina County Named
Catawba Battled Polio and Won $20

Miracle is a cumulative work of the faculty of
Catawba Valley Community College and its
service community to understand and interpret
the 1944 Polio Epidemic, Catawba County’s single
most formative event. The crisis provoked an
inspiring response by the community, including
the 54-hour construction of the Emergency Polio
Hospital, providing an important lesson that good
grows from cooperation.

Published by Redhawk Publishing, Catawba Valley
Community College, Hickory NC

http://cvcc.edu
Available at the History Museum of Catawba
County in Newton and at the Harper House/

8 7Hickory History Center in Hickory.

Apples!

Enjoy this collection of delcious apple recipes. Check out your local orchard or
farmers market to find fresh apples. These recipes are created by Beth Rogers.

SAVORY APPLE PIE 1 Preheat over to 425F. In a large bowl, toss together the apples, sugar,
WITH CHEDDAR flour, vanilla, salt and spices. Set aside.
CRUMB TOPPING
2 Roll out the pie crust and fit into a 9 inch pie dish, trimming the edges and
INGREDIENTS: crimping if desired.

FOR THE FILLING: 3 Pour the apples into the crust and arrange evenly.
8 CUPS OF APPLES, SLICED 4 In a bowl combine the flour & brown sugar and stir together. Stir in the
AND (I STORE THEM IN
LEMON/WATER MIXTURE grated cheese, and the the butter, using your hands to work the butter
TO PREVENT BROWNING) into the dough, until small pea-sized crumbles form and the flour is
¼ CUP SUGAR worked in evenly.
2 TEASPOONS OF 5 Sprinkle the crumble over the apples.
CINNAMON 6 Bake at 425F on a low rack of the oven for 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to
¼ TEASPOON OF GINGER 375F, move the pie to a middle rack and bake for another 30-35 minutes,
3 TABLESPOONS OF FLOUR or until the filling is bubbly and the crumble is a deep golden brown
1 TEASPOON VANILLA
EXTRACT
PINCH OF SEA SALT
FOR THE STRESUEL:
1 CUP FLOUR
½ CUP BROWN SUGAR
1 STICK OF BUTTER, 8
TABLESPOONS, CUT INTO
SMALL PIECES, OR GRATED
¾ CUP GRATED CHEDDAR
CHEESE
CRUST: PILLSBURY™
REFRIGERATED PIE CRUST
OR YOUR FAVORITE PIE
CRUST

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Savory apple pie w/ Cheddar

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Turkey Apple Melts

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APPLE SPINACH SALAD Instructions: APPLE WALNUT In a mixing bowl, combine the
In a mixing bowl, combine all SCONES flour sugar, baking powder, cin-
Ingredients: the liquids with a wisk, adding namon and salt. Add the butter
Apples in the spices until the mixture is Grating the butter into the flour and toss with the flour. Add
Spinach relatively smooth. mixture make a quick step of the egg, buttermilk and vanilla.
Onions getting the right “crumble” for Mix until just combined, being
Pecans Lightly toss your mixed salad the dough. careful not to overmix. Fold in
Crumbled Bacon with this dressing for a tangy, the chopped apples. Turn the
Goat Cheese exciting kick. Ingredients: dough onto a floured surface
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and then pat into a 1-inch-
Instructions: You can experiment with 2 tablespoons brown sugar thick circle. Cut the dough
Slice your apples and onions. different flavors of vinegar and 1 tablespoon baking powder into 8 wedges. Place pieces,
Crumble freshly fried bacon. mustard to create your perfect 1 teaspoon cinnamon about 2 inches apart on the
Combine all the ingredients to dressing. 1/2 teaspoon salt prepared baking sheets. Brush
your liking. 8 tablespoons unsalted butter each piece with buttermilk and
grated on a box grater just like sprinkle with cinnamon sugar
Apple Dressing Ingredients: cheese mixture.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 egg Bake until golden brown, 15
1 1/2 tablespoons of apple 3/4 cup heavy cream to 18 minutes, rotating sheets
cider vinegar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract halfway through.
1 tablespoon shallot, minced 2 honeycrisp apples chopped
2 teaspoons of dijon mustard cinnamon sugar for sprinkling
with whole seeds. (mix 1/4 cup sugar with 1 table-
2 1/2 teaspoons of honey spoon cinnamon)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400 de-
grees F. Line 2 baking sheets
with parchment paper.

APPLE CINNAMON TURKEY APPLE MELTS
MUFFINS
Cream together butter and sugar Apples provide the “crunch”
Makes 1 dozen large muffins or until lightened in color, about 3 to this grilled sandwich which
24 mini muffins - which make the minutes. Add an egg, one at a time, stands up to the heat and adds
perfect after school treat! taking care to fully incorporate be- the perfect amount of sweet-
fore adding the other. Mix in vanilla. ness with the savory turkey and
Ingredients Gently fold in flour mixture, cheese.
2 cups all-purpose flour (+ 2 tea- alternating with milk. Stir until just
spoons for coating apples) combined. Fold in diced apples and Ingredients Top with second slice of bread
1½ teaspoons baking powder scoop mixture into prepared muffin 2 slices bread - a good sturdy and lightly butter the outer
½ teaspoon salt tins, filling about ⅔ to ¾ full. Bake bread for grilling such as sour- side.
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (+ ½ until a toothpick or skewer inserted dough or country white
teaspoon for coating apples) in the middle comes out clean, Deli turkey Grill with a panini press or
2 cups diced apples about 30 minutes. Sliced havarti cheese griddle pan.
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, Apple slices - core the apple,
room temperature Prepare topping for muffins while leave on the peeling and slice Delicious served with pretzel
1 cup granulated sugar the muffins are baking by melting thin with a knife or on the thin chips with spicy dijon
2 large eggs the butter and allowing to cool madoline mustard.
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract slightly. Pour butter into a separate Spicy mustard - Lusty Monk
½ cup milk bowl sized easy for dipping tops of Honey Mustard is a favorite for
For the Topping: muffins. Mix together granulated this sandwich
½ cup butter, melted sugar and cinnamon in a separate
¼ cup granulated sugar bowl and set aside. Instructions:
¼ cup ground cinnamon To assemble, spread mustard
Once muffins have baked, remove
Instructions from the oven and allow to cool on one slice of bread, layer with
Preheat oven to 375º F. Spray slightly in the muffin tin. Then, re-
muffin tins with bakers spray or move each muffin and dip first into turkey, apple and then cheese.
coat well with shortening or butter the melted butter and then into
and flour, making sure to discard the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place 91
any excess flour from the tins after onto a plate to finish cooling.
coating.

Sift together flour, baking powder,
salt, and cinnamon in a medium
bowl. Set aside.
Toss together diced apples and 2
teaspoons of flour to coat apples in
a separate bowl. Set aside.

foothills rest

Willow Creek Inn Piccolo’s

3083 Wyant Rd, 915 West Avenue Northwest
Vale Lenoir

(704) 276-1111 (828) 757-3554

Highland Avenue

883 Highland Avenue Southeast
Hickory

(828) 267-9800

Cafe Rule Storie Street Grill

242 11th Avenue Northeast 1167 Main Street
Hickory Blowing Rock

(828) 324-2005 (828) 295-7075

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aurant guide

to Fine Dining

Bistro Roca Root and Vine Restaurant

143 Wonderland Trail 139 West Union Street
Blowing Rock Morganton

(828) 295-4008 (828) 433-1540

Wisteria Southern Gastropub Scoggin’s Steakhouse

108 East Meeting Street 300 Chimney Rock Road Set 16

Morganton Rutherfordton

(828) 475-6200 (828) 287-3167

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foothills restaurant guide

to Casual Dining

Foggy Rock Eatery & Pub Julia’s Talley House

8180 Valley Blvd 305 N Main Street
Blowing Rock Tr o u t m a n

(828) 322-7262 (704) 528-6962

Umi Japanese Restaurant Sims Country BBQ

40 Cloniger Mill Road NE 6160 Petra Mill Road
Hickory Granite Falls

(828) 322-5511 (828) 396-5811

Amber Jack Shatley Springs Inn

4253 South New Hope Road 407 Shatley Springs Road
Cramerton Crumpler

(704) 824-5502 (336) 982-2236

Boondocks Tap Room Coyote Kitchen

108 S Jefferson Avenue 200 Southgate Drive
West Jefferson Boone
(336) 246-5222
(828) 265-4041
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Granite Falls Brewing Company

47 Duke Street
Granite Falls
(828) 212-1222

Olde Hickory Tap Room

222 Union Square
Hickory

(828)322-1965

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Hatch Woodlands Barbecue

268 1st Ave NW 8304 Valley Blvd
Hickory Blowing Rock

(828) 322-1196 (828) 295-3651

Sprouts Cafe

1012 S New Hope Road
Gastonia

(704) 864-5244

Blackwood’s Drive-In MiMi’s Dairy-O Pizza

201 York Road 286 Chimney Rock Road
Kings Mountain Rutherfordton

(704) 730-8899 (828) 288-2988

foothills restaurant guide

to frugal favorites

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Snappy Lunch Smokey Mountain BBQ

125 N Main St 1008 S Jefferson Avenue
Mount Airy West Jefferson

(336) 786-4931 (336) 246-6818

Buckaroo Grille

9531 NC Highway 93
Sparta

(336) 359-2825

Our Daily Bread Deli Black Cat Burrito

627 West King St 127 S Depot Street
Boone Boone

(828) 264-0173 (828) 263-9511

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Beer

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in the Foothills

Craft beer has become tremendously popular across the
country. This boom has created an excellent opportunity
for Foothills craftsmen to develop new interests and skillsets.
Brewing has become a Carolina pastime and here, it is a way of
life. At least 18 breweries are operating across the foothills, each
creating many signature beers. These craftsmen are dedicated to developing
new and exciting brews, while staying loyal to the basic recipes that have

Wsatisfied people for centuries.
alking into a brewery for the first time is exciting. The
air is damp and warm and the smell of hops permeate
everything. Whiffs of yeast are on the breeze, which
pique your curiosity and appetite. Large vats line the
walls, shiny and somehow inviting and intimidating at
the same time, but craft breweries are often filled with
small batches, some exotic, some hoppy, and some so dark they are only
for the boldest of drinkers. It’s also impossible to miss the artistry involved
at many levels. Pallets of cans and bottles with artful logos await delivery.
Colors pop, and flavors are thoughtfully represented by their branding. This
is no fly-by-night operation. Something special is happening here.

Honor Ale House Granite Falls Brewery

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Honor Ale House

Beer is made of four basic ingredients: barley, hops, water and yeast.
The ratios and additional ingredients, like spices, are up to the brewer,
and the process is reminiscent of science class in high school. The
delicacy and freedom involved in the process accounts for the amazing
variety of beers on the market.

The Brewers Association defines Craft Breweries as those meet the
following criteria:
Small: Annual production of beer less than 2 million barrels. Beer
production is attributed to a brewer according to the rules of alternating
proprietorships. Flavored malt beverages are not considered beer for
purposes of this definition.
Independent: Less than 25% of the craft brewery is owned or controlled
(or equivalent economic interest) by an alcoholic beverage industry
member who is not themselves a craft brewer.
Traditional: A brewer who has either an all malt flagship (the beer which
represents the greatest volume among that brewers brands) or has at
least 50% of its volume in either all malt beers or in beers which use
adjuncts to enhance rather than lighten flavor.

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