If ever there were a wine that could answer our prayers in this winter and economy of discontent, it would be Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. It’s red, alcoholic, consistently tasty, meant to be drunk young, divine with weeknight pasta, and best when it’s under $15. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is made from the montepulciano grape—not to be confused with […]
If ever there were a wine that could answer our prayers in this winter and economy of discontent, it would be Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. It’s red, alcoholic, consistently tasty, meant to be drunk young, divine with weeknight pasta, and best when it’s under $15. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is made from the montepulciano grape—not to be confused with […]
Begin again I was recently asked to provide some advice for young alumni in 2012. In addition to the usual “manage your finances responsibly” piece, I told them that each New Year yields an opportunity for growth and change. January is a time when we head back to work, the holiday buzz wears off, the […]
GREEN EYE Long-haul gardening Gardeners, are you thinking beyond the simple tomato plot? Once again, the Blue Ridge Permaculture Network will offer a permaculture design course this spring. Over four weekends starting January 13, learn how to think deeper about plants, houses, and even human communities as you create systems that work with the natural […]
Rachel and Shawn Gerber have been excitedly planning a Baby Gender Reveal Party for their third child, who is due in a few months. “This is for sure our last child,” Rachel said. “We wanted to do something different. I knew I wanted it to be more of a surprise.” (Photo by John Robinson) How […]
The world has wheeled past the winter solstice and the holidays seem to recede even more quickly than they arrived. If the end of the calendar year is heralded by bells and marked with sparkly lights and indulgent foods, the beginning of the next is draped in darkness, muffled by cold, and pierced with remorse […]
If you’re one of the 4 million American homeowners who had their homes foreclosed on in the last few years, you may be in for a pay day. In principle, anyway—but more about that in a minute. (File Photo) The federal government recently announced that homeowners who believe they were unfairly or illegally kicked out […]
(Photo by Andrea Hubbell) Local builder and craftsman David Kurtz has a soft spot for anything that comes from the past. The way he and his wife, Kirby, have renovated and appointed their 1935 house reflects Kurtz’s passion for accumulating timeless, functional treasures. In their living room, that means a wood burning stove, antique peach […]
Spice is nice In the doldrums of winter, there’s nothing like a little spice to awaken you from hibernation and whisk you away on a virtual adventure. These local dishes will take your taste buds on a journey from sweet to savory to spicy with stops in between.—Megan Headley (Photo by John Robinson) Chicken might […]
Wild Wing Café owner Douglas Muir and his wife Valeria Bisenti are spreading their wings down West Main Street
We all know from cleaning out the fridge after a vacation that wine’s ability to improve with age sets it apart from other consumable goods. But not all wine gets better with time. More than 90 percent of the wine produced is consumed within a year of bottling, and drinking many wines beyond a year […]