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Second Helping

Reconnecting Roots

Gabe McCauley uses humor on his TV show to look at America’s future and examines our past as a framework for what lies ahead. Written

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Get Your Goat

Raising goats and making cheese got the attention of this family when they had to make life changes.  Written by Susan Marquez / Photography by

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Threaded Together

For one Texas woman, inheriting family quilts inspired a journey to repair, restore and conserve this legacy for another hundred years. Written by Sarah Durst / Photography Lena

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An Enduring Legacy

Overalls, Dungarees, Work Shirts, and More:  The Iconic Brand that is L.C. King Written by Marianne Leek / Photography by Briana Fillers For 110 years,

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A New Kind of Farm

Near Birmingham, Alabama, a mother-daughter farmstead looks to new products as a way to revitalize the small, Southern farm. Written by Trudy Haywood Saunders /

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A Spirit Restored

For Sara McDaniel, with every season of despair, faith has been the architect of her restoration, both personally and professionally. Written by Susan Marquez / Photography

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Outstanding Stand-Out

Visit Lost Isle and you’ll find a dining experience you won’t soon forget. Located on John’s Island, South Carolina, this fire to table concept is

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RIBS WITH MEZCAL

Ribs are always a good idea and these ribs from Little Coyote in Chattanooga, TN, work perfectly for summer outdoor cooking. Little Coyote is Chef Erik

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HERBACEOUS COCKTAILS

IF YOU’RE AN ASPIRING HOME BARTENDER and would like to try your hand at something special, Bar Manager Nick Ritchie from Rhubarb in Asheville, NC, offers

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Summer Quenchers

THOUGH THE OFFICIAL START OF SUMMER IS STILL A WEEK AWAY, here in the South it’s already hot. Time to cool down with one of these

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Refreshing Spring Flavors

These Southern “hot-spot” restaurants have just what we’re looking for on their beverage menus. These extravagant concoctions are worthy of a visit or if you

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MICROLEDON FARM

Shaking the hand that feeds you  Written by Melissa Corbin / Photography Courtesy Microledon Farm While it’s unclear why exactly the human species turned from

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LATE SUMMER STUNNER

Recipes Courtesy Mark Bolchoz / Photograph Courtesy Indaco  Located on Charleston, South Carolina’s lively Upper King Street, Indaco is a rustic Italian restaurant from the

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TAKING HIS OWN PATH

Alabama Artist Andrew Lee Loves the Bond He Creates With Clients Written by Jennnifer Kornegay / Photography courtesy Craig Godwin of Godwin Photography No matter

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CHANGES

SINGER-SONGWRITER CHARLIE MARS RELEASES A NEW ALBUM, BUYS SOME LAND, AND FALLS IN LOVE Written by Joseph McSpadden / Photography by David McClister RAMBLING MAN Charlie

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Photo of Red Truck Bakery owner Brian Noyes in his antique, red Ford truck.

Finding Home

Brian Noyes left his career as a high-profile magazine art director to pursue dreams of founding a bakery. His success is driving an economic renaissance in rural Virginia. ​

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