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The Mayor of Bean Creek: Lena Dorsey

The Mayor of Bean Creek: Lena Dorsey

February 1, 2021

In celebration of Black History Month, we are featuring stories from our archive that capture black experiences in Appalachia. Each week in February, we will highlight one individual who shared...
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Foxfire Bake Along Week Four

Foxfire Bake Along Week Four

November 27, 2020

Thank you for joining us for week fourof the Foxfire Bake Along! We hope y’all had a relaxing Thanksgiving with safe gatherings and good food. Get ready for your holiday cookie swap with this...
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Foxfire Bake Along Week Three

Foxfire Bake Along Week Three

November 20, 2020

Welcome to week three of bake along! We love seeing all of the wonderful cakes and stack pies y’all have made. No Southern repertoire would be complete without a pound cake recipe. This recipe...
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Foxfire Bake Along Week Two

Foxfire Bake Along Week Two

November 13, 2020

Welcome to Week Two of the Foxfire Bake Along! This fruit stack pie is a variation of an Appalachian classic. Get creative with your fruit flavors, and, if you’re feeling adventurous, make...
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Foxfire Bake Along Week One

Foxfire Bake Along Week One

November 6, 2020

Are you keeping up with the latest season of The Great British Bake Off? To celebrate, and get prepared for the holiday season, we invite you to bake along with us, Appalachian style! Every Friday...
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