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It Still Lives Bonus Episode: Foxfire Story

It Still Lives Bonus Episode: Foxfire Story

April 21, 2020

As we approach the long-awaited release of Foxfire’s newest book, Foxfire Story, we decided to bring you a small sample of the folktales you’ll encounter in this volume. Foxfire Story is...
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Gardening with Foxfire: There is a Season

Gardening with Foxfire: There is a Season

April 16, 2020

Spring is here and, for some of us, so too is that deep urge to play in the dirt! It seems that now, more than in recent memory, folks are feeling the call to prep garden plots and grow food! Even...
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Homemade Cotton Mask Sewing Tutorial

Homemade Cotton Mask Sewing Tutorial

April 15, 2020

With the shortage of masks, here is a simple tutorial on how to make a double layer cotton mask. Please note, these masks are still more porous than the recommended N95 masks, but can still help...
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Woodstove Cooking Class: Catch the Red Eye!

Woodstove Cooking Class: Catch the Red Eye!

April 14, 2020

 This week we’re pulling recipes from The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Cookery that use up some of that leftover ham from Easter! Red-eye gravy is a Southern staple–this thin, sauce-like...
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Learning in a Time of Quarantine

Learning in a Time of Quarantine

April 13, 2020

School may be out, but learning never stops! Looking for more activities for your kids? Try out these heritage-focused activities! For more learning opportunities, check out our education page, our...
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