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Woodstove Cooking Class: Mayo Magic

Woodstove Cooking Class: Mayo Magic

April 9, 2020

During this time of quarantine, we are bringing you simple bake-along recipes from The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Cookery that can be cooked on a woodstove, like we do here at the center, or on...
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Naturally-Dyed Easter Eggs

Naturally-Dyed Easter Eggs

April 8, 2020

Before clothing companies, back when people still had to make and sew their own clothing, people used natural dyes to color fabric. A similar process can be used to dye Easter eggs! If you didn’t...
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It Still Lives: Season 2, Episode 4

It Still Lives: Season 2, Episode 4

April 7, 2020

It’s finally spring on the mountain, which means wild plant foods and medicines are popping up all over the mountain! Join us as we learn about some of these important wild sources of food...
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Woodstove Cooking Class: Custard Pie

Woodstove Cooking Class: Custard Pie

April 2, 2020

During this time of quarantine, we are bringing you simple bake-along recipes from The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Cookery that can be cooked on a woodstove, like we do here at the center, or on...
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Wild Violet Syrup

Wild Violet Syrup

March 26, 2020

Who doesn’t love picking a small nosegay of violets first thing in the spring? Did you know that these small purple flowers are edible? They actually contain lots of vitamins and minerals,...
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It Still Lives: Season 2, Episode 1

It Still Lives: Season 2, Episode 1

March 20, 2020

After several requests, we’ve reposted this episode given the current climate. We want to encourage listeners to consider ways we can still support our neighbors and communities, even while...
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The Foxfire Museum App is LIVE!

The Foxfire Museum App is LIVE!

March 17, 2020

After over two years of behind-the-scenes work, we’ve finally launched our digital app! This project, made possible by a grant from the ARC, is intended to enhance a tour through the Foxfire...
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Family Foraging Walk

Family Foraging Walk

March 3, 2020

Join herbalist and chef Cara-Lee Langston of Wildcraft Kitchen for a special spring foraging hike just for families! Included with general admission to the museum. No registration necessary.
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