While I grew up eating soup beans and cornbread as a weeknight staple, I didn't realize it was what some would call "Appalachian food." It's just what my family ate, but I soon learned that this ...

Appalachian cooking is rooted in resourcefulness, comfort, and deep tradition. Built around simple ingredients and passed down through generations, these dishes tell the story of mountain life which ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Meatloaf is wonderful after a day of hiking or working or hiking, as well as being easy to prepare for a family-sized gathering," ...

It’s high cookie season, whether you might be preparing gifts for neighbors, extras for the holiday table, or a plate to set in front of the fireplace for Santa. Cookies as a staple of our society are ...

Along with fresh field corn and taters ’n’ maters, previously expounded upon, I’d be remiss if I didn’t spin an ode to the bean, which comes in many guises. In late summer the markets are brimming ...

French-Style apple cake, or gâteau aux pommes, ready for the oven. It’s still apple season, and surely you’re looking for some fresh ideas for your holiday table. Something using familiar ingredients ...

Mark F. Sohn uses his extensive knowledge of cooking to uncover the romantic secrets of Appalachian food, both within and beyond the kitchen. Shedding new light on Appalachia's food, history, and ...

American novelist Barbara Kingsolver wrote in her book "Animal Dreams," “If you want sweet dreams, you’ve got to live a sweet life.” As I wind up a year of spinning recipes of comfort and resilience ...