Bread pudding — that simple mixture of leftover bread or cake, eggs, milk and spices — may be one of the oldest desserts around, say food historians. In medieval times, and possibly even earlier, frugal cooks figured out that soaking stale bread in milk or custard and baking it was an easy way to make […]
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The Green Scene: Linking up
The World Bank might seem an unlikely institution to turn its attention to small-scale sustainability projects, and even less likely to use social-media tools to spotlight them. But such perceptions may be outdated, says Noah Wilson, a Warren Wilson College senior who got an inside look at the organization last month at an event the […]
Outdoors:A mountain holiday tradition
Some families take ski trips to Colorado or travel to Europe for the holidays, but for the Koon girls of Buncombe County, it's all about their annual Christmas camping weekend with dad. The week before Christmas, they pull out the camping gear (or, more accurately, their dad does) and head out to meet old friends […]
Stuart Peterson’s sentence may be too lenient. Here’s why …
A young, 20-year-old man committed "armed robbery" with a "gun" and received a three-years-and-eight-months sentence. This was premeditated. I do not know Stuart Peterson or anyone in that article ["Justice Undone?" Dec. 2 Xpress], but to me this sentence seems extremely lenient for such a crime, and that must be because it was his first […]
Find community snowstorm news on mountainx.com
Like it did to so many in Western North Carolina, last week's snowstorm caught us scrambling to get our work done, get home, stay warm and help whomever we could. And while our newspaper publishes only once a week (on Wednesdays), Xpress is trying new ways to disseminate emergency news around the clock, every day. […]
Christmas Eve Services and Events
From candlelight ceremonies to traditional services, local Churches and community centers welcome the public to share, pray and relish the spirit of the season this Christmas Eve.
Merry Kitschmas (continued)
A brief but extra-sparkly video of Brevard’s Aluminum Tree Museum.
Continuing power outages, restorations and resources
First the good news: Many WNC residents (including the animal shelter on Lees Creek Road) have had their power restored. But for others, especially those in rural areas, today marks the fourth day without electricity.
Snow! OMG! Asheville-area residents report on snow
When Snowpocalypse 2009 happened, Asheville Twitter Nation was ready with a hashtag: #AVLsnOMG, a tag even picked up by Progress Energy’s own Twitter account.
Using the snOMG tag and Twitter, we gathered a greatest-hits sampling of both the serious and the silly from over 40 pages of weekend Tweets from the City That Heat and Power Forgot. Here’s the worst WNC snowstorm in over 15 years, as it happened (picture by @bentmatches).
Tiger by the tail
In Tiger Town, everything was supposed to be first-class. The stunning, 50-mile views high atop craggy mountains. The luxurious $3 million home sites. Private parkland, walking trails, a helipad. And a golf course designed by none other than Tiger Woods, the man many consider the greatest golfer who ever lived. Photo by Jonathan Welch Officially […]
Turkey in the straw
When I attended UNC-Chapel Hill in the late '40s, most students viewed the holiday season as a time to relax. For me it represented economic opportunity. My parents had saved to pay my college expenses, but I was responsible for earning my spending money. My first year home from college, a close family friend gave […]
Shopping, eating, fireworks
Stroll through downtown Asheville this Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Seasonal Sizzle, and enjoy leisurely holiday shopping that supports our vibrant mountain economy. Three farmers markets/arts-and-crafts bazaars offer unique holiday delights, homemade gifts and the finest seasonal produce, while downtown-area restaurants serve up delicious fare at discounted prices. In the evening, local caroling troupes caravan […]
How to avoid those January blues
Before the seasonal gloom takes hold, consider signing up for a class, taking a workshop or volunteering your time.
Cranky Hanke’s Screening Room: Guest bits, cameos, walk-ons
The other day during the press screening of Peter Jackson’s The Lovely Bones, I happened to notice that Jackson made a cameo appearance in the movie. Aptly enough, he showed up as a customer in a camera shop playing around with a movie camera. This isn’t the first time, Jackson’s put himself in one of his movies.
Brews News
It’s time to get out your calendar and plan for some upcoming local beer events.
City pulls plug on Civic Center skating rink
For the first time since 1998, ice skating won't be on local families' holiday activity calendars this year. Citing budget shortfalls and the cost of repairing ice-making equipment, the Asheville City Council voted to discontinue public skating at the Civic Center, as recommended by the Civic Center Commission. "This was done reluctantly," Vice Mayor Jan […]
If you wanna rock n’ roll all day
If a star-studded all-night concert with a couple dozen artists coming together in any number of configurations isn't enough, the annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam also packs two days worth of events into the daylight hours (and even some evening hours). The ongoing happenings include an acoustic jam, local band performances, film screenings, standup comedy […]
Askville
Stewart David knows how to stir the pot. The longtime Asheville resident has been a persistent presence in the Mountain Xpress Letters section since the early '90s. He's also contributed several commentaries (most recently "Greenwashed," July 1 Xpress). Spreading the word: Animal-rights activist Stewart David has been speaking up ad speaking out in Asheville since […]
What to do with the kids (and their adults)
Looking for something to do with the wee ones? Here are some ideas that ought to keep both kids and parents amused, from watching Santa rappel to taking a ride on the Polar Express. Crafting for kids: Campers create at the Asheville Art Museum’s holiday arts extravaganza, one of a few local holiday camps. Photos […]
Junker’s Blues
For the last several months I've shared some of my adventures acquiring junk around the Asheville area, but I haven't really talked a whole lot about what I do with it. This is only natural – it's a whole lot more fun to hunt for junk than it is to sell it. Acquisition rocks. Dissemination […]
Asheville Grown Buy Local campaign kicks off
This year, as the holiday shopping season revs into high gear, Asheville independent merchants have banned together for an Asheville Grown – Buy Local campaign to heighten consumer awareness.