Of all the chapters that I read and reviewed in my most recent review of the book “Letters From the Smokies” in Smoky Mountain Living (June-July 2025), the story of the Walker Sisters was the one story that got my attention probably more than any of the others.
White rice is a good source of carbohydrates and a handy and versatile grain to keep on hand as it stores well.
Here are 5 things you can do with white rice:
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DYK that North Carolina is the top the sweetpotato (and yes, it’s one word!) growing state in the US?
Sweetpotatoes are a good source of beta carotene and complex carbohydrates (and fiber)
Here are 5 things to do with sweetpotatoes:
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Plain Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and calcium. Here are 5 ideas on ways you can use it:
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As spring takes hold across Western North Carolina, property owners are stepping outside to assess winter’s toll — downed limbs, overgrowth, drainage issues, and land projects waiting to begin. For many in Haywood County and beyond, that seasonal reset starts with a call to Haynes Tree & Excavation.
Based in Waynesville and serving nearby communities like Clyde, Maggie Valley, and Canton, the family-owned company has become a go-to resource for everything from storm cleanup to full-scale land preparation.
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