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 ...

To find food packed with meaning, history, and comfort, look no further than Appalachian cuisine. The traditional dishes of the Appalachian mountains are infused with memories of community gatherings, ...

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," ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A basket of beans. Along with fresh field corn and taters ’n’ maters, previously expounded upon, I’d be remiss if I didn’t spin an ...

When it comes to comfort food, another classic, if you hail from the South, is shrimp and grits. Often associated with the Gullah Geechee tradition of coastal Carolina, anyone that serves grits can ...

Southern style chicken fried steak on plate with mashed potatoes and green beans on rustic table - Food is Love/Shutterstock You've heard of Southern comfort food and country cuisine, but mountain ...

I recently made Ronni Lundy’s creamy pea and ham soup from "Victuals: An Appalachian Journey, with Recipes" (Photo by Sarah Melotte). Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in The Good, ...

Join the Balsam Mountain Inn for the second installment of the “History, Heritage, and Culture of Appalachia” series at 4 p.m ...

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 ...