October / November 2012

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Food & Drink

Good Eats 2012

Here are John T. Edge’s top ten dishes of the year––from lardo-wrapped fish to one hell of a tomato sandwich

Sporting

How I Taught Myself to Shoot Left-Handed

After a lifetime in the field, a bad eye forced the author to make a difficult decision: give up the sport he loves or learn to shoot lefty

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The High & the Low

Life Among the Serpents

A few thoughts on sharing the wilds with snakes
Made in the South

The Flower Hunter

To collect her subjects, a Lowcountry artist goes deep
Fork in the Road

The Ripe Stuff

A stop at St. James in New Orleans will have you singing the blues, and the cheddars
What's in Season

What’s in Season: Apples

Grab a few bushels of Albemarle Pippins, Arkansas Black, and Grimes Golden now and you’ll be set through winter
End of the Line

Mad About Okra

A few words in defense of a very Southern staple
21 Slideshow

Gardens

A Tour of Elizabeth Locke’s Garden

Take a tour of jewelry designer Elizabeth Locke’s Virginia garden
Arts

Ed Smith: Out on a Limb

Beauty and turmoil collide in the work  of this Louisiana artist
City Portrait

The Star City’s New Shine

Forget what you think you know about Roanoke. These days the small city’s rising culture might just win you over
Good Dog

The Dog Who Lived Forever

How a long-lost companion became the stuff of legend
13 Slideshow

Home & Garden

Tour a Blue Ridge Hideout

Step inside this retreat in Cashiers, North Carolina
Homeplace

Blue Ridge Hideout: A Welcoming Retreat

High in the North Carolina mountains,  a couple’s reclaimed lodge welcomes family,  friends, and the occasional bear
Anatomy of a Classic

Jezebel Sauce: The South’s Relish

Spicy-sweet and a little bit tart, Jezebel sauce—done right—is a cook’s best friend
City Portrait

Exploring Roanoke, Virginia

The hot spots in the Star City
City Guides

Meet the Locals: Roanoke, Virginia

Residents giving this little city a big jolt of creative energy
39 Slideshow

Arts & Culture

Welcome to Roanoke, Virginia

Take a closer look at the Star City
In the Garden

Shenandoah Gem

A Virginia jewelry designer’s multifaceted estate is a study in contrast
Food & Drink

Butterscotch Pudding with Snickerdoodle Cookie Crumbs & Bacon Whipped Cream

Bourbon and bacon give this dessert a grown-up flavor
Food & Drink

Baked Apple Dumpling

Part apple pie and part caramel-coated Halloween apple
Food & Drink

Brown Sugar, Pear & Pistachio Cake

A winter pear cake with ginger and brown butter
Food & Drink

Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Maple Whipped Cream

A decadent riff on the classic pumpkin bread
9 Slideshow

Food & Drink

Dig into 2012’s Good Eats

From sweet potato cobbler to smoked sizzling oysters, take a look at some of John T, Edge’s favorite dishes of the year.
Food & Drink

Blackberry Farm’s Buttermilk Biscuits

Get the recipe for this Southern favorite
The G&G Interview

G&G Interview: Natasha Trethewey

The country’s newest poet laureate reflects on history, memory, and why Hollywood rarely gets the South right

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