Asheville AshevilleLifestylePubs.com
NOVEMBER 2017
L
I
F
E
S
T
Y
L
E
™
Asheville’s Food Culture
Welcome home.
The ideal mountain/lake community for Asheville residents.
www.bearlakereserve.com
RUCTION!
NEW CONST
Questions? Email anne@bearlakereserve.com or call (888) 529-2730
Book your October Bear Lake Discovery Experience!
Join us for one of our Lifestyle Weekends on October 6-8, 13-14 or 20-21 & enjoy: • • • • • • •
3 days/2 nights Discovery Special starting at $99/night Live Music & Family Activities Access the beautiful Lake Club’ (dining/pool/hot tubs) Sneak peek at the plans for mountaintop Summit Club Access to Marina and serene quiet of Bear Creek Lake Incredible hiking and waterfals on property Access to Jack Nicklaus-designed Golf Course
• Access to world class tennis with MatchPoint Resorts by Doubles Legend Daniel Nestor • VIP Tours of new “Mountain Modern” Construction, stunning mountain & lakeview lots available • Fall colors in the mountains — a gorgeous seasonal spectacle many travel miles to see!
3
%
Earn up to
APY
1
M O R E To L o v e Ab o u t O ur N e w
U LTR A C H EC K ING
Share Certificate Rate Bonus 2 Loan Discounts 3 No Monthly Fees Free Online and Mobile Banking
YOU GE T MORE W I TH UN I TE D F E DE RAL CRE DI T U N I O N Federally insured by NCUA. APY=Annual Percentage Yield. (1) Annual Percentage Yield (APY) accurate as of 10/01/2017. 3.00% APY earned on first $15,000 of account balance if monthly reward requirements are met. Monthly requirements are: (a) enrollment in eStatements; (b) direct deposit or 1 ACH per month; and (c) 10 signature-based (non-PIN) debit card transactions posted to your Ultra Checking account per month. If reward requirements are not met, 0.05% APY earned on first $15,000 of account balance. 0.10% APY earned on balances above $15,000; not subject to bonus requirements. Rates subject to change without notice. Minimum deposit required to open account is $50.00. Fees could reduce the earnings on the account. One account per Member. (2) Rate bonus equals to.10% APY on standard share certificates. Rate Bonus requires an open Ultra Checking account with a positive balance. (3) For closed-end, fixed-rate consumer loans, includes auto loans, other vehicle loans, and signature loans. Does not include real estate-secured loans.
UnitedFCUChecking.com
Lifestyle Letter
Lifestyle Letter
I
n our Second Annual Farm-to-Table Issue, we've decided to feature an awesome variety of food culture here in Asheville. Food is a universal language, and while we humans may not be born fluent, we're all certainly quick studies. We've been gifted with an abundance of talented chefs and restaurateurs here in Asheville, and in this season, we wanted to give thanks for that. From Ethiopian transplants to local agriculture teachers taking their own lessons to heart, the common thread is a love of hospitality and creating something that makes people happy. There's nothing like a meal to bring people together.
NOVEMBER 2017 PUBLISHERS
Alana Bennett | Alana.Bennett@LifestylePubs.com Austin Bennett | Austin.Bennett@LifestylePubs.com Richard Mellert | Richard.Mellert@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR
Emily Glaser | Emily.Glaser@LifestylePubs.com ACCOUNT MANAGER
Joe Violi | Joe.Violi@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Wesley Brown, Emily Glaser, Emily Spies
Our Best to You and Yours, Austin Bennett Alana Bennett
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Evan Anderson, Columbus GA CVB, Shonie Kuykendall, Jorja Smith
Austin Bennett , Co-Publisher
CORPORATE TEAM | Steven Schowengerdt
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CHIEF SALES OFFICER
| Matthew Perry
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ART DIRECTOR
Alana Bennett , Co-Publisher
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
| Sara Minor | Janeane Thompson
EDITORIAL MANAGER EDITORIAL
| DeLand Shore | Brad Broockerd
| Nicolette Martin
| Victoria Perry, Lindsey Howard
AD MANAGER AD COORDINATORS
| Chad Jensen
| Cyndi Harrington, Andrea Thomas Alicia Huff, Adella Wrisinger | Cyndi King, Jessica Sharky, Dana Rudolph, Emily Stout
LAYOUT DESIGNERS
PUBLISHER SUPPORT
| Melanie Carlisle
EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTANT APPLICATION ARCHITECT WEB DEVELOPERS
AshevilleLifestylePubs.com JOIN US
6
Asheville Lifestyle | November 2017
TALK TO US
| Randa Makeen
| Michael O’Connell
| Hanna Park, Scott Lavigne
514 W 26th St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Proverbs 3:5-6 Asheville Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of Asheville’s most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Asheville Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.
Certified Green Professional of the Year THERE’S GREEN. AND THERE IS LIVING STONE GREEN.
828.669.4343 LivingStoneConstruction.com
Experience the Living Stone Difference! Living Stone crafts award-winning custom homes that exceed client expectations. To us green is not a catch phrase or an upgrade. It is the only way we build. Discover how we have designed the perfect building and living experience.
November 2017
Departments
31
10
Good Times
14
Around Town
17
Realty Report
18
Local’s Choice
20
Road Trip
31
Food & Wine
34
Hops & Vines
36
Locals Only
38
Lifestyle Calendar
42
Parting Thoughts
24 Head for the Hills!
McKissick Continues to Offer Honest Meat at New Foothills Locations
31 New Traditions
Eda Rhyne Distillery Makes Farm to Bottle Brews
34 Fresh Suds & Supper
Native Kitchen & Deschutes Brewery Make a Perfect Pair
24
34
Lifestyle Publications Alabama | Arizona | California | Colorado | Florida | Georgia | Idaho | Illinois | Kansas | Maryland | Michigan | Minnesota | Missouri Montana | Nevada | North Carolina | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | South Carolina | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Virginia | Washington
36
FACTORY DIRECT FURNITURE OUTLET Showroom Samples • Discontinued Scratch & Dent • Overstocks
BELOW WHOLESALE PRICES!
BERNHARDT FACTORY OUTLET
4916 HICKORY BLVD, GRANITE FALLS, NC 28630 CONTACT US AT: PHONE: 828.313.0795 | FAX: 828.313.0796 EMAIL: OUTLET@BERNHARDT.COM
Visit the store: Tuesday - Saturday 9am to 6pm
KINCAID FACTORY OUTLET
4930 HICKORY BLVD, GRANITE FALLS, NC 28630 CONTACT US AT: PHONE: 828.496.2262 EMAIL: KFDO@LA-Z-BOY.COM HOURS: MON-SAT 9A-6P SUN 1P-5P
From Asheville: • Take I-40 East to Hickory exit 123 (Hwy 321) • Follow Hwy 321 North for 6 miles- Outlet center on the right
Good Times
Council on Aging's Over the Edge
48 people rappelled down a downtown highrise with Over the Edge in support of the Council on Aging of Buncombe County, which serves older adults and their caregivers in Buncombe County with the mission to help adults age with choice. Edgers raised $49,697. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JORJA SMITH
COMPLIMENTARY DESIGN SERVICE WE CAN HELP AS LITTLE OR AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE
SHIPLEY’S, AN AUTHORIZED ETHAN ALLEN RETAILER ASHEVILLE 799-A BREVARD ROAD 828.667.9363 10
Asheville Lifestyle | November 2017
©2016 Ethan Allen Global, Inc.
WE’VE MOVED! Come visit us at our new downtown Asheville location!
/ FIND A HOME WHERE YOU BELONG ASHEVILLE
WAYNESVILLE
828.670.1500 301 College Street, Suite 130
844.898.3393 71 North Main Street
www.CarolinaHomeSites.com
Good Times
Polanco Grand Opening and Mexican Independence Celebration
Downtown's newest restaurant, Polanco, opened with a celebration of Mexican Independence, including dancing, a DJ, a mariachi band and delicious fare and crafted cocktails throughout the weekend. PHOTOGRAPHY BY EVAN ANDERSON
LOCATION&SUPPLY In the Asheville and Hendersonville markets, the supply of homes priced under $400,000 has dropped by almost 50% over the past 5 years. During the same time, prices are up 25%. Supply of homes for sale in Asheville and Hendersonville is simply not enough to satisfy demand.
Now is the time to sell and buy. Combine the equity you gain from selling now with low interest rates to take advantage of the best move-up market you will see in years.
beverly-hanks.com/blog/buy-smart
CALL SANDY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT: 828.279.6939 SANDY AUSTIN | Residential Broker Associate BEVERLY-HANKS.COM/AGENTS/SANDYAUSTIN 12
Asheville Lifestyle | November 2017
Around Town
AROUND TOWN
CRAFT IN TOYLAND Craft in Toyland opens on Saturday, November 18 at Grovewood Gallery, just in time for the holidays. This group exhibition will show-
miles of ribbon, garland and lights. Festive menus in the restaurants and holiday wine tastings make for a memorable visit.
case handcrafted toys and games—all American made! Also on
Candlelight, firelight and live music bring holiday warmth to Biltmore
display will be a collection of antique wooden toys from the heyday
House’s extravagant holiday décor during their holiday nighttime
of Tryon Toy Makers & Wood Carvers, on loan from Tryon, North
tours. Now in its 34th cycle, Candlelight Christmas Evenings include
Carolina resident Rick Dunn. An opening reception will take place on
a self-guided candlelight tour of Biltmore House, next-day visit to the
November 18 from 2 to 5 PM, free and open to the public. This show
gardens, Antler Hill Village and Biltmore Winery. Evening guests can
will remain on view through December 31, 2017.
also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine
Craft in Toyland will feature works by 10 artists and crafts-
tastings. Advanced reservations are required for evening visits.
people from across the country, including toys by local makers Paul Frehe, Greg Krolick, Sarah Owen, and Alicia Williams of Heartwood Rocking Horses. This exhibit will also showcase
Photo courtesy of The Biltmore Company
works by Julia Calhoun, Elizabeth Swing of Emergolde, Joe Godfrey, Delilah Iris, Lumpy Buttons, and Wolfum. All handcrafted toys and games will be available for sale, with the exception of Rick Dunn’s collection of antique toys. Handcrafted toys by Wolfum
CHRISTMAS AT BILTMORE
TASTE OF ASHEVILLE
It's the most wonderful time of the year in Asheville, especially at
This year’s Taste of Asheville, hosted annually by Asheville Independent
our most palatial estate. The 43rd Christmas at Biltmore, which begins
Restaurants (AIR), will be on Thursday, November 16th at The Venue. This
November 3rd, returns with more glitz, Gilded Age glamor and lights than
annual fundraiser features food from 40 local restaurants, as well as wine
ever before for A Vanderbilt Christmas. More than a century ago, George
tasting and beer tasting from local breweries and others from around
Vanderbilt chose the holiday season as the time to unveil his new home
the world. Since its inception, Taste of Asheville has become the premier
to family and friends. This year’s Christmas at Biltmore promises another
tasting event, a place for local restaurants to test new creations and pop-
extravagant celebration, complete with dozens of Christmas trees and
ularize ideas. Tickets can be purchased online at AIRAsheville.org.
14
Asheville Lifestyle | November 2017
A HOME IS MORE THAN FOUR WALLS AND A ROOF
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
OWNING A HOME IS A REASON TO BE THANKFUL These are the 5 greatest benefits of home ownership and why its still an important part of the American Dream. TAX BENEFITS
HELPS BUILD EQUITY
STABLE MONTHLY PAYMENT
IMPROVES COMMUNITY
PRIDE IN OWNERSHIP
Whether you are buying your first home or selling your current home for a change in lifestyle, I am here to help you achieve your real estate dreams. For that, I am grateful. “Diane was like dealing with a close friend, she went above and beyond to help find our dream home. She was very professional but extremely personable. I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor.” - Aaron Tenpenny, Green Mountain (Buyer)
Contact me if you are ready to discuss your real estate goals!
Diane Demetris-Duermit (828) 656-0251 | DIANED@BEVERLY-HANKS.COM
Realty Report
Asheville Realty Report NEIGHBORHOOD
LIST PRICE
SOLD PRICE
%SOLD/LIST
DOM BDRMS BATHS
Lakeview Park
$947,500.00
$835,250.00
88.15%
80
4
5.5
Biltmore Lake
$799,000.00
$775,000.00
97.00%
93
4
3.5
Olivette
$774,647.00
$774,647.00
100.00%
1
3
2.5
Biltmore Park
$749,000.00
$730,000.00
97.46%
16
4
3.5
Applewood
$735,000.00
$695,000.00
94.56%
14
4
3.5
Biltmore Lake
$699,000.00
$675,000.00
96.57%
0
5
4.5
Hills of Beaverdam
$679,000.00
$660,000.00
97.20%
6
4
3.5
Willow Oak
$662,600.00
$650,000.00
98.10%
41
4
3.5
Annandale
$669,000.00
$650,000.00
97.16%
6
4
2
Hills of Beaverdam
$650,000.00
$640,000.00
98.46%
4
4
2.5
LIVE THE LIFE YOU CHOOSE PRICE REDUCED
Contemporary home located on 3+ acres of gently sloping, wooded land. Extensive landscaping, oversized deck, spacious interior and three levels of living space including a finished basement. MLS # 3295361 FOR MORE INFORMATION: DIANE DEMETRIS-DUERMIT (828) 656-0251 DIANED@BEVERLY-HANKS.COM
beverly-hanks.com/agents/dianed
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
November 2017 | Asheville Lifestyle
17
Local’s Choice
18
Asheville Lifestyle | November 2017
A Colorful Palate ADDISSAE OFFERS ETHIOPIAN FOOD TO ASHEVILLE ARTICLE WESLEY BROWN | PHOTOGRAPHY SHONIE KUYKENDALL
I
n Ethiopia, men aren’t allowed in the kitchen. But peek behind the scenes of
Asheville’s Ethiopian restaurant Addissae, and it’s the sparkling eyes and contagious grin of Neeraj Kebede you’ll find hovering over the steaming pots of greens and stews. The Ethiopian native flits around the thin galley kitchen with deftness and ease,
But his family wasn’t the only one feeling the lack; year after year, Mountain Xpress polls proved that Asheville wanted Ethiopian, topping their annual list of what’s lacking in our local cuisine with the genre.
stirring and ladling and proffering samples
And so, in late 2014, Kebede and Schomer
and smiles in equal measure. A picture of
opened Addissae. Under the mentorship of
his mother—for whom the restaurant is
two experienced Ethiopian cooks, Kebede
named and Kebede’s cuisine inspired—
learned to prepare the dishes his mother
gazes placidly over the steamy endeavors.
had made (and he had loved), then shared
Like so many Ashevillians, Kebede and
them with the hungry masses.
GOMEN (COLL ARD GREENS) 4 quarts collards, chopped 2 c white onion, chopped
his wife, Vicky Schomer, instantly fell in
The dishes are elegantly simple: rich
love with our mountain town when they
stews loaded with fresh, local veggies and
3/4 c oil
visited more than eleven years ago. They
meats from Hickory Nut Gap or Smiling
1/4 c minced garlic
soon fled the West Coast in favor of our
Hara Tempeh, loaded onto large sharing
1 1/2 T minced ginger
cool, lolling mountains, carving a home
plates and doled and dolloped out with
1/8 t coriander
for themselves—and guests—in a historic
injera,
1 green chili, seeded and quartered
Biltmore Village bungalow-turned-b&b,
flatbread. Though the preparation and
Salt to taste
dubbing it the Asheville Green Cottage.
presentation are simple, the flavors are
Sweat onion without any oil, only
anything but, as colorful on the palate as
water, stirring constantly. When water
they are on the plate.
is dried, add oil. Saute until onions are
And yet, something was missing. “For selfish reasons,” Kebede says with
an
Ethiopian
sourdough-risen
a laugh when asked about the impetus
Take, for example, this recipe for gomen,
slightly browned. Add collards. After 5
for opening Addissae. “Me and my wife
or collared greens. The ingredients are
minutes, add garlic and ginger. Cook until
used to travel to Charlotte or Atlanta
familiar—garlic, ginger, coriander—but the
greens are tender. Add salt to taste. Add
to eat Ethiopian food, so the idea of
the taste is completely unique. Much like
coriander and chili quarters as garnish.
having it here was very appealing.”
Kebede himself.
November 2017 | Asheville Lifestyle
19
Road Trip
Georgia
ON MY MIND
C
radled in the Chattahoochee Valley and accompanied by the waters
NEW TRADITIONS
of the famous Chattahoochee River, the city of Columbus embod-
Tantalizing innovations on traditional favorites and an extensive
ies modern Southern culture and charm while preserving Georgia’s rich
drink list put Smoke Bourbon and BBQ on the map. Done up with arti-
history. The second largest city in Georgia, Columbus is home to some of
sanal twists and superb ingredients, their menus were crafted with
the state’s most exciting and amazing attractions. The region’s beautiful
the jaded palate in mind.
climate, scenery and thriving metropolitan scene make Columbus an ideal year-round destination for every kind of adventure seeker.
FAMILIAR FAVORITE
ARRIVE
resist stopping in for a Kilwins treat. Famous for creating mouthwa-
WELCOME
tering fudge and sweets right before your eyes and serving hand-
Columbus Visitors Center welcomes you to the city with tremendous pride and authentic enthusiasm for your best possible expe-
A dreamscape of magnificent, homemade confections, no one can
dipped ice cream in 32 original recipe flavors, if Kilwins isn’t already your favorite, it’s about to be.
rience. Whether you’re visiting for the day or staying for the week, Columbus Visitors Center is your guide to creating lasting memories.
NEW BREWS
HISTORIC CHECK-IN
beer—you can’t go wrong with The Cannon Brew Pub. From the bar,
Traditional American food, wood-fired pizza, milkshakes and Inspired by a restored 19th century cotton mill, Columbus Marriott
guests can view the massive vats where the pub’s 10 award-winning
invites guests to fall in love with historic Georgian architecture with-
beers are brewed, while those in the dining room enjoy the sights
out sacrificing the modern luxuries of a first-class hotel. Well-situated
and sounds of the wood-burning pizza oven. Bring your family, your
downtown and riverfront to the spectacular Chattahoochee River,
friends and your appetite to this Columbus classic.
guests of Columbus Marriot enjoy beautiful views and convenient access to the area’s most desirable destinations.
THREE SQUARE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND BRUNCH
Known for its down-home style chicken, Plucked Up Chicken & Biscuits serves up generous portions of piping hot Southern cooking
THRILLS RIVER AND SKY
For those seeking a true adrenaline rush, Whitewater Express has your fix. Whitewater rafting on the world’s longest urban course and ziplining at 40 mph from Alabama to Georgia are just the beginning of the adventures waiting for you at Whitewater Express.
sure to make you miss your grandma! The colorful, eclectic décor, outdoor seating and inviting ‘round-the-table atmosphere make this mom-and-pop a popular breakfast and lunch spot for all ages.
ON THE TOWN
Downtown Columbus, affectionately referred to as the “Uptown,” is not short on activities to fill your itinerary. Take a group tour of the city
FRESH BAKED
with Ride on Bikes, or rent solo to discover the Uptown at your leisure.
Alluring aromas of fresh pastries and hot coffee and the glow of ele-
Friday nights, bring a chair and settle in to enjoy live music at the free
gant chandeliers make My Boulánge an experience for all the senses.
Columbus Concert Series on Broadway. Saturday mornings welcome
The café countertops are lined with the day’s pastries and breads, while
the celebrated Market Days with an eclectic mix of foods and crafts
chalkboard menus list offerings of cheeses, wines, specialty drinks and
from the region’s finest artisans and farmers.
handcrafted meals. With a cozy atmosphere and daily happy hour, expect easy, delectable breakfast and lunch at My Boulánge.
THROUGH TIME AND SPACE
TRULY SOUTHERN
tary history. Explore the past with impressive exhibits and an interac-
Columbus takes pride in honoring our country’s veterans and miliIt doesn’t get more authentic than Country’s Barbecue. Three family-friendly locations make this Columbus staple a convenient crowd
tive experience at the National Infantry Museum, or take a tour of original warships and stunning replicas at the Civil War Naval Museum.
pleaser no matter what side of town you’re on. With a “nothin’ fancy” atti-
Columbus State University’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center houses
tude and honest-to-goodness, open pit barbecue cooked in-house over
the state-of-the-art Omnisphere Theater, which immerses viewers in unique
red oak and hickory, this is what traditional Southern barbecue is all about.
videos, from inside the human body to the far reaches of outer space.
20
Asheville Lifestyle | November 2017
AR T ICLE E MILY SPIE S | PHOTO GR APHY CO LUM BUS G A C V B
November 2017 | Asheville Lifestyle
21
24
Asheville Lifestyle | November 2017
ARTICLE EMILY GLASER | PHOTOGRAPHY SHONIE KUYKENDALL
Hills!
head for the
MCKISSICK CONTINUES TO OFFER HONEST MEAT AT NEW FOOTHILLS LOCATIONS
“I
t’s easier for us to launch a new concept
concepts. The locations will differ slightly
like this because we don’t have to create
in their offerings—Black Mountain will hock
authenticity,” says Casey McKissick, propri-
classic food truck items like deli sandwiches,
etor of Foothills Meats, elbows propped on
house-made hotdogs and fresh-ground
a table in his West Asheville restaurant and
burgers, West Asheville slightly more formal
butcher bar—one of two new locations sling-
small plates and entrees—but both locations
ing fresh meat and thoughtfully-prepared
will include a butcher bar, retail meat case,
dishes and drinks into the clambering jaws
good beer, a steak and chop special of the
of Asheville’s foodies.
day and that casual genuineness we’ve
It’s true—anyone who knows Casey
grown to love. Chef Owen Lane will man the
understands he, and his concept, are as
menu at the West location, while Dave Kane
genuine and authentic as they come. But
continues to refine the company’s offerings
how do you define “authentic?” Honesty, for
for its butcher cases and catering offerings.
one; since the concept began in 2002 as a
“This growth is based on our having honed
modest farm, their slogan has promised
this business model over a long period of time
“honest meat” and delivered just that, fresh
to what we think it needs to be and to enable us
cuts and deli meats sourced from local farms
to stick with the craft of whole animal butchery,”
(originally McKissick’s own, now from Wilkes
McKissick explains. "Some people are like, ‘Oh,
County’s AH&W Farm and Vandele Farms in
you guys are doing something different every
Lake Lure). The company has remained true
day,’ but we’re just trying to find the best way to
to its intentions of whole-animal utilization
make the business of whole animal butchery
throughout its many iterations. And then
work. That has never changed.”
there’s Casey himself, farmer-turned-butch-
The new concept—and really, everything
er-turned-entrepreneur renowned in this
Foothills does—couldn’t come at a better
town for his friendliness and—you guessed
time. “We’ve found something that no one
it—authenticity.
else is doing here, and in this time and
It’s that authenticity (and fate) that’s
place that is Asheville, and it’s time to say,
enabled McKissick and his team to almost
‘Ok, let’s show everyone what we’re doing.'"
simultaneously
We're watching.
open
these
two
new
CONTINUED >
November 2017 | Asheville Lifestyle
25
HEAD FOR THE HILLS! (C ON TI N U ED)
Chef Dave’s Sorghum and Sage Brined Pork Roast Chef Dave’s Sorghum and Sage Brined Pork Roast INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 lb boneless pork loin 1/2 c sorghum 1 qt water 3 T salt 1/2 bunch sage 2 bay leaves 3 cloves 1 t peppercorns 1 quart ice 3 Pink Lady apples, quartered 3 shallots, peeled and quartered INSTRUCTIONS Bring sorghum, water and spices to boil in a medium size pot. Let sit five minutes, then transfer to a plastic one gallon container, adding the quart of ice. Truss the roast with butcher’s twine, then fully submerge pork into brine and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours. Pre-heat oven to 400°. Remove pork from brine, pat dry and season with cracked black pepper. Place fat side down in a medium roasting pan. Mix apples, shallots and sage together and arrange around the roast in pan. Place roast in oven for 30 minutes. Flip over and cook for another 20 minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 150°. Chef Owen’s Smoked Pork Sausage
THE EVOLUTION OF FOOTHILLS
• Summer 2014 Foothills Launches The
CASEY MCKISSICK SHARES THE HISTORY OF FOOTHILLS.
chefs
• 2002-2014 Operated a commercial farm in
"meat-centric" family-style dinner, including
Swannanoa and Old Fort and operated a 32
Steven Goff, Trevon Dunn, Adam Hayes,
member farmer’s marketing co-op under the
Craig Deihl, Jeremy Hardcastle, Jimmy Lee
name Foothills Family Farms, selling wholesale
and Dan Silo held at the original Black
to restaurants and markets in the Asheville area.
Mountain Butcher Shop, Pisgah Brewery,
Butcher's Table Dinner Series with guest and
butchers
and
a
5-course,
Hi-Wire Brewery and Camp Defiant Whiskey.
• October 2013 Opened the original Black Mountain
• Summer 2015 Foothills ceases
butcher shop, popular for our small lunch service, pick-up
regular retail hours at the origi-
dinners and the meat counter, including our own line of
nal store in Black Mountain in an
housemade deli meats. One of the underlying motiva-
effort to focus on developing the
tions was to make for our children the nostalgic items that we loved as children, like our now-famous hot dogs and bologna, but made with our own meat. Our four boys have taken to being hot dog ambassadors for the company and will all get hot dog carts for their 16th birthdays! 26
Asheville Lifestyle | November 2017
Asheville market and to a search for photo by Casey McKissick
a more accessible location in Black Mountain with seating and parking.
Chef Owen’s Smoked Pork Sausage
WHY MEAT MATTERS CASEY MCKISSICK ON THE WHOLE
INGREDIENTS
ANIMAL PHILOSOPHY
2 lb ground pasture-raised pork 2.5 T salt
Small scale and artisan butcher shops
2.5 T ground black pepper 1 T red pepper flakes
like Foothills often embrace a "whole ani-
1 T dried oregano
mal philosophy" when deciding where to
1 T whole fennel seed
source their meats and how to best use
1 T whole caraway seed
the products. To make a small farm truly
1 T garlic powder
sustainable, farmers need reliable and
1 T sugar
consistent buyers who can take respon-
1 T smoked paprika
sibility for the whole animal and pay the
1 T chipotle powder
farmer a fair price. In turn, small butcher
Natural hog casings
shops take on a great deal of additional
Pecan wood chips
labor in making delicious and nutritious food products from all parts of the animal.
INSTRUCTIONS
This philosophy holds the animals, farm-
In a large mixing bowl, combine all
ers and the environment in the highest
ingredients and mix with clean hands.
regard due to it's thrift, utilization and
To test for seasoning, make a small
respect to all involved.
patty and fry in a small skillet before
We don't waste anything. Like the
stuffing the entire batch. Smoke stuffed
butcher shops of olden days, our team
sausage at 200o for 45 minutes or until
has to have an amazing array of skills
sausage is fully cooked.
to make the business work. We rely on good relationships with our farmers that are based on honesty, integrity and transparency. The reality is that a 200-pound hog only has a few pounds of tenderloin,
CASEY MCKISSICK SHARES THE HISTORY OF FOOTHILLS
but the rest of the parts are even better tasting and way more interesting when prepared thoughtfully. It's our job to help
• April 2016 Foothills was invited to join Hi-Wire at their
Javi Bolera, HiWire Brewing
all of our customers appreciate all of the parts that these animals give us and the
newly opened Big Top Facility on Biltmore Ave. Moving to a
hard work farmers and butchers put forth
bigger kitchen with a full hood ventilation system enabled us
so that we can put supper on the table.
to greatly expand our menu.
photo by Cindy Kunst
• April 2015 Opened
• Summer 2017 Foothills launches an
Foothills Deli at Ben's
aggressive expansion plan with the
Penny Mart on Hilliard
Butcher Bar concept, launching two new
Ave
Asheville,
restaurant/bar and retail locations, one in
next door to Hi-Wire
West Asheville and one in Black Mountain
in
Brewing’s first taproom.
November 2017 | Asheville Lifestyle
27
Set your style in motion.
FUR NITUR E / ACCESSOR IES / ARTWOR K / AR EA RUGS / LIGHTING / INTER IOR DESIGN
828.252.4403 |
IDologyAsheville.com
Excellent care. Dr. Hoffert was very kind, patient and considerate during my visit. The Dental Assistant was, as well. They did an excellent job with my crown and the shots did not hurt at all.
A modern dental practice offering a full-spectrum of procedures including: Implant Placement and Restoration, Same-Day Crown Delivery, Low-Dose Digital X-rays and CT Scans, and Oral and IV Sedation for pain-control and anxiety.
red maple dental
201 E. Chestnut Street Suite B Asheville, NC 28801 (Located 3 Blocks North of Downtown Asheville)
828-252-7304 www.SmileAsheville.com
Dr. Shawna Hoffert AEGD Residency | CIRP Residency
EXPERTS IN ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PAIN MANAGEMENT. Premier Pain Solutions is an advanced specialty pain clinic with expertise in the comprehensive management of chronic and debilitating pain.
828.221.0121 premierpainnc.com 1091 Hendersonville Rd. Suite 101 Asheville North Carolina 28803
THE STATE THEATRE OF NORTH CAROLINA
MAINSTAGE
M MURDER
DIAL
for
A classic whodunit just in time for Fall at the Playhouse, Dial M for Murder is a sophisticated, chillingly sinister thriller brimming with madness, murder and mayhem and will hold you spellbound with suspense.
OCT. 27 - NOV. 11 VisitHendersonvilleNC.org
30
BMW of Asheville
Asheville Lifestyle | November 2017
FLATROCKPLAYHOUSE.ORG 828.693.0731
Food & Wine
N EW T R A DI T ION S EDA RHYNE DISTILLERY MAKES FARM TO BOT TLE BREWS
ARTICLE EMILY GLASER | PHOTOGRAPHY EVAN ANDERSON
CONTINUED >
November 2017 | Asheville Lifestyle
31
Food & Wine
(CON TI N U ED)
“W
hen we started this project, the idea was to not just make booze, but to make booze that is pretty unique and sort of new and very
traditional at the same time,” says Rett Murphy. The project he’s speaking of is Biltmore Village’s new distillery, Eda Rhyne Distilling Company. Although the distillery is part traditional and part modern, it’s all Western North Carolina. The ingredients that make up their inaugural lineup— which includes an Appalachian Fernet, Forrest Floor Amaro, Pinnix Gin and Herbal Rye—are locally and organically sourced, many of them native to the region and pulled from the dirt of Murphy’s own Aardvark Farm. “We have this bounty of agricultural biodiversity here, and also natural native flora biodiversity,” explains Murphy. “Our whole thing is to take
advantage of both of those resources. We’re not only trying to use local grains and botanicals in the products, but also native plants.” It’s not just the ingredients that are native to the region, but the traditions of distilling too. We all know the famed stories of the origins of Nascar, moonshine runners and rugged car chases, but the history is so much more than that. For centuries mountain dwellers have used our native botanicals for their medicinal benefits, and spirits provide a perfect (and tasty) vehicle for delivering them. Eda Rhyne taps into that history with their own spirits. The result, however, is as Murphy said: new. The distillery is the contrivance of four passionate souls: Murphy, who’s been active in the local food scene through his Aardvark Farm for seven years; Chris Bower, proprietor of hip dives The Double Crown 32
Asheville Lifestyle | November 2017
and The Lazy Diamond; Andrew Bertow, a
biology and all these things, and in the end
Kentuckian with a knack for whiskey; and
you’re making really delicious booze, and
Pierce Harmon, owner of River Birch Builders.
that’s fun,” Murphy Notes.
“All four of us were kind of tinkerers. We love
With a tasting room in historic Biltmore
fun projects and we’re pretty creative. This
Village set to open any day, the distillery is
is like a really interesting chemistry project,
well on its way to becoming a new—and fun—
mechanical project, science and magic and
Appalachian tradition.
Drink Up! Murphy Breaks Down Eda Rhyne’s Botanical Offerings
Appalachian Fernet and Mexican Coke "Most people don't know that fer-
Appalachian Fernet This is our take on fernet; we’re basically making fernet with a
net and Coke is Argentina's national
focus primarily on native Southern Appalachian botanicals. You’re still getting really rooty,
drink," says Chris Bower. "Actually,
beautiful, complex, minty flavor, but with mostly Western North Carolina herbs.
Argentina consumes more fernet than
Forrest Floor Amaro This Amaro is sweeter, more floral and lighter in color, but still very
any other country on earth, even Italy!
bitter. It has some similarities to maybe Montenegro or St. Germain or something like that
This simple and fun recipe is a deli-
without the intense rootiness of fernet.
cious North American expression of a
Pinnix Gin Our gin is also crafted with wild herbs. The gin focuses on a few native botan-
South American Classic."
icals that are secret ingredients till it hits the market! What we have tried to do is make a gin that gin drinkers will appreciate, and at the same time tastes like the forests of Western NC.
Ingredients
It has a strong, fresh juniper flavor and aroma, backed with a rooty, sweet, evergreen forest
Fill collins glass with ice
thing. We stayed away from the citrus and the floral notes are there, but in a subdued way.
2 oz Eda Rhyne Appalachian Fernet
Herbal Rye We’ll do a couple versions of whiskey using Western North Carolina grown heirloom grains. The herbal rye is an aged rye whiskey that is finished in the barrels that
Top with Mexican Coca-Cola Garnish with a lemon twist
were previously filled with Appalachian fernet. So you get the residual herbal, slightly sweet flavor, mixed in with the spicy rye whiskey.
November 2017 | Asheville Lifestyle
33
Hops & Vines
Fresh Suds
Supper
NATIVE KITCHEN & DESCHUTES BREWERY MAKE A PERFECT PAIR ARTICLE EMILY GLASER | PHOTOGRAPHY EVAN ANDERSON
I
n Asheville, beer comes in all shapes, colors and sizes:
Whitman made the move east to Swannanoa to man the
ruby-hued ambers in tall tankards, pints of foaming,
cooktop at Native Kitchen.
chocolatey stouts. And you won’t just find it in glasses—it’s infused into desserts and dishes across town, too.
34
“Native Kitchen has been a type of refuge for me,” he says. “Native's staff and incredible amount of regular
“In a city like Asheville, where craft breweries are on
customers have welcomed me and accepted my cooking
just about every corner, it is common for me to incor-
style with excitement… We often have people waiting for
porate [beer] into my recipes,” says Jacob Whitman of
tables on the weekends.” Those customers are waiting for
Native Kitchen. “Cooking with beer can be a great way
Whitman’s creations, which—in addition to the occasional
to get people excited to try something new, especially if
splash of the hard stuff—always include fresh, local-
they are familiar with the brewery.” One brewery many
ly-sourced ingredients.
of us are familiar with is Deschutes; the Oregon-based
“After becoming the head chef at Native Kitchen, I
brewery is preparing to open up shop on the East Coast
decided to do some research on a farmer I had not worked
too, in Roanoke, and that means more distribution locally—
with in the past,” Whitman explains of his decision to skip
including to Native Kitchen. “I have recently been turned on
the traditional farmer’s market route of sourcing locally.
to their Fresh Squeezed IPA,” Whitman says of the hoppy
“Building a strong relationship with a farmer is very excit-
brew he included in this month’s recipe (see sidebar).
ing for me and for my coworkers to see that our food isn't
“I’ve also had a lot of fun using raw beer ingredients in
coming off a semi trailer, it is essentially coming from our
my cooking,” the chef points out, noting the many uses
backyard. Food Fight Farm was the first local food producer
of beer in the kitchen. “Using the different grains to make
I began working with at Native since my start in February.
granola for salads or crusts for various proteins, hops for
They have been supplying me with amazing lion’s main and
aioli's. My favorite is when I am able to get my hands on
oyster mushrooms. In addition to working with local farms,
some wort, or ‘unfermented beer,’ to make soups, sauces
we also maintain a large garden in the ‘backyard’ of the
or marinades.”
restaurant that supplies our herbs.”
It’s clear the Asheville native knows what he’s doing
From Deschutes’ Fresh Squeezed IPA to farm-fresh pro-
in the kitchen, with beer or otherwise. After stints at local
duce, everything at Native Kitchen is about our favorite five
mainstays like Zambra, The Admiral and King James,
letter word: fresh.
Asheville Lifestyle | November 2017
IPA DAN DAN SAUCE
1 lb peanut butter, chunky 1 T garlic 1 T ginger 1/4 c mirin 1/2 c soy sauce 1 c Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA 1/2 c rice vinegar 1 c vegetable stock 2 t chili flakes 1 T sesame oil IPA DAN DAN NOODLES
1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 carrot, sliced thin 3 oz mushrooms, chopped 3 radishes, sliced thin 1 14 oz pack of rice noodles (soak in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain and toss in small amount of oil) PREPARATION
Combine all ingredients for the sauce in a food processor and blend until combined and smooth. Sauté vegetables, reserving a few radishes for garnish. Add noodles and sauce and cook until noodles are just tender (do not over-cook). Garnish with radish, cilantro, scallion and fried garlic, which can be found at any Asian Market.
November 2017 | Asheville Lifestyle
35
Locals Only
REALTOR / ROUNDTABLE PHOTOGRAPHY EVAN ANDERSON
W
ith thousands of offices in 105 countries, RE/MAX is undeniably a global brand.
But in Asheville, and America, they’re local; some 20-25% of American house sales are done through RE/MAX agents. We sat down with Hadi Atri, President & CEO,
and Kourosh Sharifi, CFO, of RE/MAX Executive, and Kit Cramer, President & CEO of the Asheville Chamber of Commerce, to discuss Asheville’s real estate, economy and future. Kit Cramer: The city is an interesting environment for housing. We have a dearth of workforce housing in this community… I delineate workforce over affordable because I’m with the Chamber, we care about making sure we’ve got enough workforce in the area… We have a ten county labor shed here—so people are coming from ten counties into Asheville every day. Our population increases by almost half every day, so a lot of that traffic, that’s people who are working. People have a tendency to want to blame it on tourism, and a lot of people are coming in to work because there’s no formal transit system between here and some of those outlying communities. Hadi Atri: From the short period of time I’ve been involved in Asheville and the little research I’ve done, basically Asheville for the retirees used to be great, now they can’t afford it. Now they’re going outside of Asheville—our Waynesville office is very busy because for a 30 minute drive, it’s $300,000 cheaper, and you can park your car. Kourosh Sharifi: The economy is kind of complex to understand. Looking at this market, at the average 36
Asheville Lifestyle | November 2017
price point in this market and the existing jobs, sometimes you wonder how people can afford to buy the real estate here. An average of $450,000 to half a million dollars, but then you look at the average wage here and it’s not supporting it. I think still there're a lot of people that're retiring, that are moving from other states here and they’ve got cash and real estate is probably more valuable... [Asheville’s] a very close community, and it’s based on small businesses… For small businesses, the accessibility to the funds and getting loans to start a business is very limited… What’s the source of funding, what’s the city doing? Cramer: On the economic development side, we’re working on trying to grow jobs and capital investment to build the tax base… We’ve got investors, a lot of retirees, some very skilled people… we see that as another asset that we can try and tap to support small businesses… There’s an economic strategy called the AVL 5x5 and it focuses on five different areas—so advanced manufacturing, as an example of that we recruited GE Aviation… We’re very glad they located here—they pay a great wage, they’re a wonderful company that cares about their workers, and they said they largely chose this area because of the workforce, the quality of the workforce, their ability to work together. So we’re working on companies like that all the time. But you’re absolutely right, we have to continue to create jobs that are higher wages. We heard that in our last assessment from our investors, they said “push for a higher average wage.” So we’re recruiting, aiming at $50K as the average wage, that pushes up the average overall (it’s currently $38-39,000). Sharifi: We know that Asheville is going to continue growpeople coming here… The area that we’re concerned about is the sense of community that we have in Asheville. Gradually over the next 10 years, everything becomes so expensive that the only people that are buying real estate are from Florida buying a condo downtown. Gradually they’re gonna be out of the city, and that’s gonna change the demographic of the city overall. That’s why I’m thinking we really need to look for high-paying jobs, not 30, not $40,000. Cramer: We don’t. We’re constantly working on those higher wage areas, and not only in advanced manufacturing but also in healthcare, and things that are affiliated. So while we were happy to recruit New Belgium Brewing, we were equally happy to work on White Labs… What we love about that project is the average wage is much higher because it’s a scientific and technology-oriented type of job, and it’s got a crossover with tourism which is nice…. That’s exactly what we’re looking for, something that fits with the brand but it’s a higher-wage, high-knowledge type of job that is adding to the community and broadening the base. Visit AshevilleLifestylePubs.com for the full interview!
PERSONAL PERSONAL SERVICE SERVICE IN PERSON IN PERSON
PERSONAL SERVICE IN PERSON
What does it mean to be IN good hands?SM It means you get SMas your coverage my personal Not today, but What does itattention. mean to be INjust good hands? It means you get needs changeattention. over the Not years. me help you choose the my personal justLet today, but as your coverage right amount protection with needs changeofover the years. Let me help you choose the aright free amount Personalized Insurance of protection with Proposal. Call or stop in today. a free Personalized Insurance Proposal. Call or stop in today.
Proud to offer Good Hands®
Proud to offer Good protection our What does ittomean tocommunity. beHands® IN good hands?SM It means you get protection to our community. my personal attention. just today, but as your coverage PamelaNot Summers Pamela Summers 828-281-8116 needs change 828-281-8116 over the years. meSte. helpEyou choose the 16 Regent ParkLet Blvd., 16 Regent Park Blvd., Ste. E 28806 Asheville, NCwi28806 right amount ofAsheville, protectionNC th pamelasummers@allstate.com pamelasummers@allstate.com a free Personalized Insurance Proposal. Call or stop in today.
Subject to terms, conditions and availability. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Allstate Indemnity Co., SubjectInsurance to terms,Co. conditions and availability. Allstate © 2016 Allstate InsuranceAllstate Co. Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Allstate Indemnity Co., Allstate Insurance Co. © 2016 Allstate Insurance Co.
November 2017 | Asheville Lifestyle
211755 211755
ing, because I think the tourism is going to keep pushing more
37
Lifestyle Calendar
November NOVEMBER 1
NOVEMBER 4
GATHERING ASHEVILLE: WILD FOODS FORAGING AND
WESTERN NC POTTERY FESTIVAL
DINNER SERIES
DILLSBORO
NIGHTBELL
Over 40 master potters from 17 states gather in Dillsboro every year to
Gather wild food with No Taste Like Home, then enjoy a five-course
show their wares and participate in throwing and firing demonstrations.
dinner at Nightbell featuring your foraged edibles. Attend the tour, the dinner, or both.
NOVEMBER 9 - 19 PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE DOWNTOWN STAGE, HENDERSONVILLE Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe – a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this pink predicament.
NOVEMBER 11 FOOD TRUCK & CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL ASHEVILLE OUTLETS Asheville Outlets and Food Truck Festivals of America team up to host the Asheville Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival with an array of
NOVEMBER 1 - 11
gourmet food trucks and craft breweries.
DIAL M FOR MURDER FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE MAINSTAGE
NOVEMBER 11
A classic whodunit just in time for fall at the Playhouse, Dial M for Mur-
ASHEVILLE ON TAP
der is a sophisticated, chillingly sinister thriller brimming with madness,
US CELLULAR CENTER
murder and mayhem that will hold you spellbound with suspense.
Sample over 100 releases from some of America’s best craft breweries and enjoy live music, delicious food and great vendors.
NOVEMBER 1 - 4 AUGUST 1969: THE WOMEN OF WOODSTOCK
NOVEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 22
FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE DOWNTOWN STAGE,
FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS
HENDERSONVILLE
FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE MAINSTAGE
The women of Woodstock find new voice on the Downtown Stage of
Experience the songs and festivities with an original review that
the Flat Rock Playhouse in Hendersonville.
combines singing, dancing and humor with all the traditional scenes
Photo courtesy of Prairie Home Productions
NOVEMBER 2 GARRISON KEILLOR: JUST PASSING THROUGH
in A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas. Audiences will be transported through the times of Charles Dickens, Santa’s Toy Shop and the Blue Ridge Mountains, all while hearing your favorite holiday classics.
US CELLULAR CENTER
NOVEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 31
One of America's favorite storytell-
WINTER LIGHTS
ers, Garrison Keillor, host of “A Prai-
NC ARBORETUM
rie Home Companion” and “The
The North Carolina Arboretum's elaborate Winter Lights show trans-
Writers Almanac,” stops in Asheville.
forms the gardens into a nighttime wonderland with 500,000 lights! CONTINUED >
38
Asheville Lifestyle | November 2017
We Do Estate Planning.
We Do It Well. Estate Planning and Business Succession Planning Lawyers Serving all of Western North Carolina Plan Your Legacy. Protect Your Assets.
STRAUSS ATTORNEYS, PLLC
77 Central Ave. · Suite F Asheville, North Carolina 28801 · (828) 258-0994 · strausslaw.com
Home to the most talented team of dedicated artisans and customer support staff. We think you’ll agree.
91 THOMPSON STREET ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
(828) 225-0001 MOUNTAINMARBLE.COM
MODER N MOUN TA I N SANCTUARY POOL Buckeye Cove Swannanoa, North Carolina
M A R K D O R S E Y D E S I G N S
Mark Dorsey Designs and Medallion Pool Company Asheville, North Carolina MedallionPool.com • 828-253-4594 November 2017 | Asheville Lifestyle
39
Lifestyle Calendar (CON TI N UED)
NOVEMBER 18 ASHEVILLE HOLIDAY PARADE DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE Kick of the Christmas season with Asheville's Holiday Parade on downtown's one-mile route with floats, bands and more!
NOVEMBER 26 JANUARY 4 25TH ANNUAL NATIONAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION DISPLAY OMNI GROVE PARK INN For 25 years culinary artists have submitted their great gingerbread creations to the Grove Park Inn's competition, a kick-off to Christmas.
Photo courtesy of The Omni Grove Park Inn
NOVEMBER 30 DECEMBER 17 THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE DOWNTOWN STAGE, HENDERSONVILLE In this hilarious holiday classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. When they end up as the leads, their interesting interpretation of the story (which they have never heard of before) helps everyone rediscover the meaning of holiday.
40
Asheville Lifestyle | November 2017
For your many sides, there’s Nationwide®. McKinney Insurance Services (828) 684-5020 5 Allen Ave. Asheville, NC 28803 mckinnc1@nationwide.com nationwide.com/mckinneyinsurance Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies. Home Office: Columbus, OH 43215. Subject to underwriting guidelines, review, and approval. Availability varies. Nationwide, Nationwide Is On Your Side, and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. ©2016 Nationwide CPO-0836AO (08/16) 5003932
AUTO
#C#
|
#C#
HOME
#C#
|
#C#
BUSINESS
#C#
|
#C#
LIFE
#C#
|
#C#
RETIREMENT
November 2017 | Asheville Lifestyle
41
Parting Thoughts PHOTOGRAPHY SHONIE KUYKENDALL & EVAN ANDERSON
OUR TABLE
THIS ISSUE'S CHEFS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE TURKEY DAY DISHES
DAVE KANE, FOOTHILLS
As far as a favorite Thanksgiving dish, it doesn't fit too well with the Foothills concept, but it's definitely going to be Scalloped Oysters. My mother was from New England, and this recipe was handed down from her mother and so on. It's super simple, fresh oysters layered with crumbled Oyster Crackers, melted butter, heavy cream, clam juice and salt, then baked. It's just this warm, briney, rich, delicious dish with an nice crispy top that always transports me back to New Hampshire when I make it every year. I've never needed to change the recipe one bit. CASEY MCKISSICK, FOOTHILLS
I always loved the sweet, sticky hams my grandmother made with pineapple rounds with maraschino cherrys in the middle. I've upgraded our family ham to the Foothills ham, of course, and like to use brandied cherries I make at home to bring a little booziness to the glaze. I like turkey just fine, but that ham is always what I like to see on the table. OWEN LANE, FOOTHILLS
Only one dish came to mind. My grandmother's bourbon pecan pie. When I was younger she would send my brother out to collect pecans from the pecan tree in front of the house on the farm (well, obviously we realized later in life that was just to get us out of everyone's hair). The pie itself had a buttery flakey crust, the sweet filling and crunch from the caramelized pecans on top. There’s nothing better when you have changed clothes into something comfortable after eating too much. NEERAJ KEBEDE, ADDISSAE
Everyday is Thanksgiving for me! (laughs) Ethiopian food, there is beef stew, which is my favorite. The chicken stew and the veggie, potato, cabbage, carrot made together, that’s also my favorite.
JACOB WHITMAN, NATIVE KITCHEN
My favorite was not traditional but it had to be my grandfather's homemade pasta with a dark brown sauce made with the turkey drippings. It was also a fun activity for all us kids to help out with.
42
Asheville Lifestyle | November 2017
READERS’
CHOICE 2017
Asheville
L
I
F
E
S
T
Y
L
E
™
2 01 7 R E A D E R S ’ C H O I C E AWA R DS CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL BUSINESSES! • BEST HOME DESIGNERS • BEST FINE DINING • BEST CASUAL DINING • BEST SALON • BEST HOME REMODELERS • BEST FAMILY PHYSICIAN • BEST DENTIST • BEST COSMETIC SURGEON • BEST REALTOR • BEST BUILDER • AND MANY MORE!
2 ROUNDS STARTING OCTOBER 1ST Round 1: October 1st-25th Round 2: November 1st-30th NOMINATE your favorite businesses! The top 5 businesses in each category will move to Round 2.
VOTE for your favorite business among the top 5 nominees. Voting ends at 5pm on November 30th.
A $100.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE
will be randomly awarded to a reader who has submitted a complete ballot.
GO TO:
www.AshevilleLifestylePubs.com
TODAY TO NOMINATE / VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BUSINESSES!
The All New 2017 XC90
ALWAYS CLIMBING HIGHER. OUR CONSTANT DEDICATION TO PROVIDE THE VERY BEST SERVICE BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE SALE HAS LED US TO OUR GREATEST ADVENTURE YET.
2520 ASHEVILLE HWY. HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791
888.902.8331 • www.HUNTERVOLVO.net
COMING SOON THE ALL NEW HUNTER VOLVO. COMPLETELY REDESIGNED FROM THE GROUND UP.