Life in Our Foothills September 2019 - Best of the Best

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The results are in! see the winners of our readers’ choice awards

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Announcing the 2nd Annual Best Of winners edition of Life in Our Foothills magazine.

In May, the Tryon Daily Bulletin launched our second annual Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards voting.

We asked you, our loyal readers, to tell us your favorite businesses, restaurants, professionals, places to go and more. All of this located here in our wonderful little community.

We received hundreds and hundreds of responses in return — so many, I personally was up late several evenings calculating the ballots, both in print and online, to find out who you voted to be our winners. We are proud to announce each of them in this special issue of Life in Our Foothills magazine.

Instead of simply listing the winners in the Tryon Daily Bulletin, we are again making the July magazine special, highlighting a number of them throughout the issue.

Individual “Difference Makers” are highlighted. Six professionals — three in public safety and three in education — who you voted as the best of the best in their respective fields. Who better to share their thoughts about the honor than the recipients themselves? Turn the pages to let them thank you in their own words.

Many of you would agree, why travel to Asheville or Greenville for delicious food? We’ve got it here, in our own local culinary community. Here, a short five to ten minute drive instead of an hour. So who did receive the votes for the Best Restaurant in Columbus, Landrum, Saluda and Tryon? Who has the Best Breakfast? The Best Desserts? The Best French Fries? See the results to these and 49 other categories in the pages that follow.

We want to thank you, our loyal readers, for participating in our second annual Best Of Readers Choice awards. Like last year, there were some surprises in the results. Who are they? Turn the pages to see for yourself. Enjoy!

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General Manager Kevin Powell Marketing Magan Etheridge Trish Boyter Ben Bouser Pagination Jullia Zeleskey Distribution Jeff Allison Jamie Lewis Alex Greene Contributors Jimmi Buell Heather Freeman Mark Levin Samuel Robinson Vincent Verrecchio

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CONTENTS

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July calendar of events

See the winners of our annual readers’ choice awards

To be or not to be a stallion

Social life

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Honey and Salt A Flat Rock Staple

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Christine Mariotti Enduring Spirit

Best of the Best

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Pebbles

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Parting glance

Silver Travis Band

Four decades of classic southern rock

The boys, and girls, of summer are back

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with Lennie’s Kids

Healthy Eating Habits

Going Beyond

Quick Bites

ON THE COVER: From the best place to order french fries to everyone’s top handyman to repair a leaking pipe, readers shared their favorite businesses, professionals and other things they love within our community in our first ever Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards. See a complete listing of the winners, beginning on page 33!

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SOCIAL LIFE

Mondays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 12:30 p.m.

Foothills Chess Club Polk County Public Library 1289 W. Mills St., Columbus polklibrary.org

Thursday, July 4

10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Fabulous Fourth Festival Downtown Columbus, Mills St. and Stearns Park, Columbus columbusnc.com

Saturdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Saturday Night Lights Tryon International Equestrian Center 25 International Blvd., Mill Spring tryon.com

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Silver Travis Band Music at the Tracks Summer Music Series, Landrum Depot, Landrum cityoflandrum.com

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Wire Bonsai Tree – Wine & Craft Workshop Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon tryonartsandcrafts.org

Friday, July 12

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Asheville Circus Top of the Grade Concert Series, McCreery Park, Saluda saluda.com

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Lauren Mitchell Summer Tracks Concert Series, Rogers Park, Tryon summertracks.com

Thursday, July 18 to Saturday, July 20 7:30 p.m.

Youth Summer Theater presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon tryonarts.org

Saturday, July 20

10:00 a.m.

Coffee & Crafts - Abstract Necklace and Earrings Workshop Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon tryonartsandcrafts.org

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SOCIAL LIFE

Saturday, July 20

Wednesday, July 24

7:00 p.m.

Weatherman Band Music at the Tracks Summer Music Series, Landrum Depot, Landrum cityoflandrum.com

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See Better – Draw Better Tryon Painters & Sculptors 78 N. Trade St., Tryon tryonpaintersandsculptors.com

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Friday, July 26

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Youth Summer Theater presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon tryonarts.org

Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26 8:30 a.m.

PacJAM Summer Camp Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon tryonarts.org

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Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues Summer Tracks Concert Series, Rogers Park, Tryon summertracks.com

Saturday, July 27

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Honey & Salt interior

There’s no doubt a dollop of honey and a dash of salt can improve most dishes. But at Honey and Salt, improving on an already good thing is going to be hard to do. Honey and Salt is the Flat Rock eatery that has people making this restaurant their go-to place for breakfast and lunch.

It’s a rare day that a restaurant can be successful right out the gate. Honey and Salt is the exception. Erin Hill is the owner and general manager and she opened Honey and Salt with Star Teel in March 2017. A year later it was all hers and Erin has reveled in its success. She contributes a lot of that success to having such a dedicated staff. Erin says, “We’re a family. We work extremely hard, but love what we do and have fun doing it.”

Erin’s only restaurant experience prior to Honey and Salt was working in one throughout college. Erin was a registered nurse for ten years in Virginia before moving with her family to Flat Rock in 2011. As with a lot of people, she was drawn to the area after a visit. Erin loved the small-town feel where everyone knows one another.

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The French Toast plate includes homemade cinnamon brioche battered and browned and dusted with powdered sugar.

And it’s gluten-free.

On the days I visited, it was evident those fellow townspeople and others passing through were at Honey and Salt to experience for themselves what really delicious food is like. Reading the menu is mouth-watering enough, seeing the food come out was sufficient to start me drooling, and sampling some of the items was enough to turn me into a binge eater. As much as possible, the food is locally sourced bringing fresh food to your table insuring the freshest ingredients. It’s an extra step of quality paying big dividends to your taste buds.

Erin mentions that they have gained a large following of glutenfree customers. “Our bakers are skilled in making fantastic gluten-free baked goods. Our skills are very unique as well.” For example, here’s the description of Honey and Salt’s Ranchero skillet dish, just one of their gluten-free dishes. Ranchero – black beans, roasted poblanos, scrambled eggs, chorizo, avocado, queso, sour cream, cilantro – all served up with house-made tortilla chips. The entire menu is made up of dishes like that, each a culinary masterpiece.

Erin and her crew serve up breakfast and lunch and breakfast is available for either meal. A large colorful chalkboard lists specials including homemade bakery items.

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week. But we do get a ton of out-of-towners – especially in the summer.” The restaurant is located in the Little Rainbow Row group of colorful buildings in “downtown” Flat Rock and certainly benefits from the multitude of summer camps in the area. Camp families, who are now becoming summer regulars, are wonderful. We see parents, campers, and counselors having a meal with us on the way to and out of camp.

“Rewarding,” is how Erin Hill describes her work. “I love all the people I meet and new connections that I make. At the end of the day, it feels really good to know that we are delivering a product that people are enjoying and offering people a place to connect with one another.” It’s easy to make connections at Honey and Salt. It’s a relatively small restaurant with a homey feel and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Who’s ready for some French toast?

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Honey and Salt is located at 2730 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock.

There’s plenty of parking in the rear of the shops at Little Rainbow Row. Honey and Salt is open Wednesday through Sunday, 7 AM until 2 PM. Phone: 828/ 676-8322. Check them out on the web at: www.HoneyAndSaltNC.com.

Honey and Salt’s Greenhouse Skillet combines a potato hashcake with herbed goat cheese, roasted veggies, egg, gruyere, avocado, dill & creamy basil sauce. It’s gluten-free

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From wedding cakes & unique desserts to large bakery orders, the bakery staff at Honey and Salt combines decades of experience and craft using local and organic ingredients.

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Through Christine’s long darkness of 18-20 hours of unconsciousness, Becka stayed close as always.

Christine Mariotti

Enduring Spirit Writer & Photographer Vincent Verrecchio

Before the darkness on Monday, October 8, 2017, Christine Mariotti emptied the dryer in the laundry room off to the side of her 2,000 square-foot studio in the basement. Her latest works of batik were in the steamer, in the studio, for setting the color. Batik is an ancient textile art from Java of decorating cloth with a wax and dye process. It predates written records but Christine had a passion for keeping it fresh and modern with her personal visions of patterns, colors, textures, and fabric flow. There were storms reported in the area but none of immediate concern to her or Becka, her Cocker Spaniel.

“I don’t remember the lights going out,” says Christine. “I have a vague recollection of Becka next to me, perhaps touching, but no sense that I was anywhere. Then I was suddenly in a hospital bed...confused, probably frightened. I had a little cut on my scalp but no broken bones. I was told that I had been unconscious for 18 to 20 hours... but have no memory of being found or carried out.”

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Wax-resist, at left, is an ancient technique from Java for creating subtle patterns and color blends on fabric. Spritzing dyes on fabric, at right, also creates unique effects.

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“The passion is still here,” says Christine.

“I will persist...but it’s alright to rest, to relax with something to read, or entertain myself at the piano.”

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Melinda Massey, Director of Polk County Travel and Tourism, was concerned that Christine had not shown up for work at the First Peak Visitor Center, and was not responding to calls. She went to the artist’s home on the mountain above Tryon.

Christine later learned that Melinda knocked on the front door and peeked through windows before getting to the studio walkout door at the back of the house.

Through the glass, Melinda could see Christine inside sprawled at the foot of the basement steps. “That had to be scary for her,” concludes Christine with obvious appreciation for her friend’s concern.

“I wanted out of the hospital but was unsteady and got tired too easily. At White Oak, for adult care and physical rehabilitation, I was I must have been worried that I could no longer be an artist.” born an artist Born in 1943 in Lancashire, England, -Christine Mariotti 3-year-old Christine came on a war bride ship with her mom and American dad to live in upstate New York. In the village of Holley, 15 miles from Lake Ontario and bordered by the Erie Canal, her father and mother owned and operated the local IGA, her dad cutting the meats. Christine remembers as a little girl liking to wander off to sit and sketch along a creek.

“I must have been born an artist,” reflects Christine. “There were no artists in the family or particular interest in art, but my mom and dad were supportive of what I wanted to do, as long as I worked hard in school and helped at the store in the

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“I was maybe six or so when I first knew I loved seeing what I could put on paper. It felt so natural and I wanted to get better and better.”

In 1963-64, she was studying art in Siena, Italy.

A friend photographed her in a typical Tuscan side street. In 2010, she re-interpreted the image as a watercolor painting that hangs in her dinning room as a fond memory.

As a philosophy of life for an artist, she believes that life is learning and discovery, and an artist must be open to what life brings. That’s why she also studied watercolor painting in Kyoto, Japan, and later, Chinese brush painting in China. Oriental influence can be seen in her watercolor, pastel, and pencil work, as well as her textiles.

“I first learned the techniques of fabric art, and really got into it, by teaching it,” Christine smiles at the recollection. As a fashion illustrator in California, she knew how to render artistic patterns of fabric draped on the human figure, so she accepted the job offer to teach, confident of rendering her own designs on fabric and explaining to others how she did it.

“We often experimented in class. It was exciting to see what I could do and see what the students could do.” She learned and taught about acid dyes on silk chiffon, textured silk, and other silks; fiber reactive dyes on cotton; mixing and blending dye R OU EE NTS S ME ME CO ROVE IMP

Christine carves sheets of foam to act as “printing plates” to image larger areas of fabric with patterns of color.

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The display of Chinese art brushes on the wall of Christine’s home are memorabilia of her time studying in Japan and China.

The oriental influence is apparent in her work.

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In the ancient wax-resist art of batik from Java, silk is stretched tight and suspended on a frame. powders into solution; bleach pens, hand-carved print blocks, and brushes of various size and stiffness; waxresist techniques for up to 12 layers, and more.

“I would often dream about what I would be making, images of color and texture, of using my hands. When I actually began, the pattern would appear and the piece would finish without a sense of passing time.”

She taught for more than 25 years in California, and when she came to Tryon in 2010, more than 70 percent of her creative work was in textiles.

“My first cousin, Frances Flynn, enticed me to Tryon.

I found what I wanted...the mountains, the small town.

And the IGA on Trade Street reminded me of the store in Holley.” Here in addition to continuing to teach, she worked full time as administrator at Tryon Arts and Crafts School and served as President of Tryon Painters and Sculptors. She was still active with both organizations and private students, marketing her work with success, and planning to study Mayan art in Mexico, when her life changed.

While in the hospital, Christine learned that she was diabetic and would have to be very careful going forward to manage her life style, diet, and sugar levels.

“After about four months I wanted to get back to my art. I had confidence in what I knew, what I could do, and still had the desire to learn. While staying with my daughter in New York to recuperate, she enrolled me in a course for equine painting and another for portraiture.

I painted my grandchildren and got to know them so much better. But my art is not yet the same quality. I find it harder to focus for as long as before.”

She dreams more frequently now, and in the time it took to make six scarves, she now creates two.

“It takes me twice as long to finish a watercolor. But the passion is still here. I will persist. I still teach, still plan on Mexico, and will continue to improve on my new found interest in portraiture, but it’s alright to rest, to relax with something to read, or entertain myself at the piano.”

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Christine’s studio and gallery is also her home, or vice-a-versa, and throughout, her art is hung on walls or tossed for added comfort on furniture.

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Best of PEOPLE BEST ADMINISTRATOR

Aaron Greene Polk County Schools

I am humbled and honored to receive the 2019 Tryon Daily Bulletin Readers Choice Award for “Best Administrator.”

It is always nice to be recognized for the work you do, especially when that recognition comes from the community members you serve. I am extremely fortunate to work with all the amazing folks in our Polk County Schools family. Any accolades I receive are a direct reflection of their effort, commitment, and success.

From our Board of Education and school staff members to our young people and their families, everyone is dedicated to working together to provide the best educational experiences possible for our students. I am lucky to have the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful collective.

I truly believe in the power of education and its ability to change life trajectories. The vast majority of adults can name a school teacher, a coach, bus driver or receptionist that made an impact on them or in their lives.

So, when I am asked about my motivation for working in education, my answer is the young people we serve.

It’s always been about the kids for me. Each day, we get to help students learn more about themselves, their world and the possibilities that lie ahead.

This calling is about more than just content and skill delivery, or curriculum standards and pedagogy. We help young people discover, dream and develop. We teach them civility, foster compassion and build resilience. Most importantly, we make sure our students know that we believe in them, love them and want the best for them.

This profession is definitely challenging, but immensely rewarding. We get to watch children grow up before our very eyes, to play a part in that incredible journey and hopefully make a positive impact on their lives.

There is merit in the traditional goals of schooling like creating an educated populace and preparing young people for their roles in the workplace and society. Now, our mission has broadened and extends to addressing the needs of the whole child.

What an awesome responsibility, and what a meaningful endeavor.

Polk County’s educators are at our schools changing lives every day. As a district administrator, it is an honor to serve them as they serve our students and families. I am certainly proud of what we are able to achieve and accomplish as educators here in Polk County.

It is also humbling to witness the significant support we are given by those in our community and local government. The old cliché of “it takes a village” is truer here than anywhere else I’ve seen.

Thank you, Polk County for your support of our schools and students, and for the opportunity you have given me to serve this role.

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BEST PRINCIPAL Dr. Brandon Schweitzer Polk County High School There are a lot of fantastic Principals in this area that I truly respect and admire for the work they are doing with students and families in their community. To even be considered as doing a good job among them is truly humbling.

The real award goes to the amazing faculty, staff, and students of Polk County High School. I am privileged to work with amazing people who genuinely love their students and are exceptional at their jobs. In addition, the students of Polk County High School are second to none.

I couldn’t be more proud to be a Wolverine.

BEST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Tim Wright I am truly honored to be serving Polk County as your sheriff and to be voted Best Law Enforcement Official is very humbling.

I am proud of the dedication and determination of the staff at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. They strive to provide the best possible service to the citizens of our county.

Without their dedication and commitment to service, receiving this award wouldn’t be possible.

I am accepting this award on behalf of the entire staff of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office because it takes a team of dedicated employees to keep Polk County safe.

I look forward to the future and building strong relationships between each community in Polk County with the goal of keeping our citizens safe and secure.

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BEST TEACHER

Woody Cowan Tryon Elementary School

I have tried to inspire my students to keep the joy of music all their lives.

Hopefully my students see how much I love music. Joy and harmony are beautiful things!

I have been blessed to work here, I went to school here as a kid. This place is and has always been my home. I was lucky enough to come back after college and get a job here.

I am actually retiring at the end of this school year, along with several of my fellow teachers here at Tryon Elementary.

I have taught in Polk County for 33 years, I was here before the Tryon City School system merged with the Polk County School system.

It is bittersweet. Retiring feels a lot different than I thought it would. I am going to keep pursuing music on my own while I can.

I’m not completely quitting teaching though; I am going to teach at the PacJAM program this summer. It’s the Pacolet Junior Appalachian Musicians program at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. The whole purpose is to expose kids to music and let them experience it first hand.

I am so fortunate and blessed to have been apart of this school. They have been really good to me and I hope that I have made a lasting impact on my students.

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BEST EMS Michael Crater Director of Polk County Emergency Medical Services I am very honored to receive this award. It has truly been a blessing to serve Polk County. My entire staff, I feel, deserves this. The Paramedics and EMTs here, are a special bunch. This is more than home, EMS is more than a job. It is an honor and a pleasure to work here.

Polk is a unique situation for healthcare. Each week it seems, new challenges appear. But from my leadership above, to the crews and personnel we supervise, I would not trade them for anything.

I was born here, in the old St. Luke’s Hospital.

I have worked for Polk County EMS since 1994, which seems like a long time ago. I’ve seen many changes, some good, some bad. However, I feel the changes in the last few years have made a stronger and more efficient public safety for Polk County.

Thank you so much again to everyone who supports us.

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BEST FIREFIGHTER

Geoff Tennant Tryon Fire Chief

I am honored by the selection. It’s nice to know that people can look at what you have done, or tried to do in the community and appreciate it. We don’t do it for the recognition but it is nice to see that.

It is a challenge to take someone who is having the worst day of his or her life and try to make it better. It is an honor and a privileged to do that.

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BEST RESTAURANT IN LANDRUM The Hare & Hound Pub It is an honor to be voted “Best Restaurant in Landrum” by the Tryon Daily Bulletin readers. This is an award that acknowledges my staff for their dedication in providing consistency, quality and good service to our community for 17 years. I am fortunate to be able to serve this thriving and ever changing area.

Thank you for your continuing support!

Owner, Patty Otto

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Woody Cowan at Tryon Elementary & Sunny View Elementary

Best Teacher

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BEST RESTAURANT IN COLUMBUS Southern Manners These awards are very cool and I am appreciative of them. It is a reflection of the community, I am so thankful for the community we have and for the support we get from them. Without the support from this community I wouldn’t have this business.

My mind just keeps going wow, it is a huge blessing for so many people to recognize us and support us.

We have been here for six years; a lot of people said we wouldn’t make it and that no other restaurant had ever done well here. I always thought if I served a product that the community wanted we could be successful and that is exactly what has happened. The community has embraced us and has done so much for us. The community has helped us get to the place that we are in today.

One of my favorite things about this business is the interaction I get to have with the people. I enjoy getting to know the people in this town and in this community.

It’s not what I have done, its what the community has done for us that has put us in this position. Polk County has been incredible to me and to the business.

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BEST RESTAURANT IN SALUDA The Purple Onion We are very pleased to have been voted best restaurant in Saluda in the Tryon Daily Bulletin’s 2019 Best of the Best voting. For over twenty years, we have relied on the support of many of the Tryon Daily Bulletin readers from Tryon and the surrounding area.

I think by fulfilling our vision when we opened in 1998, to provide a gathering place which would reflect the gracious casual pace which has characterized Saluda for years; a third place, a neutral place away from home or work for friends and family to come together for good food, good conversation and live music is the reason we continue to appeal to TDB readers.

We have a friendly dedicated staff and we source as many of our ingredients as possible from the bounty of fresh, local foods available. With an emphasis on the Mediterranean’s simple and healthful cuisine, the menu offers pizzas, pastas, seafood, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and meat dishes. Combined with weekly live music from some of the regions most talented musicians, outdoor dining. A terrific wine list, several craft brews on tap and recently added craft cocktails, it’s a winning combination Owner, Susan Casey

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BEST RESTAURANT IN TRYON Sidestreet Pizza & Pasta We are truly blessed to have the following that we have. We couldn’t do it without the support we have from the local communities. This area has been really good for the business and for the family.

Our family has been here since the 1980’s and started out with only three employees.

It went from a small hole in the wall to the train depot and has continued growing ever since. We went from three employees to nearly 50.

We are so blessed and feel so fortunate to win this award for the second year in a row.

It is really good to see the communities’ appreciation for what we do. We love what we do and this community.

Owners, Anthony Pereira and Xan Anagnos

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BEST RESTAURANT IN COLUMBUS

BEST RESTAURANT IN TRYON

Southern Manners

Side Street Pizza

BEST RESTAURANT IN LANDRUM

BEST BAKERY

Runner-Up: The Rural Seed Second Runner-Up: Mountain View BBQ

Runner-Up: Harper Eatery & Pub Second Runner-Up: CaroMi Dining Room

Southern Manners

The Hare and Hound Runner-up: Soulisa’s Thai Dining Second Runner-Up: Southside Smokehouse

Runner-Up: Open Road Coffee Second Runner-Up: Martha’s Amish Bakery

BEST RESTAURANT IN SALUDA

BEST PLACE FOR DESSERT

Ice Cream Barn

Purple Onion

Runner-Up: Rural Seed Second Runner-Up: Southern Delights

Runner-Up: Green River BBQ Second Runner-Up: Newman’s Restaurant at Orchard Inn

The Town of Tryon and Peter Eisenbrown Present

Fridays at 7:00 Rogers Park Amphitheater Tryon, NC

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Lauren Mitchell

Alien Music Club: Bridge: Paul Simon Meets The Beatles

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Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues

Thanks for voting us #1 again!

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Fireside Collective

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Queen Bee and the Honeylovers

Southern Manners

BEST PLACE TO GET A BURGER

BEST PLACE TO GET SEAFOOD

The Hare and Hound

Southside Smokehouse

Runner-Up: Southern Manners Second Runner-Up: Calvert’s Kitchen

BEST PLACE TO GET FRENCH FRIES

The Hare and Hound Runner-Up: McDonald’s Second Runner-Up: Twin Palmetto

BEST PLACE TO GET A STEAK

The Hare and Hound Donations Appreciated • Rain or Shine Deli Food, Soft Drinks & Water for Sale Rain Location Inside Fire Dept.

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Runner-Up: Southside Smokehouse Second Runner-Up: Harper Eatery & Pub

Runner-Up: Soulisa’s Thai Dining Second Runner-Up: Newman’s Restaurant at Orchard Inn

BEST PLACE TO GET WINGS

Mountain View BBQ & Deli Runner-Up: Side Street Pizza Second Runner-Up: McGourty’s Pub

BEST PLACE TO GET PIZZA

Side Street Pizza Runner-Up: The Brick Pizzeria Second Runner-Up: Buck’s Pizza

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BEST PLACE TO GET MEXICAN FOOD

Cocula Mexican Grill Runner-Up: El Sureno Second Runner-Up: El Campesino

BEST PLACE TO GET BREAKFAST

Southern Manners Runner-Up: The Rural Seed Second Runner-Up: Katie D’s Bagels

BEST PLACE TO GET LUNCH

Southern Manners

Runner-Up: Mountain View BBQ & Deli Second Runner-Up: The Hare and Hound

BEST PLACE FOR FINE DINING

Newman’s Restaurant at Orchard Inn Runner-Up: Harper Eatery & Pub Second Runner-Up: Soulisa’s Thai Dining

BEST WINERY

ParkerBinns Vineyard

Runner-Up: Overmountain Vineyards Second Runner-Up: Mountain Brook Vineyards

BEST SERVER

Shelli Wilson Harper Eatery & Pub Runner-Up: Amanda Flynn, Side Street Pizza Second Runner-Up: Christy Waters, Nana’s

Mountain Brook Vineyards

BEST PLACE TO GET COFFEE

Open Road Coffee Runner-Up: Tryon Coffeehouse Coop Second Runner-Up: Waffle House

BEST LOCAL FESTIVAL OR EVENT

Columbus 4th of July Runner-Up: Tryon Beerfest Second Runner-Up: Coon Dog Day

Tryon Coffeehouse Coop Rogers Park

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BEST PLACE TO HEAR LIVE MUSIC

BEST GARDEN CENTER / NURSERY

Rogers Park Tryon

Down to Earth Garden Center

Runner-Up: McGourty’s Pub Second Runner-Up: Tryon Fine Arts Center

BEST GROCERY STORE

Tryon IGA

Runner-Up: Ingles Second Runner-Up: Beneficial Foods Organic Grocery

BEST CONSIGNMENT / THRIFT SHOP

Hospice Thrift Barn

Runner-Up: Second Chance Thrift Store Second Runner-Up: Design on Nine

BEST FURNITURE / HOME DECOR STORE

Architectural Warehouse

Architectural Warehouse

Runner-Up: Foothills Amish Furniture Second Runner-Up: Watson’s Appliance & Flooring

Runner-Up: Avery’s Creek Nursery Second Runner-Up: The Garden Patch

BEST FLORIST SHOP

Flower Cottage of Columbus Runner-Up: Four Winds Florist Second Runner-Up: Expressions Landrum

BEST FARMERS MARKET

Columbus Farmers Market

Runner-Up: Landrum Farmers Market Second Runner-Up: Adawehi Organic Market

BEST ANTIQUE STORE

Architectural Warehouse Runner-Up: Tryon Antique Mall Second Runner-Up: Frog & Swan

Down to Earth Garden Center

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BEST PLACE TO WORSHIP

Holy Cross Episcopal Church Runner-Up: Midway Baptist Church Second Runner-Up: The Well: Landrum

BEST PLACE TO GO FISHING

Lake Adger

Runner-Up: Green River Second Runner-Up: Pacolet River

BEST GOLF COURSE

Tryon Country Club Runner-Up: Meadowbrook Golf Course Second Runner-Up: Links O’Tryon

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call for volunteers & readers Children from K-5th grade are invited to the Sanctuary to read to a horse, donkey or other equine. They will be supervised but unassisted, for approximately 20-25 minutes of reading. Students are welcome to bring their own reading material or borrow one of our donated books. A short “equine learning experience” will be offered after the reading session.

Every other TUESDAY starting July 16 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm The Sanctuary at Red Bell Run 385 Blackwood Road, Columbus, NC Register at eventbrite.com — space is limited.

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BEST PHARMACY

CVS Columbus

Runner-Up: Owens Pharmacy Second Runner-Up: Ingles Pharmacy

BEST IN HOME AIDE PROVIDER

Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Runner-Up: Encompass Home Health & Hospice Second Runner-Up: Comfort Keepers

BEST DENTIST

Pearson’s Falls

Wood Creek Dental Runner-Up: BEST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Dr. David Wagner

Runner-Up: Kim McCool, Tryon Elementary Second Runner-Up: Matthew Russell , Polk Middle

Tim Wright

BEST DOCTOR

Harmon Field

BEST PRINCIPAL

Geoff Tennant

BEST CAMPGROUND

Runner-Up: Todd Murphy, Polk Middle Second Runner-Up: Jan Crump, Polk Central

BEST PLACE TO TAKE A HIKE

Pearson’s Falls

Runner-Up: DuPont Forest Second Runner-Up: Chimney Rock Park

BEST PLACE FOR A FAMILY OUTING Runner-Up: Chimney Rock Park Second Runner-Up: Tryon Int’l Equestrian Center

Orchard Lake Campground

Runner-Up: WIlderness Cove Tubing & Camping Second Runner-Up: Tryon Int’l Equestrian Center

BEST PLACE TO WORK

St. Luke’s Hospital

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BEST TEACHER

Woody Cowan, Tryon Elementary

Dr. Brandon Schweitzer, PCHS

BEST SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

Aaron Greene, Superintendent

Runner-Up: Geoff Tennant Second Runner-Up: Rita Culbreth

Runner-Up: BJ Bayne Second Runner-Up: Ryan Lael

BEST FIREFIGHTER Runner-Up: Tank Waters Second Runner-Up: David Moss

BEST EMT / PARAMEDIC

Michael Crater

Runner-Up: Jennifer Wilson Second Runner-Up: Jason Wilson

BEST MEDICAL FACILITY

St. Luke’s Hospital Runner-Up:

Foothills Medical Associates

Second Runner-Up:

Rosenberg Bone & Joint

Second Runner-Up: Tryon Family Dentistry

Dr. Jeffrey Viar

Runner-Up: Dr. Sandra McCormick Second Runner-Up: Dr. Todd Walter

BEST RETIREMENT / ASSISTED LIVING

Tryon Estates

Runner-Up: White Oak of Tryon Second Runner-Up: Ridge Rest Assisted Living Center

BEST HAIR STYLIST

Annie Moss

Runner-Up: Terri Owens Campbell Second Runner-Up: Paula Edwards

BEST HAIR SALON

Uptown Girl Salon Runner-Up: Karma Salon Second Runner-Up: Hillside Hair & Nail

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BEST PLACE TO WORK OUT

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PRO Physical Therapy

Runner-Up: Main Street Insurance Group Second Runner-Up: Dusenbury Insurance Agency

Runner-Up: My Gym Second Runner-Up: Tryon Health & Fitness

BEST BANK / CREDIT UNION

State Employees Credit Union Runner-Up: HomeTrust Bank Second Runner-Up: First Citizens Bank

BEST PLACE FOR AN OIL CHANGE

Stott’s Ford

Runner-Up: Landrum Lube Second Runner-Up: Searcy’s Automotive

BEST HVAC COMPANY

All Seasons Heating & Air

Runner-Up: Price Services Heating & Air Second Runner-Up: Barton Brothers

BEST REALTOR

Jean Skelcy RE/ MAX Advantage

Runner-Up: Gary Corn First Realty Second Runner-Up: Cindy Viehman Tryon Foothills Realty

BEST LANDSCAPING SERVICE

Jay’s Landscaping

Farm Bureau Insurance

BEST VET

Bonnie Brae Veterinary Hospital Runner-Up: Landrum Veterinary Hospital Second Runner-Up: God’s Creatures Animal Hospital

BEST PLUMBER

Hyder Plumbing Runner-Up: Pete Inman Second Runner-Up: David Cochran

BEST FUNERAL HOME

McFarland Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Orchard Lake

Runner-Up: Petty’s Funeral Home Second Runner-Up: Sanders Funeral and Cremation Service

BEST ATTORNEY

Billy McFarland Runner-Up: Andy Haynes Second Runner-Up: Scott Sheffron

BEST CONTRACTOR / HANDYMAN

Steve Hammett Construction

Runner-Up: Michael Champion Second Runner-Up: Bill Mosseller

Runner-Up: Holbert’s Landscaping Second Runner-Up: Thompson’s Landscaping

BEST INSURANCE

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FEATURED

Silver Travis Band Four Decades of

Classic Southern Rock

Writer & Photographer Mark Levin

It didn’t take the crowd long to get into the distinctive sound of the Silver Travis Band. Playing their own original music (with a few covers thrown in here and there), the five-member group plays their unique style of classic Southern rock. The Silver Travis Band has been a group for just shy of 40 years and three members have been the core of the band all that time. They have perfected that definitive sound.

When Silver Travis Band played its first gig in 1981, Ronald Reagan was President, the first space shuttle, Columbia, was successfully launched, and Raiders of the Lost Ark was entertaining adventure buffs at the movies. All of those things have kept their places in history and the same can be said for Silver Travis. The difference is the band is still performing, still writing new music, still recording albums, and still expanding its fan base.

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Randall Calvert (guitar), Mike Satterfield (drums), and Joey Parrish (electric bass) are the original members. They were barely out of high school when they formed the group. Only in their wildest dreams could they imagine the three of them would still be together nearly 40 years later. And in fact, most music reviewers would agree that the Silver Travis Band is just now reaching the zenith of their career. They are that good!

The Silver Travis Band has rubbed elbows and performed with many of the greats in country and Southern rock bands including The Marshall Tucker Band, 38 Special and Confederate Railroad. Jerry Eubanks and Paul Riddle of The Marshall Tucker Band played on a recent Silver Travis CD. The group has played Sweet Home Alabama with both Bob Burns and Artimus Pyle, two legendary drummers.

The Silver Travis Band was in town to kick off the Tryon Fine Arts Center’s Sunset Series, highlighting some of the best in area entertainers. It was a beautiful night for a show outside in the Peterson Amphitheater. The smells of Mountain View Barbecue wafting through the air from their food truck added to the party atmosphere.

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This night was also the “release party” for the band’s newest CD, “Traveler.”

The CD name is a throwback to the founding of the band and picking a name for themselves. They wanted to add to their Southern Rock feel and heritage and pay homage to General Robert E. Lee’s favorite horse “Traveller,” an iron gray American saddlebred. Being just high school boys, they mistakenly thought Lee’s horse was named “Travis” and they decided the color was close to silver, so the name Silver Travis Band was born. Only with this album have they corrected band history. They haven’t had to fix anything else…the band has continued to improve and make a name for themselves both in the region and internationally where their albums are best sellers.

The crowd at the Peterson Amphitheater this night was a mix of middle-aged exrockers, retirees, and a few millennials possibly hearing them for their first time. If they weren’t all fans of the Silver Travis Band at the beginning of the show, they were new converts by the last musical number. The place was rocking!

Business Info: You can purchase their CD online from their website: www.

SilverTravis.com, from Amazon, or from www.CDBaby.com. For booking info contact the band through their website: SilverTravis.com.

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FEATURED

Attendance for the 12th annual gala exceeded 170, and bidding in the silent auction was lively.

GOING BEYOND with Lennie’s Kids Writer & Photographer Vincent Verrecchio

“Lennie’s Kids” are the many abandoned or rescued dogs of the Foothills area that would suffer, and some die, without the intervention of Lennie Rizzo and the medical care made possible by his non-profit organization.

Lennie’s Kids Gala and Rescue Rally is one of his major fund-raising events, and this year, the 12th annual event, participation and generosity exceeded expectation. Elaine Coppi Rizzo, Lennie’s wife, reports, “Last year 100 people attended, this year at the GreenLife Inn at Mimosa, we had more than 170, and the bidding in the silent and live auctions was lively. We have so many people to thank.”

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Auction items ranged from a signed and numbered limited edition paintings to a 7-speed bicycle.

Joey with Rita and Ken Easler wait to bid in the live auction.

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On duty service dog in the auction audience tempted the bidders around him, without success, to ignore the alert on his vest.

Event tickets and proceeds from the silent and live auctions benefit not only Lennie’s Kids but also Lennie’s friends that attended: Forever Dream Senior Dog Sanctuary; Foothills Humane Society; P3 Consignments; Paws, Prayers, and Promises; Pet Tender Angels; and Service Dogs 4 Vets.

“We all share the same passion for animals,” says Lennie. “So many people here are going beyond compassion.

They are the doers with perseverance and selfless hands-on hard work where the only reward is seeing the happiness of a dog or cat.”

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SUMMER GOLD By Pebbles There he stood helpless and pleading in a dusty Texas corral. His dappled gold coat was striking in the baking July sun. This yearling colt was tethered to the tall steel fence. His wide-set dark brown eyes cried out for help to release him from this slaughter pen teaming with horses of all shapes and sizes. “Heather, we must not leave him there, we must intervene on his behalf,” I demanded.

Jennifer Demyanovich, a staunch HERD supporter, and my caretaker set about raising the money to buy the young golden horse’s freedom ride to safety. We three decided with his dazzling colored coat, Oro, which translates to gold in Spanish, was the perfect new name

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Melanie Lemmond, who manages a sister 501c3 horse rescue not far from where Oro was captive, drove her horse trailer to pick him up for quarantine at her expansive ranch.

She reported back to us with photos that Oro loaded well and was a very friendly with people and horses. He was also in need of some nutritious groceries. The colt would remain in

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her daily care for over one month until quarantine was completed, then she and her husband would deliver Oro to North Carolina.

Oro arrived on a fine early September morning at the Edge Brewing rescue barn provided to HERD by Christian and Kim Oliver. He was warmly greeted by the authoritative two-year old paint gelding, Daniel Morgan and the Appaloosa gelding Bob, who was the same age as Oro but a tad bigger. Bob had been saved in a kill pen with his mother when he was only five months old.

The three new friends cantered around the field, tossing their heads establishing the pecking order quickly for placement in this new herd. Fall melded into winter with the trio participating in groundwork training from expert Rick Millweard and equally dedicated HERD volunteer Karen Mastruserio.

Their scheduled sessions afforded them ample leisure playtime to grow into their long legs and rangy bodies.

The following March, Daniel Morgan was adopted by expert horsewoman Elizabeth Dicey and Bob and Oro welcomed a gentle giant, Street Lawyer, an off-thetrack chestnut thoroughbred.

Street Lawyer was given the barn name of Atticus and his story was one that many racehorses share. He was born in Louisiana and did not place well after a few races sustaining an ankle injury. His trainer sent him on to auction and a kill buyer was his highest bidder. At 16.2 hands and age three, he almost met a grim fate in Mexico. If not for HERD, he would have suffered terribly.

Spring also brought another important visitor. Oro met his new benefactor, Bud Hoffman who came to see his young charge. Bud generously provided the funds needed to geld Oro and help maintain his feed and daily care in HERD all summer.

With the arrival of September, came a welcome visit from Jennifer. She traveled down from New Hampshire to finally meet Oro in person. Well, I tell you frankly it was love at first sight for them both! Oro nickered to her in greeting on her return visit the following morning and Rick showed Jennifer some groundwork exercises to build her confidence with this handsome, confident two-year-old steed. After a week-long visit, it was time for Jennifer to return home. She rose early to bid Oro farewell and he followed her as she drove off from the Edge Rescue barn until he ran out of fence line at the bottom of the hill. Her face was covered in tears to leave him behind and she vowed to return and adopt him.

More good news unfolded in HERD. Street Lawyer was adopted to be a trail horse for a wonderful family with a farm outside of Asheville and plans were made to take both Oro and his pal Bob to be backed and started under saddle with local expert Calvin Halford. He had helped HERD on numerous occasions with riding the young rescue horses.

In March 2019, both three-year old geldings began their riding lessons with Calvin. The horses excelled quickly in the program and Margaret Miller, who works with Calvin, fell hard for Bob and decided to adopt him as her sports horse.

Meanwhile, Oro was preparing for Jennifer’s return in May so she could ride him to be sure they were a great fit together. Heather took Jennifer over to meet Margaret and Calvin.

What Jennifer found was a much taller horse than she remembered from her last visit. Oro was so delighted to see her again he left his herd of friends when he recognized her calling his name.

The two picked up right where they left off together. Jennifer enjoyed his comfortable gaits and easy confident manner in each of her riding lessons during her 10day stay.

Time to sign the adoption papers and make the final plans to get Oro home to her in New Hampshire. It would be a long trailer trip, so a box stall was secured. Karen, Oro’s volunteer mom for two years, came out to visit and watch Jennifer put him through his paces. Jennifer invited Karen to ride him as well as his temperament and manners were perfect for such a young horse. The elated Karen readily agreed, borrowing a riding helmet. She wept tears of joy for the experience as it had been many years since she had been in the saddle on a fine palomino.

Jennifer had found her horse of gold, right under the rainbow of HERD. Oro had found a home for life after growing up in our rescue. This reward cannot be measured even in prize gold on the scales of life.

Pebbles is the “spokespony” for HERD, or Helping Equines Regain Dignity, a local nonprofit that saves equines from dire conditions and in many cases slaughter. She dictates her monthly columns about her adventures and what a rescue organization does to Heather Freeman. Pebbles and Heather can be reached through HerdRescue.org

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Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips or white chocolate chips if preferred

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Directions: In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla just until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to brown sugar mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.

Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1820 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Delicious served with ice cream on a hot summer day!

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PARTING GLANCE

PUT ME IN COACH! I’M READY TO PLAY!

You can tell the dog days of summer have arrived when the smell of pine tar fills the air and fans cheer after watching a perfect 6-4-3 double play.

Last month, the inaugural season of the four and under Weeball baseball season concluded, sponsored by the Polk County Recreation Department.

Most of the kids that came out had never played any organized sports. Under the direction and patience of their coach, Paul Weidman, this group of boys and girls learned the basics of America’s pastime. They also learned patience, how to focus and how to become a team player.

This was a huge step in the right direction in helping them prepare for starting Pre-K in the fall.

Joel Cox focuses on the next pitch.

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QUICK BITES

July is Blueberry Month It’s time to enjoy blueberries. July is National Blueberry month.

Luckily, blueberries are nature’s number one source of antioxidants among more than 50 fresh fruits and vegetables tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging. Blueberries may be small, but these little powerhouse berries are rich sources of antioxidants that help protect against many diseases of aging, including heart disease, dementia, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer.

Blueberries are believed to have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all common fruits and vegetables.

“The USDA recommends that adults eat two cups of fruit a day. Blueberries contain only 82 calories per cup serving and they are also a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C and manganese, said Jimmi Buell, FCS agent with the NC Cooperative Extension Service.

Blueberries fresh or frozen can help you fulfill that recommendation. “Local, fresh blueberries are available now at farms, various farmers markets and supermarkets,” says Buell.

When selecting berries, look for those that are plump and firm with a light silvery bloom. Always select ripe blueberries, which have a light blue to blue-black color.

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The deepness of the blue will depend upon the variety.

After selecting your blueberries, it’s essential that you store them properly. Because of their fragile nature, blueberries should be refrigerated immediately after harvest.

Blueberries can be served in a variety of ways, on cereal, fruit salads, in muffins, pies or jams and jellies. “ The best way to get your antioxidants is fresh, said Buell, “but frozen can also preserve the nutrients.

If you need a recipe or need information on how to preserve blueberries call the Polk County Extension Service at 894-8218.

This frozen treat makes a simple and refreshing dessert similar to ice cream on those hot summer days.

Jimmi Buell, extension agent, family and consumer sciences, Polk County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, teaches cooking and nutrition classes with a focus on improving health with better food choices. She can be reached at jimmi_buell@ncsu.edu or 828-894-8218.

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Ingredients: • 4 medium bananas, peeled, quartered, and frozen • 2 teaspoons honey • 20 blueberries, frozen

Directions: 1. Remove bananas from freezer and

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