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Home & Garden 22-23 Best Cooks 26 Did you know? 31 Blueberry Cobbler 32 Corn, a Summer Classic 36 Amanda’s Kitchen 38 Life is Peachy 44 Beans & Beef! 52 In a Busy Mom’s Kitchen 62 Summer in the Garden 65 Headache & Neck Connection\
TERMITE • PEST CONTROL AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
People & Celebrations 30 Cookbook Collector 46 Dining Divas 53 YVPeople: Sharon Diaz 68 YVPeople: Robert VanCamp 75 Historic Wall House Museum 77 Oceans of Possibilities 78 Off the Shelf: Pawpaw’s Memories : The Tannery 80 caring hearts: God’s Garage 82 Farm Ponds 86 YV Wines @ Piccione Vineyard’s La Collina 88 Y V Wines @Brandon Hills with Jim Collins 90 Take the Family to the Water
100 Rotisserie Chicken for Doggo 101 Book: Cats Miscellany 102 Protect Your Pet from Heatstroke & Hyperthermia 104 petpics
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Everything is Naturally Wholesome Yadkin Valley Magazine is a publication of Cherry Street Media,LLC. 413 Cherry Street East Bend, NC 27018 3366992446 JulyAugust 2022 Volume 22 Number 6 Publisher/Editor Barbara Krenzer Norman Advertising Sales John Norman Sue Harrison Ken & Denise Knight
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just a note from Barbara foodsandflavors has been and continues to be one of the most popular features in Yadkin Valley Magazine. A lot of readers are not cooking any more, some are new to the kitchen but the feedback we get is how much fun recipes are to read! Often we get phone calls of bragging rights for recipes tried and shared with family and friends. The Yadkin Valley is known for its hospitality and great Southern cooking. We will keep that recognition with over 20 favorite recipes passed down through families as well as some evolved from trial and error in individual kitchens. Turn the pages of this issue and hopefully you will find enjoyment in those pages of recipes that follow and the treasures found within Yadkin Valley cuisine. Reading about recipes from the 1800s is fun especially when the recipe title is unpronounceable. How about Rincktum Diddy? Check out Cookbook Collector for a gem of a cookbook we found in the Mount Airy Regional Museum of History Gift Shop. Trains seem to fascinate young and old. The cover tells so! Unfortunately railroad ties have been pulled up almost everywhere in the USA. Seeing a train in motion equals the excitement when seeing a fawn. Robert Van Camp is well known for his railroad documentaries shown on PBS and well, everywhere. His newest project is restoring a railroad car for himself...it’s not his first rodeo! Black Cat Station has reopened after being closed for two years. HO model trains for all ages are running and admission is FREE. Mark your calendar for the second Saturday of July and August. Set your GPS for Elizabeth St., N. Wilkesboro.
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From the coziness of your bedroom, to the library’s shelves filled with books, to the openness of our living room areas, to sit, talk and enjoy, or the gazebo for nature’s beauty, we share the comforts of home.
We offer: Short Term Rehab • Respite Care Skilled Nursing – Long Term and Short Term • Assisted Living Independent Apartments • Offering in-patient & Out-patient therapy Now Open Our NEW Physical Therapy Wing
It’s 2,400 sq ft of helping patients reach their full potential with kitchen, bedroom & bath setups, so patients can practice preparing meals, bathing, getting in & out of bed... building the overall functional abilities they’ll need to return home, including speech therapy. Open for outpatients, our residents and all of the community.
Our Administrative Staff strives to create a family environment throughout our facility. Elizabeth Lockett Administrator
Rachel Trivette, RN Director of Nursing
Kathy Sparks Candy Crissmon Dietary Manager Household Supervisor
Elizabeth Pardue Social Worker
Johnathan Smouse Tammy Johnson Maintenance Supervisor Office Manager
Where kind hearts welcome you Yadkin Nursing Care and Rehab Center 903 West Main Street • Yadkinville • (336) 6798863 Call Crystal Watkins to schedule a visit. Now a part of Wilmington, North Carolina’s Liberty Healthcare. This well known, well respected partner brings new resources and years of experience to providing our residents only the best in care.
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Relax on our front porch with a soda, chips and some of our bakery sweet treats
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Everyday Fun This time of year, Facebook posts abound with images of cruise ships, turquoise waters and tropical sunsets. Many of us are talking about where we’ve been, where we’re going, or where we want to go. I remember my father saying my mother’s middle name was, “Let’s Go.” I think he, on the other hand, was a homebody. I take after him, preferring staycations over vacations. Then, there’s Rosie, our sweet Havanese. I wouldn’t want to leave her behind. Rob wouldn’t either. Instead of taking on the task making travel plans and hoping the service is good and the lines aren’t long, we try to have something to look forward to every day. Having hobbies helps. Rob’s a golfer and I’m an artist. Both provide hours of recreation and enjoyment. Plus, we can pace ourselves and take breaks. Essential at this stage of our lives. Delighting in attracting a new songbird to the feeder, finding joy in planting a new perennial, or the sense of satisfaction of that comes from perfecting a painting technique are some of my everyday joys that keep me close to home. I should also mention, we live in a scenic mountain setting that’s a destination for vacationers seeking gorgeous views, hiking, rafting and waterfalls. If I’m being totally honest, I guess we’re cheating. Here’s to summer fun at home and away!
Last spring I planted a honeysuckle vine beneath a metal arbor outside my studio window hoping for more inviting photos with birds. Great joy when I happened to look out and see this male yellow finch. My camera was already on the positioned tripod. I only had a few seconds before he flew away. A morning out to a friend’s house to photograph her neighbor’s chickens was a recent trip. I came back with 145 photos and a closeup view into the world of hens and chicks. This mother hen was teaching her chicks how to find food by scratching up straw. It was great fun to watch all her chicks gather round.
My interpretation in oils of the view from our deck. Each morning and evening there’s a different show. July-A ugust 2 0 2 2
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Featherbed Potato Rolls from Phyllis Biggs of Dobson In the early 60s I became a member of the Good Neighbor Extension Club. I made lifelong friends, learned to cook, bake, sew and enjoy friends and fellowship. I attended a yeast bread workshop and learned to make these delcious rolls. I have made them many times since, that’s 40 years, they are foolproof and my family loves them. They are a favorite for family dinners...each plate always holds at least two of these giant hot rolls! Nothing smells better than fresh yeast bread rising. 1 medium baking potato 1 (1/4-ounce) box active dry yeast 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) plus 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 egg beaten 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 375°F. Place potato in water to cover; cook til tender. Reserve 3/4 cup potato water. Cool potato slightly; peel. Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water (115°F.) Mash potato with a fork to yield 1/2 cup. Combine sugar, salt, 1/4 cup butter. Add reserved potato water; mix well. Cook to lukewarm; add yeast mixture, potato, egg, 2 cups flour, stir til smooth. Add 2 additional cups flour to make smooth soft dough. Turn out on lightly floured board. Knead til smooth, about 5 minutes. Turn dough into a well greased bowl; turn to grease the top. Cover; let rise til doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Punch dough down, divide in half. Shape each half into 12 smooth balls. Arrange on greased baking sheet. Melt remaining 2 Tablespoons butter. Brush rolls with butter. Let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
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This reader favorite first appeared in our Jan/Feb 2020 magazine
Monica’s No-Bake Butterscotch Cookies
Reader Favorite
2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup 2% milk 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 cup butterscotch chips 1 cup peanut butter 3 cups rolled oats 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract In a skillet put sugar, milk, butter, butterscotch chips. Cook on high. Stir constantly to prevent burning. When mixture begins to boil continue to stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add peanut butter, vanilla, rolled oats. Mix well. Drop by spoonful on wax paper. Allow up to 1 hour to cool. Remove from wax paper. Store in airtight container. When you have your kids and maybe someone else’s too for a vacation day or the inevitable snow days (even the thought of no electricity) here is an activity you all can do together with outstanding results everyone will enjoy munching. Have your supplies on hand! “One afternoon, per request, I attempted to make some chocolate no-bake cookies for my children for a snack,” said Monica Dolinger, “I made my way over to the cabinet to get the cocoa powder. There was NO cocoa powder! Now what do I do? The milk, sugar and butter were already in the saucepan. I had a bag of butterscotch chips. I tossed in about a cup of
chips. Finished out the recipe as recommended and scooped out the batter onto a piece of wax paper that lined my countertop. They were an instant hit with my family! This family favorite cookie recipe is one that can be altered in different ways. My daughter does not like chocolate so I can choose to do butterscotch or even peanut butter for her. It’s a well known recipe but with the right substitutions, you can make it just about any way you want.
Join our Best Cooks by sharing a favorite recipe! The first time we publish your recipe in our Best Cooks Series we’ll send you $30. Tell us a bit about the recipe, and why it’s a favorite. Is it a handed down family treat or one shared by a friend? Remember to include all the basics, from ingredients to dish sizes, baking times and temperatures. A photo of you with your recipe, just a shot of the dish or just your photo would be nice. Thank you!
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foodsandflavors~™ Lisa Prince Did you Know? The average American eats 279 eggs a year. North Carolina ranks No. 8 in the U.S. for egg production. It takes about 24 to 26 hours for a hen to produce one egg. The yolk contains almost half an egg’s protein and a high proportion of its vitamins. Eggshell color has no relation to egg quality, nutrition, or flavor. North Carolina has 9 million hens laying 7.5 million eggs a day. A chef ’s hat traditionally has one pleat for each of the many ways you can cook eggs. Eggs age more in one day at room temperature than in one week in the refrigerator. Can’t tell if that egg in the refrigerator is raw or hardboiled? Try spinning it! Raw eggs wobble as the liquid inside shifts, but hardboiled eggs spin smoothly. NC Eggs are delivered to the store within 24-48 hours after being laid. NC Egg Farmers donated 1,207,155 dozen eggs last year.
WRITER & PHOTOS Lisa Prince, Director, NC Egg Association
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INCREDIBLE MERINGUE COOKIES https://ncegg.org/recipes/incredible-meringue-cookies/ 4 large egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Start by preheating oven to 250°F. Add egg whites, cream of tartar and salt to your stand mixer bowl; whip on medium speed until white and foamy. Slowly add sugar in intervals of 8 until combined then turn mixer speed to high. Whip meringue until very VERY stiff peaks have formed and meringue is very glossy and white. At this point you can make any variation below you would like.
PATRIOTIC COOKIE STACKS In an empty piping bag fitted with a large star tip, carefully drag thick red and blue lines of food coloring into the inside of the bag. – Then scoop in meringue and pipe small stars on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake according to instructions above. Stars should be red, white and blue. – Finally add meringue stars to small red velvet cookies topped with buttercream and serve. To bake, add meringue cookies for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until crisp and light. Make sure it does not brown so carefully begin checking around the hour and a half mark. Then serve. 26
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PIG PICKIN’ CAKE https://ncegg.org/recipes/pig-pickin-cake 1 box Butter Cake mix 1 (1-ounce) can mandarin oranges with juice 1/2 cup oil 4 eggs Mix cake as directed. Pour into greased/floured cake pans (2-, 3- or 4-layers). Bake at 350°F. 20 to 25 minutes depending on size of cake pans and number of layers. Allow cake to cool before icing. 1 (8-ounce) tub Cool Whip 1 small box instant vanilla pudding 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice Mix icing ingredients by hand. Allow cake to cool before frosting. Keep cake refrigerated. Lisa’s Notes: According to the NY Times, around the holidays, this is the most searched for cake recipe in NC.
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Cookbook Collector — Always check out museum gift shops—they seem to have some unique finds you can’t get everywhere. Perfect for our heritage issue is a cookbook John found in the Mount Airy Regional Museum of History entitled Collections And Recollections. Inserted in between pages of stunning black/white photos of Mount homes and businesses 1885 to 1995 are timely recipes from local homemakers. Pat Gwyn Woltz’s paintings on the front and back covers are eye-catching and meaningful. On page 166 and plus are Mount Airy specialties eaten by the families of the day: Salt Fish, Leaf Lettuce and Green Onions, Mater Sandwich, Redeye Gravy and Mrs. W.F. Carter’s Rincktum Diddy! For those readers who have “a love affair with history” (—Barbara Summerlin) The Mount Airy Restoration Foundation included details as important as first voters in 1888, early mayors from May 11, 1885, the Town Charter and a street directory of 1913 to 1914. I’ll let you find your own surprises in this little book and share some of its recipes. This recipe was a favorite in an era when sugar and butter were scarce and eggs were too costly to use in a luxury like a cake.
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Wash rice; boil; until soft. Add & mix milk, sugar, butter, beaten egg yolks, grated rind of lemon. Pour batter into pan. Beat egg WHITES to a froth; add powdered sugar & lemon juice. Put mixture on top of batter & bake at 350°F. until browned.
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Corn WRITER & PHOTOS Carmen Long Family and Consumer Agent N.C. Cooperative Extension Surry & Alleghany county centers.
What’s for Dinner? Delicious LOCAL Recipes
A Summer Classic
Nothing says summer like fresh sweet corn. A family favorite for many, corn is so versatile. Corn can be grilled, roasted, steamed, boiled, microwaved and eaten straight off the cob or cut off and used in countless recipes. Lengthy family discussions have occurred about the “right way” to eat corn on the cob. Side to side or around—which best describes you? No matter how you eat it, just enjoy it. Follow these tips to make sure your corn is delicious. Shopping Tips: Cool is key in keeping corn fresh after it is picked. As corn warms up, the sugar in the kernels turns to starch so it won’t be as sweet. Ideally, corn should be picked the morning it is purchased. If you are shopping at your local farmer’s market, shop early in the day and select corn displayed in the shade or on ice for best quality and flavor. At the grocery store, select corn displayed in a refrigerated bin. Take an ice chest when you shop to keep the corn cold until you get home. The husks on fresh corn will be green and tight. Pull back a piece of the husk to make sure the kernels fill the ear but are smaller at the end. Large kernels at the end may mean the corn is over ripe. Milky juice should come from a kernel when you break it with your fingernail. The silk on fresh corn is a light golden color, moist and soft. Storage: If corn is still in the husk, leave it that way to keep it moist. If it has already been husked, store the corn in a perforated plastic bag. Keep refrigerated to help prevent sugar loss. Cook corn sooner rather than later after it is picked for optimum flavor. If you have more than you can use within a couple of days, cook the corn for two minutes to stop the sugar from turning in to starch. Cool and refrigerate. Drop the ears into boiling water and finish cooking when you are ready to eat.
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Preserving: Corn is one vegetable I like to freeze if there is enough space in the freezer. The processing time for canning corn is so long, that often the color is brown and not very appetizing if it is canned safely. In our area, whole kernel corn must be processed for 55 minutes for pints and 85 minutes for quarts at 11 pounds of pressure in a dial gauge canner and at 15 pounds of pressure in a weighted gauge. For more information on canning corn, please call Cooperative Extension at 336-401-8025 or go to the National Center for Home Food Preservation at http://nchfp.uga.edu/index.html
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Freezing corn is much quicker. The instructions from the National Center for Home Food preservation are as follows: Preparation: Select only tender, freshly-gathered corn in the milk stage. Husk and trim the ears, remove silks and wash. Corn-on-the-cob: Water blanch small ears (1 1/4-inches or less in diameter) 7 minutes, medium ears (1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inches in diameter) 9 minutes and large ears (over 1 1/2-inches in diameter) 11 minutes. Cool promptly and completely to prevent a "cobby" taste. Drain and package. Seal and freeze. Whole Kernel Corn: Water blanch 4 minutes. Cool promptly, drain and cut from cob. Cut kernels from cob about 2/3 the depth of the kernels. Package, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Seal and freeze. Cream Style Corn: Water blanch 4 minutes. Cool promptly and drain. Cut kernel tips and scrape cobs with the back of a knife to remove the juice and the heart of the kernel. Package, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Seal and freeze. Another way to prepare cream style corn for freezing is to cut and scrape the corn from the cob without blanching. Place cut corn in a double boiler; heat with constant stirring for about 10 minutes or until it thickens; allow to cool by placing the pan in ice water. Package in moisture-vapor resistant containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Seal and freeze. 2 ripe avocados, peeled and chopped into small pieces 1 large tomato, chopped into small pieces 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice (adjust to taste) 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste) Paprika
Avocado Salad This is a colorful and tasty salad that is especially good during summer months. It is easy to prepare and only has a few, simple ingredients. For variation, add chopped onions, black beans, and/or red pepper according to taste preference. Serves 4 1 ear corn on the cob, husk and silk removed 34
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Cook corn on the cob in microwave for 2 minutes. Remove and allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes. Cut corn off of the cob; collect the kernels in a bowl. Mix corn kernels, avocado, tomato in a big bowl. Toss with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Chill in refrigerator for 10 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve cold. Sources: So Easy to Preserve, The Wellness Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition http://medinsteadofmeds.com
Summer Green Bean Salad This is one of the best salads to make when the corn is really fresh. The easiest way to cook just a few ears of corn is in the microwave. Cut off one end, microwave for 4 minutes, remove with hot pad–shake the corn out of the husk. (Tip: All of the silks should remain in the husk while cooking and you have perfectly cooked corn.) Even though the basil will get a little dark, this salad gets better the next day. Serves 6 1 pound (approximately 3 cups) green beans, washed, trimmed 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half 2 ears corn, cooked; cut off the cob 4 ounces (approximately 1/3 cup) ricotta salata or feta, shredded finely or crumbled 3 Tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 4 Tablespoons olive oil 1 cup packed basil leaves, cut into thin ribbons (chiffonade) Salt to taste Cook beans in salted water until just done, do not overcook. Chill well (approximately 15 to 30 minutes).
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, corn and green beans. Add cheese to the vegetable mixture. Make vinaigrette: Combine vinegar & mustard. Then add oil in a thin stream while beating. Add dressing to the vegetable mixture. Top with the basil. Salt to taste.
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I recently discovered my love for avocados. Late in the game, I know. I’ve never been a fan of guacamole so I didn’t see the need to ever try them. I was putting together a taco night for my parent’s anniversary a few months ago and was trying to come up with some appropriate sides. This popped into my head as I was wandering the grocery store. I tried it. I loved it. Have been making it ever since! Makes a great, quick summer salad!
Avocado Salad 6 semi ripe avocados 1 small container grape tomatoes 1 small yellow onion 1/4 cup lime juice Salt/pepper
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Cut avocados in half and remove seed. Remove skin. Slice, then cut into chunks (I like bigger chunks). Slice grape tomatoes and add with avocados. Chop onion to the desired size of your choice. Combine in bowl with lime juice, salt and pepper. Keep refrigerated and make as close to eating it is possible. Even with lime juice the avocados will turn brown.
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WRITER/PHOTOS Courtney Tevepaugh Family and Consumer Science Agent, Wilkes County North Carolina Cooperative Extension Courtney_tevepaugh@ncsu.edu Follow along on Facebook @wilkesFCS One great thing about living in the Yadkin Valley is our access to fresh, locally grown peaches. Nothing says summer quite like a peach, or even better peach ice cream on a hot day. Peaches are low-calorie, filled with vitamins A and C, and an excellent source of fiber. They have a low glycemic load which means they will not cause a surge of blood sugar, making peaches a good snack for everyone. To find local peaches download the Visit NC Farms App or spend the day at the Brushy Mountain Peach and Heritage Festival in Wilkesboro on the last Saturday of July. Peaches can be preserved in a variety of ways from freezing to canning, jams, jellies, pickling, and drying. My preference is freezing for ease and the sake of time. However, nothing can quite compare to warm peach butter on a biscuit or popping open a jar of home-canned peaches during the dead of winter.
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Life is Peachy A simple way to freeze peaches is in a sugar pack. Select well-ripened fruit, sort, wash and peel. To each quart add ⅔ cup sugar and mix well. Stir until sugar is dissolved or let stand for 15 minutes. Pack into containers, leave headspace, seal and freeze. To prevent darkening, sprinkle ascorbic acid dissolved in water over the peaches before adding sugar or sprinkle with “Fruit-Fresh”. These instructions are modified from the National Center for Home Food Preservation. For more preservation instructions, contact your local Cooperative Extension Office. Peach dumplings and cobbler are some of my all-time favorite peach recipes. Recently though I’ve been striving to think outside the box and try something new. Which brought me to these fresh peach cookies. Delicious alone or even better made into a sandwich with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. If the cookie dough is slightly dry it’s okay to add a tablespoon or two of peach juice or water until it’s to the right consistency. This recipe works best with fresh peaches. If you need to use canned peaches, be sure to drain well and pat dry with a paper towel.
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Peach and Avocado Salsa 2 cups peeled and chopped peaches 1 avocado, diced ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved 2 T fresh cilantro, chopped 2 T lime juice In a medium bowl combine all ingredients. Season with salt to taste. Makes 4 servings. This recipe pairs well with grilled chicken, salmon, or simply with tortilla chips.
Peach Cookies 1 cup softened butter (2 sticks) 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup chopped peeled peaches
Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will be easiest in a stand mixer. Beat in the egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl combine flour, cinnamon, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and ginger. Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Fold in peaches. Drop by Tablespoonfuls on parchment lined baking sheets. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes. Cool in pan for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. This will make about 4 dozen small cookies or 2 dozen large cookies. For larger cookies add a few minutes to the baking time.
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Ice Cream Cake Roll
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WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER / Vicki Yount In 1978, my mother gave me a Betty Crocker cookbook for Christmas. Being me, I immediately turned to the cakes and dessert recipes. I found this recipe for an ice cream cake roll and having only eaten them at ice cream shops I just knew I had to try my hand at making one. It became a hit with family and friends over the years and is perfect for the summer months or anytime. It keeps well in the freezer and it is nice to have for company or if you are like me and have a late night chocolate attack! I have had a few flops, one when I thought the cake was done and it wasn’t. Now I always test with a toothpick to make sure. The chocolate sauce is excellent and be sure to have whipped cream and cherries for special occasions. This is one recipe that delights everyone. It is perfect for summer. Have a wonderful one. Vicki P.S. It will easily feed 10 people!
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3/4 cup plain flour 1/4 cup cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 eggs, well beaten
1 cup sugar 1/3 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla Confectioners’ sugar for dusting the waxed paper lined pan
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 15 1/2x10 1/2x 1-inch jelly roll pan with well buttered wax paper. Dust well with powdered sugar. In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine all ingredients with a whisk. Mix well. (If you use a beater it puts too much air in the cake.) Pour chocolate mixture into pan working batter well into the corners. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean. While cake is baking, get a clean kitchen towel, tea towels work well. Do not use one smelling like fabric softener. (I learned that one the hard way)! Cover the tea towel well with powdered sugar to dump your cake on. When the cake comes out of the oven, carefully dump it onto the tea towel. Peel away the waxed paper.(There may be a powdered sugar cloud!) Roll cake’s short end and tea towel into a roll. Place onto a wire rack to cool completely. (30 minutes or more to cool.) Remove ice cream from freezer when cake cools and allow to soften. Unroll cake on a piece of parchment or waxed paper. Use a knife to slice 1-inch slices of ice cream. Place along the inside of the cake. Roll cake back into a roll. Wrap well with parchment or waxed paper; then foil and place back in the freezer for several hours. I know this sounds complicated, but it is much easier than it sounds.
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Now, for my Hot Fudge 1/2 cup Hershey’s cocoa 3/4 cup sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla
Sauce
Combine cocoa, sugar in a medium saucepan. Mix well. Add evaporated milk & corn syrup. Stir to combine. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add butter & vanilla. This makes about two cups of wonderful chocolate syrup. Your family and friends will love this cake!
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Irish Stew
Jim Collins Jim lives in WinstonSalem. He is a great cook who knows Yadkin Valley Wines and, his way around a kitchen!
I know it is a little after Saint Patrick’s Day, but I tried this Irish Stew and it was wonderful and delicious...I just had to share it with you. It is good anytime, not just for Saint Patrick’s Day. Traditionally, Irish Stew is made with
In one of those we’re not sure how it happened... we missed including the recipe to Jim’s Irish Stew in the last magazine. Here it is! lamb or mutton. Since we eat more beef here in America, we normally make it with beef. Either way it is wonderful. And the leftovers are just as great. Make sure you cut your vegetables into large pieces so that they don’t get
2 pounds chuck beef stew meat (or lamb) cut into 1 ½ inch chunks 3 teaspoons salt, or more to taste ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon minced garlic 4 cups beef stock 2 cups water 1 cup Guinness extra stout (enjoy the rest while you cook) 1 cup hearty red wine (if you don’t like stout, enjoy the wine) 2 Tablespoons tomato paste 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 Tablespoon dried thyme 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 bay leaves 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into ½ inch pieces (about 7 cups) 1 large onion, chopped (1 ½ to 2 cups) ½ pound baby carrots ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for serving (optional) Sprinkle about a teaspoon salt over the meat pieces. Pat the beef dry with paper towels. 42
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mushy during the long cooking time. You can add other vegetables to the stew such as peas, green beans, mushrooms, butternut squash or parsnips. This is a hearty stew that the whole family can enjoy. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Heat the olive oil in a large (6 to 8 quart), thick bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the beef (do not crowd the beef in the pan) and cook without stirring, until well browned on one side. Turn the pieces over and brown on the other side. Add all the beef back into the pot. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add the beef stock, water, Guinness, red wine, tomato paste, sugar, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaves. Stir to combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover and cook at a bare simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. While the pot of meat and stock are simmering, melt the butter in another pot over medium heat. Add the onions and carrots and sauté until the onions are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Set aside until the beef mixture has simmered for one hour. Add the onions, carrots, potatoes, black pepper and two teaspoons salt to the beef mixture and simmer uncovered about 40 minutes or until the vegetables and beef are very tender. Remove the bay leaves and skim off any excess fat.
Kitchen Tips Salads • Place washed greens in freezer for 10 minutes, to increase crunchiness. • Soak cucumber slices in salted ice water for 30 minutes—makes them extra crisp. Pat dry before dressing. • Washed greens keep well in the refrigerator if wrapped in a paper or cloth towel. & placed in a plastic bag. • Lettuce should be well dried before tossing or dressing will not cling to it. • To evenly coat greens with dressing, place them in a plastic bag and toss.
Flavoring •Use flavorings and seasonings to enhance taste when fats and oils are eliminated. •Lemon or lime juice and their grated peels are interesting on chicken, fish, veal and vegetables. • For a spicy treat, Mexican salsa will add zest to anything.
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Even the name is music to a hungry man’s ears,
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People ask me all the time, do you get to taste all those recipes in your magazine? The answer, unfortunately for my waist line, a good many of them. But then the question follows, do you cook? Yes, I cook as long as I can toast bread, open a jar of my main meal, peanut butter and use my go-to machine, a high wattage microwave. But I want to share two favorite foods that are a man’s meal delight and prep is about as simple as it gets. This dish dates back to an incredible Southern cook, my Mom. My daughter has perfected it and Barbara also does a pretty mean version of beans and beef. The menu starts with me badgering Barbara about how to fix it. I grab the ingredients out of the pantry. (Told you it is pretty simple.)
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Three 16.5-ounce cans of Bush’s Baked Beans (Bush’s Grillin’ Beans are even better!) Drain the juice from 1 1/2 cans, pour beans into a large pan. Add 1/4 Tablespoon of molasses (after Barbara left the room, I more than doubled that) Brown one pound of ground beef and mix into beans. Add two strips of microwaved bacon, crumbled, for a bit of flavor. Now it’s up to you, some folks add onions and I highly recommend pineapple. Set the pan on the stove on a low heat. Stir occasionally. How long? Until I just can’t wait any longer to eat. Seems like forever! While the beans and beef are slowly simmering, step two: deviled eggs! TIP: You always hard boil more than you need as I end up eating one egg during prep and 2 or 3 more while putting in the filling. I can’t give you the recipe for my basic deviled eggs. I know Barbara says to add a splash of vinegar, then mix in mayo and dollop of mustard to taste. John likes a lot of mayo. Cover eggs in an egg tray and put in the frig to cool. The deviled eggs never last long enough for leftovers, but the beans and beef just get better the next day.. Good cold or heated up in the microwave. By the way,have you ever had a beans and beef sandwich? All you need is to add a little Duke’s mayo!
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foodsandflavors~™ Jim Collins The first time I ever had Chicken Piccata was at a friend’s house in Stone Mountain, Georgia many years ago. I have never tasted any better Chicken Piccata since then. Every time I make it, my family or friends just rave. Oh My Gosh!! I had forgotten about it for a while, so I just made it again. Same old memories. And the leftovers were just as good. I served it with buttered noodles with a little of the sauce poured over them.
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2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts Salt and pepper All-purpose flour for dredging 5 Tablespoons vegetable oil (or extra-virgin olive oil) 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup of dry white wine (or chicken stock) Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup of brined capers, rinsed 1 lemon sliced into rounds 1/2 cup fresh parsley, optional Butterfly the chicken breasts and cut in half. Between 2 sheets of wax paper or plastic, pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour. Shake off the excess flour. In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 Tablespoons of butter with 3 Tablespoons of oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes to a nice brown. Turn chicken over; cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove, transfer chicken to plate; put in a warmed oven. Melt 2 more Tablespoons of butter. Add another 2 Tablespoons of oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the other 2 pieces of chicken and brown both sides in the same manner. Remove the skillet from heat and add chicken to plate. Into the skillet add the lemon juice, wine, capers and 5 to 6 slices of lemon. Return the skillet to the stove and bring the sauce to a boil,
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scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet for extra flavor. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the chicken to a serving platter. Add remaining 2 Tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley and remaining lemon slices. Serve and ENJOY!!
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Cold Mediterranean Grilled Veggie Sandwich WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER Ryan Guthrie During NC summers when the bell peppers and zucchini are at their best, I especially love to make them a regular staple in my kitchen. This is a perfect way to use leftover grilled veggies after they have chilled overnight. With flavorful pesto spread, fresh mozzarella and chewy naan bread, this may be my favorite way to have vegetables in the summer. Consider this as an option for summer get-togethers and let your company build their own. 52
To make 2 sandwiches, here is what you will need: 4-pack Mini Naan Bread (I usually find mine at Food Lion or Lowes Foods) 2 red bell peppers 2 small zucchini 1 red onion avocado oil jarred pesto sliced fresh mozzarella fresh basil leaves, optional Slice zucchini lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices. Cut peppers lengthwise into halves and clean out seeds and ribs. Slice red onion. Brush some avocado oil on your hot grill grates and spread out zucchini, peppers and onions. Brush additional oil onto the tops of your veggies to avoid sticking when you flip them. Grill zucchini and onions until they have nice grill marks and are tender. Let the bell pepper halves get tender and the skin charred. Let veggies cool from the grill, then chill in the refrigerator. Peel and scrape charred skin from your pepper slices. I treat the naan bread the same as pita and tortillas- they are best warmso I will microwave them or toast them in a skillet. The construction is up to you and your tastes, but we slather both sides of the naan with pesto, pile on the vegetables, and top with mozzarella and basil. Enjoy!
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We have known Sharon Diaz for years and know this petite little lady has packed a lot of living and experiences into her life. While composed, she always has a ready smile for her contacts. Now I have learned Crime Prevention Officer Sharon Diaz is retiring from her position with the Yadkin County Sheriff ’s Office after serving for 12 years. Sharon’s travels and studies are many: Attended the University of London in England, Palm Beach University, UNCG, Solingua in Spain and Salem College graduating Phi Delta Pi with honors. She worked as an educator and in law enforcement in Pennsylvania, Florida and North Carolina. She received the POPAT Award in law enforcement, plus holds the Advance Certificate in Law Enforcement. An extensive traveler, she has seen five continents including Asia, China, the Mideast, Africa, Europe, North, South and Central America. Having served Yadkin County in law enforcement since 2010, she is a master deputy. “I have throughly enjoyed working with the community of Yadkin County in Crime Prevention. This department is an important piece to lessening crime and is a key component tin serving, protecting, educating and informing the citizens of the community.The absence of crime is what makes a safe community.” It takes a team effort to keep our communities safe. Deputy Diaz wishes to thank everyone for helping and supporting the program in the years she has served. Here’s hoping whatever adventure she investigates next won’t take her far from us and that she will use all her knowledge to stay involved in our community.
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Summer in the Garden WRITER/ Judy Mitchell
Flowers are at their peak now if they have been watered and fertilized. I use a timed release fertilizer that feeds them 3 to 4 months. At this time of the year, it usually doesn’t last that long. I usually sprinkle it around the flowers when I plant in the spring and again in July. Jim also sprinkles a pre-emergent herbicide around the flowers to prevent weed seeds from germinating. The herbicide doesn’t harm the flower, but prevents seeds from germinating and saves a lot of time weeding. We don’t fertilize trees and shrubs after the end of July. This will tone them so they won’t be actively growing when winter comes and will be less likely to freeze. Crape myrtles bloom in July and August. They are one of the longest blooming trees and are tough. If you cut off old blooms many will rebloom. Leave the last of the blooms in the fall to feed the goldfinches in the spring. We have flocks of them at the nursery. There are many new types of crape myrtles that don’t grow as tall. Moonlight Magic is a new white that grows 8 to 12-feet high with dark maroon foliage. What a nice contrast! Midnight Magic grows 4 to 6-feet with purple maroon foliage and dark pink flowers. Newly planted crape myrtles will wilt when dry. They are my kind of tree. Soak them well when you water usually only once or twice a week. It is best to water in the early morning. As long as you run the hot water out of the water hose, it will not hurt any flower to water in the heat of the day. We water anytime the flowers are dry, except late in the evening. The foliage needs to dry before dark. If the foliage stays wet all night, it could cause disease. Butterfly bushes live up to their name now. Many butterflies feed off of the flowers. They bloom in shades of purple, pink, white, yellow and one that is almost red named Miss Molly. To keep them blooming continuously, remove flowers as they fade. There is a butterfly bush to fit any space. Their sizes-feet range from one of the smallest: Pink Micro Chip at 2-feet to Black Knight which will grow to 8-feet or more. Don’t neglect your garden and it will bear all summer. Have a friend or neighbor pick your vegetables when you go on vacation. Spread the bounty. We usually give excess produce to King Outreach Ministries. You can donate surplus to other soup kitchens or food banks in your county. Happy Gardening! To learn more contact:
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Meet Robert Van Camp Journalist • Storyteller Historian • Entrepeneur If you’ve watched any of the new Magnolia Network you may have seen Clint Harps’ Restoration Road. In the very first episode Clint shows a group of men renovating and restoring a Pullman Railroad car and turning it into a B&B out west. Well, right here in the Yadkin Valley we have our very own version of that kind of restoration. Only here, they’re not parking the cars, they are being put back on the rails to begin a new life.
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Meet Robert Van Camp. We introduced you to Robert several years ago with a feature about his creation, Great Scenic Railway Journeys, (GSRJ). Not only has he continued that work, but it has grown by leaps and bounds. Or as Robert says, “One thing leads to another and another and another. Just keep cultivating the great opportunities you are blessed with.” I first meet Robert when he was working for WFMY TV. This man who has never meet a stranger has a sincere interest in other people. Naturally, that makes for a great journalist, who’s always asking questions. In the fall 1993, he left WFMY to produce his first program on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. UNC-TV liked his program so much they submitted his work to the National Academy of Arts and Sciences where Robert was awarded his first Emmy for his filming of the show. Today GSRJ has now grown to be the longest running, highest rated rail travel show on Public television along with airing throughout the world. Since 1994, the
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show has been used by PBS stations for their annual fundraising efforts. He personally visits 40-45 stations across the county each year doing on air appearances offering local rail journeys to their members. This year Robert will begin producing his 30th Anniversary Special for Public Television featuring eleven new locations from Pennsylvania, the Canadian Rockies, to the Oregon Coast. He has partnered on this show with the first producer/writer he worked with, his longtime friend and WFMY cohort, Andy Lockett. “I loved the fact I am able to work with Andy again. He has come out of retirement to work with me on this new special.” It will take them nine months, from script to screen, to complete the production. The new program will make its debut on PBS in June of 2023. Because of the success of that first show on UNC-TV, now PBS NC Robert wound up doing multiple non-railroad related specials for Public television: NC Coastal Treasures, NC Mountain Treasures, Old Salem-Keeping the Faith and the critically acclaimed program on drunk driving called “Blurred Lines” which received not only an Emmy but the special media award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving. All at the same time Robert was doing freelance work for many other production companies and networks, CBS, NBC, ABC, 48 Hours, America’s most wanted, HBO, and ESPN to name a few including producing the show on Richard Petty for Biography on the History Channel. Being we have profiled Robert’s career and work in the past, along with this introduction, what has lead to this story. How does a guy who has spent the last 29 years producing Public Television Specials, which has garnered him 20 personal Emmys along with the prestigious program excellence award from American Public Television wind up purchasing and restoring some of this country’s most historical railroad passenger cars and locomotives? Robert says, “When profiling the folks that have a passion to preserve and present North America’s rich railroad legacy it’s hard not to want to be apart of it. We’re all a product of our environment. I have been in this environment
1929, being rolled out of the Altona, Pennsylvania Railroad shops, one of only nine superintendent’s cars built by and for use by the railroad. Only Robert’s car survives.
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The car had suffered severe damage from 25 years of exposure to the weather.
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for a very long time and am very proud I can show case it to the world.” This environment has taken hold of Robert’s entrepreneur spirit...he now restores historic passenger railcars and leases them to other railroads. One, a 1955 passenger Pullman car he bought in 2008 was once part of the Texas Special that ran from Chicago to Texas. He restored it and it now is in active service once again. The purchasing of classic railroad rolling stock began when Robert was filming at a railroad in West Virginia for the series back in 2001. After the shoot, John Smith, the founder and President of the Durbin & Greenbrier RR in Durbin, West Virginia, was picking Robert’s brain for all the knowledge he had acquired at other railroads he had filmed. He saw value in his expertise and asked him to come on their Board of Directors. “We currently have twenty two passenger cars in the fleet and the renovations and leasing of these cars creates a revenue stream that allows us to continue to produce our Public Television shows,” says Robert. The car most dear to Robert’s heart is his current project—a car he bought three years ago from the Aberdeen Carolina & Western RR in Candor, NC. It’s a 1929 Superintendent Car built by the Pennsylvania RR at their Altoona shops. Most passenger cars were 85 feet in length. This one was built only to 68 feet so it could navigate the sharp curves of the Allegany Mountains. Which by the way, works out perfectly as this car
will find its new life on the Durbin & Greenbrier RR, which has some of the sharpest curves in North America. Of the nine of these cars built, this car is the only remaining survivor. In its newly restored life it will become an RV on rails. Having lots of uses for special events, it can be pulled any place on the Durbin’s rail system, over 132 miles deep in the Monongahela Forest of West Virginia. People will be able to sleep, cook and dine in the car. What a trip, to be dropped off in a railroad siding left to bike, fish, tubing and drink in natural beauty, with the ability to have your on place of soloist and live in total comfort in the wilderness. The car was originally named Greensburg, for the Pennsylvania town the railroad served. For Robert, it was a fate this car came to him. His grandmother was born and lived in Greensburg. She married his grandfather in1929...two pretty ironic occurrences. Rechristened, this car will now roll under the name of his grandmother, Thelma Irene. Robert said his dad and uncle were pretty excited to know their grandmother’s name would live on with a great story behind it. The original Pullman Porter room had to be gutted and rebuilt. The car did have the call buttons for the onboard porter and chef. In that room were the original “DC power” corner lights he found in a box. The original dining room table remained and has been fully restored. Robert is the fifth owner since 1929 with the car being last rebuilt in 1953. Every time it was sold, the color scheme was changed. But it lead to a pleasant surprise when during the restoration while striping the paint he found a lot of brass hardware. A lot of brass! Hours of time have now been spent on polishing that brass and Robert thinks he has about 200 man hours in the brass restoration. You may not realize it but there’s quite the art to making brass look its best. Though the car has been restored back to its original visual look, all the infrastructure has been modernized and updated from Rob restored the original 1929 Dining Room table and chairs installing a new tier 4 generator, replacing the AC and DC electrical system, HVAC, along with the plumbing. Robert has also made this car very eco friendly with a complete solar power and charging system which can run most of the cars systems. He’s asked all the time if he is a RR fan, Robert states he is not! “What I am is passionate about is seeing the preservation and presentation of this transportation history and profiling the men and women that keep it alive today for all generations to enjoy.” “When I look back and think about my very first railroad story which was on the Yadkin Valley Railroad, I always give credit to my assignment editor at WFMY, Robert Murray, for allowing me to do the story. I never knew that one piece early in my career would lead me down the path I am on. I wouldn’t change a thing.” I’m always working when I’m producing the TV series, not able to experience what the passengers do. Two weeks ago I was up at the Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad for a board meeting, I stayed an extra day just to be a passenger on our train up to the High Falls of Cheat, it’s such a treat when I get to ride just as a passenger. To enjoy the slower pace and to feel the air in your face, It forces you to slow down and enjoy the 25 mile an hour time capsule you are in. ” Robert finished by saying, “I’ve been very blessed to have traveled the world and met and told the stories of so many in this inRobert and his wife, Jillian, at an Emmy Awards Show. dustry, it has enriched my life. I only hope our programs have done the same for our viewers.” July-A ugust 2 0 2 2
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Thelma Irene nearing the end of her restoration, awaits exciting new adventures.
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Historic Wall House Museum One of the finest examples of late Victorian architecture in Davidson County is the George W. Hall home located in Wallburg. The house has been restored to its 1896 grandeur and will be open to the public later this summer. Earlier this spring, Michelle De Lapp, a friend from Lexington, told me about the house and invited me to come down to see it. “The house is gorgeous and a wonderful treasure for Wallburg and Davidson County,” she said. Michelle became involved with the project when she was hired to furnish the house with period furniture. Her background in interior design along with her love of history made an excellent match. “This has been an exciting venture and many people deserve credit for bringing it together.” As we sat on the front porch of the house on a sunny afternoon she shared the history of the house and the restoration. “The Wallburg Town Council wanted to preserve the house because of its significant architecture and historic connection to the town. The plan was that it would be a house museum with multi use including a research library. It has taken three years to fully restore and furnish the house and what a beauty she is.” “Zane Hedgecock is the one who spearheaded the project. He is on the Wallburg Town Council and is Chief of Staff for the NC Dept. of Agriculture under Commissioner Steve Troxler. Zane’s from a farming family who has been in Wallburg for generations and has a deep love of the land and his heritage. He has donated his collection of history objects, maps, mementos,
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books and documents he has been gathering for years. His donation and those of others will make our library a place for local and family research. Hedgecock and Cindy Johnson were appointed by the Town to oversee transformation of the property into a house museum with multi purpose use. Judy Townsend and Chuck Portero have both served with the interior design and set up. In addition, the Friends of the G W Wall House Museum have given support with gardening, special events, design and decorations, technology and marketing. Michelle says “it has been a team effort of very talented people that has brought us to near completion and has been a pleasure to work with them. ”The beginning of Wallburg starts with the Wahl (Wall) family who were German immigrants and who settled in the area in the mid 1800s. Samuel Wahl’s was a maker of wagons and carriages. It was from him this crossroads community became known at Wallburg. By the 1880s, sons George and Charles had founded a lumber company suppling lumber to furniture manufactures in High Point, Lexington and Thomasville. From this their wealth was amassed. In 1888, George Washington Wall married Hattie Charles. Eight years later they were living in the largest and grandest house in town where they raised ten children. The Eastlake Style is reflected in the architecture of the house and its furnishings. For months Michelle has been combing antique shops and the internet searching for Eastlake Style furniture for the house, the style that was in vogue at July-A ugust 2 0 2 2
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the turn of the century. Furnishings were needed for the parlor, dining room, office, kitchen and sunporch. Features include a center hall plan, geometric motif newel post and balusters, thick chamfered newel, rondel corner block door and window casings, stained glass windows, corner fireplaces in all downstairs rooms, a sunroom and a large wrap around porch. The full floor length windows usher in plenty of natural light giving the interior an airy setting. One of the fine details that sets this house apart is the intricate walnut turned spool balusters. It is said that Hattie Wall designed the carvings for the newel post and that her son, Turner, carved them. The soft colors of the walls are appealing. One of my favorite rooms is the sunroom complete with wicker chairs and sofa, reminding me of my grandmothers porch. The clocks in the house are fascinating. Of special interest is the one I call the George Washington banjo clock with a picture of Mount Vernon. The floors are bright and shiny, the stair balusters are intricate. I love the front door and the push button light switches and the oak wall telephone. Oh, I didn’t mention the big oak roll top desk lined with cubbyholes. This house is going to be a wonderful gathering place for those who love history
and beautiful furnishings as well as those who wish to explore the history and research room. A great place for a merry party or wedding. I can’t wait for a Christmas tour. To find out more about the Historic Wall House visit www.townofwallburg.com
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OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”– Dr. Seuss
WRITER/ Cindy Martin Cara Maynard, Assistant Branch Manager, at the Mount Airy Public Library, has the greatest job in the universe - inspiring readers young and old to take a look inside the pages of a book and be transported to a whole new world. She and the library staff have spent countless hours preparing for the 2022 Summer Reading Program, a collaborative effort of libraries nationwide to promote the love of books and reading. This year’s theme, “Oceans of Possibilities,” promises weeks of thrills and excitement. The folks at the Mount Airy Library, as well as a public library near you, are offering a plethora of activities to interest everyone from birth to adulthood. At the Mount Airy Library, there’s Shark Week, Wet and Wild Water Day, Cookout Storytime, and stories of pirate treasure, mermaids, creatures of the deep, and much, much more. In addition, you and yours can attend the
Summer Family Movie Series on Fridays, with films like “Finding Nemo,” “Moana,”” Muppet Treasure Island,” and “The Little Mermaid.” Classic Monday Movies at 5 p.m. will feature “The Incredible Mr. Limpet,” “Jaws,” and “Key Largo.” Did I mention that all activities, including movies, are free? What a fun, wonderful, budget-friendly way to spend time with your family. “The library is more than a warehouse for books,” one librarian explained. “It’s a living, breathing, vital part of the community for people of all ages.” Many well-known authors got their start at their local libraries. New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber is dyslexic. Were it not for a kind librarian named Beverly Cleary who encouraged this reluctant reader to blossom, we might never have experienced her award winning work. Today,
she has over 65 million books in print. Gary Paulsen, Newberry Honor winner and author of scores of books for children and young adults, used to duck into the library to stay warm. It was a safe place off the streets where he could escape the elements and avoid going home to his abusive, drunken parents. It was there a caring librarian introduced him to the likes of Herman Melville (“Moby Dick”), Robert Louis Stevenson (“Treasure Island”), and Daniel Defoe (“Robinson Crusoe”). “She saved my life, literally,” he writes. Ray Bradbury, perhaps one of the greatest science fiction authors of all time, says he attended college at the library. Essays, biographies, adventure stories, and more awaited him within the shelved collections of books from every genre.
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Books This is Yadkin Valley’s Heritage issue and this article is a perfect fit. Our history is so very important—especially to share with our younger family members—we have survived and we need to keep our history alive and in their minds so they never forget the precious price it has cost us. As told to Barbara Norman by Carmen Craft Long Edwin Craft has been an involved member of the Lewisville community for the majority of his life. As a member of the Craft Brother Quartet, Air Force veteran, father, grandfather, as well as a great-grandfather, he has many stories to tell regarding his experiences throughout his life. He wrote a book, Pawpaw’s Memoirs with granddaughter, Lyla Myers compiling and editing. The project was initiated by a passing remark from his grandson, Bailey, mentioning he should write down all of his experiences so the family could be proud and always remember them. What started out as compilation of memoirs to pass down to his family has grown to be embraced by not only his entire family but the community in kind. Edwin dedicated his book to La, his wife.” She kept me straight on spelling and how to word sentences as I wrote."
Mark your calendars, book lovers and fans of historical fiction, for the free community events at the Alleghany Public Library featuring Michael A. Almond and his debut novel, “The Tannery,” this year’s Blue Ridge Read. In this legal thriller set in 1900 in Wilkes County, Virgil Wade, a mixed race boy, is accused of killing the beautiful young daughter of tannery owner Jakob Schumann. Wilkes prosecutor Vincent Taliaferro is convinced of Virgil’s guilt and considers this an open and shut case. Local lawyer Ben Waterman uncovers evidence that points the case in an entirely different direction. Will Ben be able to convince the all-white, all-male jury of Virgil’s innocence? In “The Tannery” Almond uses prose as a canvas to vividly portray the days of the Jim Crow South, where black voter suppression, intimidation, and the violence of vigilante “justice” not only exist, but persist. Prepare yourselves for the dramatic and shocking conclusion. On Friday, August 19th, at 7 p.m., meet Michael Almond personally and attend his book talk, discussing this year’s selection. This will be followed by Tales from the Tannery on August 20th at 1:00. Both of these events will take place at the Alleghany Public Library. All events are free.
THE TANNERY
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Born and raised in Pilot Mountain, Michael A. Almond is a retired international business attorney. Almond is an avid reader and student of Southern history and literature. “The Tannery” is his first book. He and his wife Helen Ruth live on their farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains. For more information, visit the author’s website www.michaelalmondbooks.com. / yadki nval l e ymagaz ine.com
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Summer's Soothing Gift:
Farm Ponds
WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER J. Dwaine Phifer
The long summer days of July and August 2022 are upon us. Temperatures soar. Humidity rises. Cicadas, high in shaded trees, chatter with a shrill, vibrating racket. The highpitched, raspy noise somehow just draws more attention to the daytime heat and our discomfort. Seemingly, the hotter the temperature and the higher the humidity, the louder and more intense the insects' racket. Folks all across the Yadkin Valley grumble and grouse. Distant nighttime clouds often flash with what some call "heat lightning”, but no cooling storm arrives. All the while, nighttime insects ramp up their grating babel, incessant buzzing and itchy biting. Thoughts of frosty iced tea pitchers, cold lemonade, or just 82
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a tall glass of refreshing cool water are our constant summer companions. Keep in mind, we grumbling, grousing curmudgeons are probably the same gang of folks who always have more than a word or two about overloads of spring pollen, raking tons of fall leaves, and nearly freezing to death in winter. Mark Twain wisely noted, "Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it." Well, maybe...... However.... Because the Yadkin Valley has such an important history of farm life and farming, many old farm ponds remain as rural fixtures and reasons for celebration. Some of these ponds have become the centerpieces of new golf courses or public parks.
Others remain as picturesque features with water lilies on acreage that no longer has grazing dairy cows or the sounds of rumbling machines. Fortunately, both the old and new ponds function as refreshing, revitalizing, and relaxing features in the Yadkin Valley landscape. Even for lucky summer passers-by, farm ponds serve to provide a restful, rejuvenating reminder of cooling relief. Because of locations at low points in the landscape, ponds serve as barriers to soil loss and damaging runoff. Erosion, certainly a very natural occurrence, is a huge problem that gets larger over time if left unchecked. Farm ponds, though, slow the power of rushing stormJuly-A ugust 2 0 2 2
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water. The water stored in ponds also serves as a reliable life-giving resource for wildlife and domestic animals. Of course, the fact that farm ponds do create an inviting and beautiful centerpiece for any natural landscape means that they offer tremendous value as recreational spots. What's not to like about a relaxing few hours enjoying nature while fishing or having a leisurely sunset picnic--using summer recipes from Yadkin Valley Magazine, of course--beside a pond? Because stored water is a lifesaver in emergencies such as droughts or major fires, farm ponds remain a priceless resource. As with all cases involving the power of Mother Nature, nevertheless, one must consider farm-pond safety. Unsu-
pervised children, daredevil teens, and foolhardy adults around ponds spell trouble in the making. People with ponds must remain alert, informed, and plan ahead for emergencies. Nature, the great equalizer, does not suffer fools. Extraordinary caution and forethought should be foremost at all times around any body of water. Also, ponds that are not in an ecological balance due to poor management become havens for annoying insects and swampy eyesores. Farm ponds require diligent stewardship, attentive upkeep, and money. Nevertheless, given proper care, thoughtful planning, and investment of time and resources, farm ponds are truly a gift of nature, offering a peaceful, lovely place in the Yadkin Valley landscape.
For those of us without our own cooling pond oasis, we owe those fortunate folks with ponds a great amount of gratitude. Even the gift of a brief refreshing glimpse as we drive by on a hot, sticky summer day gives us reason to pause and appreciate water as a resource. Water soothes whether as gentle, cooling summer rain, a babbling stream, a restful farm pond, or those wonderful, tinkling ice cubes in our Southern summer tea. Let 2022's July-August be the time to take a moment's pause. Ponder the importance of water while appreciating how fortunate we in the Yadkin Valley are. Our imposing Yadkin River and its tributaries of small creeks and streams give us all reason to celebrate calling its valley home.
1 large clove garlic, finely grated 1/4 teaspoon thyme Dressing 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sweet diced pickle relish 2 or 3 drops Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 chopped hard boiled egg
Rotisserie chickens from a local grocery are truly gifts for summer. For quick and cool summer meals, cold chicken salad made with rotisserie chicken puts the old gambler's saying “winner, winner-chicken dinner” saying in a delicious perspective.
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Remove chicken’s bones and skin. Place in the refrigerator until needed. (Save bones for making homemade broth.) Place an egg in a saucepan, medium heat, cover the egg with water. Bring to a full rolling boil. Cover the pan, remove from the heat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Pour off hot water; run cold water over egg until it's cool enough to handle. Peel and chop the egg. Prepare pasta by package directions to al dente (firm) texture. Use a timer to keep pasta firm but not overcooked. While pasta cooks, dice celery, onion, and peppers. Grate garlic or use a garlic press. Drain pasta cooking water; return hot pasta to the pot. Quickly add chopped vegetables and thyme. Stir thoroughly; the hot pasta will steam the veggies. Let pasta and veggies cool for about 15 minutes. Add chicken; toss with pasta and veggies. Add the dressing; stir mixture to ensure even distribution. If dressing needs thinning, add one or more Tablespoons pickle relish liquid to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
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Yadkin Valley Wines
Dustin Gentry, Billy Piccione, Bill Piccione, Hailey Klepcyk, Steven Piccione
Piccione Vineyards’ La Collina WRITER/ John Bryd
On a recent warm spring day, I had the pleasure of attending the groundbreaking ceremony for new tasting facility at Piccione Vineyards. The already beautiful property is going to be even more spectacular once the new building is complete. With a golden shovel in his hands, owner Bill Piccione broke ground for the new spacious, multi-level building that will be called “La Collina,” which means hilltop as over 100 people watched. Also digging in were Bill’s two sons and vineyard manager, Dustin Gentry. With glasses raised, a collective “Cheers!” rang out in the crowd. Once completed, the new facilities will blend traditional southern Italian architecture styles with modern, sustainable design practices. La Collina will have multiple event spaces on two levels. On the top level, visitors will enjoy a large tasting room with two wine bars, an event hall and a library. Central to the top level is the courtyard and bell tower, providing guests expansive views of the vineyard and the Blue Ridge Mountains beyond. Below the courtyard will be an underground barrel room. If you thought the property and the view were something special already (it is), just wait until the new building is complete. It is really going to be something extra special. We look forward to going and enjoying lazy afternoons of sipping wine, nibbling on the yummy food truck foods and listening to the music of one of the many talented local artists manager Hailey Klepcyk lines up for each weekend. Stay tuned and makes plans to pay a visit…now and when the new building is complete.
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Brandon Hills Vineyard Brandon Hills Vineyard is a quaint boutique vineyard located in the rolling countryside about 7 miles Southwest of Yadkinville, NC. Right in the heart of beautiful pastures, farm land and old country homes. (There are a few newer homes, also.) As Cheryl and I drove around looking for the vineyard we were amazed at how peaceful and beautiful it was. As we pulled into the parking lot we saw this rustic, well manicured building that was the tasting room for Brandon Hills Vineyard. As we entered the tasting room we were met by Larry Muller, the owner. Larry is originally from South Africa, but has lived in the United States for the past 23 years. Did I say he has a wonderful accent? No! But my wife does think so. He is involved in the manufacture of steel crusher parts just outside of Charlotte in Mooresville. Larry bought the existing vineyard in 2017 for a hobby because he loves wine. Since he bought the vineyard it has become more of a passion than a hobby. Also, inside the tasting room we were greeted by Justin. He is the Man 88
behind the bar. I believe his main purpose is to greet every person with a fantastic smile, make them feel at home and to have a wonderful experience enjoying the wines. Brandon Hills Vineyard property is a total of 40 acres, but only four acres are planted in grapes. Larry is planning to plant more grapes in the near future. Right now the vineyard is planted with Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Vermentino grapes. They try to make the best wines possible with the grapes from the vineyard and to the use the least amount of pesticides as possible. In the vineyard, Larry uses the Open Lyre Trellis System for his vines to grow on. This is a dual-canopied trellis system that allows a balance between vine growth and grape production. Larry says all of his wines are made with passion and heart. They must be, because they are wonderful. Cheryl tasted several white wines and I tasted several red wines. We even switched around some, because we were enjoying them so much. She tasted the Dry Riesling, Viognier and Rosé and I tried the
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WRITER/ Jim Collins Retired Wine Superintendent MidAtlantic Southeastern Wine Competition Barbera, Bruno’s Blend and the Raptor Red Reserve. Let me tell you that they were awesome. We enjoyed every sip and kept asking for more. Brandon Hills Vineyard is very involved in the community and the environment. For every bottle of Bruno’s Blend sold, $1.00 is donated to a local animal shelter and for every bottle of Raptor Red that is sold, $1.00 is donated to the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville. As we were about to leave, Larry left us with these parting words, “Please do come back. You are always welcome and remember that Brandon Hills Vineyard is a boutique vineyard where everybody knows your name!” If you are looking for somewhere to go on a day trip, have a good time and enjoy some fine wines, I suggest that you visit Brandon Hills Vineyard. Brandon Hills Vineyard 1927 Brandon Hills Road Yadkinville, NC 27055 336-463-9463 www.brandonhillsvineyard.com
WELLNESS Take the Family to the Water Kayaking is a fun family water activity and a great form of outdoor exercise. The Yadkin Valley region offers many options for kayaking, some just a short drive or even in your own backyard. Just like any other sport or exercise, there are many different levels of activity and difficulty. If you are new to paddling, including kayaking and canoeing, there is some basic information to learn and research before sitting in the water. You may want to start with a paid kayaking tour. They will teach you how to use the kayak and some other basics on paddling and other tips. This also helps you decide if you want to invest in your own kayak. You can also visit local businesses like The Great Outdoor Provision Company, in Winston-Salem, REI in Greensboro or Cook’s in North Wil90
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kesboro. These retail outlets would sell all the gear you would need as well as provide insightful information for a beginner kayaker. When making a kayak purchase, take in consideration where you will be using it, in what conditions, and how comfortable you are with using it like getting in and out, or if it turns over in the water. Be sure to consider your level of fitness. The types of paddles you choose should depend on your ability to adequately move them to keep your forward momentum. This could change based on your stature, the size of your kayak and stroke. A large paddle gives more acceleration but also produces more resistance. You want to make sure you have a paddle that will keep you moving, but not over-exert yourself. If you get access to a kayak, through
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a purchase or borrowing one, and it’s your first time out, there are some things to consider. With any exercise or activity, safety is first. Always kayak while wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal floatation device or PFD. If you are kayaking in an area that may have rocks, consider wearing a helmet in case you fallout or tip over. Consider how you dress as well. According to Actively Northwest, you should dress for the water temperature, not the air temperature. Think about paddling in layers and wear quick-drying materials. Remember hats, sunglasses and sunscreen for sun protection, and your footwear should be a sturdy, strap-on sandal or water shoe. Also, don’t forget to bring water to stay hydrated! We have started to introduce our
children to kayaking. This can be a safe and fun activity for children and a great family outing. The same rules apply for children: They should always have the same safety gear and protection as you. This includes sun protection and a PFD. Based on the child’s age, they could ride along as a “duffer”, help paddle with an adult or even paddle as a single. It’s not
recommended children eight and under paddle. Between the ages of eight and ten or so, they can learn to paddle in a double kayak. As early as ten or twelve, they could be paddling on their own! Choose your kayak based on the skills of your children and group.
REI has some great educational information on their website. In an article regarding children and kayaking, they provide the following tips for when you’re on the water: Go slow: Go about one-third your normal pace Don't get separated. Always be within voice of all children and adults in the group. Teach: Talk with your young paddler about the water's action while showing the correct response. This can include such techniques as drawing into an eddy, bracing against a wave and navigating the currents. Provide rules: Be clear and simple about rules. No standing, no leaning, etc. Empower: Let the slowest paddler lead, then switch. This can become a game and adds a great deal of interest for the kids. If you are paddling a double with a young or inexperienced one, take your time and let him or her take breaks. Let the little duffers paddle once in a while, too. A few minutes are likely all they'll want, but they'll feel useful and gain practice. Enjoy: Take lots of breaks and enjoy the scenery. Avoid criticism of performance unless safety is a factor. Always praise good paddling. Provide tips, demonstration and practice, but save serious instruction for later, on shore, so as to not spoil the moment. Enjoy the shore, as it is just as important as the water on paddling trips. If you do your homework, take time to plan ahead, and make safety a priority, kayaking can be a great way to get the whole family out on the water and active. We hope to see you on the Yadkin! July-A ugust 2 0 2 2
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Statewide Fine Art artists are invited to compete in both 2D and 3D categories. Age minimum is 18. Must live in NC. Combined prizes $3,500. Display: July 15 through September, 2022 Awards ceremony/opening reception: July 15 from 5p to 7p. Welborn Gallery Yadkin Arts Council Yadkinville 336-679-2941 YADKINARTS.ORG
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Protect Your Pet From Heatstroke & Hyperthermia Even In Moderate Weather WRITER/ Kimberly Blaker According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, hundreds of pets die each year as a result of being left in parked cars. This often occurs when pet owners make a stop with the intent of only being gone a few minutes. But the fact is, getting sidetracked or delayed can happen to anyone. Unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances can and do arise, such as having to wait in a long line, running into someone and getting tied up in a conversation, or any number of other scenarios. Not to mention, it takes only a few minutes for a car to heat up to dangerous temperatures. Many pet owners also believe a car can't get too hot for their pet with the windows cracked open or on a cloudy day. Sadly, these mistaken notions have resulted in countless pet emergencies and deaths. Car interiors heat up quickly: Studies have found within only 10 minutes, car interiors can heat up by nearly 20°F. The more time that lapses, the hotter a car gets. At 60 minutes, the car cabin temperature can increase by 45°. Contrary to popular belief, there's little difference in the temperature rise between a light-grey minivan with partially opened windows and a dark-colored sedan with the windows closed. This was confirmed in a study by Lynn I. Gibbs et al., appearing in the “Journal of the Louisiana State Medical
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The Business Section How can you cope with market volatility? These are unsettling times for investors. Even before the geopolitical crisis involving Russia and Ukraine, the financial markets were facing headwinds due to higher inflation, the anticipation of rising interest rates and the continuing effects of the pandemic. As an individual investor, should you take some type of action? It’s helpful to put today’s headlines in perspective. While the Federal Reserve probably will raise interest rates, they are doing so from a point where these rates were at or near historic lows, so the new, higher rates may not drastically deter businesses from borrowing to expand their operations. Also, higher interest rates can be good for savers, who can earn more on their savings. As for inflation, many economists expect it to cool down in the second half of 2022 as supply chain bottlenecks start to clear. And the pandemic’s effects, both on our health and on our daily lives, may be fading, though, of course, we all should be cautious when it comes to making predictions about COVID-19. The Ukraine situation is one more unpredictable event – and one thing that financial markets dislike is uncertainty. Russia is one of the world’s largest oil producers, so a conflict that could affect oil prices can have a ripple effect on many market sectors. Until the state of affairs in Ukraine calms down, market volatility may continue. Even in this context of uncertainty, though, investors shouldn’t lose sight of other factors that can affect the investment climate. The U.S. economy has been growing at a fast clip, and corporate earnings – usually a key driver of stock prices – have also been strong. In any case, instead of reacting to external events – negative or positive – you’ll help yourself by pursuing an investment strategy based on your goals and risk tolerance. Sticking to that strategy will be easier if you follow these steps:
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There are different opinions to the question of America being mentioned in the Bible. In The Christian Life Study Outlines and Notes, Porter Barrington commented, “The Bible is high above all other books, as the heavens are above the earth. Some have said, ‘read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be right.’” Still, some things are hard to discern. Scripture compares a future Babylon to historical Babylon. Could America be the future Babylon spoken of in Revelation? It’s made clear that “Mystery Babylon the Great” will be judged when she turns against Christian principles and chooses to walk in darkness, rather than the light of God’s word. In 2009, President Barak Obama told CBS, “We do not consider ourselves a Christian nation.” Thankfully, he, nor the current administration, speaks for everyone. Churches holding strong to Biblical values are certainly being persecuted today, and more liberal churches are drawing people in. The rainbow used to represent a covenant God made to never again destroy the earth with a flood. For Christians it still does. But now parades waving rainbow flags are promoting the very things Sodom and Gomorra were destroyed for! Remember when the White House was adorned in rainbow colors not too many years ago? It wasn’t done to represent a covenant with God. Preach against those things and you’re considered homophobic. Society is moving toward accepting as norm things the Bible condemns. Paul explained in his letter to the Galatians “If anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness.” There is a fine line between telling someone the truth and telling them the truth in love. But tell them we must. God said hostility would rein toward those who unapologetically strive to preserve traditional values laid out in Scripture. But it is by those very Scriptures in which we are to judge ourselves. The United Nations has a mandate for a one-world government by 2030. “One nation under God” is being eradicated by global elites who desire to kick God out of the equation and embrace a what-ever-feels-good mentality. God and prayer out of public schools started that trend. But trends are not what we’ll be judged by. Satan hates Israel. The Ezekiel 38 and 39 prophecy of World War III will be Gog (Russia, Iran, Ethiopia, Libya, Germany, and Turkey) attacking Israel. Her allies will stand with Israel and fight against Gog. It’s believed that the United States will join Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Britain, Spain, Italy, France, and Canada to fight that battle. According to Rick Pearson, in his book The Hour That Changes Everything, the destruction of Babylon the Great will be at the Gog-Magog battle—WWIII. Just as Sodom and Gomorra were destroyed by fire, so will be the demise of the future Babylon. Thankfully, I believe, the saved will be gone. Isaiah prophesied about a great nation that would rise up in the last days. It will be the wealthiest, most powerful nation known to mankind, but she will fall out of covenant with God and be destroyed in one day by weapons of warfare unknown at the time of this prophesy. Daniel refers to the nation as Babylon the Great. Jeremiah prophesied about the seventh out of ten providential nations God will raise up before Christ’s Second Coming. Prophetic fingers are pointing toward the US to be number seven. This ten-nation conglomerate will rule under a New World Order. The US has hurled millions in the World Health Organization (WHO). Many think the virus opened the door for WHO’s desire for global governance. Somehow WHO’s “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” will contribute to initiating the ten countries that will join the Antichrist and the United Nations to form a New World Order. In reference to the present economic condition of the US, Evangelist David Lankford asked on one of his TV programs, “Is this incompetence or by design?” Hum… In Revelation 17, John sees a vision of a woman holding a golden cup full of abominations and impurities due to her immorality. Babylon the Great is written on her forehead. Martin Luther thought she represented a religion and a city during the Tribulation. More recent theologians paint descriptions of her as the richest,
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most influential population center in the world. That surely describes America. Still, some think Rome is a city “sitting on seven hills,” described in Rev. 17:18 and could be the future Babylon. Rick Pearson believes the woman John saw in his vision is a nation, hated by the Antichrist and his ten supportive nations. “There has never been a nation historically that has given so much to so many and been appreciated by so few as the United States of America,” states Pearson, and he’s a Canadian! To further validate Pearson’s theory that Mystery Babylon the Great could be America, consider this: (1) she is the wealthiest of all nations, (2) she is recognized by the world as a woman—the Statue of Liberty, (3) she trades with merchants at her deep-water ports, (4) she has traded in “slavery and souls of men,” (5) she makes merchants of the earth “rich through abundance of delicacies,” (6) she has a world currency that dominates the “seven mountains of the earth.” Rev. 17 and 18. In the past, America has been a light to weaker countries when hostile re-
gimes, like Russia, have threatened their land, possessions, and freedom to prosper. It’s sad to think we could become so prideful as a nation that we fall from that status. The Bible warns us that we should be careful to not demoralize ourselves by the darkness that’s coming. Just as King Nebuchadnezzar ended up rooting up grass to eat like a cow, Mystery Babylon will become perverted with the world’s philosophy (Isa. 47:5-11). Rev. 18:2 says, “Babylon the Great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.” After she falls, the sevenyear period on earth begins that will bring the darkest time of mankind’s existence. Since 1962, secular humanists have fought to keep the Bible out of our education system, prayer out of schools and government, and Judeo-Christian values out of society. 66% of porn is produced in California, and there are 3,700 strip clubs in North America. 30% of the Internet is porn, with kids under ten accounting for 22% of online porn consumption. God hands them over to
a reprobate mind who cannot discern good from evil. Rev. 18:4 warns, “Come out of her my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.” Future Babylon also becomes a debtor to other nations, instead of a lender. Sound familiar? The late Rev. Irvin Baxter believed the Vatican is the Mystery Babylon of Revelation. Only time will prove which theory, if any, is correct, but I’m leaning toward America being the culprit. Remember, America didn’t exist when John got his vision on the Isle of Patmos. The important thing is to recognize the signs of the time. We are definitely experiencing “birth pangs” before the Rapture. This is not a simple, carefree reading, but many readers have indicated their appreciation for truth. I hope this at least will whet your appetite to study for yourselves and dig deeper as to what America’s role is biblically.
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