May 19, 2012

Slow Jam at Imladris Farm

Mike Richardson, Kevin Russell, Will Hamilton, Walter Harrill, Cat Vibert, Kevin Ager and Will’s musically-attuned little dog, Sissi. Photo Credit by Andy Harrill

There’s a long standing tradition of Old Timey, Bluegrass and Appalachian Folk Music that echoes around these mountains. The melancholy strains of a fiddle might be heard reverberating from the … [Read more...]

The Giving Tree

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The Giving Tree, co-owned by Kim Nelson and Fairview resident Lydia Clutter, is a 21st century trade-in post and recyclery with a lovely boutique atmosphere enhanced by the work of local artists and … [Read more...]

Victor Chiarizia: Fruit of the Fire and Fat of the Land, Part 1

Glass bottles sing of color.

Story and photos by Cat Vibert Maybe you’ve seen Victor Chiarizia of Fruit of the Fire Glass over at the North Asheville Tailgate Market last season selling his glassware — gorgeous … [Read more...]

Victor Chiarizia: Fruit of the Fire and Fat of the Land, Part 2

Voilá Mozzarella!

Story and photos by Cat Vibert — View Part 1 here. A few days ago I went out to photograph Vic again as he was making Mozzarella. Driving up, I was greeted by Mister Phoenix, Vic’s aptly … [Read more...]

Goats, Part 1

First things first. The doe has to be milked at a milking stand, although she looks skeptical.

by Sandie Rhodes and Cat Vibert Goats (Capra hircus) have been around for a very long time. They were among the first domesticated animals, adapted from the wild version about 10,000 years ago, … [Read more...]