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Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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The history of moonshining is a long one, and no one tells it better than the men who once made a living from it deep in the heart of Appalachia. Originally published in 1972, “Moonshining as a Fine Art” takes you through the their time-honored methods of making (and occasionally hiding) safe, successful stills. It also includes a glossary of moonshining terms and recipes for home-brewed mountain drinks like apple beer and blackberry wine....
Author
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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A collection of how-tos celebrating the domestic arts of Appalachia—featuring traditional advice on soapmaking and quilting, as well as in-depth instructions for making baskets, hampers, and cornhusk brooms.
Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia. Inspiring and practical,
Author
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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Banjos and dulcimers have always been an essential part of Appalachian music, shared and enjoyed throughout the generations. Here, musicians share the history of the instruments and show how they are constructed, piece by piece, with photos and diagrams.
Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia....
Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia....
Author
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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Great for hunters, fishermen, and adventurous cooks, this illustrated entry in the Foxfire Americana Library shares a wealth of information from Appalachian experts on how to dress and cook meats and small game, including fish, hog, raccoon, rabbit, squirrel, turtle, and deer.
Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and...
Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and...
Author
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Formats
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The Foxfire Americana Library brings you back-to-basics recipes for breads, cornbreads, puddings, cakes, and pies that are just as easily baked on a modern oven as the traditional Appalachian woodstoves where they began. For adventurous cooks, this volume also includes instructions and diagrams on how to build a churn and make your own butter.
Recipes include:
Corn Pone
Hush Puppies
Rye Bread
Cracklin’ Bread
Molasses...
Recipes include:
Corn Pone
Hush Puppies
Rye Bread
Cracklin’ Bread
Molasses...
Author
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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Out of the kitchens and cupboards of Appalachia comes a warmhearted collection of tried-and-true recipes for pickling and preserving fruits and vegetables.
Part history, part practical recipe book, here homegrown cooks offer advice on everything from bleaching and drying produce to harvesting your own sorghum and making homemade apple butter.
Recipes include:
Watermelon Pickles
Cucumber Relish
Sauerkraut
Quince...
Part history, part practical recipe book, here homegrown cooks offer advice on everything from bleaching and drying produce to harvesting your own sorghum and making homemade apple butter.
Recipes include:
Watermelon Pickles
Cucumber Relish
Sauerkraut
Quince...
Author
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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The Foxfire Americana Library takes you back to the good ol’ days with a collection of simple, classic toys that can be made at home. Complete with illustrated step-by-step instructions, “Blowguns and Bouncing Pigs” includes advice on how to make:
Ball and Cups
Blowguns
Bouncing Pigs
Bows and Arrows
Bubble Blowers
Bull Grinders
Buttons on a String
Climbing Bears
Corn Guns
Cornstalk Animals
Cornstalk...
Ball and Cups
Blowguns
Bouncing Pigs
Bows and Arrows
Bubble Blowers
Bull Grinders
Buttons on a String
Climbing Bears
Corn Guns
Cornstalk Animals
Cornstalk...
Author
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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A handy illustrated guide to the edible plant life available in Appalachia and other temperate areas during the spring. From sassafras to rhubarb, each entry includes instructions on where to find the plant, how to spot it, and the ways it is best eaten, often with recipes.
Plants include:
Morel
Asparagus
Wild onion
Wild garlic
Nettles
Wild radish
White mustard
Water cress
Horseradish
Chicory
Wild...
Plants include:
Morel
Asparagus
Wild onion
Wild garlic
Nettles
Wild radish
White mustard
Water cress
Horseradish
Chicory
Wild...
Author
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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A handy illustrated guide to the edible plant life available in Appalachia and surrounding areas during the summer and fall seasons. From berries to herbs perfect for teas and tonics, each entry includes information on where to find the plant, how to spot it, and the best ways to eat it, often with recipes.
Plants include:
Gooseberries
Raspberries
Blueberries
Figs
Pawpaws
Cattails
Nutgrass
Thistle
Catnip
Spearmint
Peppermint
Blue-mountain...
Plants include:
Gooseberries
Raspberries
Blueberries
Figs
Pawpaws
Cattails
Nutgrass
Thistle
Catnip
Spearmint
Peppermint
Blue-mountain...
Author
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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Description
An Appalachian farmer’s almanac, “Planting by the Signs” is a valuable resource for the gardener looking for time-honored tips for clearing land and growing vegetables from the people who originally pioneered the art through hard work (and a little bit of luck). In the spirit of the Foxfire Americana Library, this entry also contains a collection of gardening-related folklore, including signs to tell that winter is coming and...
Author
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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Beginning with an illustrated guide to the herbs and roots used in traditional Appalachian healing, “Mountain Folk Remedies” is a fascinating collection of historic remedies ranging from the practical (burdock tea will help aching feet) to the magical (carrying a buckeye in your pocket will help lessen arthritis).
Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency...
Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency...
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