Appalachian style

so much to love about this photograph... It was taken in Beattyville, Lee County, Kentucky in 1968 and shows an Appalachian woman sitting outside her home, among her brood of chickens, while she proudly displays her handmade "crazy" quilt...

The author’s culprits for the plight of coal-country residents include local politicians, absentee landlords and Alexander Hamilton. Beth Macy reviews ‘Ramp Hollow’ by Steven Stoll.

Appalachian folks blended ancient Celtic rituals from Scotland and Ireland, Protestant Christianity, and African traditions with teaching from local Native Americans into a unique mixture of witchc…

Oda Belle Blankenship showing her beautiful quilt for the 1972 National Geographic magazine featuring the people of Appalachia.

In the Fall 2017 issue of Sift magazine you'll find stories and recipes from the traditions of Appalachian cooking, handed down in the families of the Mountain South. Appalachian Stack Cake is a perfect example of a celebration cake unique to mountain baking.