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Kneading New Life Into an Old Tradition
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Kneading New Life Into an Old Tradition

Beaten biscuits have long been a complicated part of our Southern tradition. As we gather for the holidays, may we honor and respect the memory of those whose hands created food for the nourishment of others. Let’s knead new life into an old tradition by trying our hand at beaten biscuits and strike a blow for remembering, for truth-telling, and for venerating the dignity of working hands.

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Forged
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Forged

Kentucky cuisine has deep roots in the heritage of cast iron cookware. Experts like Jim and Jan Nance, who have forged a life out of hand-hewn materials, carry that tradition forward by surrounding themselves with antiques and crafts as beautiful as they are useful.

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From Field to Table
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From Field to Table

PD says Tyler’s first turkey, roasted in a badly-sealed cooking bag, was pretty dry and tasteless, a story his son jokingly protests as an “attempt to smear his good name.” But no matter how things turned out, nothing was ever wasted and their family always ate what was caught, whether they liked it or not; or donated the meat to others.

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