Fall 2010, Tennessee Home & Farm

From Shiloh to StoneS river

Travel Tennessee Civil War Trails for a scenic state tour

GorGeouS GourdSHave a field day at the pumpkin harvest display in Jackson

BreakFaSt For Supper?This tasty, simple meal hits the spot any time of day

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Pettus on YouTube?Over the past 18 months, Tennessee Home & Farm has gone social.

We’ve joined Twitter and Facebook, where we can interact directly with you, the reader – ask questions, post photos and more. Our e-newsletter allows us to send you stories, recipes and exclusive giveaways every month, instead of just four times a year. We even made our photo contest more social this year – you could vote online for a special readers’ choice gallery, which will be up online with our Winter issue.

We’ve also launched a YouTube channel, where you can see all of our videos. But the channel is also home to some online-only videos, such as Pettus Read giving lessons on how to make a ‘mater saminch. So many of you wrote in to tell us how you related to his specifications on how to properly enjoy true Tennessee-grown tomatoes (read some of your letters on page 4) that we decided to make a video about it. So even though tomato season has ended, you can still reminisce right along with Pettus at www.youtube.com/tnhomeandfarm.

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at a glance/A sampling of destinations in this issue

1/ Celebrate the fainting goats of Marshall County at the Goats, Music & More Festival in Lewisburg page6

2/ Bring home apples, cider and fried pies from Apple Valley Orchard in Cleveland page7

3/ Help support the restoration of the century-old Stencil House in Grand Junction page8

4/ See thousands of pumpkins, squash and gourds at the UT Pumpkin Harvest Display in Jackson page14

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12/ Father natureWinchesternurseryownerprotectsplantandanimalspecies

14/Gorgeous GourdsHaveafielddayattheUTPumpkinHarvestDisplay

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Whatdoyoucall“goingtotown”ifyoualreadylivethere?

6/Short RowsMakin’baconmorepop-ular

24/Country ClassicsGreenchiliricecasserole

29/Restaurant ReviewJimOliver’sSmokeHouse

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35/To Good HealthPuppydogs,warmcookiesandhealth-carecoveragevalues

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48/View From the Back PorchHowdooats,peas,beansandbarleygrow?

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Mad About ‘MatersAftercominginfromtendingmy

garden,IsawTennessee Home & Farminmystackofbills.IthoughtIwouldthumbthroughitwhilefinishingsupper.Ididn’tmakeitpastthesecondpagebeforeIhadtosendane-mail.

BornandraisedinTennessee, Itrulyappreciateknowingthatmymama’s’matersandwichrecipeisstillthesameasothers.Whenthe’matersstartcominginaroundJuly,itistimetomake’materjuice,stewed’matersandspaghettisauce.Whilewearenotgorgingourfaceswithwhole’materslikeapples,wehelpourselvestoadelicious’matersandwichthatisonlygoodifithitsyourelbows.

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LovethearticlebyMr.Read.TookmebacktotheoldMississippifarmabunchofyearsago.Inthe“real”Southwedidn’tusemayonnaise–weusedmay-naisemadebyKraft...MiracleWhipwasasweetsaladdressingthatsissifiedamouthwateringdelicacy.Weatematersammichesunlikeyou“northern”Southerners.

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Town & CountryWhat do you call “going to toWn” if you already live there?

A llacrossthisgreatstateofours,changeisoccurringinmanywayseachandeveryday.Somechangesarethe

resultofprogress,otherstheresultofdetailedplanningandmany,justtheresultoftime.Changeisgoingtohappenwhetherwelikeitornot.And,ifwedon’tgetonboardwithwhat’shappeningaroundus,changewillleaveusstandingatthegardengatewithoutaclueofwhatisgoingon.

IgrewupintheruralSouthduringthe1950sand’60satatimewhenchangewassomewhatslow.Ofcourse,Iwasachild,andtimeseemedtoalwaysmoveslowlybackthencomparedtotoday.Backthen,changewassomethingyoudidwheneversomethingelsequitworking.Yougotadifferentcarbecausetheoldonediedonthewaytothestore–notbecausethegloveboxwasfull,thenewmodelswereoutoryourcurrentcolorwasnolongeracceptableforbeingseenatthemall.Carsweremembersofthefamilyandoftenwerenamedjustlikeapet.WehadGreenie,Gracie(whichwasgrayincolor)and“TheDeSoto,”whichhadawidebackwindowthatIcouldlietotallyreposedinaswetraveledalong.IalwaysenjoyedseeingwhereIhadbeenratherthanwhereIwasgoing.Thiswasbeforeseatbelts,airbagsandchild-restraintseatsaswell,whicharegoodchanges,inmyopinion.

TheDeSotowasbuiltlikeatankandwastheSUVofthosedays.Youcouldhaulcowfeed,hay,fourcoonhoundsandablockofmineralsaltwithroomleftoverinthetrunk.Idorememberthattheseatswerecoveredwithamaterialthatscratchedthebackofyourlegsifyouwereakidinshortpants.IguessthatiswhyIhungoutinthedeckofthebackwindow.

Wealsoveryseldomateout.Infact,usruralfolksneverateout.Whyshouldwe? Wehadthreemealsadaywithgreatfoodpreparedbynumerousmotherswhostayedathomeandlookedafteruskids.Therewasnocholesterol,thefoodpyramidwasbasicallythreefoodgroups,andwithallofuscomingfromfarms,exercisewassomethingthateveryonereceivedplentyofwithouttheneedofhealthclubs.WeonlywenttotownonSaturdays,andeverythingyouneededwaslocatedonthetownsquare.Ialwayswonderedwhattermthefolkswholivedintownusedwhentheyhadtogototown.Ifyouarealreadythere,youcan’tsayyouaregoingwhereyouarealreadyat,canyou?

Withallthechangeweareexperiencingtoday,ourliveshavegreatlybeenalteredfromonlyafewyearsback.Everydayitseemslikewearegoingtotown.Infact,townisnowcomingtous.Wealleatoutonaregularbasis,exercisecontinuestobeahealthconcern,andeveryoneiswearingaharnessonhisorherwristfromoveruseofamousewithhisorhercomputers.Fifty-eightpercentoffarmshavecomputers,90percentofallfarmersusecellphones,andGPStechnologyhasbecomeawayoflifeformostofyourruralpopulation.

Theonlythingthatfailstochangeisthepayingoftaxes.But,payingtaxesisnotalwaysthatbadofadeal.Isurecan’taffordtobuildaroadfrommyhousetotownallbymyself,andIsurewouldhatetomissatriptotown.Yep.Changeisgoingtohappen.Ifyoukeepyoureyesopenandpayattention,justmaybeitwillnotpassyouby.However,Istillwonderwhattownfolkssaywhentheyhavetogototown.

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1/ Makin’BaconPop-ularOctoberisNationalPorkMonthand

NationalPopcornPoppin’Month–both

keyingredientsintheLovelessCafé’s

PiggyPopcornAndIDon’tShare.

Thissweetandsaltymarriageof

caramelcornandbaconwascreatedby

ColleenPhelan,retailmanager,and

JesseGoldstein,presidentofTomKats

Inc.,whichownstheLoveless.

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ideathatwasstartedbeforeIcameto

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Basedontheideaofbaconpopcorn,

thepairdeterminedthebaconneeded

tosticktothepopcornsoyougetsome

ineverybite.Afterseveralbotched

attempts,Phelanhadacleveridea.

“Myfavoritemealofthedayisbreakfast,

andIlovewhenmymaplesyrupruns

onmybacon,”shesays.“Iincorporatedthesyrupintothesauce,andbingo!”

PiggyPopcorncosts$6.95abag.BuyitattheLoveless’Hams&JamsCountryMarketonHwy.100andatwww.hamsandjams.com.

2/ TraveltoTravellersRest

OneofNashville’shiddenhistoricgems,TravellersRestPlantation&Museumwasnearlydemolishedinthe1950s.TheNationalSocietyoftheColonialDamesofAmerica’sTennesseebranchcametoitsrescueandstillhasmembersonthenonprofitboardthatnowoperatesthemuseum.

Thankstotheirefforts,todayTravellersRestistheoldesthistorichouseinNashvilleopentothepublic.

JohnOverton,afriendofAndrewJackson,builtthehomein1799inwhat’snowtheCrieveHallneighborhood.ThestructurehasbeenrestoredtointerpretTennesseelifefrom1799-1833.

Learnabouttoursandothereventsatwww.travellersrestplantation.org.

3/ FaintingGoatsandMoreSeeingagoatstiffenupandfallover

maybecauseforconcerninsomeplaces,butnotinMarshallCounty.

Thecountyisknownforitsfaintinggoats,broughttotheareainthe1880s.Thesefamousfarmanimalsaren’tactuallypassingout;thebreedsuffersfromaconditioncalledmyotonia,whichcausestheirmusclestotightenup.

Eachyear,thecityofLewisburghonorsthisunusualbreedwiththe

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An Apple a DayIn1996,ChuckMcSpaddenwaswalkingthroughhisfamily’sAppleValley

Orchardswhenhenoticedsomethingodd.Theapplesontheupperbranchesofonetreeweretwicethesizeofthosebelow.

“I’dusedachainsawtocutoffamajorlimb,”herecalls,“anditmusthavemessedupthegeneticsofthetree.”

Sureenough,theMcSpaddenshaddiscoveredanewvarietyofGalaapple.Theymadesomegrafts,gotapatentandnamedthecultivarafterChuck’sdaughter,Caitlin.Today,thevarietyissoldbyStarkBros.,theMissourinurserythatdiscoveredtheRedDelicious.

AppleValleyspans40acresandhasmorethan12,000treesand25differentvarietiesofapples.Galasarethefirstmajorvarietyoftheseason,readyaroundmid-August.MidseasonbringsGoldenDelicious,Jonagold,MutsuandRedDelicious,whileFuji,GrannySmith,PinkLadyandStaymanripenlaterinthefall.

It’sahugegrowthfromthetwoleftovertreeshisfather,Charles,boughtfromtheSears&Roebuckgardendepartmentwhereheworked.Heenjoyedthemsomuchthatheplantedmorethan400trees,andintheearly1970sstartedsellingapplestothepublic.

Overtheyears,AppleValleyOrchardshasexpandedtoincludeabakeryandgiftshop,wherevisitorscanbuyfriedpies,pasteurizedciderandafamilycookbookofapplerecipes,amongotheritems.Thefarmalsoofferswagonridesfor$1/person,andtoursareavailableonweekendsuponrequest.

TheMcSpaddensarealsoinvolvedwiththenonprofitClevelandAppleFestivalonOct.16-17.Thefestivalfeaturesapie-eatingcontest,dessertcook-offandlivemusic,alongwithotheractivities.Admissionis$4foradultsand$3forseniorsandchildrenages3-12,andthefestivaldonatesallofitsproceedstocharity.

AppleValleyOrchardsislocatedat351WeeseRoadS.E.inCleveland,aboutanhoureastofChattanooga.FromAugusttoOctober,they’reopen9a.m.to6p.m.MondaythroughSaturdayand12to6p.m.onSundays,closingat5p.m.NovemberthroughDecember23.Asalways,pleasecallaheadbeforetravelinglongdistances.

Formoreinformation,call(877)472-3044orvisitwww.applevalleyorchard.com.

annualGoats,Music&MoreFestival,whichcelebratesotherspeciesofgoatstoo.ThefreefestivaltakesplaceOct.8-10atRockCreekParkinLewisburg.

Findoutmoreabouttheeventatwww.goatsmusicandmore.com.

4/ LeafyLabyrinthsTennesseehasanewfallcrop

growinginpopularity–cornmazes.Thesea-maize-ingmazesdraw

thousandstofarmsacrossthestate.Fender’sFarminJonesboroughhassomethingforeveryone.Afamily-friendlymazeoffersafunexperienceforallages,whilethehauntedmazefeaturestheFieldofScreamsandInsaneInntogetoldervisitorsintheHalloweenspirit.

OthercornmazesincludeHoneysuckleHillFarminSpringfield(RobertsonCounty),Kelly’sCornyCountryinDicksonandToddFamilyFunFarminDyer(GibsonCounty).

5/ SavingtheTreesTheAmericanchestnutdominated

Tennesseeforestsuntilablightalmostwipedoutthespeciesinthe1900s.ButthanksinparttotheeffortsofaUTalum,thetreecouldmakeacomeback.

StacyClark,aresearcherwiththeU.S.ForestService,istestingblight-resistanttreesthatare94percentAmericanchestnutand6percentChinesechestnut.“TheAmericanchestnutgrowsstraightandtall,ishighlyvaluableandhashighlyflavoredediblenuts,”Clarkexplains.“WewantthetreestolookandactlikeanAmericanchestnut.ButtheyhavetohavetheresistancegenesfromtheChinesechestnut.”

Whiletheworkandresearchwilltakeyears,re-establishingtheAmericanchestnutwillhavesignificanteconomicpotentialforTennessee,aswellasanimpactonothertreesfacingsimilarfates.

Readmoreabouttreerestorationathttp://treeimprovement.utk.edu.

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The1830s-eraStencilHouseisundergoingrestorationatAmesPlantationwithhelpfromculturalresourcemanagerJamieEvans.


Drawings sTenCil House moved 100

miles For PreservaTion

One of the state’s most historically significant homes, the Stencil House is much more than a remarkably old structure – it provides a glimpse

into early 19th-century Southern culture, serving as a touchstone to the past.

The Stencil House’s name stems from the stencil paintings on its interior walls. it was built in the 1830s, and stenciling was not uncommon during this time period.

“Stenciling is sometimes referred to as the poor man’s wallpaper,” says Jamie Evans, cultural resource manager at the Ames Plantation. “People had to make do with what was available. Their desire was to upgrade their living conditions, so they did what they could afford to do. At that time, wallpaper was very expensive and stencil painting was not.”

What is uncommon, however, is for a home this aged – approximately 170 years old – to have stood the test of time. “Stenciling wasn’t rare, but the vast majority of the stenciling done in this time period is no longer with us,” Evans explains.

The home was originally located just

outside the city of Clifton, a small town in Wayne County in the southern part of the state. While in this area, the Stencil House was home to a variety of people.

“The Stencil House is thought to have been built by nathaniel Johnson,” Evans says. “From there it was passed to the Dillon family by marriage and then to Mrs. Jean Smithson, again through marriage.”

The home remained in Clifton until 2002. now, it rests on the Ames Plantation in Fayette and Hardeman counties.

“We were approached in the spring of 2002 by some concerned individuals about the Stencil House,” Evans says. “They wanted to know if we could help them save this house.”

The first step was to move the house to a safer, more protected area. “The house simply could not be restored where it was,” Evans says. “There was no one there to take care of it. it was already being vandalized, and part of the stenciling was being removed.”

After being transported about 100 miles southwest, the Stencil House arrived at the Ames Plantation and was placed in the Heritage Village with several other historic

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homes. Soon, the restoration process began. “Once we got it to Ames, through grant funding by the Tennessee State Legislature, we were able to restore large parts of the home’s exterior,” Evans says. “We rebuilt fireplaces and chimneys and repaired flooring and weather damage.”

So far, no new or modern additions have been made to the Stencil House – and Evans plans to keep it that way. To ensure the home remained as close to the original as possible, replacement windows and shutters were handcrafted, designed to replicate the distinctive early 19th-century style. “We have taken great strides in the restoration process,” Evans says. “We want to not just make the house sound again, but to keep the original integrity of the house intact.”

The next step will include rebuilding the back porch and reassembling the upstairs portion of the house. “As funding permits, we will complete the architectural phase of restoration,” Evans says. “Then we will turn our attention to the stenciling.”

After 170 years of collecting dirt, dust and grime, cleaning the stenciling will be no easy task. in addition, the paint must be stabilized. This project will be pricey, costing about $100,000 – money that the Ames Plantation does not currently have. The funds will be acquired through grants and donations, a process Evans is familiar with. “it took $10,000 to move the house, and all of that was donated,” he says. “We’ve received a huge amount of support from local businesses, local historical societies and interested parties. it’s a labor of love for a lot of people.”

Ultimately, the Ames Plantation hopes for the Stencil House to be fully restored so others can enjoy, tour and learn about the home. “Our objective is to share the house with

Honoring HeritageThe Ames Plantation’s Heritage Festival offers an opportunity for guests to travel

back in time, lead by approximately 130 folk artists, musicians, re-enactors and demonstrators. Almost all aspects of the region’s heritage are covered – from the pre-historic period through the early 20th century.The nonprofit event typically draws between 4,000 and 5,000 people. “They

mostly come from Fayette, Hardeman and adjacent counties,” says Evans. “However, a few years ago we did a survey at admission and found that folks in attendance were from 12 states and 49 Tennessee counties.”Focusing on educating individuals of all ages, the Heritage Festival emphasizes the

importance of understanding and preserving the past. The event takes place October 9 at the Ames Plantation from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free offsite parking and transportation to the event site provided.For more information, visit www.amesplantation.org or call (901) 878-1067.

the general public,” Evans says. “The Stencil House is a Tennessee home, and it belongs to all of the citizens of Tennessee. it’s a part of the heritage.”

A few thousand people have already experienced the home through tours, but access is still very limited. “We must be extremely careful,” he says.

Though the Stencil House is considered a Tennessee treasure, its impact reaches beyond the state. “The Smithsonian institution approached

the original family about buying the home, but they did not allow it,” Evans says. “They [the Smithsonian institution] had a keen interest in the house and wanted samples of the stenciling in their museum.”

Coveted, admired and desired, the Stencil House stands as one of the state’s most historically significant structures. “The Stencil House contains the most complete form of stenciling in the southeast,” Evans says. “Tennesseans should be proud of it and glad it’s being saved.”


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WinCHesTer nurserY oWner dediCaTes His daYs To Preserving PlanT and animal sPeCies

don Shadow steers his F-150 along a bumpy fencerow on a farm near Belvidere, just outside of Winchester in

Franklin County. His voice drops to a whisper as he searches the brush for his new Grevy’s zebra mare and her filly colt.

“They’re right down there,” he says softly, pointing to the corner of the enclosure. “They’ve got big, round ears and little pinstripes; one of the rarest zebras in the world. There’s the mother, and there’s the baby! See. This is the reason i’m interested in Grevy’s zebras!”

Shadow supports more than 800 wild animals representing some 60 different species, a collection that rivals many of the country’s zoos. Says longtime friend, Atlanta landscaper Gene Cline: “if it’s rare, and it doesn’t live on the moon,

Shadow has it.”Shadow’s menagerie includes

Bactrian camels, bearded pigs from Borneo, water buffalo, and six species of cranes. Capybaras, the world’s largest rodents, happily share their ponds with tapirs, distant relatives of the elephant. Shadow owns one of the largest collections of rare equids. Among them ranges a small herd of nubian wild donkeys, an animal thought to be extinct in the wild and found only in two other collections, all in the United States.

“i have people say to me all the time, ‘Why are you doing this? Why are you spending all this money on fencing wire and feed?’” Shadow says. “it’s a strain right now to feed and water 800 animals every day. But if i don’t do it, who will?”

if raising and breeding rare animals is his passion, growing and

selling plants is Shadow’s mission. A fourth-generation nurseryman whose plant knowledge is encyclopedic, he founded Shadow nursery in 1973 on 160 acres he bought with his father. Today, his wholesale commercial operation is highly regarded by nursery growers and landscapers across the country for producing “new and useful” plants.

“i don’t ever say ‘rare and unusual’ because it makes people think they can’t grow these plants,” Shadow explains. “i have alternative livestock. i don’t have anything that is ‘exotic.’ if you use the word exotic, people think it is going to escape and populate the world.”

Like explorers of old, Shadow travels the world seeking botanical beauties to bring back to Tennessee. Last year alone he visited Belgium, Holland and Japan. He personally

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favors small, blooming trees, but slender, columnar plants rank particularly high on his wish list these days, thanks to a trend in the U.S. toward more compact landscapes.

“With the small landscapes, i am looking for smaller trees and shrubs,” Shadow says. “My Japanese friend said to me, ‘Shadow-san, i don’t understand you. You come from such a big country, but you come over here and you look for little plants.’”

Lucky for Shadow, there’s no finer place to grow things – large or small. Belvidere sits on the state’s Highland Rim in the shadow of the Cumberland Mountains. Though nearby McMinnville ranks as the state’s nursery capital, dozens of growers have planted their businesses in and around Winchester.

“We’re in a transition zone,” Shadow explains. “We can grow for

north or south, and we’ve got good soil. The more i travel, the more i realize what a nice place i live in.”

There’s an experiment around every corner on Shadow’s various farms. He keeps an eye out for chance seedlings and native plants he can tame for nursery stock. new varieties of hydrangeas and viburnums grow in fields and wait to be potted, as do mildew- and disease-resistant dogwoods. Rows of Southern heirloom apples grow on a south-facing slope beside Shadow’s circa 1842 white-columned, redbrick home.

“i’ve got 149 varieties of Southern heirloom apples,” he notes. “Since i’ve gotten these, there are three or four of these that the parent trees has blown down or died. now i have the only ones. We’re going to grow and sell these someday.”

The love of all things wild and wonderful drives Shadow’s work. “People always ask me, ‘Which do you like best? Plants or animals?’ i say, ‘Which day?’ if we’re grafting or doing something with a rare plant, i’m more interested in that. if we’ve got a zebra or a camel being born, i’m more interested in that.”

Shadow dreams of one day opening a botanical and zoological park to share his favorite plants and animals with visitors from all over the world His plan includes an area called “Shadows of the Past,” stocked with heirloom plants and heritage animals.

“i love plants and i love animals, and i’ve devoted my whole life to them so the next generation can enjoy what i have,” Shadow muses. He likens his lifestyle to that of an art collector. “To me, plants and animals are living art.”

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Have a Field daY aT THe uT PumPKin HarvesT disPlaY

e ven if you’ve never heard the term “cucurbit” before, chances are you’ve eaten one, carved one and watched a Charlie Brown

television special about a great one.That’s right, cucurbits are pumpkins –

and any other plants of the gourd family, including zucchini, cucumbers and melons. But it’s the fall varieties – winter squash, gourds and, naturally, pumpkins – that draw hundreds of visitors to Jackson for the University of Tennessee’s West Tennessee AgResearch & Education Center’s annual Pumpkin Field Day.

During the afternoon event, pumpkin growers can find out how to keep bugs, weeds and mildew off their crops, as well as learn about marketing opportunities for small farms and varieties far beyond your average jack-o’-lantern.

in fact, visitors can view more than 70 varieties of these fall favorites while touring

the annual Pumpkin Harvest Display, the highlight of the field day.

We’re not talking your average autumn decorative porch display. A whopping 5,000 pumpkins, squash and gourds dot the complex in elaborate scenes, thanks to UT horticulturalist Jason Reeves, who is so widely lauded for both his pumpkin research and displays that he might as well be known as the pumpkin king.

Reeves and his team grow 80 to 90 cultivars on two acres at the center, with names like Tennessee Dancing Gourd, Caveman’s Club, knucklehead, Bumpkin, Fairytale and Red Warty Thing. Reeves then creates intricate designs of greens, yellows, oranges and whites: a river of miniature pumpkins; a pumpkin house with cornhusk décor; long, skinny, snakelike green gourds; giant pumpkins that could serve as Cinderella’s carriage. These curcurbits are something you have to see to believe.

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Forexperttipsongrowingyourown,attendPumpkinFieldDayonSept.30at1p.m.However,thePumpkinHarvestDisplayremainsvisibletothepublicthroughNov.29attheWestTennesseeAgResearchCentergroundsinJackson,whichareopentothepublicsevendaysaweekfromsunrisetosunset.Learnmorebycalling(731)424-1643orvisitinghttp://west.tennessee.edu.

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Breakfast forSupper?TasTY, simPle meal HiTs THe sPoT no maTTer THe Time oF daY

Typically, there is no time to cook elaborate breakfasts in the morning. Whether you’re rushing to work, getting your children ready

for school or involved in other tasks, mornings can be the most stressful time of the day. So, breakfast may be a bowl of cold cereal or a granola bar on the way out the door – at least, that’s how it usually is for me.

By the time i’m ready for supper, i’m craving something savory, flavorful and hearty. But i’m also tired and wanting my food on the table immediately, or as close to immediately as possible. This is where breakfast for supper comes in – a quick, easy-to-prepare meal that satisfies my

hunger and quells my cravings. it’s especially tasty when i’m in the mood for comfort food; nothing else feels quite as warm, filling and, yes, comforting, as a delicious breakfast, no matter what time of day it is.

And while a traditional, simple bacon-and-eggs breakfast for supper can hit the spot just right, sometimes it’s fun to mix it up a little. We’ve created a diverse menu, adding a few flavor-enhancing twists to the typical eats you might whip up.

So brew up your favorite decaf coffee – you do have to sleep tonight, after all – and treat yourself to the breakfast you wish you had the time and energy to make in the morning.

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orange Strawberry Salad3 cups hulled strawberries

3 large navel oranges, peeled and cut into chunks

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

1 teaspoon orange zest

Toss all ingredients, then serve.

oven-roasted tomatoes12 whole plum tomatoes, quartered

¼ cup olive oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon minced shallots

2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon fresh thyme

¼ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon fine black pepper

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.Mix all ingredients and toss with tomatoes.

Lay tomatoes on a sheet pan.Roast in the oven for 1-2 hours. Let cool before

serving.

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this recipe calls for the usual peppermint,

but other varieties such as orange mint and apple mint work well too.


Maple Brown Sugar Bacon1 8-ounce package smoked bacon

¼ cup maple syrup

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Mix maple syrup, brown sugar and mustard. Place

bacon on foil-lined baking sheet. Brush both sides with syrup mixture.

Bake until browned and crisp, approximately 30-40 minutes.

Breakfast Pizza1 prepared thin pizza crust (such as Boboli)

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

8 large eggs

1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, cooked and squeezed dry

8 ounces sliced mushrooms

1 small onion, diced

2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

¼ cup diced red pepper

1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Brush pizza with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place directly on oven rack and bake for 10 minutes. While crust is cooking, whisk eggs with 1 teaspoon of the salt.

Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and mushrooms and cook until soft and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Add spinach and heat about 2 minutes. Add remaining 1 teaspoon of salt to spinach mixture.

Add the spinach mixture to the eggs and mix well to distribute it thoroughly. Turn the heat down to low and pour the egg mixture back into the pan. Gently stir the eggs until just set and still moist, 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle the baked pizza crust with half of the cheese. Spread the egg mixture evenly onto the crust, and top with the diced pepper and remaining cheese. Return to the oven until the cheese is melted, about 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.

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*Offers subject to change without notice.

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$850 valuePlus homeowners insurance savings and savings on monthly monitoring. Available only by calling:

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Activate a new line of service with American Cellular to receive your one time credit of $25 on your monthly bill

• This offer is in addition to any current in-store promotions

• Offer available only by calling (888) 653-8323 or visiting an American Cellular retail location

• Find the store nearest you by visiting www.americancellular.net

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whenPauldoesthegardenworkandBettyeputsupvegetablesforthewinter.Theyownthreefreezers,whichstayfullmostofthetime.Theirchildren–RogerfromHuntsvillewithhisbroodandGayleChandlerwithhersfromjustupthehill–comeoverformealsquitefrequently.

BettyeandPaulwillfixapotroastwithvegetablesandmaybearecipefromher“wholeslew”ofcookbooks,includingtheCountry Classics II.Shelovesthoserecipestoo.

“They’regood,reallygood,”shesays.– Catherine Darnell

green chili rice casserole1½ cups uncooked rice (Minute rice)

1 pint sour cream

1 can cream of celery soup

1 pound shredded cheddar cheese (or half american and half cheddar)

2 3.5-ounce cans green chilies

Combine all ingredients except cheese. Layer half of mixture in 9x13 casserole dish. Top with cheese and repeat layers. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, covered.

Peoplefromgoodcountrystockknowaboutagood-sizedvegetablegarden–that’swheretheirfamilyeatsfrom.

AndBettyeBellandherhusband,Paul,arenoexception.Theirtwochildren,fourgrandchildrenandfourgreat-grandchildrenlovetoeatvegetables–fresh,frozenorcannedfromtheBellgardeninFranklinCounty.

“Wecookmostlycornandbeans,stuffoutofthefreezer,”saysBell.“Theylikethebeansandcornandokrabecausetheydon’thaveagarden.Theybuytheirstuff,buttheysaythisisbetter.That’swhattheylove–plain,old-timeyvegetables.”

And,onoccasion,asidedishthatBellpreparestogowiththoseold-timeyvegetablesisGreenChiliRiceCasserole,whichisfeaturedinCountry Classics Volume II,publishedbytheTennesseeFarmBureauWomen,nowinitssecondprinting.Bellcan’trememberwhereshefoundtherecipe–sheguessesamagazine–butshe’sbeenmakingitforsomeyearsnowtoservewithvegetablesandmeat.

“Itwasjustalittledifferentfromtheusualrun,”shesays.“Itdoesn’thavemuchinit,butit’sprettygood.”

LikemostolderSoutherncookswhosechildrenhaveflownthenestand,withthem,thedailyroutineofthreelargemeals,Belldoesn’tcookasmuchassheusedto.Sheandherhusbandareretiredfarmers,havingraisedhay,corn,tobacco,pigsandcowsintheirprimetimeinthesmallcommunityofHarmony,justoutsideofWinchesterneartheTimsFordDam.

“IwasraisedinHarmony,andIneverleftit,”Bellsays.Accordingtoher,thecommunitygotitsnamefromamanwhogavelandforachurch,whichhenamedHarmonybecausehewantedpeopletoliveinharmony.“Itjuststuck,”shesays.Dothepeopleliveinharmonythere?“Yeah,theydo,”shesays.“It’sarealnicecommunity.”

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Ineachissue,wefeatureoneofTennessee’stastyeateries,andyoucanfindacollectionofourfavoriterestaurantsintheFoodsectionoftnhomeandfarm.com.Asalways,pleasecallaheadbeforetravelinglongdistances.

JimOliver’sSmokeHouseislocatedjustoffofInterstate24at850W.MainSt.inMonteagle,abouthalfwaybetweenMurfreesboroandChattanooga.Youcanlearnmoreatwww.thesmokehouse.comorbycalling(800)489-2091.

Business is Smokin’JiM oliver’S SMoKe houSe in Monteagle draWS hordeS of hungry travelerS

familyrecipes,”Oliversays.“We’restillservingdad’spulledbarbecueandribsalongwithcountryham,homemadebiscuits,friedchickenandsmokedroastbeef,turkeyandbrisket.Betsy’scollardgreens,turnipgreensandcheesegritsarealwaysahit,too.”

Andsaveroomfordessert–theSmokeHouseservesupsixflavorsoffriedpies,includingpeach,apple,cherry,chocolate,pineappleandstrawberry,toppedwithascoopofhomemadeicecream.

“Wemakevanillaandchocolateicecream,andwemakethechocolatebymeltingthefudgewesellinourgiftshop,”Oliversays.“Wealsomakefloatswithourhomemadeicecream,andweserve30differentflavorsofold-fashionedsodasinglassbottles.”

Guestsoftencomparetherestaurant’satmospheretoCrackerBarrel,withitscracklingfireplace,oldpicturesandmismatcheddécor.

“Peoplealwaystellme,‘CrackerBarrelstoleyouridea,’”Oliversayswithachuckle.

OnSaturdaynights,theSmokeHousehostsasinger/songwritereventfeaturinglocalandregionaltalentcalledMusicontheMountain.

InsidethecolossalSmokeHousegiftshop,youcanfindacookbookoffamilyrecipesandgiftbasketsstuffedwithsmokedmeats,jamsandjellies,picklesandsauces.

Oliversayshelovescarryingonhisfather’straditionandtheopportunityitgiveshimtomeetpassers-through.“Seeingpeoplecomebackyearafteryearmakesthemfeellikefriends,”hesays.“It’slikeinvitingpeopleintoourownhouse–onlybigger.” – Jessica Mozo

Y oumightsayJimOliver’sSmokeHouseinMonteagleisthequintessentialAmericandream.

“Mydadstartedintherestaurantindustryin1960whenhebeganoperatingadrive-incalledTheBeehive,”saysJamesDavid“J.D.”Oliver,presidentofJimOliver’sSmokeHouseRestaurant&Lodge.“HehadworkedinthesteelindustryinOhioandwantedtocomebackhome.Hecouldn’tfindajob,andheknewhecouldcook,soheborrowedsomemoneytorunTheBeehive.Healmoststarvedtodeathhisfirstsixmonthsinbusiness,butthenitstartedtotakeoff.”

Jimdreamedofcreatingadown-home,country-themedrestaurant,andin1975,hecompletedconstructionoftheSmokeHouse.Usinghismother’srecipesforfavoritessuchascountryham,pitbarbecue,fruitcobblersandbuttermilkbiscuits,hegainedasubstantialregionalfollowing.

Today,theSmokeHouseisstilldrawinghungrycrowdsforbreakfast,lunchanddinner,andoffersmuchmorethandining.Situatedon20acres,theSmokeHousehasbecomeacozymountainretreat.Itincludesalodgewith85motelrooms,alargeconferenceroom,20fully-equippedcabinsanda10,000-square-footgiftshopfilledtothebrimwithantiques,crafts,handmadefudge,old-fashionedcandy,14flavorsofbarbecuesauce,jamsandjellies,andanold1920playerpianothat’sabighitwithguests.

“Webrandourownbarbecuesauces,andmakefreshfudgeeveryday,”Oliversays.“Thefudgehasbeenreallypopular–wesold7,000poundslastyear.”

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Gardening

A Year of DogwoodsBeautify your landScaPe each SeaSon With a SPecieS of thiS floWering tree and ShruB

W henyouhearofdogwood,mostofusthinkofspringandournativefloweringdogwood,Cornusflorida.

Buttruthbetold,thefloweringdogwoodisnottheonlytreeinthewoods.Asmanyas50speciesofshrubsandtreesclaimthenamedogwood.Somearedeciduoustrees,someareherbaceousperennialplants,andafewareevergreenwoodyspecies.Thevarietyprovidesplentyofgoodchoicesforashowydogwoodinyourlandscapeduringeachseasonoftheyear.

1/ WinterJapaneseCornelDogwoodisabeautiful

winter-floweringtreethatisunderusedinthelandscape.Cornusofficinalisusuallygrowsasalarge,spreading,multi-stemmed,deciduousshrubtoasmalltreeupto15to25feettall.InlateJanuaryintoFebruary,smallbutshowyclustersofyellowflowersappear.Thesebloomsarefollowedinfallbyshowyredfruits(drupes)thataretechnicallyedible,butmostwouldfindthemastringent.Thevariablefallfoliagecolorsrangefrompaleyellowtoreddish-purple.Theexfoliatingbarkisuniquewithitscolorsofrichgrays,brownsandoranges.TwogreatcultivarsareSunsphere,whichflowersearlierthanothersinthespecies,andKintoki,whichproducesaheavierbloom.

Anotherwinter-floweringdogwoodistheCornelianCherryDogwood,Cornusmas.It,too,producesclustersofshowyyellowflowersinlatewinterandredediblefruitinsummer.GoldenMossisaheavybloomingselection.

2/ SpringThefamiliarFloweringDogwood,Cornus

florida,isprobablythemostprizedofalldogwoodsduetoitslargeandshowyspringblooms.Nativetoourforests,thisoncecommontreehasbeenthreatenedbyadisease,dogwoodanthracnose,whichhasdecimatedsomepopulations.Incultivated

landscapes,however,itcanthrive,andthesmall,deciduoustreetypicallygrows15to30feettallwithalow-branching,broadlypyramidalbutsomewhatflat-toppedhabit.Manycultivarsexistranginginflowercolorofwhite,blushpink,deeppink,torosyred. Inautumn,foliageturnsvariousshadesofburgundytoscarletred.Brightredfruits(poisonoustohumans,butlovedbybirds)matureinearlyfallandusuallypersistuntilthemiddleofDecember.Choosecultivarsthathaveimprovedresistancetoanthracnoseandpowderymildew,suchasAppalachianSpring,Jean’sAppalachianSnow,Karen’sAppalachianBlushandKay’sAppalachianMist–alldevelopedbyresearcherswiththeUniversityofTennesseeInstituteofAgriculture–orVenus,whichhashugebractsandSaturn,whichisveryvigorous,bothintroducedbyRutgersUniversity.

LesswellknownthantheFloweringDogwood,butequallybeautifulistheKousaDogwood,sometimescalledtheChineseorJapaneseDogwood.Cornuskousaisanexceptionalsmalllandscapetreethatproducesamultitudeofshowy,long-lasting,flowersinlatespring,typicallyjustaftertheFloweringDogwoodbloomshavefaded.Itismulti-branched,growingtoabout20feettallandjustaswide.Oldertreeshaveaverydecorative,mottledbark.GreenfruitsthatreplacetheKousa’sbloomsturntopink,thendullredinSeptember.Theyresemblelargesolitaryuprightraspberries.TheKousa’sfallfoliagecanbeadarkredorchartreuse,dependingontheamountofsunlightreceivedthroughouttheseason.OnestandoutfeatureofthistreeisitsincredibleresistancetothediseasesthatplaguetheFloweringDogwood.GreatselectionsincludeMilkyWay,whichhasabundantwhiteflowerswithheavyfruitset;thepink-floweringBeniFuji;andBlueShadowwithitswhiteflowersandrichblue-greensummerfoliagethatturnspurpleforthefall.

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3/ SummerCornusalternifoliaorthePagodaDogwood

isespeciallystrikinginearlysummerwhenitslayeredbranchesarecoveredwithsmall,creamywhitefragrantflowers.Small,roundfruitsripentoadeepblue-purpleinlatesummer.VariegatedselectionssuchasGoldenShadowandVariegata(Syn.Argentea)makequiteashow.ThePagodaDogwoodtypicallygrowsto30feettallwithacanopyspreadjustaswide.Cornuscontroversa,theWeddingCakeTreeorGiantDogwood,isasimilartreethatcangrowto45feettall.Itcoversitselfinearlysummerwithflat-toppedclustersofwhiteflowersthatoftenexceed6inchesindiameter.Variegatedvarietiesofthespring-bloomingdogwoodsalsohavegreatappealduringthesummer.CornusfloridaCherokeeDaybreak,PinkFlameandRainbowarefavorites,asareCornuskousaselectionsincludingWolfEyes,GoldStar,BonFireandSummerFun.

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foliage,butthetwigdogwoods–allshrubs–areespeciallycolorfulstartinginfallandlastingthroughwinter.Astheylosetheirautumnfoliage,thesedogwoodsshowofftheirstrikingbark.Redisthemostcommoncolor,butsomehybridshavebarkcoloredyellow,orangeandamber.Lookforthesespecies: RedTwigDogwood(Cornusalba);RedOsierDogwood(CornussericeaorCornusstolonifera);andBloodtwigDogwood(Cornussanguinea).Allarefast-growingshrubsthatformaloose,rounded,multi-stemmedplant.Theyaverage4to10feettalldependingoncultivar,withasimilarspread.Theycanbeprunedinthespringifshorter,morecompactplantsaredesired.Thesedogwoodsproducesmall,whiteflowersinlatespring,butthecolorfulstemsarewhatreallymakeashowinthelandscape.

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Gardening tips for Fall

1.Beginplantingcabbage,kale,chardandpansiesinlateSeptemberorearlyOctober.

2. Orderyourbulbsandmakesurethey’reinthegroundbyDec.1attheverylatest.

3.Tomakeleafremovallessofachore,rakethembeforetheyaccumulatedeeplyoruseamulchingmowertopulverizeleavesintoafinemulchthatcanbeleftonyourlawnifnottoodeep.

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A stereotypicalfarmeristheembodimentofahardworking,self-made,overall-wearingman,planting

hiscropsortakingcareoflivestock.Abusinessmaninasuit,ontheotherhand,wouldbringtomindabankerorlawyer.Butwhathappenswhenthosetwoimagesconvergeintoone?ForShawnDuren,farmerandfinancialwhiz,merginghistwofieldswasanaturalwaytocombinetwothingsheloves.

Durengrewupona200-acrehayandbeef-cattleoperation,helpinghisgrandfatherworkthelandandtendthecattle.Theloveforfarmlifedidn’tdissipateashegrewup,andaftermajoringinagriculturalbusinessandeconomicsattheUniversityofTennesseeatMartin,hereturnedhometofarmandworkinthefinancialindustry.Durenandhiswife,Vanessa,anaccountant,areactiveinpromotingtheagriculturalindustryintheirjobsandcommunity.

You have an “off-the-farm” job unique for a farmer. How do you correlate them?

I’massistantvicepresident/loanofficerforCommunitySouthBank.I’vebeenthereforeightyears.ItwasjustanaturalmergingoftwothingsIlovetodo.ThevaluesIlearnedfromfarminggavemetheskillsandethicsIneedinbanking.Thefarmerscomingtomeforloans

arefutureleadersofourcommunity,andbeinginthispositionhelpsmeensureitsurvives.Myjobputsmeintocontactwithnon-agriculturalpeople,thosethreeorfourgenerationsremovedfromfarmlife.Theywalkintomyofficeandseeplaquesonmywall[relatedto]agriculture,whichallowsmetoanswerquestionsaboutthemandsteerthatintoagricultureingeneral.

What do you think is keeping or hindering young people from farming?

Thecapitalittakesforayoungpersontogetstartedinfarmingisenormous,andit’sveryhardtogeteverythingyouneedlinedup.Ittakesalotoffinancing:Youneedland,andifit’snotalreadyinyourfamily,it’sreallyhardtoacquireitforareasonableprice.Youneedaproducttosell,beitbeef,chickensorrowcrops.Youneedmonthlyincometopayyourmonthlybillsfromyourloancompany,theco-op,theelectricity,etc.Youneedallofthatbeforeyouevenstartfarming,andthenyouhavetohopeyourcropdoesn’tsufferanycatastrophesduringtheseason.Andweallknowweatherplaysamajorroleinhowthecropsturnoutfortheyear.

However,it’snotallnegative;thereareopportunitiesouttheretobecomeaproducer.Ifyoudon’talreadyhaveafamilyfarmtostartouton,theUSDAandthegovernmenthaveloanopportunitiesoutthere,andTennesseehascost-sharemoniesavailableaswell.TheAgricultureEnhancementPrograminTennesseehashelpedinmorewaysthanone,andforproducersacrossthestate.Iwouldsaythemainthingisnevergetdiscouraged,there’salwayssomeoneouttheregoingthroughthesamething.

How can we promote agriculture to those outside the industry?

Thebottomlineiswehavetotellourstory.Wehaveopportunitiesthroughsocialmediatotellourstorytoaconsiderableaudiencewecouldn’treachbefore,andsettherecordstraightaboutwhatgoesoninfarming.Socialmediagivesfarmersachancetotelltheirstoryaboutwhattheyfaceeveryday. – Melissa Burniston

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sectionofHighway246.Thedoorcreakedopen,andoutboundedayoungboy,probablyabout8yearsold,whocrossedinfrontofthebustobeginhisdailyhome-from-schooltrekupalong,graveleddriveway.

Buthewouldnotmakethejourneyalone.Waitingneartheendofthedrivewaybutsafelyoutofharm’swayfromtheroadwasasmalldog,whoimmediatelygreetedtheladwithwaggingtail,barksandpant-legsnips.Thedoghadheardtheschoolbusinthedistanceandwastherewaitingwhenitsownerreturnedhomefromyetanotherdayofspellingtests,cafeteriafoodandplaygroundscuffles.

Whilestoppedinmycarbehindthebus, Iwatchedthissceneplayout,andthendroveawayslowlytowatchforaslongasIcouldas‘aboyandhisdog’madetheirafternoonreacquaintancewhileheadingtotheirhouse.Admittedly,itwasabitnostalgicforme,recallingsimilarafternoonswhen‘aboyandhisdog’hadbeenmeandPrince,thepart-bulldog,part-terrierthatgreetedmeeveryafternoonasanelementaryschoolboy.AndPrincetimewouldusuallyendwithsnacktime,whichwasmostoftensomethingpreparedfreshbyMotherespeciallyforme.

Itdoesn’tseemthatsuchscenesareascommonplacetoday,becauseruralhasbecomesuburbia,livepantingdogshavebeenreplacedbyvideogames,andfresh-bakedcookiesare‘soft’onesthatcomeinabag.Whoknows,hadIhungaroundthatafternoontowatchthescenecompletelyplayout,mynostalgiamighthavebeenshattered–

theladmayhavekickedthepoochhalfwayupthedrivewayandmighthavebeenhomealoneuntilnighttime.Butifyoudon’tmind,letmeenjoymy“LeaveitToBeaver”recollectionforamoment…Okay,thanks.

Timesandthingshaveindeedchanged. WeatTRHHealthPlanshavechanged.Inthemorethansixdecadessincewebeganofferinghealth-carecoveragetomembersoftheTennesseeFarmBureau,wehaveevolvedtobemuchmorethanjustanopportunityforruralfamilies.ThousandsofTennesseansnowrelyonus–andnot(headsup,politicalcommentcoming)thegovernment!–fortheirhealth-careplans.Theyarelaborers,farmers,professionals,self-employedandtheretired.Theyarefamilies,singleadults,childrenandcollegestudents.

Weworkhardtoofferthemchoicesfortheirhealth-carecoveragetofitwhotheyareandtheirbudgets.Ourmemberspaytheirpremiumsoutoftheirownpockets.Soyes,we’reabitnostalgic,too,becausewestillbelievefolksappreciatevalueandhardwork,andweworkhardtodeliverplansthatoffer‘BigCoverage,SmallRates.’Morethan185,000Tennesseansarepartofourfamilynow.

Evenamidsomuchjabberabouthealth-carereform,ourfamilyhasgrown.Andwe’dencourageyou–whetherforafamilyplan, aMedicareSupplementplanorindividualcoverage–totalktous.YoucanfindustheoldfashionedwayatanylocalFarmBureauofficeinTennessee,visituselectronicallyat www.trh.com,orcallusat(877)874-8323.

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Home & Farm RadioThe Tennessee Farm Bureau’s communications department received national recognition during the American Farm Bureau’s 2010 Public Relations Conference this summer. TFBF Communications Associate Director Lee Maddox and Assistant Director Melissa Burniston took home the national title for “Best Audio Feature Story” in radio competition with other Farm Bureau state organizations.

The winning radio program appeared on the organization’s daily Tennessee Home & Farm Radio broadcast on the TFBF website,

which may also be heard on numerous stations across the state. It featured an elementary class from Winchester, Tenn., explaining their outdoor classroom used to teach the students about where their food comes from.

We invite you to visit tnfarmbureau.org to hear the award-winning Tennessee Home & Farm Radio program.

Farm Bureau Women There are a group of ladies in the Farm Bureau organization who stay really busy, and whose many efforts lead to great accomplishments for Tennessee agriculture.

There are 87 active county Farm Bureau Women’s (FBW) programs in Tennessee that work at both the county and state level to assist in supporting the organization’s goals.

Agriculture in the Classroom is a major project for many FBW group activities. Over the last year, more than 2,200 volunteers worked to provide a hands-on agricultural experience for more than 35,600 students, teachers and parents across Tennessee – helping them learn more about agriculture.

To learn more, visit tnfarmbureau.org and click on “Programs.”

how does the tennessee farm Bureau federation work for you? By offering a variety of programs and services exclusively benefiting you, its members. learn about even more

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The Tennessee Farm Bureau is partnering with Farm Bureau Bank to offer its members competitive financing and refinancing on new and used vehicles. Farm Bureau Bank also provides low loan rates on boats, motor homes, and motorcycles, including Harley Davidson products.

Don’t waste time or money with an overpriced vehicle loan. If refinancing your current vehicle sounds good to you or if you’re planning to purchase a new or pre-owned auto, boat, or motorcycle, visit www.farmbureaubank.com/tfbf or call a personal banker toll free at (866) 645-8123.

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There are a few things that I have learned over the past years: My parents were right 99 percent of the time; simpler is better; I’m likely to have less hair on my head next year; homegrown tomatoes are always better than those bought at the grocery store; and money isn’t everything, but having it is generally better than not having it.

With the current economy, most of us are looking for ways to save a few dollars and are taking advantage of the exceptional loan or financing offers we see on TV or hear over the radio. It’s definitely smart to get the best deal for your purchases, but would it surprise you that refinancing an existing loan could also save you money? Refinancing automobiles, trucks,

interested in lower interest?boats, or other vehicles is typically not considered by most consumers. However, if you stop and think about it, buying an automobile is the second largest purchase consumers make. That’s second only to purchasing and financing a home.

How can refinancing an existing vehicle loan save money? Let’s do some quick math. Assume that I recently purchased a pickup truck. At the time, I financed $25,000 for 48 months at an annual percentage rate (APR) of 7%, giving me a monthly payment of $598.80. A few months later, I found a better rate and decided to refinance the same loan for 4.5% APR, which lowered my monthly payment to $570.17. That’s a


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Nearly 150 years have passed since the Civil War ravaged towns and fields across America. But Southern pride still runs deep

in the souls of Tennesseans, and Americans continue to be captivated by a brawl that happened many generations ago.

“We are fascinated by the idea of family members fighting on different sides and by the fact that Americans took up arms against themselves,” says Carroll Van West, director of the Tennessee Civil War national Heritage Area in Murfreesboro and co-chair of the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission. “The war touched every county in Tennessee, either directly through the battles or through the families involved. The impact of occupation affected families not just in towns, but also on farms across the state. So many people have old family stories about the war that get passed on from generation to generation.”

Tennessee’s role in the Civil War was monumental, and dozens of the state’s battlefields and war-related sites have become parks and museums in the years

since. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development printed the first statewide Civil War self-guided tour maps in January 2009, sending Civil War tourists into the beautiful Tennessee countryside.

“With the approach of the Civil War Sesquicentennial – the 150th anniversary of the war – we expect the Civil War trails to be a huge draw for communities across the state,” says noell Rembert, Tennessee Civil War heritage coordinator.

Rembert oversees the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development’s Civil War Trails program, which was established with the help of a federal grant in 2006. The program is responsible for placing historical markers around the state, highlighting Civil War events that took place in certain areas.

“new sites are continually being added,” Rembert says. “We have 141 historical markers in the ground with more applications being submitted.”

The Civil War Trails program provides structure for tourists traveling to the state’s war-related destinations. Another benefit of the program is more tourists – and more

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tourism dollars – flowing into Tennessee communities large and small.

“By following the trails, visitors are likely to spend more time and money in a community than if they simply passed through. We look to the rule of twos: A visitor could spend two minutes at a historical marker, two hours in a town, two days in a region or two weeks traveling the state viewing the sites,” Rembert says. “it’s also a great way for communities to learn more about their local history and for visitors to learn about this turning point in our country’s history and how Tennessee played a major part.”

A major part, indeed. Tennessee claims the second-largest number of battles after Virginia, including some of the bloodiest skirmishes at battlefields such as Shiloh and Stones River.

“The Shiloh conflict in April 1862 is considered the battle that told all Americans that this war would be long, bloody and costly,” Van West says. “it was also a pivotal battle for control of West Tennessee and northern Mississippi. The battle further enhanced the reputation of General Ulysses S. Grant as a major Union leader.”

The Battle of Stones River at Murfreesboro was the deadliest of all battles in Tennessee with the highest percentage of casualties on both sides.

“At Stones River, the Confederate army under General Braxton Bragg missed an opportunity to level a decisive blow,” Van West says. “Stones River left the Union army intact and able to plan a series of summer maneuvers that would help it gain control of Middle Tennessee.”

Other milestone battles happened at Chattanooga, Franklin and nashville.

“The Union victory at Chattanooga in late 1863 opened the door for the March to Atlanta. Again, General Grant emerged as the hero

and moved on to command in Virginia, where he defeated Robert E. Lee,” Van West explains. “The Franklin and nashville battles, roughly two weeks apart in late 1864, crushed the Confederate army of Tennessee and left the Union in control of the entire state.”

The vast number of sites to see in Tennessee can be overwhelming even to the most well-read Civil War buff. Two great places to start are the Tennessee State Museum in nashville and the Museum of East Tennessee History in knoxville, which both feature outstanding exhibits about Tennessee’s involvement in the Civil War.

“next, visit at least four of the state’s Civil War national parks – Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Stones River and Chickamauga-Chattanooga,” Van West suggests.

Still yearning for more? Visit your local convention and visitors bureau (CVB) to find Civil War sites in your area, and check out the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development’s website: www.tnvacation.com/listing/civil-war-trails.

“it’s been great learning about the history of Tennessee during a time i knew little about,” Rembert says. “i’ve enjoyed visiting towns and counties across the state to attend trail marker unveilings and dedications. There’s so much beauty in Tennessee, and it’s wonderful to witness it firsthand.”

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This listing includes a selection of events of statewide interest scheduled in September, October and november as provided to Tennessee Home & Farm by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.

To include your local events in our listing, please contact them at (615) 741-7994 or [email protected]. Due to space constraints, we are unable to include all of the events provided, but additional information and events can be found online through the department’s Web site, www.tnvacation.com.

Events are subject to date change or cancellation; please call the contact listed before traveling long distances to attend.

SEPTEMBERriverfest – Sept. 10-11, clarksvilleThe city celebrates its river heritage with a festival featuring musical entertainment, children’s activities, arts & crafts, boat races and more. COnTACT: 866-557-9006

Mountaineer folk festival – Sept. 10-12, PikevilleA weekend full of food, fun and crafts. Features traditional mountain music. COnTACT: 800-250-8611

Sierra hull Bluegrass festival – Sept. 11, ByrdstownThis festival honors Byrdstown’s own child

prodigy, Sierra Hull, a mandolin player who has played at the Grand Ole Opry. COnTACT: 888-406-4704, dalehollow.com

national rolley hole Marbles championship & festival – Sept. 11, hilhamThis event features games for children, marble making, swap meet, tournament play, demonstrations, music and food. COnTACT: 800-713-5157

fayette county cotton festival – Sept. 11, historic Square, SomervilleFeatures demonstrations, vendors, music, car show, 5k run/walk, children’s events and more. COnTACT: 901-465-8690, cottonfestivaltn.com

arts & crafts festival – Sept. 11-12, Paris landing State Park, BuchananAnnual arts and crafts festival. COnTACT: 731-641-0269

Wings over halls air Show – Sept. 11-12, dyersburg army air Base, halls See magnificent warbirds fly in formation, maneuver through bombing and staffing runs, and aerobatics. Tribute to 65th anniversary of WWii and 9/11 victims. COnTACT: Pat Higdon, 731-836-7400

Bristol rhythm & roots reunion – Sept. 17-19, BristolThis event brings quality national, regional and local music to Bristol, “the Birthplace of Country Music.” COnTACT: 423-573-4898, bristolrhythm.com

Maple lane farms corn Maze – Sept. 17-oct. 3, greenbackFeatures a corn maze, musical entertainment and hayrides to the pumpkin field where people can pick their own pumpkin. Stay late and enjoy a huge campfire and fireworks. COnTACT: 865-856-3517

Pittman center heritage day – Sept. 18, SeviervilleClogging, bluegrass and gospel music, crafts, a benefit auction, genealogy records, and authentic Southern cooking will be available at the heritage celebration. COnTACT: 865-436-5499, pittmancenter.com

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Southern fried festival – Sept. 24-25, columbiaAnnual event features food, activities and live musical entertainment. COnTACT: 888-852-1860, southernfriedfest.com.

townsend in the Smokies fall heritage festival & old timers day – Sept. 24-25, townsend visitors center, townsendA celebration of the traditional music, crafts, and heritage of Townsend, Blount County and the Great Smoky Mountains. Activities include bluegrass music, arts & crafts booths, antique tractor show, demonstrations and great food. COnTACT: 800-525-6834, smokymountainfestivals.org

Buck creek trail ride– Sept. 24-26, Weaver farms, alamoSt. Jude Trail Ride benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. COnTACT: kathy Moore, 731-617-1225, [email protected], www.buckcreektrailride.com

heritage arts & craft Show – Sept. 25, historic downtown Square, covingtonEnjoy crafts, arts, quilts and folk art demonstrations, a kid’s parade, antiques, music and food. COnTACT: 901-476-9727, covington-tiptonchamber.com

Pace 27th anniversary antique car Show – Sept. 25, Martin Methodist college, PulaskiThe car show features 38 classes under 1985. COnTACT: Brenda Edwards, 931-363-2585, pacecarclub.com

Mt. Juliet Pow Wow – Sept. 25-26, charlie daniels Park, Mt. JulietListen to the beat of drums while experiencing the beauty and passion of an American indian pow wow. American indians come from across the country to participate in the dance and drum competition. COnTACT: Cindy Yahola, 615-443-1537, mtjulietpowwow.com

Birds of Prey Program – Sept. 26, tims ford State Park, WinchesterExperience an incredible interaction with bald eagles, hawks, owls, falcons and even a very fun black vulture. Many of the birds are free-flying for an unforgettable “close encounter.” includes a nature hike and exhibits. COnTACT: 931- 312-9174, tfeea.org

roller coaster yard Sale – Sept. 30-oct. 2, celina

allardt great Pumpkin festival & Weigh off – oct. 1-2, allardtCrafts festival, entertainment, parade, car and motorcycle show, and the weigh off of giant pumpkins for world-record consideration. COnTACT: 800-327-3945, allardtpumpkinfestival.com

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More than 150 miles of yard sales, crafts, antiques, handcrafted quilts, produce, Southern foods, entertainment, parks and recreation areas, historic sites and more. COnTACT: ike Bonecutter, 931-243-3974, dalehollowlake.org

OCTOBERunicoi county apple festival – oct. 1-2, erwinThe two-day event offers handmade crafts, entertainment, children’s area and the Blue Ridge Pottery show. The festival features more than 300 vendors highlighting arts, crafts and foods. COnTACT: 423-743-3000, unicoicounty.org

octoberfest – oct. 1-2, clarksvilleFamily fun European-style. Enjoy live bands and dancers, rides for kids of all ages, and German food. COnTACT: 931-624-5475, edelweissclarksville.org

reelfoot arts & crafts festival – oct. 1-2, reelfoot lake State Park, tiptonvilleFeatures more than 300 exhibitors, including artists, potters, carvers, jewelry makers and music. Savor delicious barbecue, fried pies, ice cream and more. COnTACT: Anna Crocker, 731-885-7295, reelfootartsandcrafts.com

34th annual Barbeque festival – oct. 1-2, chesterBarbecue, fun, talent, games, entertainment and much more. COnTACT: 731-989-5222, chestercountychamber.com

national Storytelling festival – oct. 1-3, JonesboroughPeppered with the flare and fun of blues, poetry, ballads and banjo music, the festival encompasses a wealth of cultures, geography, and styles – a world of stories within one small, historic town. COnTACT: 800-952-8392, storytellingcenter.net

gallatin’s Main Street festival – oct. 2, gallatin courthouse Square, gallatinArts and crafts festival featuring two stages of entertainment, large children’s area, vendors, and the kansas City Barbeque Society cook-off. COnTACT: 888-301-7866, sumnercvb.com

candlelight cemetery tour – oct. 2, gallatinActors in period clothing tell the story of Sumner County’s most colorful characters who are buried in the cemetery. COnTACT: 615-451-3738, sumnercvb.com

heritage festival & antique tractor display – oct. 2, MaynardvilleEvent features a quilt and art competition, demonstrations of traditional blacksmithing, woodworking, soap making, food vendors, a cooking competition and gospel/ bluegrass bands. COnTACT: 865-992-2811, comeherecomehome.com


nillie Bipper arts & crafts festival – oct. 2-3, clevelandThis outdoor arts & crafts show features more than 75 exhibits, with food booths, entertainment and handcrafted arts & crafts items. COnTACT: John Simmons, 423-614-8690

natchez trace Pow Wow – oct. 2-3, historic leiper’s fork village, franklinShowcases the life and customs of American indians. Experience traditional dances, storytelling, arts & crafts, traditional foods and more. COnTACT: 615-599-7347, natcheztracepowwow.com

etowah arts & crafts festival – oct. 2-3, historic l & n depot, etowahCome and see some of the region’s best crafters while enjoying two days of live entertainment, fun and food. COnTACT: 423-263-9475, etowahcoc.org

tennessee fall homecoming – oct 8-10, Museum of appalachia, norris

Fall Homecoming is one of the nation’s largest and most authentic music, craft, and folk festivals. More than 400 musicians perform on five stages. Features storytelling, old time crafts, pioneer activities, country cooking and more. COnTACT: 865-494-7680, museumofappalachia.org

goats, Music & More festival – oct. 8-10, rock creek Park, lewisburgFeatures concerts, fainting goat shows, barbecue cook-off, games, food, entertainment and more. COnTACT: Lisa Jackson, 931-359-1544, goatsmusicandmore.com

heritage days – oct. 8-10, historic town Square, rogersvilleThe square provides a warm, welcoming setting for Heritage Days, which features traditional music, storytellers, dancers, and special events for children, demonstrations of pioneer skills and more. COnTACT: 423-272-1961, rogersvilleheritage.org

liberty Square celebration & lester flatt Memorial Bluegrass day – oct. 9, SpartaPays tribute to bluegrass legend Lester Flat with music, crafts, food, games and more. COnTACT: 931-836-3248, sparta-chamber.net

needles-n-Pins annual Quilt and craft Show – oct. 15-16, Bethel SpringsHandmade items including quilts, crafts, baked goods, baby items and decorative items. COnTACT: 731-934-4541, [email protected]

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PurpleStride – oct. 9, chattanoogaFundraiser for pancreatic cancer features a 5k run and 1-mile fun walk at Coolidge Park. Food and entertainment for all ages. COnTACT: 423-894-2744, purplestride.org

tractors and trucks fall harvest Show – oct. 15-17, goodlettesvilleEvent at Long Hollow Jamboree with antique tractors, trucks, crafts and more. COnTACT: 615-822-5504, tractorsandtrucks.com

Webb School arts & crafts festival – oct. 16-17, Bell BuckleA juried art and craft show. includes food from around the world, storytellers and musical entertainment. COnTACT: 931-389-9663, bellbucklechamber.com

fall folklore Jamboree – oct. 16, MilanFeatures more than 120 traditional folk artists, local bluegrass and gospel groups. Demonstrating traditional skills such as soap making, blacksmithing, weaving, quilting and more. COnTACT: 731-686-8067, milan.tennessee.edu

hatchie fall fest – oct. 16, historic court Square, BrownsvilleLocal and regional entertainment, children’s activities and crafts, food, contests, and more. COnTACT: 731-780-5144, hatchiefallfest.com

october Sky fall festival – oct. 16, oliver SpringsThis free festival showcases the making of the movie October Sky. Features a guided tour of the film sites, a rocket launch, living history demonstrations, antique tractor show, live music, children’s activities, storytelling, craft and food vendors, quilt show and more. COnTACT: 865-435-0384, oshistorical.com

Bean Station harvest Pride days – oct. 16, Bean StationCelebrates the life and culture of the area. Crafts, food, entertainment and exhibits create a festive event. COnTACT: 866-577-4222, graingerchamber.com

Belvidere fireman’s fish fry – oct. 23, Belvidere

Lot of great food and delicious homemade desserts. Live bluegrass music featuring Tom Brantley and Friends, Rough Cut, Just Thrown Together, Golden Holler and The Belvidere Pickers. COnTACT: 615-580-0708.

Mountain Makins’ festival – oct. 23-24, rose center, Morristown Experience this folk life celebration of the Appalachian traditions through music, dance, juried crafts, fine art, storytelling, regional authors, children’s activities, 8k run/walk and more. COnTACT: Sharon Pritchard, 423-581-4330, rosecenter.org

upper cumberland gospel Music Spectacular – oct. 28-29, cookeville community center, cookevilleThe Musical Spectacular features The inspirations and The Primitive Quartet. COnTACT: 931-256-0777

Pumpkinfest – oct. 31, franklinThis fall festival has arts & crafts, a children’s costume contest and activities, chili cook-off, and music. COnTACT: 615-591-8500, historicfranklin.com

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oFFiCial noTiCe oF TrH annual meeTing

Notice is hereby given to members of the Tennessee Rural Health Improvement Association (TRH Health Plans) that the annual meeting will be held at the Cool Springs Embassy Suites in Franklin, Tennessee, beginning Monday, December 6, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. through Tuesday, December 7, 2010.

Business at the meeting will include:

• the annual membership report

• election of the Board of Directors for the coming year

• discussion of activities and service

• other necessary business that may come before the membership

Each member in attendance is entitled to vote on any issues discussed during the meeting and the election of the Board of Directors, which will occur on December 7, 2010.

Lacy Upchurch, President

Lonnie Roberts, Chief Executive Officer

Tennessee Rural Health Improvement Association

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NOVEMBERSpringfield christmas Sampler – nov. 5-6, SpringfieldMore than 100 booths with artisan crafts, holiday gifts and decor, homemade baked goods, food by local restaurants and more. Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. COnTACT: 615-390-4397

chili cook-off – nov. 6, newportGet a taste of some great chili at this event in the Smoky Mountains. COnTACT: 615-390-4397

trail of tears re-enactment Walk – nov. 6, lawrenceburgTrail of Tears re-enactment walk and social. COnTACT: 931-766-0827

veterans day ceremony – nov. 6, townsendFormal ceremonies include presentation of colors, musical recognition of each branch of the service and the release of peace doves. Re-enactors and vehicle displays identify military actions throughout American history. COnTACT: 865-448-0044

host of christmas Past – nov. 12-14, fayettevilleFestivities include storytelling, craft demonstrations, musical performances, activities for children and more. COnTACT: 888-433-1234, hostofchristmaspast.com

foothills craft guild fine crafts Marketplace – nov. 12-14, KnoxvilleFine crafts by Tennessee artisans. COnTACT: 865-691-6083, foothillscraftguild.org

cannon county country christmas – nov. 19-20, WoodburyShop the merchants and enjoy refreshments, sales, door prizes, enjoy the revitalized square, dine at the local restaurants. Santa will be available for photos on Friday at 5 p.m. COnTACT: 615-563-2222

christmas in the country – nov. 19-21, lawrenceburgThere are crafts, quilts, stitchery, gifts, folk art, dolls, doll clothes, baskets, toys, breads, cakes, candies, pies and much more. COnTACT: 931-762-4911

centennial holiday Show – nov. 20-21, franklinFeatures more than 170 artists and craftsmen from a dozen states. The show’s emphasis is on handmade crafts. COnTACT: 615-472-4271, ext. 2335, wcs.edu/chs/holidayshow

civil War re-enactment – nov. 13-14, colliervilleSee over 2,000 soldiers in Blue and Gray re-enact the 147th anniversary of the Battle of Collierville at the Piperton Hills Ranch, 15 miles east of Memphis on Hwy. 72. Cannons, cavalry, infantry, food vendors, period clothiers and crafts, and a Civil War Grand Ball. COnTACT: 901-545-3364

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Like Peas in a Poddo you KnoW hoW oatS, PeaS, BeanS and Barley groW?

B ornandraisedinanortheasterncity,Ididn’tknowhowoats,peas,beansorbarleyweregrown,orwhatmostofthem

lookedlike.ButaftermarryingandnestinginTennessee,Ilearnedatleasttwothingsaboutpeasandbeans:pickingandshellingthemisnotpainless,andtherearemorevarietiesofthesenutritiouslegumesthanyoucancountonallthedigitsofyourhandsandfeet.

AsIrecall,inmygrowingupyearspreciousfewkindsofpeasandbeanswereservedatourtable.Therewereroundgreenpeasthatcameinacan.Wedidn’tcallthemgreenpeas,Englishpeas,earlypeas,orsweetpeas.Justpeas.Wedidn’tknowtherewereotherkinds.Andtherewerestringbeans.Thesealsocameinacan,exceptinthesummerwhenwewouldgetsomefreshatthelocalgrocerystore.Welikedtoeatsomeofthemrawaswesnappedthem.ThentherewereBostonbakedbeans,sweetenedwithmolassesandbrownsugar. Wehadalargefamilyonalowincome,sosometimestherewerecookeddriedbeans,too.Whatkind?Justbeans.

Icouldneverquitefigureoutwhatdistinguishedapeafromabean.Aretheroundlegumesdesignatedaspeas?RecentlyIfoundsomedefinitionsontheInternet,fromthe USADryPeaandLentilCouncil.Peasarecoolseasonlegumesandmoretolerantofcoldtemperatures.Thepodsgrowonabush,andtheymatureandarereadyforharvestin70to90days.Bycontrast,beansrequirewarmertemperaturesthanpeas,typicallygrowinpods

onabush,andmatureandarereadyforharvestin85to115days.

Anotherwebsiteinformedmethatpeashavetendrilsandbeansdonot,andtheseedfoodstoragestructures(cotyledons)onbeansemergefromthesoil,whereasonpeastheydonot.

Onesitesaidthemajordifferencebetweenpeasandbeansisthatpeashaveahollowstemandbeansasolidstem.

Probablytheaboveinformationwon’tchangewhatwecallthesetastyvegetables.Oops,botanically,Isupposetheyareactuallyfruits.

Idon’tthinkDaddyJim(thechildren’spaternalgrandfather)caredwhattheywerecalled.Justgivehimabushelofthemtoshell,andhe’dsit,shellingawayashewatchedhisfavoritebaseballteam–theCardinals–onTV.Nowadayswedon’tsitandshellpeasorbeansinthekitchenorontheporch.Yes,westillgrowthem,butwhenwelostourlaborforce(ourchildren)tocollegeandcareers,mypea-lovinghusbandsuddenlyfelttheneedforaspeeded–upprocesstoshellthoseprotein-packedlegumes.Withthesemi-automaticpeashellerLarrycreated,wecanshella5-gallonbucketofthemquickerthanwecanpickthem.Wejustfeedthemoistenedpodsthroughtherollersandthepeasorbeansslidedowntothewaitingreceptacle,withthepodsdroppingintoanothercontainer.

Well,aftermorethantwo-scoreyearsinTennessee,IthinkIknowsomethingabouthowpeasandbeansgrow;however,Ican’tsaythesameaboutoatsandbarleyyet!

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hasn’tforgottenherYankeeroots,shehasbeenhappytocallTennesseehomeformanyyears.Sheandherhusband,Larry,liveinRidgetop,justnorthofNashville.

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