Traveling Taste Buds: Strawberry Shine-o-colada
Traveling Taste Buds is back with the perfect cocktail recipe for the long weekend. Strawberry Shine-o-colada from Wilke’s County, North Carolina’s Copper Barrel Distillery will hit the spot! It is made with strawberry moonshine which is a mainstay in the American South. According to tastingtable.com, moonshine can be defined as, ” a homemade, unaged whiskey, marked by its clear color, corn base and high alcohol content sometimes peaking as high as 190 proof. Traditionally, it was produced in a homemade still and bottled in a mason jar.”
Wilke’s County is known as the “Moonshine Capital of America” and is also an up and coming wine region. Copper Barrel Distillery makes their moonshine with a blend of rye, corn and cane sugar making it smoother than the original version. That’s why it is the perfect base for the Strawberry Shine-o-colada. Once we are able to travel again, put Copper Barrel on your must visit list. It
From bust to Zoom, small towns are finding a new chance to thrive Alexandra Hudson, Opinion contributor
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. As I enter Anchor Coffee, I am greeted by the scent of freshly ground beans and the sound of mellow jazz.
Something special is happening is this small community in the foothills of Appalachia and in other smaller American communities that for years suffered as jobs evaporated and younger people moved away.
As millions of workers have adapted to remote work in the past year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, small towns across the country have welcomed new residents, who suddenly can live and work where they choose rather than where their jobs dictate.
As remote work becomes the norm for millions of Americans, smaller communities have become more attractive.
Alexandra Hudson
Opinion contributor
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. As I enter Anchor Coffee, I am greeted by the scent of freshly ground beans and the sound of mellow jazz.
Something special is happening is this small community in the foothills of Appalachia and in other smaller American communities that for years suffered as jobs evaporated and younger people moved away.
As millions of workers have adapted to remote work in the past year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, small towns across the country have welcomed new residents, who suddenly can live and work where they choose rather than where their jobs dictate.