ColorFest, Art of the Blue Ridge October 13, 2011

Spend  Saturday, Oct. 22nd enjoying the arts in Sylva, NC at ColorFest, Art of the Blue Ridge. Sylva is a gorgeous 30 minute drive from Franklin or Sit a Spell Cabin, and the fall colors can only enhance your trip “over the mountain” to Sylva. From 10 am until 4 pm on the 22nd, you [...]

The Best Bread! June 18, 2010

Visitors to Franklin take note!  If you’re thinking that extraordinary french baguettes might be hard to find in a small mountain town … think again.  Riverblaze Bakery, located at the edge of downtown Franklin, offers artisan French bread and baguettes, tomato, herb and cheese focaccia, bran and blueberry muffins so plump you’ll swoon, and more. [...]

Sandwich and an espresso in Franklin! October 14, 2009

My favorite wi-fi hotspot in Franklin, NC is Rathskeller Coffee Haus. Located in the basement of one of Franklin’s oldest buildings, Rathskeller Coffee Haus offers coffee drinks, a wine bar, a nice assortment of beers, the yummy Rathskeller wrap, and homemade sweet treats. 

Jer’s Kitchen – Homemade and Yummy! February 19, 2009

We spent Valentine’s Day weekend in Franklin, at Sit a Spell Cabin.  The weather was lovely for February – sunny skies, moderate temps, breezy but not too much.  Daffodils are popping out all over and spring is much anticipated.  I enjoy taking a morning walk from Sit a Spell Cabin out to the main road, [...]

A Late Autumn Drive January 1, 2007

We enjoyed a wonderfully sunny day this past Sunday (Nov. 5th) and took advantage of the balmy weather to drive up NC 28 from Franklin. Don & I visited Sit a Spell Cabin to check on the newly sown winter rye, threw a tennis ball for our dog Bear to chase, and then continued north. [...]

Holiday Dessert Theatre in Franklin December 5, 2006

I received an e-mail from Tony Angel, Franklin Chamber of Commerce Special Event Coordinator, reminding me about the upcoming Holiday Dessert Theatre. This is the 3rd dessert theatre presented by the Chamber and the Overlook Theatre Company. “Christmas in My Hometown” will be presented Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 9 to 11 at the Franklin [...]

Thanksgiving Recipes at Sit a Spell Cabin November 11, 2006

We’re cooking up a special Thanksgiving at Sit a Spell Cabin – see our offer here – we’re offering the cranberry relish, vegetable dish, and choice of pecan or pumpkin pie with whipped cream to the lucky folks who choose to spend Thanksgiving in a cozy cabin in the woods! Below are a few of [...]

The best sticky pecan rolls, ever … November 1, 2006

Bob and Joan Crowers run a successful bakery at 35 Church Street in Franklin, NC. Church Street runs parallel to Main Street, so you’ve got to turn off Main Street to the north to find them. Franklin is small so if you get turned around just drive 2 blocks and then try to find your [...]