Monthly Archives: May 2015

Food writers deliver history and humor

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Using the 1900 tome called simply “Knoxville Cook Book,” historian Jack Neely illuminated attendees at the Southern Food Writing Conference earlier this month with information on just what a cosmopolitan city Knoxville was back then — at least in the … Continue reading →

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Southern Food Writing Conference is full experience

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Last week, leading up to the fabulous International Biscuit Festival, Knoxville was host to almost 100 food writers, chefs, photographers, bloggers and other foodies attending the Southern Food Writing Conference. The conference, now in its fourth year, also features, as … Continue reading →

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Biscuit Festival expands to perfection

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

The International Biscuit Festival, held this past weekend in downtown Knoxville, was an absolute delight. In fact, if you ask me, it was the best one in the six years of its existence. Why? Because the organizers, reacting to the … Continue reading →

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Just another Sunday on a tilapia farm

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Until a few Sundays ago, I had never been to a tilapia farm — much less eaten dinner in one. But now, thanks to the super creative and talented folks who host the Trust Fall dinners, I have done both. … Continue reading →

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You’ve got to eat a part of it, New York, New York

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Cynthia Moxley

Whenever we return from New York, half our friends ask us what plays we saw. But the other half have just one burning question: Where did you eat? So, we took a few notes and a few pictures and here’s … Continue reading →

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