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Even puppy can’t steal the show from this cook

Here’s a little tip for deciding which of Knox Heritage’s many great Summer Suppers you want to attend each year. Of course, it’s good to look for an interesting setting. And the date has to fit your calendar. But another … Continue reading

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Quarry setting serves up Spanish ‘Summer Supper’

A spectacular garden landscape on a beautiful evening. Convivial friends and acquaintances. And a wide range of delectable seafood dishes prepared by one of Knoxville’s most talented and in-demand chefs. That about sums up the Knox Heritage Summer Supper held … Continue reading

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Knox Heritage opens can of beans (even for dessert)!

When Alan and I signed up to go to Knox Heritage’s Summer Supper at the Bush Brothers canning plant in Chestnut Hill last weekend, we expected that we’d have beans as part of our dinner. But I never dreamed they … Continue reading

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Heat can’t beat Knoxvillians set on a feast!

It was a scorcher! But the charm of the evening more than made up for it. (And the fans helped!) The occasion was an Italian feast in the lovely historic home of Jim and Pam Given in Fountain City. It … Continue reading

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This Summer Supper soared

The Knox Heritage Summer Suppers are in full swing and they are a blast, as usual. Take the one we went to earlier this month at the beautiful mid-century modern home in Westmoreland of City Councilman George Wallace and his … Continue reading

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Turn on, tune in, pig out!

This has been the year of adults playing dress-up. After a spate of “Gatsby” parties and a “Jetson” party, now this: a trippy “Woodstock” event! But, hey, it was for a good cause, so just pass the magic brownies. Held … Continue reading

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It’s a “Gatsby” summer!

When you’re hot, you’re hot! And it looks like “The Great Gatsby” definitely is hot around here. Last weekend we attended our second Gatsby party in a month and it was another rousing success, old sport. This one, an immediate … Continue reading

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Sunsphere becomes “Orbit City” as George Jetson and family set up housekeeping in Knoxville

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“A” is for architecture — and amusement!

Have you heard this one? A contractor, an engineer and an architect were standing inside their recently completed building looking out at the street when a VERY attractive woman walked by. The contractor whistled.The engineer said, “Look at the legs … Continue reading

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