Monthly Archives: August 2017

Quarry setting serves up Spanish ‘Summer Supper’

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

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)!

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

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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Delectable dinner at the Hazens’ — circa the 1920s

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

There are several challenges incumbent upon those who try to recreate a meal from times long gone. First of all, the original ingredients might not be available. Secondly, trends and tastes have changed. Thirdly, you never really know exactly what … Continue reading →

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Urban League gives kids shoes — and confidence

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

The weather Saturday was perfect for the Knoxville Area Urban League’s 15th annual Shoes for School event which attracted thousands to Caswell Park in East Knoxville. During this year’s gathering, 1,200 children received new pairs of shoes and as many … Continue reading →

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Heat can’t beat Knoxvillians set on a feast!

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Cynthia Moxley

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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