In Season: Fridge Pickles
Here for a good BRINE: I don’t know about you, but every now and then, I come across a food that brings me an instant haze ofnostalgia. In my 40 years on earth, I have rarely turned down a pickle of any variety. I get my love of them from my Nonnie, who could wield […]
Never Have I Ever… Hiked the Appalachian Trail
I love the outdoors and always have. I was a competitive horseback rider for years and spent my summers floating around the Suwannee River in North Florida. Today, I love gardening, running and being in the fresh air. However, I married a true outdoor adventurer who has caved, hiked, climbed and boated his way all […]
Never Have I Ever…Fostered a Rescue Dog
In 2017, I lost my heart dog. I rescued him in 2015 from a county shelter the day before he was slotted to be removed from the world. Though I only had two years with Beijing, he was the dog that would change everything for me. He was 110 lbs of pure heaven, and I’m […]
Taste Test: Find Bliss Without the Buzz
Kava Lounges If you are looking for an alternative to the typical bar scene, experience the herbal side of things at a kava bar. Kava is a plant indigenous to the South Pacific region and known for its relaxation and sleep promotion properties. Some studies even suggest it can help with pain reduction and increase […]
In Season: Get Fung-y with Brian from Miller’s Mushrooms
Q:How long have you been a mushroom farmer and forager? A: I love being out in the woods and nature, so learning mycology was a great excuse for me to get in the woods more often. I started studying mycology around November of 2019. I was certified by Mushroom Mountain in Easley, South Carolina, in […]
DiG Deep: Braselton
Braselton is a community of people who know how to get together for a good time. While known for beauty, history and public art, it is quickly becoming a regional favorite for its unique and eclectic community events. Year-round opportunities to gather together with friends, neighbors and visitors often revolve around supporting small businesses in […]
Autumn Galette
With autumn on the way, visit The Orchard at White Park in Suwanee to pick two less common (but still seasonal) local ingredients: figs and Che fruit! Ingredients: 1 sheet of store-bought puff pastry (thawed if frozen) 1 cup fresh figs, sliced 1/2 cup fresh che fruits, halved 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved […]
Get A Hobby
Calling all Creatives! The year 2020 brought long months stuck in our homes, which led people to develop new hobbies, interests and projects. Take the considerable increase in sourdough starter videos on social media for example. (No shame, though. We DiG homemade bread!) New podcasts emerged from quarantine, along with an increasing number of custom […]
Small Business Spotlight: Norcross Gallery & Studios
Norcross Gallery and Studios 116 Carlyle Street, P.O. Box 572, Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 840-9844 Gwinnett is home to an abundance of unique art galleries with wide-ranging variety and charm. Nestled in beautiful downtown Norcross is a hidden gem: Norcross Gallery and Studios. Formaly known as Kudzu Art Zone established in 2005, NG&S is a […]