Life in the Blue Ridge

Last night we had the honor of experiencing a “Night of Culinary Legends” at Chai Pani in downtown Asheville. This dinner celebrated the book Service Ready: A Story of Love, Restaurants, and the Power of Hospitality by Molly Irani. Alongside her husband Meherwan, they dreamed and brought to fruition the amazing Chai Pani empire that…
I didn’t think I read that much this year but once I wrote it all down, I guess I did ok! The top ten were my favorite books this year. The rest of the list in not in any sort of order. I want to know what your top books of 2025 were!
75. Narnia 1-7 82. Sense & Sensibility Jane Austen83. Pride & Prejudice Jane Austen84. Mansfield Park Jane Austen85. Mere Christianity C.S. Lewis86. Small Things Like These Claire Keegan87. A Casterglass Christmas Kate Hewill88. The Girls in the Stilt House Kelly Mustian89. Anne of Green Gables L.M. Montgomery90. The Fellowship of the Ring J.R.R. Tolkein91. The…
Over the past few weeks, my dining adventures have led me to some exciting new spots, each vying for attention in Asheville’s vibrant culinary scene. The list of new restaurants to explore seems endless, and we’ve been diligently working through it, almost needing to dine out daily to keep pace with the influx of enticing…
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