Houston’s Mineral Well, New Market Tennessee

Houston’s Mineral Well, New Market Tennessee

S11:E24.06/15/2024

Houston’s Mineral Well is located in New Market, Tennessee. Bill Houston narrates the story of Houston's Mineral Water which is still going strong since 1931. Bill Houston is the owner and operator of this Mineral Well that his Grandfather established. This well is a treasured watering hole for the community of Jefferson County, TN and beyond. It is said to have healing properties. The water healed Bill’s Grandfather after he had a dream to dig the well. Bill Houston is a gifted fine artist with a focus primarily on Tennessee landscapes. He also taught fine art to students at Carson Newman University for over 40 years. He used to teach his lecture on how to draw in perspective with the help of his Spice Girls ruler. Bill is a 3rd generation, New Market, Tennessee resident, a Tennessee treasure, and a fabulous storyteller. http://www.houstonsmineralwater.com/ 

Houston's Mineral Well - https://www.facebook.com/houstonsmineralwater/

Links: Krista Reece - Author - http://www.kristareece.com

Fred Sauceman - https://www.facebook.com/fred.sauceman

Emi Sunshine -  https://theemisunshine.com/

Photo ID: WC (Bill) Houston standing outside of his mineral well. Bill is the 3rd generation Houston to own and operate this well that his Grandfather dug. Photo: Amy Campbell, 2000.

Bluestem Hollow, Greenback, Tennessee

S10:E12. 03/25/2023 Bluestem Hollow, Greenback, Tennessee

Today we are setting the table with a farm visit. We visit with a farmer, garden manager, farm manager, and Chef from Bluestem Hollow, located in Greenback, TN. They also operate a downtown Knoxville urban farm - The Old City Gardens on Depot Ave. On the Greenback farm, they raise grassland beef, chickens for pastured eggs, and sustainably grown fruits and vegetables, along with a lovely event venue. Chef Robert Allen (formerly of Citico’s) is on property. He creates elevated farm-to-table meals on the farm for baby showers, weddings, and corporate events, and he also heads the catering program. Today, we focus on their CSA program that they are signing people up for now and hope to have all shares sold by early April.

We also hear from Lois Caughron, known as the last woman out of the cove, meaning Cades Cove of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This used to be her and her late husband Kermit Cughron’s home. Lois and her daughter reminisce about Kermit, his love for honey bees, honey, and saving cucumber seed.

Links:

Bluestem Hollow: https://www.bluestemhollow.com/aboutcsa

For more information on Lois and Kermit Caughron: http://www.cadescovepreservation.com/

Emi Sunshine (sang our theme song when she was 9 years old): https://www.instagram.com/theemisunshine/reels/

Chris Burger, Karri Garvey and Brenna Wright of Bluestem Hollow, Greenback, TN. Photo: Amy Campbell.

Chef Robert Allen of Bluestem Hollow, Greenback, TN. Photo: Amy Campbell.

DSB Provisions' family farm owned and operated by Dustin and Stacey Busby, Maryville, TN

S10:E8. 02/25/2023

Today, we are setting the table with homemade pasta and sauces made with farm-raised ingredients - our guests are Dustin and Stacey Busby of DSB Provisions from Maryville, TN. DSB Provisions is a family farm where Dustin, Stacey, and their 3 kids grow fruits and vegetables, raise chickens and rabbits, make homemade pasta and sauces, and offer a personal chef experience.

We also hear from Mary Dee Dee Constantine on the topic of collards and her recipe for a quick meal using collard greens and angel hair pasta that she calls Asian Noodles and Greens.

Stacey is an executive coach who helps people realize their dreams and break boundaries. Dustin has a rich history of farming and culinary experiences. Dustin is not a person who will toot his own horn, and I want to give you some background about him. He was born in Charleston, SC, and started as a dishwasher. He graduated from Le Cordon Blue, then onto the Woodlands in Charleston, SC, where he was promoted to Executive Sous Chef. During his time there, Dustin spent his vacations staging at restaurants worldwide, including The French Laundry, The Fat Duck, and Le Manwar. He also has worked for many years at BlackBerry Farm in Tennessee, where he has served as farmstead manager and the Executive Sous Chef of the Barn. Dustin also spent a few years working on a Tennessee organic farm raising grass-fed beef, pastured poultry, and vegetables. He created a brand, turning all the farm had to offer into pickles, condiments, and salami and providing catering events. That gives you some of Dustin’s culinary background. He is also a great father. He and his whole family run their family farm. DSB Provisions is something that Dustin and his wife, Stacey, have been hoping to do for their family for a long time. You will most likely find them throughout the year at Farmers’ Markets in Knoxville and Maryville. They send out a weekly newsletter for pre-ordering and details of the markets they will be.
**DSB Provisions does not advertise on this show.

Also, Blue Stem Hollow is now in full swing of their CSA signup for full or 1/2 shares, delivered weekly or bi-weekly. Blue Stem Hollow offers catering, pasture-raised beef, eggs, charcuterie, and sustainably raised fruits and vegetables. Weekly delivery locations include Greenback, Maryville, and Knoxville. Sign up Bluestemhollow.com⁣

LINKS:

DSB Provisions: https://www.dsbprovisions.com/

Dee Dee Constantine: https://www.instagram.com/Skilletsister/?hl=en

Blue Stem Hollow (Sponsors of this show): https://www.bluestemhollow.com/csa

Emi Sunshine (sings our theme song): https://theemisunshine.com/

Dustin works with his son Heston on their family farm in Maryville, TN. https://www.dsbprovisions.com/

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