The gist of it

I'm Sarah Long, a writer, farmer, and chef passionate about building community through contemporary, sustainable Appalachian cuisine.

My culinary journey began in my grandmother's Southern kitchen making chocolate chip cookies and tender roasts with those addictive burnt ends. While rooted in Southern traditions, my palate expanded through Puerto Rican neighbors, Florida's indigenous influences, and international adventures across Europe, Africa, and Asia.

After teaching at Appalachian State and running Western North Carolina's largest rabbitry, supplying fine-dining restaurants like The Game Keeper, The Admiral, and Over Yonder, I created Spade & Spoon, a culinary garden and Johnson City's premier on-farm private club dinner experience —The Midnight Runner's Supper Club.

Join our growing community of food enthusiasts through our blog, shop our handcrafted pottery, or experience our exclusive dinners featuring wine pairings and contemporary Appalachian cuisine.