The gist of it

I'm Sarah Long—writer, farmer, and chef passionate about building community through contemporary 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 restaurants, I've created Spade & Spoon on our 13-acre Tennessee homestead. Here, my husband and I cultivate our culinary garden, raise heritage chickens, and host Johnson City's premier on-farm 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.