Gold in the Dasher: The Quiet Power of the Appalachian Butter Churn ​If you listen closely to the history of the Appalachian mountains, underneath the sound of fiddles and coal trains, there is a rhythmic, wet thump-swish, thump-swish. It is the sound of a cedar dasher plunging into a stoneware crock. ​For generations, the image of the "Appalachian Granny" churning butter has been painted as a simple rustic vignette—a symbol of a slower, quainter time. But to view it merely as nostalgia is to mi

@tibetinhistory Tibetan butter tea, known as ‘Bhoe-cha’, is a traditional drink made from brewed black tea, yak butter, salt, and water. It is a staple of daily life on the Tibetan plateau, valued for providing warmth, energy, and nourishment in the cold, high-altitude climate. Strong black tea leaves are boiled in water for a long time to create a dark, concentrated tea. This tea is then strained and poured into a tall wooden churn or container. Yak butter and a pinch of salt are added, and the