Mast General Store Blog

For many not so long ago, canning and freezing summer’s bounty was a lifeline. The beans, corn, squash, cucumbers, and whatever else was coming in from the garden weren’t meant...

For many not so long ago, canning and freezing summer’s bounty was a lifeline. The beans, corn, squash, cucumbers, and whatever else was coming in from the garden weren’t meant...

It is truly hard to believe that we are about to discuss heading back to school. Just yesterday, shouts of joy and screams of elation filled the air as the...

What an honor! A gathering of friends and family to witness the commitment of two people to each other is an important event to celebrate. In addition to finding the...

Christmas in the Appalachian Mountains was more centered on family and the simple gifts of friends, food, and long-held traditions. We leafed through wallpaper books filled with packing lists and receipts...

While the actual history of the Mast General Store's pot-bellied stove is enrobed in its own smoky haze, there’s enough there that can be confirmed to share.