Butter from a Bushel

Who knew apple butter could lead to a life-altering detour? While meandering through the Appalachian hills in search of the “best apple butter, hands down,” our curious narrator stumbles into a small-town mystery, a buzzing companion, and a cottage full of charm. Guided by a particularly persistent bee with a talent for rhyming invitations, this tale is a sweet and surprising journey that proves sometimes the best things in life aren’t found on a shelf—but down a wooded path with wings leading the way. Butter from a Bushel is a humorous and heartfelt short story brimming with warmth, wonder, and just the right amount of Appalachian whimsy.