May 29, 2015
There is something so magically special about strawberry season in Appalachia. Rich, hill-country soils and micro-climates, the gardening savvy of accomplished growers, a sunny day in late May—all these combine to produce such a remarkable, ruby-red experience. Appalachian strawberries, heaven on earth If heaven were red,… Continue Reading…
Appalachia • Food • News
February 20, 2015
Appalachian chefs and restaurateurs are well represented among the list of James Beard Award semifinalists announced yesterday. Fifteen different Appalachian region chefs and restaurateurs made the cut. The James Beard Awards are the highest honor for food and beverage professionals working in… Continue Reading…
December 9, 2014
The annual Cast Iron Cook-Off® returns to the Charleston, WV Marriott January 30-31, 2015. By incorporating events for professional chefs, amateur cooks, culinary students, and the general public, the cook-off becomes a fun weekend focused on the best in contemporary Appalachian cuisine.
September 24, 2014
I love to visit a farmers market this time of year here in Southern Appalachia, but I also know that the summer garden season is coming to an end. Apple harvest is in full swing and cider production is well underway.… Continue Reading…
September 16, 2014
Kölsch Bier Bratwurst: it’s what results when a local craft brewer visits a local meat processor’s trade show. Lincoln Wilkins, owner/brewer at Blackwater Brewing Company in Davis, West Virginia, says a few months back he was attending a
