Food & Drink

This DIY apple pie spice mix has a harmonious blend of warm and aromatic spices like cinnamon and ginger.
Recipes

Versatile DIY Apple Pie Spice

This homemade mixture will spice up your life!

By James Park, TheKitchn.com | September 27, 2023
Ice cream cone at Scoop RVA
Food Finds

A Special Day for Coneheads at Scoop RVA

For National Ice Cream Cone Day, or any other day of the year

September 21, 2023
This Midwestern specialty, called Cincinnati chili, has beans and is typically served over a bed of spaghetti.
Recipes

Cincinnati Chili

This Midwestern dish serves beans on top of spaghetti

By Christine Gallary and Faith Durand | September 20, 2023
When you can’t make it to the Windy City for the renowned hot dogs, you can make them at home. Here’s the secret to DIY Chicago-style hot dogs. Image by Bhofack2
Recipes

Incredible Chicago-Style Hot Dogs at Home

A crunch, filling, party of flavor and textures

By James Park, TheKitchn.com | September 13, 2023
Ribs and French fries. Food and travel writer Steve Cook takes us to the Great American Ranch in Mechanicsville, Virginia, for great American food, deals, and hospitality.
Food Finds

Great American Deals at The Great American Ranch

A down-home welcome and food

By Steve Cook | September 7, 2023
Chicken-Avocado Salad combines tangy buttermilk, mashed avocado, and a lime vinaigrette to switch up the traditional chicken salad recipe.
Recipes

Chicken-Avocado Salad Sandwiches

A welcome twist on chicken salad

By America’s Test Kitchen | September 6, 2023
Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce: Crispy radish, cucumber and water chestnut slices add just the right crunch and color to these softened noodles.
Recipes

Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce

Cool, nutty, and satisfying

By Diane Rossen Worthington | August 30, 2023
Magnolia Restaurant’s vegetarian plate is a feast for the eyes and taste buds. Don’t miss the fried green tomatoes. Photo by Peggy Sijswerda, for the Foodie Adventure in Charleston.
Food Finds

Foodie Adventure in Charleston, SC

Discover why this Lowcountry destination is a top spot for visitors

By Peggy Sijswerda | August 23, 2023
These French-style scrambled eggs with rosemary candied bacon elevate a basic meal to an extravagantly divine breakfast or brunch!
Recipes

French-Style Scrambled Eggs and Rosemary Candied Bacon

The comforting combo of bacon and eggs rises to an extravagant level

By America’s Test Kitchen | August 23, 2023
Beer label for Single Connection from Capsule Brewing Collective. “Brewing in the Black Community: From African Origins to Craft's Future,” and What's Booming RVA: A Beer Event with Soul
Drink Up

“Brewing in the Black Community”

From African origins to craft's future

By Annie Tobey | August 17, 2023

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