Food & Drink

On Friday mornings between April and August in Alkmaar, Netherlands, cheesemakers neatly line up their cheeses for prospective buyers to examine, a highlight of Europe for cheese lovers. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe
Food Finds

Europe for Cheese Lovers

Highlights of regions and cheeses for ‘turophiles’

By Rick Steves | August 19, 2025
From the video: “America. Brewed in Virginia,” portraying a help wanted sign (noting the inquiry sent back to Britain from the Jamestown colony) as members partner with VA250 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the US.
Drink Up

Raising a Toast to 250 Years of Freedom

‘The American Story: Brewed in Virginia’

By Annie Tobey | August 14, 2025
With yogurt and herbs, this chilled cucumber soup is the most delicious way to beat the heat. (Kelli Foster/TCA)
Recipes

Chilled Cucumber Soup

Beat the heat with this delicious, nutritious soup

By Amelia Rampe | August 13, 2025
Feta, cucumber and watermelon relish add pizzazz to this summer tomato salad. (Yvonne Duivenvoorden/TCA)
Recipes

Summer Tomato Salad with Watermelon, Cucumber and Feta Relish

A fresh take on a summertime tomato salad

By Diane Rossen Worthington | August 6, 2025
Sweet Corn Soup with Mexican Chorizo and Poblanos is served elote-style, with Mexican street corn garnishes. (JeanMarie Brownson/TCA)
Recipes

Sweet Corn Soup with Mexican Chorizo and Poblanos

Served elote-style, with Mexican street corn garnishes

By JeanMarie Brownson | July 22, 2025
Lava flow cocktail: The combination of banana, strawberry and pineapple is so refreshing and delightfully sweet. (Alex Lepe/TCA)
Recipes

Lava Flow Cocktail

Like sitting at the beach on a warm summer day

By Janette Zepeda | July 16, 2025
Grilled Sausages with Caramelized Onion Compote: Nothing says summer like a grilled sausage. (Chris Shorten/TCA)
Recipes

Grilled Sausages with Caramelized Onion Compote

A Seriously Simple summer staple

By Diane Rossen Worthington | July 9, 2025
LA Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs: The Golden State's iconic loaded hot dog is packed with flavor. (Alex Lepe/TCA)
Recipes

LA Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs

For the most delicious hot dog of your life, make it LA-style

By Janette Zepeda, TheKitchn.com | July 2, 2025
Ice Cream Pie with Blueberry Sauce and berries and patriotic garnishes
Recipes

Ice Cream Pie with Blueberry Sauce

A no-fail summer dessert

By Diane Rossen Worthington | June 25, 2025
Sign at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond, Virginia, noting the pairing of the museum's Commonwealth Cafe with Stella's Grocery. Image provided by the VMHC
Food Finds

Stella’s Grocery Pairs with the VMHC

A Greek food and Virginia history partnership

By Annie Tobey | June 24, 2025

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