Food & Drink

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
Bacon-Wrapped Griddled Hot Dogs with Black Beans and Spicy Mayo
Recipes

Bacon-Wrapped Griddled Hot Dogs

A summertime feast

By JeanMarie Brownson | June 19, 2025
Wine - possible winning Virginia wines
Drink Up

Winning Virginia Wines at the 2025 DWWA

U.S. wines shine at the Decanter World Wine Awards

By Annie Tobey | June 18, 2025
Banana Cream Pie Pancakes - with banana slices, whipped cream and berries on the side
Recipes

Banana Cream Pie Pancakes

Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch

By JeanMarie Brownson | June 11, 2025
The Best of Class winners in the inaugural Virginia First Landing Cup spirits competition, 2025. Image by Todd Wright.
Annie Tobey

Winning Spirits in Virginia’s Inaugural First Landing Cup

Top distillers and products claim the spotlight

By Annie Tobey | June 5, 2025
Two jalapeño popper burgers: Enjoy a little bit of spice and a gooey cheese. (Jacob Fox/TCA)
Recipes

Jalapeño Popper Burgers

Take your burgers to the next level

By Karen Rankin, EatingWell | June 4, 2025
A cocktail and an emptied flight at the Copper Fox Distillery Williamsburg tasting room. Credit: Annie Tobey
Annie Tobey

Copper Fox Distillery

Smoke, no mirrors

By Annie Tobey | May 29, 2025
Use fresh or frozen corn kernels for Elote-Inspired Pasta Salad, inspired by Mexican street corn and a winning side dish any time of year. The flavorful, creamy dressing of crema and mayo is seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika. (Greg DuPree/TCA)
Recipes

Elote-Inspired Pasta Salad

A yummy side dish that tastes just like Mexican street corn

By Julia Levy, EatingWell | May 28, 2025

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