Healthier Backyard Grilling
What is a balanced barbecue plate? For some, it’s an act of dexterity. Backyard diners test the limits of paper plates by...
Brunch Classic Gone Coastal
In Coastal Virginia, perhaps the most highly anticipated ingredient this time of year are those most succulent but elusive...
Strawberry Mignonette
Recipe By Chef Chris Boehme The first settlers arrived in First Landing State Park and they discovered the Lynnhaven...
Taste of the Season
What says celebration more than a colorful, delicious charcuterie board to share with family, friends and a good bottle of...
Food Finds to Sing About
Love Song Starting on a High Note Love Song doesn’t want to be labeled. “We have Spanish influences, but we’re not a...
The Summer of Seafood Boils
When it comes to down-and-dirty eating, chicken wings and crab legs have met their match with seafood boils. They are hot,...
Herb Appeal
Although you can start any herb plant with seeds, I have always found it much easier to run to my local home improvement...
Sweet Picks Strawberry Picking
Here are a few spots where you can pick your own strawberries in Coastal Virginia. Be sure to check with each farm for...
Berry Cool Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
Make Your Own Strawberry Ice Cream You know warm weather is almost here to stay in Coastal Virginia when local farms are...
Plum Delicious Virginia Products
As it turns out, Virginia is for Plum Lovers. From Flint Hill to Virginia Beach to Wirtz, these three Virginia-made...
Filipino Sweets
Purple Reign Ube—the vibrant purple yam used widely in Filipino sweets, pastries and desserts—is not to be confused with...
Pretty as a Pastry
Premade puff pastry dough is one of those small miracles for the modern home cook. It tastes delicious. It’s endlessly...