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View ArticleJune Flavor of the Month – Eggs!
Photograph by Sarah Cramer Shields. Words by Jenny Paurys. In the lull between the parade of early-spring garden darlings—like asparagus, peas, strawberries, baby greens and radishes —and summer’s...
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Strawberry Recipe Contest – Our Picks!
We had a great response to our May Flavor of the Month – Strawberries! Thank you all for your recipe submissions. It was tough narrowing down the three recipes that we were most interested in making....
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Sweethaus – How to Frost a Cupcake
Images by Sarah Cramer Shields. Many thanks to Tara Koenig, of Sweethaus Cupcakes & Candy, for teaching us how to frost a cupcake! 1. Fill a pastry bag generously with frosting. 2. Grip the pastry...
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Apple Harvest Cookies from Cappellino’s
Photos by Andrea Hubbell. Words by Jeneé Libby. When we lived in Pittsburgh, Hubby and I spent every Saturday in the Strip District, a food mecca of shops and restaurants. We’d brunch at Deluca’s or...
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Integral Yoga’s Smoothies
Photos by Andrea Hubbell. Words by Polina Oganesyan. Driving past the large “Integral Yoga” sign on Preston Avenue, you might very well think that this place is for … well, yoga! But in fact, Integral...
View ArticleFor the love of cheese! O’Banon
Image by Kristen Finn. Words by Sara Adduci. Howdy, Cheese Peeps! Sara here, from Feast! Have you figured out that I’m a sucker for a gorgeous cheese? I know we don’t know each other that well yet, but...
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Kinfolk Butcher Block Party with JM Stock
If you have a hankerin’ for some local pork and an interest in learning more about the art of butchery and meat preparation, head out to Timbercreek Farm the afternoon of Sunday, June 30, where James...
View ArticleSarah’s Kitchen – Broiled Salmon and Grilled Veggies
Images and words by Sarah Cramer Shields. On hot summer evenings at the Shields house we love to prepare things that are super simple. One of our favorite meals is a fresh piece of fish and some...
View ArticleA “Loose Goose” at Zocalo
Photo by Sarah Cramer Shields. Words by Polina Oganesyan. By the time Sunday night rolls around, most people have had their fair share of weekend festivities and are taking it easy before a daunting...
View ArticlePeach Milkshake at Chiles Peach Orchard
Photo by Sarah Cramer Shields. Words by Polina Oganesyan. Recently, Sarah and I decided to make a trip to Chiles Peach Orchard in Crozet to take advantage of its pick-your-own peaches. Little did we...
View ArticleFor the love of cheese! Blu di Bufala
Image by Kristen Finn. Words by Sara Adduci. Howdy, Cheese Peeps! It is with great pleasure that I introduce the cheese of the week, Blu di Bufala. This gorgeous hunk of water buffalo’s milk blue from...
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Goodbye Fish Sticks!
Images by Andrea Hubbell. Words by Jenee Libby. Goodbye Fish Sticks! I may have been a cat in a previous life because I’ve always loved seafood. But other than fish sticks, the only time I savored my...
View ArticleFlavor of the Month – Peaches!
With the start of July usually comes the arrival of true summer heat in Central Virginia. Luckily, something else arrives this time of year, too: peaches! And picking peaches in the shade of a row of...
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Egg Recipe Contest- Our Picks!
Photos by Andrea Hubbell. Words by Polina Oganesyan. Testing the recipes for our June Flavor of the Month – Eggs was such a treat! Thank you to all who submitted recipes. They were all so...
View ArticleFor the Love of Cheese! Abondance
Image by Kristen Finn. Words by Sara Aducci. Howdy, Cheese Peeps! It is mind-boggling to me that this handsome, rustic round of Abondance has been in existence since the 12th century. The 12th century,...
View ArticleGazpacho in the Garden
Words by Erin Kennedy. To celebrate one of the quintessential fruits of the summer, the juicy and colorful tomato, what could be better than a bowl of gazpacho? On August 3rd, there will be a BYOB...
View ArticleBrookville’s Peach Cobbler Cocktail
Image by Andrea Hubbell. Words by Polina Oganesyan. The first fruits of summer have disappeared (good-bye, lovely strawberries), and juicy, luscious peaches have taken their place at the market....
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Kinfolk Butcher Block Party with JM Stock
Images by Andrea Hubbell and Sarah Cramer Shields. Words by Jenny Paurys. The library at Blenheim Vineyards has a distinctly Jeffersonian vibe. Standing unto itself at the top of the drive, the...
View ArticleFor the Love of Cheese! Nevat
Image by Kristen Finn. Words by Sara Adduci. Howdy, Cheese Peeps! It is always a great day when the Can Pujol Nevat walks in the door. This isn’t your everyday nevat, my friends—oh, no. This beautiful,...
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