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Last Updated on March 6, 2024 by Liz Thomson Finding fresh, locally-grown ingredients can be challenging when planning meals…

These are scary times, foodies. COVID-19 has upended the normal way of life for almost everyone, but there is also a lot to be hopeful about. Local communities all around the state, nation, and world are chipping in and helping their neighbors in need. Wondering what you can do? Or maybe you, yourself, need a little help. Either way, this article is for you. It’s broken down by region to give you a good idea of resources near you. We also have some state-wide resources that apply to all Virginians, including small food businesses..

Monticello will mark the 274th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s birth with a celebration and ceremony on the West Lawn with a pre-ceremony performance beginning at 9:45 a.m., featuring a keynote address by Chef Alice Waters, the 2017 recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Citizen Leadership. 

Mayonnaise is one of those condiments that you either love or hate, rarely are people indifferent to mayonnaise. Better than store bought: Chef Masilati’s version of homemade mayo is thicker, has a tangier flavor profile, and can serve as a great base to many other sauces and dips, enhancing their flavor.

Chefs everywhere have embraced the farm-to-table ideal – from food trucks to fine dining – but thanks to the increasing popularity of community supported agriculture, smart foodies are quickly discovering that you don’t have to have a culinary degree, or a green thumb, to enjoy regular access to farm-fresh goodies.