Author: Liz Thomson

Seafood. You either love it or hate it. Y’all can probably guess that we are firmly on the “loving it” side of the fence. Virginia is lucky to have good quality seafood available in most areas of the state, but unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know that the Chesapeake Bay (aka the source of all the yummy seafood) is in trouble. The good news is you can use your foodie powers to help save it, by choosing to eat sustainably-sourced seafood. Want to learn more? Read on!

Our foodies come from all types of backgrounds. One of our favorite foodies, full-time hair salon owner and part-time artisanal home cocktail enthusiast, made this killer drink with Virginia moonshine from Belle Isle. It was simple and amazing, so we had to share. Cheers!

For many people, August signals the end of summer. Soon, thoughts of fall will start pouring in like pumpkin spice lattes. As much as we like a frothy coffee that tastes like jumping in a pile of leaves, we’re not quite ready for summer to be over…

This delightfully light, sweet dessert is sure to satisfy vegans and non-vegans alike. Fresh-picked strawberries make all the difference in this recipe. Topped with an irresistible glaze, these buns got you covered from breakfast to dessert.

From the Blue Ridge Highlands to the Tidewater region, these coffee shops have one mission: to make sure your caffeine levels never run low. Sustainably sourced beans? Locally made artisanal cheeses? You’ll find all this and more in our guide to the Virginia & DC coffee shop scene.

The holiday season revolves around our favorite thing – food. We spend much of our time cooking, eating, and thinking about cooking and eating. We’ve tapped the minds of some of the state’s leading culinary lights for some unique, scrumptious, and hearty inspiration for your holiday feasts. Dig in and start cooking

Setting out the crab pots, reeling them in, and cooking up your catch in water, vinegar, and a whole lot of Old Bay spice, remains an iconic summer activity for young and old alike along Virginia’s beaches. Take a look at a few of our favorite VA foodie seafood spots…

Did you know that a thriving chestnut orchard is growing in the foothills of the blue ridge mountains? It’s true! Virginia Chestnuts is a family owned and operated orchard that has deep roots in the heart of Nelson County.