Easy Radish Slaw
Take your burritos and tacos to the next level with this delicious radish slaw!
The Virginia Foodie Guide to Sustainable Seafood
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!
Easy Homemade Mayonnaise
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.
Locke Store Bartlett Pear Upside Down Cake
Meet the talented culinary team at Locke Store in Millwood, VA. Pastry chef, Monica Beaudoin shared her irresistible recipe for homemade Bartlett pear upside down cake here with us. Homemade caramel, fresh pears, and plenty of sugar – this cake is sure to be a hit for the holidays.
The Heat of Summer, Honey Habanero Cocktail
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!
We Heart Summer Veggies & Fruit: Tips and Recipes to End Summer with a YUM!
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…
Roasted Tomato, Parmesan, and Garlic Pie
A hearty yet delightfully summer filled savory pie of roasted summer heirloom tomatoes, paired with a super creamy parmesan and garlic filling. Perfect for any meal of the day! Recipe adapted slightly from Bon Appetit and Paleo Running Mama.
Zucchini, Onion and Bacon Pizza
This scrumptious pizza recipe is provided to us by fellow Virginia foodie, Kelliann. Utilizing fresh, local summer ingredients this pie is customizable to whatever seasonal veggies you like best.
Vegan Strawberry Lemon Rolls
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.
Unique Coffee Shops Around Virginia
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.