Spicy Foods to Warm Up Winter

Spicy Foods to Warm Up Winter

Do you enjoy the spicier things in life? We do too! Nothing cuts through the winter blues like eating something that’s mind-meltingly fiery. So we compiled a list of our favorite ways to bring the heat. This zesty lineup covers dishes from some of our favorite VA restaurants as well as a few ways to spice up your home-cooking. Hope you have some Tums handy, cause this list is fire!

Local Eats in the 757: Norfolk Edition

Local Eats in the 757: Norfolk Edition

Norfolk may be known for the Navy, but it’s so much bigger than that, y’all. In the past few years, Norfolk has truly become a foodie destination, with tons of top-notch places to get your local eats on. We asked our followers about their favorite Norfolk eateries, and they delivered! So check out our list of Norfolk’s finest foodie stops that source local ingredients, and dig in!

January Foodie Events

January Foodie Events

Happy 2020, foodies! With this epic events list, maybe hold off on your New Year Diet until February. There are way too many events to enjoy this month, like a killer slider competition, multiple beer fests, and National Glazed Donut Day! (Yep, we’re marking our calendars.) So start this new decade off right, and dive right into these awesome events.

The VA Foodie Guide to Eating Fresh in the Winter

The VA Foodie Guide to Eating Fresh in the Winter

We’re knee-deep in the season of cookies and casseroles, and all things carb-y. We’re definitely fans of holiday feasting, but we love veggies too. One of the downsides of winter is that eating fresh this time of year is so HARD. We know the struggle is real, and like all things, balance is key. So munch on those Santa cookies and drink that hot cocoa, but be sure to eat some greens from time to time, too. From growing a cold-tolerant garden and visiting year-round farmers markets, to canning veggies and drinking cold-pressed juice, here are a few ways to make sure you get your vitamins when the weather outside is frightful:

The VA Foodie Taco Trail: The Top 40 Places to Get Tacos in Virginia

The VA Foodie Taco Trail: The Top 40 Places to Get Tacos in Virginia

Forget Taco Tuesday, how about tacos every day? For breakfast, lunch, dinner or even a late-night snack, tacos deliver a burst of flavor in a handy, edible wrapper. Tacos are so popular, we think you could travel the state and have a taco at every stop. With that in mind, we thought we’d explore a Virginia Taco Trail. Dreaming of tacos, we took to social media and asked our followers to give a shout out to their favorite place, and y’all definitely delivered. So here goes! The official Virginia Foodie Taco Trail:

December Foodie Events

December Foodie Events

????It’s the most wonderful time of the year! ????Get ready for December, foodies–cause it’s a doozy. These festivals, classes, and events are sure to get you out of the house and into the spirit! From a ham and cocktail pairing, cookie fests, and even a chili cook-off with Santa, this December is chock-full of festivities that every foodie can enjoy. So get out there and make merry, foodies!

VAFoodie’s 2019 Good Gift Guide: Holiday Treats for the Food Lovers on Your List

VAFoodie’s 2019 Good Gift Guide: Holiday Treats for the Food Lovers on Your List

It’s that time again, foodies! We’ve compiled our annual Good Gift Guide to help you find the perfect gift for all the food-lovers on your list. From the sweet to the savory, and everything in between–our list has got it all. Plus, if you’re inspired to get a little something for yourself, we certainly won’t judge.