Hey ham fans! You may have heard that Edwards Smokehouse, a Virginia institution, has merged with another multi-generational meat business Burgers’ Smokehouse. Since we know our foodies are interested in all things ham-related, we thought we should share this message from Edward’s Smokehouse’s National Wholesale Sales Manager and Resident “Hamevangelist” Keith D. Roberts. Long live Virginia Ham!
Ahhh Summer… The time of picnics, live music, and late evening s’mores by the campfire. Now that the world is starting to open up a bit more, people are EXCITED to get out there again. Plus, everyone knows the secret to a good time is good food. With that in mind, we put together this list of music fests, wine dinners, and fourth of July fêtes. Check it out and get your summer started right!
There’s only one thing that can get us out of the house during cicada season–FOOD! June has got a lot going on: it’s National Dairy Month, Graduation Season, and Pride Month! There are festivals, openings, and pop-ups happening all around the Commonwealth, so check out the list below and get that calendar filled!
Back Pocket Provisions is a bloody mary mix company out of Richmond with an important mission: to make life more delicious, healthy, honest, and fun by helping small farms succeed. They use delicious-but-aesthetically-imperfect ingredients from local farmers, which helps farmers increase their profitability while reducing waste. If you’re looking for a bloody mary recipe that’s a little different from the garden variety, look no further!
Strawberry season is in full swing and while we think eating fresh strawberries are good in just about any instance, U-Pick patches have our hearts. That fresh off the vine kinda love. So, grab your buckets and strap on your strawberry pickin’ boots, cause boy do we have a list for you.
Events are back, baby! May has got a lot going on. It’s National Salad Month, National Barbecue Month, and National Strawberry Month. Whew! It’s also got Cinco de Mayo, National Wine Day, and Memorial Day. As the weather gets warmer, foodies all over the Commonwealth are itching to get out and enjoy good food and drink with friends and family. Outdoor events are slowly coming back and the CDC has recently updated recommendations for outdoor gatherings for vaccinated and unvaccinated people which is great news for folks looking to safely celebrate the season.
For over 100 years, Duke’s has been a beloved household name in the Southeast, where the brand is a staple of many restaurants. As Richmond continues to establish itself as a culinary destination, Familiar Creatures looks forward to helping expand relationships with local businesses here and in each of Duke’s core markets, bringing fans together whether they are cooking in a commercial kitchen or at home.
Pretty much everyone is happy to have 2020 in the rearview mirror, but foodies all over the world are finding a silver lining in the way they get their grub on. Delivery-only models, grab-n-go, pop-ups, and the rise of ghost kitchens exploded on the food scene in 2020 to meet the increased demand of hungry people with nowhere to go. Now, we may be biased, but we think Virginia’s non-traditional foodie scene is truly something special. We put together this article to spread the word on how to find great local food–differently.
Spend Earth Day 2021 with conservation nonprofit Sustainability Matters at a virtual celebration of sustainable business. This is the real deal, with real success stories peppered with setbacks, and an honest examination of how environmental sustainability intersects with economic sustainability. It will also be a ton of fun, so have your chips and local beverage ready, and join us for the party!
Harrisonburg-based company Red Root & Co produces plant-based, small batch oxymels, shrubs, tonics, syrups, and bitters in the herbalist tradition. Their Hops & Citrus Bitters is a finalist in the 2021 Good Food Awards, which are a key part of the Good Food Foundation’s mission to highlight the importance of social and environmental responsibility in food production, in addition to having superior flavor and craftsmanship.
