Besides writing a food blog, I’m also an avid follower of various other food blogs, YouTube channels and podcasts. If you’re into food history as much as I am, I’m sure you’ll adore these links: The Grandmas Project – Many foodies credit their love of cooking to their families, especially their grandmothers. I still remember… Read More Favorite food bloggers, vloggers and podcasters
This past weekend was full of fun, food and relaxation! My husband and I took our family to Hatteras Island, NC to stay in a “tiny house” cottage at Hatteras Sands Campground, just down the road from the Hatteras/Ocracoke ferry. The cottages are all painted in fun colors, and have a downstairs bedroom with a… Read More Seafood and fun on the Outer Banks
Virginia has been home to many traditional foods since the colonial era. From tomatoes to seafood, wine and beer to barbecue, Virginia has historically been home to a blend of foods and preparation techniques handed down from generations of native peoples, enslaved Africans and European settlers. If you’re traveling around Virginia this summer, make sure… Read More Summer in Virginia – Foods and Events
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to take a tour of the A. Smith Bowman Distillery in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Master Distiller Brian Prewitt led our special tour as he explained the distillation and aging process of A. Smith Bowman’s bourbons. From the giant stills to the high-quality barrels to the final bottling, the… Read More Smoking Barbecue with Bourbon Barrel Char
I love trying new subscription boxes and discovering new foods and cultures, so when I came across the “Try the World” box, I knew I had to give it a whirl. This monthly subscription box curates a collection of the best ingredients from a given country. The box I received contained ingredients from Thailand packed… Read More Trying the “Try the World” Box
In keeping with the craft beer trend, Busch Gardens in Williamsburg has opened a brand new “brauhaus” featuring 30 rotating craft beers on tap. This cozy spot is located inside “Das Festhaus” in Germany, and is tucked away at the back of the building, offering a quiet place to enjoy a craft beer or beer… Read More Busch Gardens Williamsburg Opens New Craft Bier Brauhaus
Nearly a month ago, my husband and I had the privilege of experiencing the porcine insanity of Washington, DC’s Cochon 555 event. With the insanity of work and activities for our three kids, it’s taken me until now to sit down and wrapup my thoughts about the event. Here goes: Cochon 555 is a traveling,… Read More Cochon 555 Wrapup
So, Carytown Cupcakes has Game of Thrones themed cupcakes guys! Through tomorrow, there are six different cupcakes inspired by Game of Thrones: the Mother of Dragons, the Jon Snow, the White Walker, the Red Wedding, the Greyscale and the vegan Pigeon Pie. I LOVED the Jon Snow (of course)! It was a rich chocolate cupcake… Read More Game of Thrones themed cupcakes OMG
On the weekend of April 16-17, the third installment of Baltimore’s Empori-yum food market hit the city, offering foodies the chance to sip, sample and shop with some of the East Coast’s best artisan food producers. The event, held in a former Best Buy on Pratt Street, showcased food and beverages, with plenty of samples,… Read More Foodie Fun at Empori-Yum Baltimore
This weekend, my husband and I will run the Monument Avenue 10k for the third time. We always go out to eat the night before, usually to somewhere Greek or Italian. This year, we’re planning to have dinner at The Grapevine Greek and Italian restaurant, a cozy little spot in Richmond’s West End with plenty… Read More Empori-yum and Cochon 555 – Foodie weekend in Baltimore & DC
Dogwood Dispatches 