While a vast array of commercially-grown apples are available year-round, it is with the close of summer that Virginia apples declare cause for celebration. Just before the arrival of the fanciful fall colors, local orchards proudly proclaim the arrival of the fruits of their season-long labor. From Red Delicious and Granny Smith to Fuji and [...]

The arrival of summer arouses many senses. From the sounds of wildlife to the brilliance of floral displays, the undeniable sensory celebration is upon us. For those with a passion for the culinary benefits of warm weather, nothing compares to the awakening aromas of the barbecue. Smoky varieties of savory meats and sweet scents of [...]

By Shannon Sweeney
Living most of her childhood in suburban Connecticut with a mother who loathed cooking, Jeanie Redick’s kitchen experience stretched no further than post-meal clean up. “Her fare was simple and she hated mess more than she hated to cook,” recalls Redick of her mother. Learning the fundamentals of cooking would have to be [...]