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WV LIVING shares their favorite foods
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10/09/12Quick and Easy Beef RecipesThe State Fair of West Virginia always brings out some of the best that our state has to offer, like livestock, baked goods, produce, and artisans. Thanks in great part to the competitions featured each year, West Virginia's finest are really able to shine. The Quick and Easy Beef Contest at this year's fair stood up to tradition as three winners showcased the versatility of beef with these recipes they brought to the table. For the hunters out there with a palate for venison, try substituting other meats for the beef in any of these recipes. And for the true foodies who can't wait to put together their next menu, be sure to check out the Firehouse Chili recipes featured in the Fall 2009 WV LIVING magazine and the Contemporary Camping recipes (including the Grilled... Posted at 09:53 AM Comments |
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09/05/12Season of 1,000 TailgatesAs West Virginia's two largest universities met in a season opener last Saturday, September 1, in an exciting end to the state's Coal Bowl era, we had one thing in particular on our minds: tailgating. Needless to say, Mountain Staters know how to throw a good tailgate. But in case you're drawing blanks on some fresh and delicious ideas this football season, we thought we'd share a few of our favorite tailgatin' treats from issues past, as well as a few other fave finds. Grab a drink, pull on your favorite school colors, and head to the stadium with coolers and containers full and ready. Click the images to view the recipes. Sports Page Popcorn Cones & Popcorn Topping Station KickOFF Kabobs PIGSKIN PLEASERS Football Whoopie... Posted at 03:12 PM Comments |
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08/14/12Hot Plate Recipe Challenge: Best BurgerIn July 2012, WV LIVING teamed up with WDTV to help Anne Hart of Provence Market Café & Marketplace in Bridgeport track down the best burger recipe in the region for her Hot Plate segment on WDTV, the CBS affiliate for Weston/Clarksburg/Fairmont. Three finalists were chosen, including first and second finalists Carolyn Blakemore of Fairmont with her Firecracker Burger and Howard Tenke of Clarksburg with his Artery Clogger Burger. The winner of the Burger Challenge was Theresa Hill of Fairmont with her Black Bean and Salmon Burger, and she received a Provence Market Café gift card, as well as a one-year subscription to WV LIVING magazine. Watch the three finalist segments on WDTV online as each contestant works with Anne to prepare their burger recipes, and enjoy... Posted at 09:56 AM Comments |
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07/23/12Crab Orchard Woman Turns Up the HeatJeannette Nelson wins $10,000 in the 2012 DOLE California Cook-Off. Posted at 03:39 PM Comments |
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07/06/12Blueberry BlissSo many things say "summer"—like juicy watermelon, fireworks, making s'mores at the campfire, hiking and swimming, family reunions, and...blueberries. Depending on the season, blueberries are ripe for the picking anytime between late June and early August and, while it takes little more to enjoy them than packing an entire handful into your mouth, there are so many deliciously delectable things you can do with your plump, fresh blueberries. There are, of course, the classics like blueberry pancakes and blueberry muffins—tried and true fare with which you can't go wrong. But people have also made their own blueberry ice cream, thrown some blueberries into bundt cakes, mixed the berries with other fruits like bananas, and even taken cornbread muffins to... Posted at 09:20 AM Comments |
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05/23/12Pie, Oh My!Sometimes you just crave a good ol' homecooked meal. But when you're at Apple Annie's in Point Marion, Pennsylvania, just a few short miles from Morgantown, the gargantuan, five-pound servings of cakes, pies, cobblers, and gobs are the best part of the meal. That's right, five pounds of dessert. And yes, we said "gobs"—more commonly known as whoopie pies. Apple Annie's was established in 1991 by Barbara Ann and Ray “Chipper” O’Neil in a quaint little house in an alley. Today, Kelly Rockwell, Barb and Chipper's daughter, helps run the restaurant and says, "Baking and cooking from scratch are a dying art, and these days people are looking for something besides chain restaurants." Open Tuesday through Saturday,... Posted at 10:16 AM Comments |
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05/16/12Take a Trip to Rising Creek BakeryMount Morris, Pennsylvania, might be a small town, but it offers up a big treat at Rising Creek Bakery & Café. Known for their authentic, homemade salt-rising bread, owner Jenny Bardwell and her husband, Andrew Liebhold, also serve up a variety of homemade truffles, pastries, pies, cakes, cookies, soups, sandwiches, and more! "My boyfriend and I decided to drive out to Mt. Morris the other day and were so completely and pleasantly surprised when we found Rising Creek," says Rachel Henderson, assistant editor at WV LIVING. "It was a gorgeous day outside—and there wasn't a seat left in the café—so we sat on the back deck, soaking in the sun, listening to the creek, and enjoying incredibly fresh and delicious sandwiches and... Posted at 10:48 AM Comments |
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04/26/12Fiesta at Carnegie HallAs a lover of all things Latin American, I was excited to hear that Carnegie Hall’s annual fundraiser in Lewisburg was going to be a South American celebration. This year's event, FIESTA, will have a thematic menu that includes Argentine Chicken Skewers, Chilean Pork Empannadas and Chimichurri, Rice and Beans, Sauteed/Roasted Vegetables, Black Bean Hummus, and Fire Roasted Tomatillo Salsa, from Blackwell's Restaurant. The good food doesn’t end there—Carnegie Guild members will be providing delicious desserts. Don’t worry about eating too much either because once Kike & Miguel begin playing you won’t be able to stay still! The dynamic duo hails from South America—Kike is from Chile, and Miguel from Clorinda—and their lively... Posted at 08:30 AM Comments |
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04/24/12Ambrae House in Berkeley SpringsOn a recent weekend getaway to Berkeley Springs, my boyfriend and I discovered a fabulous little restaurant and bed and breakfast called Ambrae House. Situated on Washington Street, right in the heart of town, it was a dining experience we won't soon forget. After a random set of events that culminated in Mark and I walking into Ambrae for a third time in one day when we walked in for dinner that night, all the owner, Lisa Bowman, and the bartender could do was laugh at us as they recognized the two crazy kids who obviously couldn't make up their minds. We sat at the bar, and with March Madness basketball on and sweet libations in hand, we perused the menu. And realized we were in for a tough decision because everything sounded so good. Did we want to start with the ahi... Posted at 10:30 AM Comments |
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04/17/12Ramps: The Herb of SpringRamps are often an overlooked herb. Hence the reason they are called "the best kept secret." For those of you who do not know much about them, here is what you need to know. Ramps are wild herbs that are known for growing in damp areas throughout the Appalachian region and the northeastern United States. They have a strong and distinct flavor that is a combination of garlic and onion. They are only around for a small window of time in the spring and many people head to the woods to find them during this brief opportunity. If you want to learn more about ramps, be sure to check out the recently published cookbook, Ramps: Cooking with the Best Kept Secret of the Appalachian Trail. After reading through the cookbook, I can’t wait to try out... Posted at 08:30 AM Comments |
