Farm-fresh fare served daily

julier@wvgazette.com (Julie Robinson) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:12:51 -0400

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- The label "farm fresh" appears on many restaurant menus. At The Greenbrier, the label is literal. Nearly 80 percent of the produce served at resorts restaurants is grown on a 40-acre farm in Eagle Ro...

Resort feeds masses of golf fans in Greenbrier style (Video)

julier@wvgazette.com (Julie Robinson) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Jeremy Critchfield seems undaunted by the prospect of feeding 30,000 to 50,000 people a day. Theyre the golf players, spectators, volunteers and PGA officials who will work up a hunger on...

Food notes, July 28, 2010: Lighten up; Sticky fingers; sit a spell and string beans

julier@wvgazette.com (Julie Robinson) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:45:00 -0400

Lighten upCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A series of billboards around Parkersburg promoting the local farmers market caught the ire of City Council members, who say they find them distasteful.One features a single apple with the words, "Bi...

Prepackaged kids lunches get healthier

(McClatchy Newspapers) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:45:00 -0400

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Tracey Scurrah of Apopka, Fla., wants to feed her 4-year-old son Nicholas healthy meals. But with her busy schedule, she occasionally gives in to the convenience of prepackaged Lunchables."Sometimes its easier just to throw it in the ...

Wine Boy: Toss locally grown veggies on the grill

(John Brown) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Do I love my grill. Not only does it provide me with the consummate summertime cooking tool, it also offers me the perfect excuse to postpone completing other (less enjoyable) chores like cutting the grass and cleaning out the base...

Bakin & Bacon: Cut costs with homemade salad dressings

boscheed@yahoo.com (Darcie Boschee) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- One of the best things about summer is the food -- thick steaks on the grill, garden-fresh vegetables and salads bursting with greens. I especially like summertime salads because there is no cooking involved during the swel...

Healthy Bites: Flatbread features farm-fresh veggies

judy@wvgazette.com (Judy Grigoraci) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Todays flatbread is more a corn pancake or fritter and, yes, were frying them, but in the little oil thats present in a buttery spread. To be more comfortable, we could say "sauteed" or "pan-seared" instead of f...

Stuff squash blossoms for summer specialty

julier@wvgazette.com (Julie Robinson) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:51:12 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Organic farmer Julie Schaer and free-range chicken egg seller Aimee Neeley-Figgatt were late getting their wares to the Capitol Market Saturday, which worried some of their regular customers. A tempestuous thunder and rainstorm stalled...

Food Notes July 21: Rib Fest; Manna Meal; Garden harvest; and Pizza on Sundays

julier@wvgazette.com (Julie Robinson) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:45:00 -0400

Rib Fest infoCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The annual RibFest offers finger-licking heaven for rib lovers in South Charleston at the annual RibFest, held on the recently cleared site...

Mushroom fest planned for this weekend

(Staff reports) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:37:55 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Fungiphiles from across the region are expected to gather Saturday in Greenbrier State Forest where the author of "The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms," will lead a mushroom foray through Greenbrier St...

Mmmelon: Fruits of many colors brighten summer eating

(McClatchy Newspapers) — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:45:00 -0400

Sweet, fragrant cantaloupes and other melons are becoming readily available at local farmers markets. And like many fruits, freshly picked melons are frequently at their best unadorned. But they also have several simple affinities:

Watermelon and balsam...

Market fresh produce stars in summer salads

julier@wvgazette.com (Julie Robinson) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:45:00 -0400

Recipes follow storyCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Whether it comes from a backyard garden, a roadside vegetable stand or a farmers market, fresh, local produce makes a welcome return to kitchen tables this time of year. Most tomato, corn...

Food Notes July, 14, 2010: Blueberries in season; Local veggies in season; big burger challenge; wine tasting; cooking class

julier@wvgazette.com (Julie Robinson) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:45:00 -0400

Blueberries in seasonCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Pick your own blueberries at Blueberry Hill in Flat Top for $1.85 a pound. Visit

Dental tip: Dont crunch your ice

( ) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:45:00 -0400

Here is a short list of dental-health tips that most patients have either forgotten or never knew:* Dont eat ice cubes. It is the season for this refreshing pastime, but it can result in fractured teeth. Many older fillings are made of silver, whic...

Healthy Bites: Lots of vegetarian choices at Beckley pizza place

judy@wvgazette.com (Judy Grigoraci) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:45:00 -0400

BECKLEY, W.Va. -- If you are going to be in the Beckley area, try to arrange to be there for a meal at Calacinos Pizzeria on Robert C. Byrd Drive. Its a well-established (1934) dining spot popular with the locals. The wait staff is friendly and attent...

Bluefields 90 degrees, free lemonade tradition

rsteelhammer@wvgazette.com (Rick Steelhammer) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:37:59 -0400

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. -- When fate deals Bluefield a heat wave, the city doles out free lemonade. Today, for the 200th time since Bluefield newspaperman Eddie Steele came up with the idea in 1939, free lemonade will be served in Bluefield following a ...

Taste-of-ALL Charleston winners

(Staff reports) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:40:40 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- An estimated 7,800 people attended the Taste-of-ALL Charleston, held June 27 during the 2010 FestivALL at the Charleston Civic Center. Presented by Verizon, the event attracted 32 participating restaurants and area chefs. "The ...

In this corner: Home projects for July

( ) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:49:42 -0400

In this corner: Home projects for July Be sure air conditioners condensation drip tubes are flowing freely. If theyre clogged, clear with wet/dry vacuum. To prevent mold in pipes, add a little chlorine bleach. Trim shrubs away from heat pump compressor, ...

Food notes: July 7, 2010

julier@wvgazette.com (Julie Robinson) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:10:49 -0400

Clay Center Fun Day CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Stop by the Clay Center from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday for Fun Day, a celebration of the seventh anniversary of the Clay Center opening. This family event features free gallery, film and planetarium ad...

W.Va. restaurant gives back to charity

julier@wvgazette.com (Julie Robinson) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:49:16 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Youre going to eat lunch, anyway, so why not eat someplace where the profit goes to someone in need, rather than to an owner. Thats the philosophy behind Delish, West Virginias first nonprofit restaurant, owned by Janessa Spence. &...

Food notes: June 30, 2010

( ) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:02:03 -0400

Fresh produce stand comes to Bridge Road CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Henry and Sandra Kay Bender of H&S Farms will open a produce stand July 2 on the corner of Walnut and Bridge roads at City National Bank. In a partnership with the

W.Va.s best breakfast in Fairmont, magazine says

(Staff reports) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:18:24 -0400

The July/August issue of Food Network Magazine features an article that names the best places to eat breakfast in each of the 50 states. West Virginias selection is the He-Man Breakfast at the Poky Dot Diner in Fairmont. Served on a new metal garbage...

Casual dining down by the river

julier@wvgazette.com (Julie Robinson) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:35:40 -0400

WANT TO GO: Huck Finns Restaurant and Bar Park along the river and walk down the gangplank to the restaurant. WHEN: 3 to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday; 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Ba...

City eateries flavor Taste-of-ALL

julier@wvgazette.com (Julie Robinson) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:00:00 -0400

NOTE: List of participating restaurants and menus follows story.IF YOU GO:Taste-of-ALL CharlestonNoon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 27Charleston Civic Center Grand HallTickets: 50 cents each. Tastes cost between 50 cents and $3. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- T...

Food Notes, June 23: Opening pushed back; Delishs July charity: Blueberries in season; Cooking class; Putnam County Fair baking cotests; Vote for Capitol Market

julier@wvgazette.com (Julie Robinson) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:00:00 -0400

Pies and Pints push back openingCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Pies and Pints wont open a Charleston location at 222 Capitol St. until this later this fall. The Fayetteville eaterys owners o...

You never know whos handled your produce

(McClatchy Newspapers) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:00:00 -0400

When Professor Carl Winter heard about the recent study linking certain kinds of pesticides with an increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children, he became quite concerned. Not so much about the study itself, but the possibility t...

Healthy Bites: The Taste is back as Taste-of-ALL Charleston

judy@wvgazette.com (Judy Grigoraci) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The one-day return of a prominent Charleston culinary event will be marked from noon to 6 p.m. June 27 at the Charleston Civic Center. The original Taste of Charleston has been revitalized as the Taste-of-ALL Charleston, presented...

Bacon & Bakin: With oven fries, you can join the party

boscheed@yahoo.com (Darcie Boschee) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- As much as I love cooking outdoors in the summer (only partly because it means my husband is doing most of the work), I am often at a loss for a good side dish to accompany the smoky, succulent grilled meats. Potatoes provide a na...

Too hot to handle (FestivALL photos)

kennykemp@wvgazette.com (Kenny Kemp) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:00:00 -0400

Stay up-to-date on the 10-day citywide cultural event June 18-27 at the Gazettes FestivALL Charleston blog:

Smoke on the Water chili cook-off to heat up city Saturday

(Staff reports) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:36:04 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- If you want to heat up the summer even more than the recent sultry weather has, then head to the Smoke on the Water Saturday starting at 11 a.m. on Kanawha Boulevard at Haddad Riverfront Park. The regional chili cook-off feature...

Summer break presents perennial snacking dilemma

julier@wvgazette.com (Julie Robinson) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:45:00 -0400

Recipes for healthy snacks follow story CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Schools out and the refrigerator door is open.House echoes with cries of "Theres nothing to eat." There are plenty of snacks, parents respond. Theres fruit, yogurt, cheese sticks, ...

Movable Feasts feature five recitals at five locations with five themed receptions

julier@wvgazette.com (Julie Robinson) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Members of the Charleston Chamber Music Society are passionate about classical music and its inclusion in the

Food Notes: Smoke on the Water; culinary students compete: Gumbo throwdown: Blueberries arrive

julier@wvgazette.com (Julie Robinson) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:45:00 -0400

Smoke on the WaterCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Stop by the Haddad Riverfront Park Saturday for FestivALLs

How to cut baby food costs

( ) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:45:00 -0400

Feeding a newborn can cost very little if you nurse, but the tab quickly rises if you ever use formula and it spirals as the child gets older and you start buying baby food.Heres how parents can minimize the cost of feeding a baby -- and get to work on her...

Healthy Bites: Wholesome restaurant bread choices

judy@wvgazette.com (Judy Grigoraci) — Sat, 29 May 2010 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Bread served with a meal can be loaded with calories and carbohydrates that may wreck your eating-plan budget. Heres a guide when dining out to make smart choices and keep your portions in check. I was relieved to see that Red Lob...

Symphony Sundays Oz menu inspired by Kansas (City)

earle@wvgazette.com (Rosalie Earle) — Sat, 29 May 2010 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Other than lollipops and apples, there is no mention of food in the movie "The Wizard of Oz." So whats on the menu for June 5s Rehearsal Dinner before Bayer Symphony Sunday on June 6. Roasted flying monkey wings. Actual...

Flavored milk still does a body good, school system says

( ) — Thu, 27 May 2010 18:20:19 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Famous British chef Jamie Oliver has stirred a school milk controversy in West Virginia that wont go away. The Department of Education says Olivers prime-time television show that focused on changing eating habits in Huntington ended u...

Strawberries on ice

(McClatchy Newspapers) — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:45:30 -0400

You can freeze strawberries whole, sliced, crushed, pureed, with or without sugar. Use frozen berries within a month for the best quality, said Elizabeth Andress, a University of Georgia professor who oversees the National Center for Home Food ...

Roasting puts twist on shortcakes

(McClatchy Newspapers) — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:32:28 -0400

Roasted Strawberry ShortcakesMakes 6Total prep time: 45 minutes 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 ...

Food Notes: May 26, 2010

( ) — Tue, 25 May 2010 16:10:09 -0400

Going Greek at SouthridgeManoli and Aoleen Stavrulakis, owners of Cafe Creperi in Kanawha City, are opening a new Cafe Creperi in July in the former Quiznos location at Trace For...

The Charleston Gazette - Food & Dining

Farm-fresh fare served daily

Resort feeds masses of golf fans in Greenbrier style (Video)

Food notes, July 28, 2010: Lighten up; Sticky fingers; sit a spell and string beans

Prepackaged kids lunches get healthier

Wine Boy: Toss locally grown veggies on the grill

Bakin & Bacon: Cut costs with homemade salad dressings

Healthy Bites: Flatbread features farm-fresh veggies

Stuff squash blossoms for summer specialty

Food Notes July 21: Rib Fest; Manna Meal; Garden harvest; and Pizza on Sundays

Mushroom fest planned for this weekend

Mmmelon: Fruits of many colors brighten summer eating

Market fresh produce stars in summer salads

Food Notes July, 14, 2010: Blueberries in season; Local veggies in season; big burger challenge; wine tasting; cooking class

Dental tip: Dont crunch your ice

Healthy Bites: Lots of vegetarian choices at Beckley pizza place

Bluefields 90 degrees, free lemonade tradition

Taste-of-ALL Charleston winners

In this corner: Home projects for July

Food notes: July 7, 2010

W.Va. restaurant gives back to charity

Food notes: June 30, 2010

W.Va.s best breakfast in Fairmont, magazine says

Casual dining down by the river

City eateries flavor Taste-of-ALL

Food Notes, June 23: Opening pushed back; Delishs July charity: Blueberries in season; Cooking class; Putnam County Fair baking cotests; Vote for Capitol Market

You never know whos handled your produce

Healthy Bites: The Taste is back as Taste-of-ALL Charleston

Bacon & Bakin: With oven fries, you can join the party

Too hot to handle (FestivALL photos)

Smoke on the Water chili cook-off to heat up city Saturday

Summer break presents perennial snacking dilemma

Movable Feasts feature five recitals at five locations with five themed receptions

Food Notes: Smoke on the Water; culinary students compete: Gumbo throwdown: Blueberries arrive

How to cut baby food costs

Healthy Bites: Wholesome restaurant bread choices

Symphony Sundays Oz menu inspired by Kansas (City)

Flavored milk still does a body good, school system says

Strawberries on ice

Roasting puts twist on shortcakes

Food Notes: May 26, 2010