Lifestyles
Surplus peaches mean a summer of smoothies
I was feeling lucky and grateful when a neighbor dropped off several pounds of surplus peaches over the ... Read more
Author: Katharine Wilson | The Farmville Herald
Lifestyles
It’s time to make jam
Strawberries are ripening in fields across Virginia and more berries will join them soon, which makes it the ... Read more
Lifestyles
It’s time to plan for pickles
As gardening season is here, I urge you to grow a variety of vegetables for pickling. Going beyond ... Read more
Lifestyles
It’s time to order seeds
There’s an activity I look forward to every year in the depths of winter — seed shopping for ... Read more
Lifestyles
Rupen elevates sauces to a new level
After looking at how Virginia Food Works operates last month, I’d like to highlight one of our wonderful ... Read more
Lifestyles
Prince Edward’s Cannery has a birthday
There’s an upcoming milestone for Prince Edward County, the 45th anniversary of the opening of its beloved and ... Read more
Lifestyles
COLUMN — Making the most of apple season
nAfter many hot canning days through the summer, the turn to September and cooler temperature is a welcome ... Read more
Lifestyles
Vinegar is a star ingredient in food preservation
Vinegar is an important ingredient in food preservation, and used in many canning recipes beyond pickling, such as ... Read more
Lifestyles
Fruit leather is tastier than it sounds
I like to consider myself a healthy eater, but I have a weak spot for candy. I especially ... Read more
Lifestyles
With pickles, crunch is king
There are few snacks as satisfying as a crispy, briny pickle straight from the fridge. Admittedly, I ask ... Read more
Lifestyles
Beets, carrots can fill empty spots in the summer garden
As you’re enjoying your garden’s delicious bounty, you may notice a few empty spots in the garden from ... Read more