Appalachian Cuisine

Arts & Culture Margaret McLeod Leef, Dec. 23, 2022

Communion Wafers And Apple Butter Inspire Chefs’ Work At Lost Creek Farm

At Lost Creek Farm in Harrison County, West Virginia, husband-and-wife duo Mike Costello and Amy Dawson hone in on the stories behind recipes served at their famed farm-to-table dinners. Including a curious appetizer that's a mashup of two unassuming food traditions from their childhoods.

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WVPB News Glynis Board, Nov. 01, 2015

Wheeling Teaches Students a Thing or Two about Food Justice

A group of students from the University of Notre Dame just came to West Virginia for fall break. Instead of relaxing with friends, as many college…

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WVPB News Glynis Board, Sep. 22, 2015

LISTEN: Vagabond Chef Describes Culinary Motorcycle Tour of W.Va.

Matt Welsch, also known as the Vagabond Chef, has traveled all over the world experiencing culinary arts and food. You can find a taste of those travels…

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WVPB News Glynis Board, May. 06, 2014

Morels Galore Displayed on 'WV Wild Pickers' Facebook Page

It's peak season for morel mushrooms throughout Appalachia. One online site, "WV Wild Pickers" Facebook page is getting a lot of traffic of people sharing…

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WVPB News Cecelia Mason, Apr. 30, 2014

Learn More About Buttermilk, Bible Burgers and Other Appalachian Food

Food often provides a universal connection across cultures. Think: President Obama taking part in a meal at a famous sushi restaurant on his recent trip…

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WVPB News Glynis Board, Apr. 17, 2014

Salt Rising Bread: An Appalachian Tradition of Longing and Wild Microbes

Salt Rising Bread is an Appalachian traditional bread made without yeast. It’s a baking custom that can be traced back to the 1800s. But not much has been…

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