When you think of “Appalachian cooking,” what comes to mind? For a lot of folks, it’s savory comfort foods like biscuits with sausage gravy, crispy fried chicken and mashed potatoes loaded with butter. But, what about folks who want that comfort food, without involving animals? Jan Brandenburg is a pharmacist and poet in Eastern Kentucky. Over the last 30 years, she’s collected and perfected recipes that take a plant-based approach to the Appalachian table. Producer Bill Lynch spoke with Brandenburg about her new book The Modern Mountain Cookbook.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Dec. 04, 2024

Joyful Night Coming To State Capitol, And Streaming Online

West Virginians are invited to kick off the holiday season tonight at the State Capitol. The 2024 Joyful Night celebration starts tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. on the south steps of the We...

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Jun. 24, 2024

USDOT Awards Charleston $25 Million Grant For Capital Connector

The project will transform the corridor from downtown to the 35th Street bridge to make it more accessible to pedestrians and cyclists.

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WVPB News Associated Press, Oct. 27, 2017

Former Byrd Speechwriter to Discuss Late Senator

Author and former speechwriter for West Virginia's late U.S. Sen. Robert Byrd plans to discuss the myths and reality of the influential Senate leader next…

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WVPB News Associated Press, Aug. 21, 2017

Justice Has No Plans to Remove Jackson Statue

Gov. Jim Justice is denouncing violence by white supremacists and neo-Nazis in neighboring Virginia but indicates he has no immediate plans to act on…

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