Celebrating A New Pope And The Taste Of Mothman, This West Virginia Week
A new pope, a new effort to save pets in the Mountain State and a new potato chip -- a lot to report on this West Virginia Week.
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The Modern Mountain Cookbook
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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsInnovating Finnish Desserts And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a West Virginia baker has a new twist on the classic cinnamon bun that borrows from her Finnish family bread recipe.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMarble Madness And Jon McBride, Inside Appalachia
Schoolyard games come and go, but for kids in one community, marbles still rule. Also, this year marks the anniversary of some country music milestones, including the 40th anniversary of Floyd, Vi...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA 2022 Holiday Encore, Inside Appalachia
This week, we usher in the season of lights with our holiday show from 2022. James Beard-nominated West Virginia chefs Mike Costello and Amy Dawson serve up special dishes with stories behind them. We visit an old-fashioned toy shop whose future was uncertain after its owners died – but there’s a twist. We also share a few memories of Christmas past, which may or may not resemble yours. You’ll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.
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West Virginia Chef Helps Those In Recovery Through Food
If you had told Scott Anderson 20 years ago he would be hip deep in giving back to the community as a hospitality chef for a local recovery center, he…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFood As Medicine: Teaching Young Doctors to Cook in an Effort to Improve Patient Nutrition
As part of an effort to change students' perspectives about using food as medicine, medical students at WVU Charleston took a cooking class yesterday.“One…
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