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 Curtis Tate, Apr. 19, 2025

An Eastern Panhandle Artist, The Music Hall Of Fame, And Lawmakers Go Home, This West Virginia Week

West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast that explores the week's biggest news in the Mountain State.

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Government Maria Young, Apr. 12, 2025

Final Week Of Legislative Session, Capito On Miner Safety And DEI Debate, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the legislature prepares to wrap up its 2025 regular session as both chambers work to pass a balanced budget – Gov. Patrick Morrisey is keeping a close eye on the process. ...

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Government Emily Rice, Apr. 11, 2025

Increased Penalties For Drug Offenses Passes House Of Delegates

Penalties will increase for drug-related offenses if the Senate concurs with changes made to Lauren’s Law by the House of Delegates.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Mar. 31, 2025

Lawmakers Discuss Changing BRIM Statute Of Limitations

West Virginia lawmakers disagreed on the intent of a bill introduced on Monday, March 31, that would make changes to how long some people have to sue. ...

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