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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Education Caroline MacGregor, Oct. 10, 2023

Ohio County Board Of Education Reviews Medical Cannabis Policy

Under the policy, applications for cannabis use would be restricted to students who provide a doctor's certificate and produce a parent's signature. Additionally, the guardians or parents of the student must apply for an official medical cannabis card through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.

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Health & Science Randy Yohe, Apr. 20, 2023

On 4/20, W.Va. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Celebrate

The number "420" is a popular code for cannabis consumption. On April 20, medical marijuana dispensaries in West Virginia were having a holiday celebration with food trucks, coffee, donuts and product specials.

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WVPB News Caitlin Tan, Jun. 29, 2020

W.Va. To Accept Medical Marijuana Lab Permits Indefinitely

Efforts to provide qualifying West Virginians with medical cannabis are underway with new developments, three years after the Medical Cannabis Act was…

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WVPB News Associated Press, Apr. 01, 2018

Treasurer Seeking Banking Solutions for Medical Marijuana

West Virginia’s state treasurer says he’s seeking guidance from the U.S. Treasury secretary as he seeks solutions for collecting funds from the state’s…

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WVPB News Associated Press, Feb. 21, 2018

West Virginia Medical Board to Recommend Smokable Pot

West Virginia's medical marijuana board will recommend that state lawmakers allow patients who meet certain requirements to buy smokable forms of the…

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WVPB News Dave Mistich, Dec. 14, 2017

Medical Cannabis Board Releases Survey Results, Hears From Guest Speakers

A panel charged with helping shape the state’s new medical marijuana law met in Morgantown Thursday, Dec. 14. The West Virginia Department of Health and…

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