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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Government WVPB Staff, Apr. 14, 2025

Passed And Failed Legislation Of the 2025 Session And Traditional Tattoos And Music In East Kentucky, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the high-profile legislation that passed – and failed –during the 2025 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature and a look at an East Kentucky artist.

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Government Chris Schulz, Mar. 17, 2025

Student Health, Prescription Power And March Madness In The Senate

Monday, the Senate sent two bills nearing completion to their Rules committee, took action on bills related to student safety and heard comments on WVU men's basketball's exclusion from the NCAA tournament.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Dec. 05, 2023

Consolidation Brings Pharmacy Deserts To W.Va.

With the closing and consolidation of pharmacy chains and independent retailers, patients are left wondering where to go for guidance and their medications.

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Government Randy Yohe, Aug. 24, 2022

W.Va. Attorney General Says He Is 'Aggressive' In Opioid Lawsuits

West Virginia continues to lead the nation in per capita opioid litigation settlements and more may be on the way according to Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.

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