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.

Take Me to More News

Home » Snowfall

Snowfall

Energy & Environment Emily Rice, Jan. 18, 2024

Winter Weather Covers West Virginia

West Virginia is under a Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service and a State of Emergency from Gov. Jim Justice.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Radio Jan. 20, 2020

January 20, 1978: A Great Blizzard Strikes West Virginia

On January 20, 1978, one of the worst blizzards in modern history struck West Virginia. It was the result of a Nor’easter that developed the previous day…

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

WVPB News Associated Press, Mar. 21, 2018

Spring? Heavy Snow Falls in West Virginia, Kentucky

Updated on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 12:25 p.m.It might be spring, but areas of West Virginia and Kentucky look more like winter, especially at ski…

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

WVPB News Jessica Lilly, Feb. 14, 2014

Shutdowns, Shoveling, and Sleighriding: A W.Va. Winter Story

Several public school systems across the state remained closed Friday. It was the same story at several universities and colleges. Some West Virginians…

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Recent Stories

WVPB News Ashton Marra, Nov. 26, 2013

Winter Weather on It's Way

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for most of the state Tuesday into Wednesday as a Nor’easter makes its way across the mid…

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Load More Articles