Friday, January 9th, 2015
A hearty, big thank you goes out to Duncan Driscoll of Blacksburg for driving around the countryside on fall weekends. He stumbled on the Wildwood Farms General Store some five miles south of Floyd, discovering, among other things, their penchant for day lilies and Saturday night live, foot stompin’ music. He pulled out his cell
Monday, January 13th, 2014
Recipes by: The Bank Food and Drink Executive Chef Michael Behmoiras Seared Scallops with Quinoa and Pomegranate Gastrique Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: 16 large scallops 1 cup red quinoa 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 4 ounces...
Friday, November 15th, 2013
Earl Tupper was born in New Hampshire in 1907 to poor parents who moved often. He dreamed of being a millionaire and an inventor, and he accomplished both goals without a college degree. Brownie Wise, born in...
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013
Along with the banjo, the Ford, jazz and blue jeans, the Kentucky longrifle is an American invention. In history, rifling has been attributed to Germany in the mid-1400s. Gunsmiths started creating rifles with longer barrels in the...
Monday, January 14th, 2013
What a dull food world we would live in if not for herbs and spices. Seasonings make food interesting, tasty, palatable, appetizing, hot, savory, sweet or sour. Erma Bombeck said: “Once you get a spice in your...
Tuesday, January 1st, 2013
What drives the quality of life in the New River Valley is not just outdoor opportunities, affordable real estate and fun dining spots, but the people! I love asking the question, “So, what do you do?” I...