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Are you ready for game day? 🏈Not until you try these cauliflower wings! These zesty Buffalo-style vegetarian wings make ...
02/08/2025

Are you ready for game day? 🏈

Not until you try these cauliflower wings! These zesty Buffalo-style vegetarian wings make for a tasty Super Bowl snack.

Find the recipe via the link in our bio.

Real Food. Real People. Genuine Connection. These are the benefits of print advertising. There are no bots or paywalls o...
02/07/2025

Real Food. Real People. Genuine Connection. These are the benefits of print advertising. There are no bots or paywalls or algorithms. Just folks working hard to nourish their communities.

Ad deadline for our Spring Issue: Feb 8th.
Email [email protected] for more info.

Although Dry January may have ended, many are still looking for ways to limit their alcohol intake while still socializi...
02/06/2025

Although Dry January may have ended, many are still looking for ways to limit their alcohol intake while still socializing and visiting the region’s wineries. And winemakers are coming up with creative ways to meet this growing trend.

At Potomac Point Winery in Staford, owner and winemaker Skip Causey has released a low alcohol wine, Viognier LA. Skip’s process is to use a varietal with a lot of fruit character first, such as the popular Viognier, make the wine l, and then strip the alcohol from it to 6%. He then adds a bit of of back sweetener, and acid. Potomac Point’s bottled their first low abv offering this past October and it is currently available at the winery.

What low abv VA products have you been enjoying?

It’s just a little over a month away from the sweetest and stickiest festival in Virginia! 🍁The 65th Annual Highland Cou...
02/03/2025

It’s just a little over a month away from the sweetest and stickiest festival in Virginia! 🍁The 65th Annual Highland County Maple Festival extends two weekends in March (3/08-3/09 & 3/15-3/16) and draws thousands of visitors to experience “Virginia’s Sweet Spot.” In anticipation of this fun-filled event, we used some Highland County maple syrup to make this braised red cabbage dish with winter turnips, crisp apples and andouille sausage. Find the recipe at the link in our bio and we’ll see you at Maple Fest!

Food trends predict 2025 will see more mushrooms — of various shapes and kinds — appearing on restaurant plates. Here in...
01/17/2025

Food trends predict 2025 will see more mushrooms — of various shapes and kinds — appearing on restaurant plates. Here in Virginia, farmers are already keyed into the trend. In Christiansburg, farmer Ben Harder, owner of has been cultivating mushrooms since his first introduction to them by an Appalachian Trail hiker in 2014. Today he grows a wide variety including Lion’s Mane, Oysters, Chestnuts, Winecaps, and many more.

Learn more about his farm and the special relationship mushrooms and trees share by reading .raw’s article “The Mushroom Connection” at the link in our bio.

📾: .raw .ventures

We’re thrilled to partner with for our first annual Seed Swap!What is a seed swap? It’s a gathering of growers, gardene...
01/06/2025

We’re thrilled to partner with for our first annual Seed Swap!

What is a seed swap? It’s a gathering of growers, gardeners, plant lovers and community members who come together to share seeds. If you have seeds harvested from your garden or an excess of seeds from a previous growing season, bring them to share with your community. đŸŒ±

Don’t have seeds? Not a problem! We’ll have a selection available to help you plan your 2025 garden and our friends have graciously donated seeds as well! We will also provide seed saving tips and instructions, seed catalogues, envelopes and pens for labeling all packets.

Our good friends will be in attendance with information about their community gardens. All ages are welcome to attend!

Saturday, 1/25, 2-4pm

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01/03/2025

Celebrate National Seed Swap Day with Seed Savers Exchange on January 25! SSE is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025! To mark the milestone, we partnered with Edible Communities to host seed swaps at 10 sites across the United States on , held on Saturday, January 25, 2025. We hope to connect seed enthusiasts in person to build community around the open sharing of open-pollinated seeds, one of our core values since our founding.

Locations:
Edible Chicago : Chicago, Illinois
Edible Silicon Valley: East Palo Alto, California
Edible Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona
edible South Florida: Miami, Florida
Edible Capital District: Schenectady, New York
Edible Philly: Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Edible Blue Ridge Magazine: Roanoke, Virginia
Edible Northeast Florida: St. Augustine, Florida
Edible Dallas Fort Worth: Pilot Point, Texas
Edible Rio Grande Valley: Brownsville, Texas

We will also be hosting our own seed swap that day in Decorah, Iowa, at the Vesterheim Commons from 1 to 3 PM. Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 25, 2025!

For more information, including event addresses and times, visit https://seedsavers.org/events/national-seed-swap-day/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=post+facebook+12+13+24

2024 was an incredible year of storytelling and community. We worked with a talented and passionate collective of writer...
01/03/2025

2024 was an incredible year of storytelling and community. We worked with a talented and passionate collective of writers, photographers and illustrators to share the stories of those who feed us: growers, makers and organizations that foster equity and equality in the industry and empower future generations.

Our hope is that by sharing these stories, we help strengthen the connection between producer and consumer and inspire conversations about where our food comes from and why it matters.

We’re forever in awe of the resiliency of our local food systems and as we look to a new year of sharing the stories of local food heroes (for truly that’s what they are!), we’re honored and so thankful to have you here with us.

We’re going to keep telling stories that matter. We’re going to keep sharing tasty recipes. We’re going to ground ourselves in the knowledge that is an honor and privilege to do so. Good Eats in 2025!

Enjoy these photo highlights from 2024!
Photo credits in order:
Daniel James
Sofia AlarcĂłn
Jeremy Starn
Sofia AlarcĂłn
Kori Price
Lucinda Rowe
Michael Lawson
Daniel James
Justin Ide
Lisa Archer
Derrick Waller
Lisa Archer

As we approach the year’s end we’re planning a feast. Chefs and contributors across our region shared their favorite hol...
12/30/2024

As we approach the year’s end we’re planning a feast. Chefs and contributors across our region shared their favorite holiday dishes and there’s still time to prepare them as we bid 2024 adieu.

Check out our winter issue (link in bio) for the following recipes:
Butternut Squash Galette - by
Chicken Liver Crostini - by
Brussels Sprouts Gratin - by Reggie Calhoun
Winter Crunch Salad - by
Ham Roast with Blueberry Sauce - by
Apple Cardamom Crisp - by

And of course, the celebration wouldn’t be complete without a glass of bubbles đŸ„‚

Looking for some last minute recipes to round out your cookie tin? Head to the link in our bio for some of our favorite ...
12/22/2024

Looking for some last minute recipes to round out your cookie tin? Head to the link in our bio for some of our favorite EBR cookie recipes.

Looking for a holiday drink for your next gathering? GlĂŒhwein is what the holidays are all about đŸ·Translated from German...
12/18/2024

Looking for a holiday drink for your next gathering? GlĂŒhwein is what the holidays are all about đŸ·

Translated from German where Christmas markets prevail, it means “glow wine” because of how it makes you feel in the cold month of December. 

If you’re wanting to sip on this comforting beverage we’ve curated a list of wineries offering mulled wine this holiday season:

in Fishersville 
in Keswick
in Charlottesville  
in Madison 
Vineyard in Afton 
in Bridgewater 
in Leesburg 
in Huntly

Want to try your hand at mulling your own GlĂŒhwein? Visit the link in our bio for a recipe!

As you begin to plan your holiday meal, check out our winter issue for recipes shared by chefs from across the region. W...
12/13/2024

As you begin to plan your holiday meal, check out our winter issue for recipes shared by chefs from across the region. Wondering what to pair with each dish? We teamed up with to handpick some of the best wines to celebrate with.

Recipes & Pairings:
1. Chicken Liver Crostini: Mount Ida Farm &Vineyard High Ridge Cabernet Franc, or Hark Vineyards Petit Manseng.

2. Winter Crunch Salad: Blenheim Vineyards Roussanne, or Lovingston Winery Love, Virginia Rosé.

3. Ham Roast with Blueberry Sauce: Montifalco Estate Resilient Meritage, or Jefferson Vineyards Viognier.

4. Butternut Squash Galette: Cunningham Creek Viognier, or Stinson Wildkat skin-fermented Rkatsiteli

5. Brussels Sprouts Gratin: Eastwood Cabernet Franc, or Chiswell Winery Chardonnay.

6. Apple Cardamom Crisp: King Family Vineyards Loreley, or Veritas Vineyards & Winery Scintilla.

12/10/2024

đŸ”„ HOT OFF THE PRESSES! Get your very own copy of the latest edition of Edible Blue Ridge Magazine tomorrow at the farmers market between 8-12:30.

Pick yours up from any of our many foodie booths

Holiday decor doesn’t have to be costly or take up precious storage space. Here are 5 tips for eco-friendly winter decor...
12/10/2024

Holiday decor doesn’t have to be costly or take up precious storage space. Here are 5 tips for eco-friendly winter decorations from EBR publisher 

Follow the link in our bio for a diy dried citrus ornament.

1. Compostable Garlands: instead of plastic evergreen, try adding dried citrus wheels, popcorn, dried florals, or fresh cranberries to your mantle or porch display. After the holidays have passed you can compost the materials or string them in your backyard for the birds to enjoy. 

2. Recycled Paper Ornaments: there are hundreds of easy DIY paper ornaments to be made! Have fun with it by using old wrapping paper, envelopes, poetry journals or magazines. You can host a paper ornament making party to encourage friends and swap fun papers.

3. Polaroids: hanging polaroids on your tree means you’ll be surrounded by the faces of loved ones, even if you can’t spend the holidays with them this year. 

4. Stationary/Calendars/Postcards: upcycle old stationary by hanging it on your tree. 

5. Stamps/House Trinkets: what do you have lying around your home that you can turn into an ornament? These items can add a unique twist to your holiday display. Pictured here is a stamp from a great aunt’s stamp collection! 

Share your own sustainable holiday decor ideas in the comments below!

Ask any young farmer the biggest challenge they face in the industry, and they will invariably say land access. “Farming...
12/09/2024

Ask any young farmer the biggest challenge they face in the industry, and they will invariably say land access.

“Farming is one of very few small businesses you can get into where the expectation is that you own the most valuable asset to the business, which is the land you’re operating on,” says Cam Terry, co-founder of Garden Variety Harvests. “There’s just not much in the way of equitable land leases for small-scale agriculture available.”

Terry, along with his partner Chloe Johnson, operate an urban farm in Roanoke and with the support of the Agrarian Commons —an initiative to help young farmers, particularly those of color to gain land access — local nonprofit LEAP, and the support of their community, have secured a 99 year lease on the three acre property, ensuring the land will remain farmland in perpetuity and will benefit future generations of farmers.

Learn more by reading ’s article “An Urban Farm Grows in Roanoke” in our winter issue, on stands now and available at the link in our bio.

Photos by

It’s winter market season! Shop greens, gifts, root vegetables, meats, cheeses, and so much more! It will be chilly tomo...
12/06/2024

It’s winter market season! Shop greens, gifts, root vegetables, meats, cheeses, and so much more! It will be chilly tomorrow but the work day doesn’t stop and farmers will be offering their goods throughout the region! Check out our What’s in Season page sponsored by our friends to plan your grocery list and then read through our Farmers Market Guide to find a market close to you.

Link in bio to learn more.

It’s here, it’s here! Our winter issue is fresh off the press and making its way to a local Virginia business near you. ...
11/29/2024

It’s here, it’s here! Our winter issue is fresh off the press and making its way to a local Virginia business near you. With stories of savoring- recipes, locally made products, and time spent with loved ones.

You’ll find our 2024 holiday gift guide is chock full of local goodness for spreading joy and wellness this holiday season. Visit the link in our bio to check out all the amazing small businesses featured!

Thank you to all of our advertising partners for helping us tell the stories of local food and community.

On November 8th, The 2024 Shenandoah Cup- a competition recognized the best wines grown in the Shenandoah AVA. Erato, a ...
11/27/2024

On November 8th, The 2024 Shenandoah Cup- a competition recognized the best wines grown in the Shenandoah AVA. Erato, a non-vintage blend from Muse Vineyards (Woodstock, VA) took home the cup.

“I’m very pleased that a twenty-one dollar wine would be judged by a panel of esteemed judges as the best wine in the competition, because it’s so accessible,” says Sally Cowall, who co-owns the winery alongside husband Robert Muse.

Erato, named after the muse of lyrical poetry, is a blend of 82% Vidal Blanc, 7% Picpoul, 4% Muscat as well as small portions of Albarino, Marsanne and Roussanne fermented in stainless steel. Vidal Blanc, known amongst growers and winemakers as a workhorse grape provides the backbone to this lovely (Erato means “lovely” in Greek) wine, while the muscat grape lends a breath of jasmine on the nose followed by lively acidity from Picpoul and Albarino grapes. Erato evokes summer even in the midst of a cold fall day and is available both in the bottle and cans.

What’s next for Sally and Robert? On Friday, Muse Vineyards tasting room will celebrate their 8th anniversary. Bryan Elijah Smith will be playing music, there will be food, and of course, the wine will be flowing.

“Our roots are local,” says Sally, “our range is global.”

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A huge thank you to all who came to our first Seed Swap event! We had over 100 attendees and thousands of seeds were taken home to root in this year’s gardens. Many thanks to @seed_savers_exchange for all of their help coordinating this event and for their work in preserving heritage seeds. And, a special shoutout to all our amazing partners: @goldencactusbrewing @leap4localfood @blueridgehydroponics @starcitycompost Let’s get growing đŸŒ± reel by the amazing @bluehoneyrose

Under the canopy, conversations bloom
 for our fall issue, writer and photographer Daniel James @danieljames.raw interviewed Ben Harder of Den Hill Mushrooms @denhillfarmandfungi to discuss the intricate relationship that mushrooms and trees share, and the benefits of incorporating mushrooms into our diets. To read the article in full, visit the link in our bio.

Learn how one writer took an unfortunate event and embarked on a foraging journey. Read Sarah Gorman’s article, “The Sweet & Bitter Truth” in our fall issue. On stands now and available via the link in our bio. Written & read by @friendlycityfoodie Photos by @ohgoodgolly_

If you’re a small business owner, you probably have your morning routine down as you get ready for a market or event, but do you take a few minutes to warm up your voice before speaking with customers?  @roavalleyvoice stopped by the @leap4localfood market with a few tips for how to warm up your voice to care for your vocal chords and sound like your best self.  #officialediblepartner #edibleblueridge #smallbusiness #smallbusinesstips

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