CULTIVATING LOCAL ROOTS

RECIPE: Beans and Taters, Appalachian Style

Jul 31, 2021

RECIPE: Beans and Taters, Appalachian Style

by Katie Hoffman, Marketing and Promotions Director, Fall Line Farms and Local Roots Half runners, ready to can. But we saved out a mess...

Mother Shrub Keeps Us Cool with a “Batched Sparkler” Recipe!

Katie Hoffman

Jul 5, 2021

Mother Shrub Keeps Us Cool with a “Batched Sparkler” Recipe!

By Meredyth Archer (Shrub Maven) July, 2021 EDITOR's NOTE: This is a great way to keep cool and enjoy summer, with or without alcohol....

Recipe: Crispy Seasoned Chicken Leg Quarters

Katie Hoffman

Jun 11, 2021

Recipe: Crispy Seasoned Chicken Leg Quarters

Everyone loves having a go-to recipe for something seriously delicious but not too fussy. This one-dish recipe, adapted from Food.com, is...

Katie Hoffman

Apr 12, 2021

Tomahawk Steak with Mushrooms

From Jil Davis of ThorneBrook Farms. Here's Jil's foolproof method for making the most of these eye-catching steaks. Great for a special...

Spinach, Lamb, and Feta Burgers à la ThorneBrook Farms

Katie Hoffman

Mar 16, 2021

Spinach, Lamb, and Feta Burgers à la ThorneBrook Farms

Jil says, "This is a lamb burger I used to top a salad with roasted veg + basil pesto as the dressing. Oh my lanta... Whew! It was good!"...

The "QuaranThyme," from Red Root & Co. (Cocktail or Mocktail)

Katie Hoffman

Feb 27, 2021

The "QuaranThyme," from Red Root & Co. (Cocktail or Mocktail)

Corey MacDonald, founder of Red Root & Co., shares this refreshing recipe that will take the edge off of being cooped up under...

ThorneBrook Farms Oven-Baked Quesadillas

Katie Hoffman

Feb 19, 2021

ThorneBrook Farms Oven-Baked Quesadillas

Photo by Jil Davis. Jil and Brooks Davis raise grass-fed beef cattle in Goochland. They live on a farm in Cumberland County. Brooks is...

Katie Hoffman

Jan 29, 2021

Agriberry’s Raspberry Overnight Oats

Another great recipe from Sara at Agriberry! Agriberry grows their raspberries locally and they pick them at the peak of freshness and...

Katie Hoffman

Jan 10, 2021

Agriberry's Apple, Cheese & Bacon Bites

Sara McCutchen, CSA Coordinator for Agriberry Farm, has generously shared this recipe for use by our members. There are plenty of great...

Katie Hoffman

Jan 7, 2021

Ninja Kombucha's Wassail Mocktail

FROM THE GOOD FOLKS AT NINJA KOMBUCHA: One of our favorite things to do as a team is make mocktails with our favorite Ninja Kombucha...

Recipe: Nell's Mom's 90th-Birthday Eggplant-Tomato Pie!

Katie Hoffman

Sep 16, 2020

Recipe: Nell's Mom's 90th-Birthday Eggplant-Tomato Pie!

By Nell Jefferson Fredericksen, FLF&LR Member September, 2020 This is the season for lovely tomatoes, onions, basil, and eggplants. And...

Recipe: Eggplant and Tofu in Garlic Sauce

Katie Hoffman

Aug 23, 2020

Recipe: Eggplant and Tofu in Garlic Sauce

By Nell Jefferson Fredericksen of Sugar Grove Studio I was lucky enough to be in Richmond this past Tuesday, with access to the wealth of...

Katie Hoffman

Jul 7, 2020

Katie's Easy Cobbler-Cake

This cobbler-cake was made with wineberries, freshly picked. This is a great recipe to use when you have some very juicy fruit and a...

Simple Enough: A Recipe for Savory Whipped Squash

Center for Rural Culture

Dec 2, 2019

Simple Enough: A Recipe for Savory Whipped Squash

This whipped squash is the perfect comfort food for a chilly night’s dinner.

Turkey Stock - a beauty-enhancing, money-saving, gut-healing, flavor-exploding recipe!

Center for Rural Culture

Nov 24, 2019

Turkey Stock - a beauty-enhancing, money-saving, gut-healing, flavor-exploding recipe!

Don't throw away those turkey bones or that turkey carcass after your Thanksgiving dinner! Or any dinner for that matter. Make stock.

Center for Rural Culture

Nov 4, 2019

End-of-Season Fried Green Tomatoes

Oh, the crispy goodness of a fried green tomato! Here’s how to get some great results.

Center for Rural Culture

Oct 9, 2019

Storing Winter Squash

It’s that time of year when gorgeous winter squashes are widely available. If you love them, you can buy now and enjoy them almost all winte

Easy Oven-Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic and Herbs

Center for Rural Culture

Sep 3, 2019

Easy Oven-Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic and Herbs

All you need are tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, and sea salt. You’ll also need a rimmed baking sheet and, if you want to peel the tomat

Center for Rural Culture

Jul 26, 2019

Stuffed Squash Blossoms

Chef Andy Howell has a long and distinguished history of restaurant entrepreneurship in Richmond. He apprenticed under Chef Bob DiCapri and

Center for Rural Culture

Jul 25, 2019

How to Freeze Fresh Berries

Maybe you pick them yourself. Or maybe you purchase them from one of our Fall Line Farms & Local Roots producers. But there's no doubt that,

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