We were honored to have Eric Ripert, renowned chef and host of the Emmy Award winning PBS show Avec Eric, visit us to learn more about curing Virginia Country Hams. Check out the episode “Building Flavors” here:
Be sure to watch Avec Eric on PBS.
My grandfather was born in 1896. Known as PopPop to me, he grew up on a farm as the oldest of seven siblings: Ryland, Phillip, Virginia, Emily, Bess, Jacquelyn and Wilhelmina. Growing up on a farm in rural Virginia, Wallace Edwards Sr. learned the necessity of curing pork so that the family would … Continue reading
How to pick your Holiday Ham. The holidays are coming, and what better way to celebrate than with a Holiday Country Ham. In a lot of ways knowing how to pick your holiday country ham is like how to pick your holiday sweet potatoes, apples, greens, cranberry sauce and favorite beverage. What kind do … Continue reading
Traveling Surryano The saga of “The Traveling Surryano” continues. Made a visit to the Salem Convention Center in Salem, Va. to share the good news with over 1000 restaurateurs at the US Foods Roanoke Fall Food Show. A great day was had by all, including “The General”!!! Where will it … Continue reading
Bacon Tomato Cups by Marica Garner from the Edwards Anniversary Cookbook. 8 slices bacon, fried crisp. 1 medium tomoto. 1/2 small onion, 1 (10 oz) can flaky biscuits, 3/4 cup Swiss cheese, grated. 1/2 c. mayonnaise. 1 tsp basil. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coarsely chop bacon, tomato and … Continue reading
