Camping Essentials for Meat Lovers

Camping Essentials for Meat Lovers

Now is the perfect time of year for a little adventure. The August and September months have that transitional period where the summer heat cools down in preparation for the fall weather; perfect for enjoying both a good swim in the river and a cool mountain breeze at sunset. Well, If you’re in Virginia that is. So while you’re preparing for your next camping trip through the Blue Ridge Mountains, here are a few camping essentials for all you meat-lovers out there: Continue reading

Why We Love Hickory

Hickory wood chips.

The smoking process involves meats that are hung in a warm chamber and strung over a “smoking pit.” Inside this pit, fire from wood chips generate smoke that penetrates the meat, creating an aromatic flavor that varies depending on the type of wood you use to create the smoke. Thus, this bring us to the question, why is the South famous for using hickory to smoke it’s meats? Continue reading

Remembering Julia Child

Sam and Donna Edwards with Julia Child

August 15th is the 100th birthday of acclaimed American chef, author and television personality, Julia Child. World-renowned in the food industry, Julia starred in numerous television cooking shows including Julia Child & Company, Julia Child & More Company and Dinner at Julia’s. In 1996, Julia Child was ranked #46 on TV Guide’s 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time. She also authored several culinary novels such as Mastering the Art of French Cooking, which is considered “one of the most influential works in American cookbook history.” Continue reading