by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Aug 30, 2019 | Commonwealth Kitchen
VIRGINIA STATE FAIRS: Ribbon-Winning Recipes from Virginia’s Finest Cooks September 2019 Click here to submit your recipe for Commonwealth Kitchen Nancy Riggs of Hanover County has made her blue-ribbon-winning Pineapple-Coconut Pie (right) for years. “It’s from...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Jul 29, 2019 | Commonwealth Kitchen
Keeping Your Cool With: Cold Summer Salads The last thing you need on a sweltering summer day is your oven radiating heat waves throughout your home. Why not cool down with something simple and tasty that doesn’t leave you in a hot sweat. Here are some grand salad...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Jun 29, 2019 | Commonwealth Kitchen
Chill this season with: Refreshing Smoothies Mix it up by trying different fruits and dairy. July 2019 Click here to submit your recipe for Commonwealth Kitchen From Our Readers: Tutti-Fruity Smoothie Cynthia Johnson, Mount Jackson Ingredients: 1 banana, peeled...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | May 30, 2019 | Commonwealth Kitchen
Cooking in season with Peaches Peaches originated in China and are mentioned in writings dating back to the 10th century as a favorite fruit of emperors. Spanish explorers brought peaches to Europe in the 1500s, and by the early 17th century horticulturalist George...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | May 30, 2019 | Travel Guide
June 2019 “Get out of here!” And we really mean “get out of here!” Because if you’re hanging around the house, binging on Netflix, you’re missing out on a whole lot of fun. A variety of fairs and festivals dot Virginia during the summer with exciting and entertaining...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Jan 29, 2019 | Commonwealth Kitchen
Stay Warm in February with: Comfort Soups When time is short, it’s easy to pop open a can of soup. By making your own, you’ll not only save money but can also adjust the ingredients to suit your preferences, as well as boost nutrition February 2019 Click here to...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Jan 2, 2019 | Commonwealth Kitchen
Cooking in Season with: Cabbage & More With its tight-packed leaves forming a firm “head,” cabbage has been grown for thousands of years. Ancient Romans not only ate it soaked in vinegar, but also used its leaves to bind wounds and reduce infection. New World...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Nov 1, 2018 | Commonwealth Kitchen
Cooking in Season with: Wild Game Virginia’s forests continue to yield a wide array of nature’s bounty. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries reports that 190,000 deer were harvested during the 2017-2018 hunting season. In this issue, we present some of...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Oct 31, 2018 | Holiday Gift Guide
Savor the season across co-op land and beyond! November-December 2018 As our senses fill with sights and smells of the holiday season, these shopping and travel ideas are sure to make lasting memories for your family and friends: Featuring more than 40 vendors and no...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Sep 28, 2018 | Commonwealth Kitchen
Cooking up this football season: Tailgating Treats Tailgating got its start nearly 100 years ago, in the early days of pro football, as fans backed their trucks around the playing field to share a hearty picnic before the game got underway. October 2018 Click here to...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Sep 14, 2018 | Fall Fairs & Festivals Guide
Fall Fairs & Festivals Guide September 2018 With cooler weather finally on its way, make plans to check out these great outside attractions, all gearing up to make this season special. Throughout the crisp autumn season, Spotsylvania County Tourism invites you to...
by Amanda Cunningham, Staff | Aug 31, 2018 | Commonwealth Kitchen
Cooking in Season With Apples Did you know that Virginia is the nation’s sixth-largest apple producer? Each year, apples add $235 million to our state’s economy, with about 70 percent of the 5-million bushels turned into products such as applesauce, juice and cider....
