Few foods hold the power of a cookie. Whether fresh from the oven or straight from a lunchbox, they carry a sense of comfort and joy that transcends time. Jhayr Sanford, CEO and Pastry Chef of Split Decision Desserts, has made it her life’s work to recreate that same...
Fresh from the Farm: Moss Neck's Taylor Galloway Supports Local Community with Every Dozen Nestled just beyond Snead’s Asparagus Farm in Fredericksburg, Moss Neck Farm is a thriving agricultural haven run by Virginia native Taylor Galloway, whose deep-rooted passion...
Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a family-run business is brewing what many call the best kombucha on the East Coast. Kombucha is a fermented tea made by combining sweetened tea with a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, known as a SCOBY. The...
Fredericksburg, Virginia, is a city that celebrates the arts. Walk into any café, and you’ll find the walls transformed into vibrant galleries, showcasing paintings and photographs by local artists. Murals adorn buildings, and curated galleries fill every corner with...
From Bombs to Baking: Two and a Half Irishmen Brings Irish and American Classics to Virginia Niall Duffy's journey is as surprising as it is heartwarming—an explosives expert turned baker bringing a taste of Ireland to Virginia. Over a plate of freshly baked apple...
Maggie’s Soda: Reviving Old-Time Flavor By: Kirstin Spanu Matt and Ben, a father-son team, own Maggie’s Downtown, a local, veteran-owned eatery on historic Caroline Street in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This cozy spot, located in a building that has been a...
By: Kirstin Spanu Rachael Jarvis is a mother, teacher, goat herder, soapmaker, beekeeper—and nothing short of extraordinary. On her one-acre homestead, she has raised four daughters, a small herd of goats, and a flock of chickens. But beyond her role as a mother and...
Cooperatively Yours: Snead’s Farm By: Kirstin Spanu Tucked just off Route 17 in southern Fredericksburg, Snead’s Asparagus Farm might appear like an unassuming roadside stop at first glance. A small farm stand brimming with fresh seasonal produce—sweet corn, juicy...