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...