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Fried breaded grit sticks, golden brown and crisp, piled on a white plate with a black scrollwork rim.

From Leftover Grits, Food of the Gods

Leftover breakfast grits make a great fried snack that's easy on the budget, too.
A white bowl of red tomato-based bean soup with white beans, sausage pieces, carrots, cabbage and dark greens, with a spoon.

White Bean, Sausage and Kale Soup

Get the recipe for this filling bean soup and warm up during the cold winter days.
The Virginia Association for Biological Farming hosted its 21st annual conference last weekend at The Hotel Roanoke.

“Resilient Thinking” for Farms and Communities

From climate change solutions to okra-infused vodka, this farming conference offered education and inspiration.
Silver platter of crustless tea sandwiches with smoked salmon and caper cream cheese, garnished with lemon slices and parsley.

Smoked Salmon Snacks

Smoked salmon becomes the star in these tasty little appetizers.
A white bowl of pasta fagioli soup with small pasta, kidney and cannellini beans, carrots, and parsley in a red broth.

Pasta Fagioli Soup

Homemade pasta fagioli soup is so easy and flavorful, you'll want to make it every week!
Holiday gift collage on a baking sheet: prints, shaving set, candles, bourbon caramels, paint-by-number kit, painted buttons.

Stuff Those Stockings at Upcycled Gifts

Upcycled Gifts at Towers Shopping Center has an incredible selection of Stocking Stuffers and last-minute gifts for all.
The event is Virginia’s premier gathering of organic farmers, gardeners, foodies, educators, advocates and supporters of sustainable agriculture.

Conference to Tackle Timely Topics

From climate change to wedding flowers, this January event aims to educate, inspire and delight.
LewisGale Interior

LewisGale Earns ‘A’ in Safety, Quality

The four hospitals in the LewisGale system have earned a coveted “A” grade from a nationally recognized organization.
Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs

What To Do With Extra Bloody Mary Mix

Two easy recipes make great use of the popular bar mix leftovers.
Two bowls of creamy brown lentil and kidney bean dal topped with crispy fried onions, with flatbread, a gold fork, and a small plate of onions.

How to Make Dal Makkhani

This spicy vegetarian dish will warm you from head to toe.

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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into

Brushed-steel faucet and gray tile backsplash in a renovation; banner reads "The Roanoker presents Ask the Experts.
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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts answer all your questions about decor, maintenance, real estate and more.

Four-panel collage of downtown apartment interiors: unfinished room, empty living room, bathroom, and white kitchen.
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On the Rise

The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated.