Recipes

These brownies won’t leave you with a headache the next day-unless you get a sugar hangover from eating the entire pan in one sitting, of course. (Recipe courtesy of "A Taste of Virginia Tech")

Backstreets in Blacksburg is another fine example of how important loyal patrons are to local businesses. (Recipe courtesy of "A Taste of Virginia Tech")

The Quillen tailgate,is one to visit on game day. With a TV broadcasting pregame shows and not one but two gigantic grills-what more could you want? (Recipe courtesy of "A Taste of Virginia Tech")

This is West End’s most popular sandwich. Choose the best deli meat you can afford and look for thick potato bread. (Recipe courtesy of "A Taste of Virginia Tech")

This is Krista’s husband’s favorite dish - and the one that he still orders every time he visits Blacksburg. (Recipe courtesy of "A Taste of Virginia Tech")

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Summer. It’s the time for county fairs, backyard cookouts and poolside picnics. Food on a stick – think fried candy bars – is popular cuisine at fairs these days. I like to carry out the same concept at home too with kabobs on the grill...