Recipes

Hot chocolate from Little Green Hive

Celebrate National Chocolate Day with Local Hot Chocolate!

Stop in at these local coffee shops for a cozy cup of hot chocolate!
Cheddar Olive Poppers

Retro Holiday Appetizers

These retro snacks are the perfect little something to serve our guests during the holidays.
Crab Pie

Crab Pie: A Delicious Entrée for a Fall Evening

Crab lovers will enjoy this recipe for crab pie, with plenty of flavor for a chilly fall night.
Chesapeake Bay Crab Dip

Festive Holiday Party Dips

Just in time for the holiday season, these festive dips will have guests coming back for more.
Hobbit Tart

Eat Like a Hobbit

Tolkien fans will enjoy this recipe for a hobbit-sized leek, bacon and mushroom tart, perfect for second breakfasts.
Mac & Bob's, winner of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year

Mac & Bob’s Wins Top Small Business Award

A trying year for Mac & Bob's turns into a major win as the recipient of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year.
A baked potato split open on a black-and-white plate, topped with sour cream and chunky tomato sauce, with a bowl of sauce and butter nearby.

A Baked Potato for the Fall

A baked potato party is our kind of event. Try this flavorful baked potato recipe for your fall recipes!
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Southern Spoonful Online Extra: Peanut Butter Pancakes

Love our fall recipes in the latest Southern Spoonful column? Get the extra recipe for peanut butter pancakes, plus learn how to clean your beloved cast-iron pan!
A tall glass of bubbly pink watermelon cocktail garnished with a watermelon wedge and fresh mint on a marble surface.

Why We Love Prosecco

Celebrate National Prosecco Day with a few fun facts, and a refreshing recipe for Watermelon Prosecco.
A grilled Cuban sandwich cut in half on a red plate with potato chips, pickles and dill sprigs.

The Cubano: A Perfect Summer Sandwich

Celebrate National Mustard Day with these delicious sandwich (perfect for summer, or any other time of year).

Departments

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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts tackle your questions on finances, building and remodeling and more.

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

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The House on the Hill

Stewardship of the signature structure on the city side of Mill Mountain is in the very conscientious hands of Drs.