John and Theresa Dorlini – architect and interior designer respectively – took a sturdy four-bedroom, three-bath, 1960s ranch and made it distinctively their own.
Adam Cohen and Steven Strauss of Stuctures Design Build are not just near-evangelical about the “green” Passivhaus design, they are also actively putting up structures employing its tenets.
Jason Specht has placed thermometers all around the home he and his wife Stephanie built with Passivhaus technologies – just part of the package of steps and techniques that has kept energy costs in the $40-$50 per-month range.
Retired Major General Galen Jackman and his wife Cathy looked at countless homes at their desired location of Smith Mountain Lake before finding their “forever” home, and at the right price.
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")
