Food

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In midsummer, West Virginia’s forests yield one of their richest annual harvests. Blackberries spill over abandoned fence rows. Raspberries brighten sunny hillsides. Blueberries and huckleberries ripen on the state’s highest mountains. For generations, families have carried buckets into the woods to gather berries for cobblers, jams, and pies. Yet these fruits nourish … Read more

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The foods people choose each day may play a bigger role in their emotional well-being than many realize, according to nutrition experts at West Virginia University, who say diets rich in whole foods and healthy fats may help reduce inflammation and support the brain chemicals that regulate mood. The experts encourage people … Read more

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In most parts of the United States, a hot dog is a simple meal topped with a handful of condiments. In West Virginia, it is one of the state’s most recognizable foods and a source of regional pride. The traditional West Virginia hot dog follows a formula familiar across much of the … Read more