Food

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Some of West Virginia’s best meals this fall won’t be served in city restaurants. Instead, they’ll be prepared by state park chefs using fresh ingredients from nearby farms and enjoyed against the backdrop of forests, lakes and mountain landscapes. The annual Farm-to-Table Dinner Series returns to W.Va. State Parks beginning Aug. 21, … Read more

BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia’s food scene has entered a period of national recognition, but many travelers outside Appalachia still think of its cuisine in terms of old stereotypes rather than contemporary excellence, according to Chef Matt Welsch. Welsch, owner of Vagabond Kitchen in Wheeling, said the most significant change isn’t what’s being served in … Read more

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