Author Archives: Lisa

Culinary Historian Michael Twitty’s The Cooking Gene Project: Southern Discomfort Tour

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Lisa

We love food historian Michael Twitty’s Afroculinaria blog. Michael brings out the hidden food history of African Americans, who were the real cooks and gardeners to the reknowned hosts and hostesses of the South. Michael points out that many African … Continue reading →

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Free Screenings – 18 Short Films from The Virginia Food Heritage Project

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Lisa

Join us for the World Premiere of the first Virginia Food Heritage Short Films. These 18 short films on Central Virginia food traditions will be screening in Charlottesville on both Wednesday, May 2nd, at 7pm, and Thursday, May 3rd, at … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Sowing Seed – Straight into the Garden!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Lisa

April brought us cooler days than March, but warm, settled weather is just around the corner. We’re busy hardening off transplants, preparing our beds, and getting ready to sow warm season crops straight into the ground. Direct sowing seeds outdoors … Continue reading →

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