Edible Blue Ridge Fall 2022

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Editor’s Letter

PUBLISHER+EDITOR Lisa Archer lisa@edibleblueridge.com BLUE RIDGE edible ®

Pumpkin-Sage Sourdough have shown me yet again the value of choosing my food carefully; what I will purchase from the market and prepare for the upcoming week, so that nothing goes to waste. Even the kitchen scraps go straight into the compost and then into the soil for next year’s plantings. In Copper Hill, one couple is working toward helping others build healthy soils, while both preserving an ancient process and discovering new, innovative ways to put it into practice. Preservation can be cyclical, especially where food is involved. It involves many persons all upholding the same ideal: to honor the land, animals and hands that feed us. In Roanoke, Yard Bull Meats has just opened their doors, intent on bringing the Valley the best animal products in Appalachia, honoring both the time-old tradition of whole-animal butchery and the farmers and processors who care for the animals we consume. In Nelson County, Dan and Terri Tatarka have tirelessly worked toward fulfilling a dream, and have found it housed in a 19th-century feed & seed store. ey completed most of the renovations to the property themselves and now welcome guests to share a part in the buildings’ story and converse over a pint. I didn’t grow up canning food, but I might just show up at the New London Cannery — one of eleven remaining community canneries in Virginia — with my early autumn harvest. To me, autumn means apples, and reminds me of time spent picking Idareds with my siblings on crisp afternoons, then helping my mom core, cut and cook the fruit for her special pink applesauce, served alongside pork chops. Now, I can further preserve that memory as I give Highland County’s Transparent Applesauce and Pon Hoss a try — recipes passed down for generations in my new home state. To the east of Highland County lies Staunton. One of the best small cities in Virginia, its historic downtown has been long-lauded, but now it is becoming known for its creative draw, too, attracting chefs, artists and producers to make up a diverse and vibrant community. Next time you are planning a weekend away, be sure to explore this magical city. As this issue marks my first full year as the publisher and editor, I’ve reflected on what it means to preserve a business. For over a decade, this publication has been championing the farmers, winemakers, chefs and artisans that make this region unlike any other. We are honored to share their stories and their recipes and will continue to do so for many seasons to come. ank you for your continued support and we hope you enjoy our fall issue. Eat Well, Lisa BLUE RIDGE edible Celebrating the food culture of Central Virginia Number 37 Winter 2018 free BLUE RIDGE edible Celebrating the food culture of Central Virginia Number 36 Fall 2017 FREE I T WAS an expensive summer for most of us, even those who didn’t travel. I’m not saying anything new. We all watched gas and flight prices soar as we tried to plan family getaways or see friends we’ve missed these last few pandemic years. Grocery staples and school supplies are more expensive than they used to be and sometimes it feels as if that savings account is just dwindling on an almost-daily basis. Inflation has coincided with our first truly prolific garden, and it has taught me the joy, and reward, of saving those delights of summer and autumn for the coming cold months. Gardening and the economy

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