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Food as Medicine: How eating healthy can help prevent diseases
Read full article: Food as Medicine: How eating healthy can help prevent diseasesNew grant funding is helping the Virginia Community Health Care Association address food insecurity and teach people how food can be an effective prevention and treatment of diet-related diseases and chronic illnesses.
Consumer Reports | Forever chemicals found in some milk
Read full article: Consumer Reports | Forever chemicals found in some milkIn April, the Environmental Protection Agency put new limits on PFAs or forever chemicals, in drinking water. But it may surprise you — there are still no federal guidelines when it comes to those same chemicals in food.
Owners and Chef from Six and Sky Rooftop Grille stopped by WSLS
Read full article: Owners and Chef from Six and Sky Rooftop Grille stopped by WSLSA new rooftop restaurant opened in downtown Roanoke. The owners and chef from Six and Sky Rooftop Grille chatted about the new place at the Center of the Square.
Have financial stress due to eating out too much? Here are 5 tips to help
Read full article: Have financial stress due to eating out too much? Here are 5 tips to helpIt’s mentally healthy to treat yourself and eat out every so often, but what are ways you can do so without crossing that line to financial troubles?
‘Healthy people are happy people’: Fruits and Roots bringing healthy options to the Star City
Read full article: ‘Healthy people are happy people’: Fruits and Roots bringing healthy options to the Star CityFruits and Roots owner Christy Dilcher loves to serve others and make them happy with healthy products.
WEIGH IN: What’s the best breakfast spot in Central, Southwest Virginia?
Read full article: WEIGH IN: What’s the best breakfast spot in Central, Southwest Virginia?We’ve all heard the saying before: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So where's your favorite place to grab a delicious breakfast?
‘A cultural icon’: Roanoke’s Texas Tavern serving up nothing but smiles for nearly a century
Read full article: ‘A cultural icon’: Roanoke’s Texas Tavern serving up nothing but smiles for nearly a centuryFor nearly a century, Texas Tavern has made quite the name for itself in the Roanoke community, serving up smiles with a side of nostalgia to the Star City and beyond.
Bring your friends, family and appetite to Roanoke’s Restaurant Week
Read full article: Bring your friends, family and appetite to Roanoke’s Restaurant WeekTreat yourself during Roanoke's Restaurant Week. Bring your family, friends and your appetite to any of Roanoke's downtown restaurants participating for the week long food event.
Little Caesars unveils new 4-Quarter Calzony just in time for NFL season to begin
Read full article: Little Caesars unveils new 4-Quarter Calzony just in time for NFL season to beginWhat’s better than a calzone? That would be the 4-Quarter Calzony, the combination of a pizza and calzone made famous by Little Caesars.
Burger King is adding the Royal Crispy Wrap to its menu, a twist on a McDonald’s favorite
Read full article: Burger King is adding the Royal Crispy Wrap to its menu, a twist on a McDonald’s favoriteThe day that McDonald’s discontinued making their heavenly and iconic Snack Wraps is a day I’ll never forget.
Krispy Kreme will give you a free doughnut if you lost the lottery
Read full article: Krispy Kreme will give you a free doughnut if you lost the lotteryFor Wednesday (Aug. 2) only, you can head to Krispy Kreme near you for a free Original Glazed Doughnut if you didn’t win anything in the lottery Tuesday night.
How to make a Mango Trifle | In the Kitchen
Read full article: How to make a Mango Trifle | In the KitchenKarmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Café in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a Mango Trifle, made with kanafa. It's a delicious Mediterranean take on a traditional dessert.
In the Kitchen: How to make a refreshing lemon pie
Read full article: In the Kitchen: How to make a refreshing lemon pieKarmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a refreshing lemon-lime pie, a recipe inspired by a ginger, lemon-lime drink Karmen serves her family.
5 red, white and boozy cocktails you’ll want to try on Independence Day
Read full article: 5 red, white and boozy cocktails you’ll want to try on Independence DayYour drink of choice on the Fourth of July might be an ice-cold beer or the always-faithful White Claw, but in case you want to celebrate with a colorful cocktail, we’ve got a few recipes for you to add in some fun.
How to make a Lemon Trifle | In the Kitchen
Read full article: How to make a Lemon Trifle | In the Kitchen“What? Berries in an omelet? Absolutely!” said Mary Rapoport, Consumer Affairs Director for the Virginia Egg Council. While you may have never thought of combining the two, it’s quite a delicious, guilt-free treat.
Which food labels are healthy and which are just hype? | Consumer Reports
Read full article: Which food labels are healthy and which are just hype? | Consumer ReportsIf you want to choose food that’s produced without harmful pesticides and fertilizers, CR says to look for the USDA Organic seal, which has stringent verification rules.
In the Kitchen: How to make a Lebanese Fattoush Salad
Read full article: In the Kitchen: How to make a Lebanese Fattoush SaladKarmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a Lebanese Fattoush salad, which pairs perfectly with barbeque or other grilled meats. George explains Fattoush is a fresh and bright salad made with seasonal vegetables and topped with the iconic fried pita bread instead of croutons.
Roanoke Rescue Mission teams up with local businesses to prepare food boxes for local families
Read full article: Roanoke Rescue Mission teams up with local businesses to prepare food boxes for local familiesThe Roanoke Rescue Mission, “Coca Cola Consolidated,” and Kroger teamed up to pack 400 Manna Food boxes.
Five ways you can tell if you need a new grill | Consumer Reports
Read full article: Five ways you can tell if you need a new grill | Consumer ReportsWhether you’re a year-round griller or more of a seasonal barbecuer, now is a good time to take a look at your grill and decide if it needs replacing ... but do you know what to look for?
I need a Ninja Creami, and it’s all thanks to my TikTok feed
Read full article: I need a Ninja Creami, and it’s all thanks to my TikTok feedThe things that show up on my TikTok “for you page” is usually videos that are funny, videos of dogs and cooking videos. Recently though, videos of people making homemade ice cream and sorbet have been popping up using a Ninja Cremi, and now I need one.
In the Kitchen: How to make a refreshing lemon pie
Read full article: In the Kitchen: How to make a refreshing lemon pieKarmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a refreshing lemon lime pie, a recipe inspired by a ginger, lemon-lime drink Karmen serves her family.
In The Kitchen: Bits and Pieces for Dinner with the Virginia Egg Council
Read full article: In The Kitchen: Bits and Pieces for Dinner with the Virginia Egg CouncilYum – what’s for dinner? Want something fast and pretty easy, but don’t want to waste your leftovers? Check out how you can take those bits and pieces of other food items and turn them into tonight’s supper.
An unofficial ranking of ranch dressing from various chain restaurants
Read full article: An unofficial ranking of ranch dressing from various chain restaurantsThey say there is nothing more American than apple pie, but I get to differ. In the year 2023, there is nothing more American than ranch dressing.
In the Kitchen: How to make apple pie pumpkin cupcakes
Read full article: In the Kitchen: How to make apple pie pumpkin cupcakesKarmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make apple pie pumpkin cupcakes – a yummy treat for all of you with a sweet tooth!
Is popcorn a healthy snack or not? Weighing the pros, cons
Read full article: Is popcorn a healthy snack or not? Weighing the pros, consThe small or the large tub? Butter or no butter? Those are often decisions moviegoers make when at the theater and are in the mood for some popcorn to go along with their show.