Many children need to acquire a taste for healthier food, which can lead to food waste. Doctor Yum offers tips on how to reduce this waste.
Orofino Cooking Contest
This month’s recipe for Orofino’s monthly cooking competition is Bruschetta Classico.
5 Ways for Parents to Become Savvy About Hidden Added Sugars
Children’s sugar intake a predictor of obesity, and parents play a key role in management
Fred-este Seeking Volunteers for Pizza Palooza
The Fredericksburg-Este Organization’s Third Annual Pizza Palooza is coming up on Saturday, September 15, and they are seeking volunteers.
Annual Wine and Oyster Festival
If you love the combination of great wines, delicious local seafood and fine crafts and artisans, mark your calendar for September 15 and 16.
Pediatrician Creates Program to Help Fight Food Insecurity
The Doctor Yum Project provides free produce packs to families in need with fresh produce and resources for preparing them.
Fredericksburg Food Co-op Happy Hour
Fredericksburg Food Co-op will host a Happy Hour August 23, 5-7 p.m. at the Legume Kitchen and Bar.
Food Fight Tickets On Sale Now
This year’s Food Fight competition includes four local restaurants where guests will experience food and culture beyond the walls of the FAM.
Tips for Packing Healthy School Lunches on a Budget
Dr. Yum serves up tips on how to pack affordable healthy lunches this school year, including a recipe for Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels!
A Downtown Affair
Fredericksburg VA Main Street will host a food and entertainment event called ‘A Downtown Affair,’ the first of its kind for downtown Fredericksburg.
Food hall/market combo coming to city
35,000–square-foot public market and food hall will be located at 1010 Caroline Street
Savor Fredericksburg – Corner Cafe Fredericksburg
Savor Fredericksburg with Regina Kenner
Curitiba Art Café coming soon to Caroline Street
Curitiba Art Café, an amalgamation of a furniture store and coffee shop, opens its doors at 919 Caroline Street in a few weeks.
Jamaican restaurant planned for Caroline Street
Pimenta is expected to seat 64 diners and will also include a bar to treat patrons to tropical-island and local beverages.
Metro Diner opens on Route 3
The Diner held two pre-opening friends and family nights to benefit the Fredericksburg SPCA and Blue Star Mothers Fredericksburg Chapter, raising $6,100 and $6,150 respectively.
Savor Fredericksburg – The Olde Towne Butcher and the Butcher’s Table
Savor Fredericksburg with Regina Kenner
Savor Fredericksburg – Taste Oil, Vinegar, Spice
Savor Fredericksburg with Regina Kenner
Savor Fredericksburg – I forgot to introduce myself
Savor Fredericksburg with Regina Kenner
Schools across Virginia to focus on local food production
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is encouraging schools, businesses and community members across the commonwealth to celebrate Virginia Farm to School Week, October 2-6.
Micah to launch community cafe
In the next several months, Micah will launch a community cafe in the fellowship hall of Fredericksburg Baptist Church.