Rivers West: Barbecue sauce is locally manufactured and sold

FRONT ROYAL -- If anyone told local businessman Richard "Rick" Rutherford two years ago that his barbecue sauce would take off like wildfire, he wouldn't have believed it.

Local farmer uses environmentally friendly practices

EDINBURG -- On a hillside off of Swover Creek Road, snorts and snuffles can be heard coming from the woods. A couple dozen of Jordan Green's pigs are sleeping away a near-triple-digit day in the shade of the trees.

Staying power: A valley tradition, Shaffer's keeps on growing

WOODSTOCK-- Shaffer's Catering, Barbecue and Deli in Woodstock has a long tradition in Shenandoah County, dating back to 1952 when the Shaffer family opened the part-time catering business. Now, 58 years later, the full-time business includes take-out service, a room for small parties and a buffet, says owner and manager George Shaffer.

Crabill's Meats announces the return of cloth bologna

TOMS BROOK-- In a recent advertisement for Crabill's Retail Store in Toms Brook, the establishment announced with enthusiasm that cloth bologna is back.

Herbfestation: Annual event offers cooking, planting tips and food samples

Flavorful, money saving and beautiful, more than 50 different varieties of herbs will be available beginning today and lasting through the weekend as Sunflower Cottage owner Billie Clifton hosts her second Virginia Herb Festival.

Casual Fridays: New farmers market offers local food, community atmosphere

STRASBURG -- A small but lively group of local farmers -- most of them women -- has been gathering in the parking lot of Cristina's Cafe for the past several Friday evenings. They are there primarily to offer fresh, local produce and other goods, but also to possibly start something bigger.

Big Apple transplant opens bagel shop in Winchester

WINCHESTER -- Winchester has become the new New York, at least for recent NYC transplant Frank D'Alessio -- though minus the traffic, the smog and, most importantly, the stress. For D'Alessio, 46, that's the best part about living in Virginia.

Couple follow dream to open Berryville eatery

BERRYVILLE -- Remnants of the Old Battletown Hotel, homemade food and a family atmosphere are some of the reasons why The Berryville Grille is fast becoming the place to be in Clarke County.

Unassuming eatery has drawn barbecue lovers for 21 years

WHITE POST -- At first glance, it may seem just as easy to keep going as you ride by Mr. B's Bar-B-Que on U.S. 340.

Homegrown: Culinary school grad returns to family restaurant

STRASBURG -- The change in the menu at Anthony's Pizza in Strasburg can be tasted in the first bite of bruchetta, which at first glance is like dessert for the eyes.