Our Traditions

Our family can trace our roots to Jamestown, where they intermarried with Native Americans in the 1600s, and to missionaries from Zurich who first settled the Shenandoah Valley. However, to be a Virginian for hundreds of years or as a new arrival is to embrace a culture and lifestyle superior to all others.

These articles explore our heritage and inspire a healthy lifestyle based on common sense and family tradition.

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The Shopping List

Our real shopping lists for a compete panty.

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Herbs and Spices

Our favorite herbs and spices and where we buy them.

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Virginia Recipe Sites

Our favorite sites for historic Virginia recipes.

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Seven Tips for Eating Out

Seven great tips to eat healthy when not at home.

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Our Quality Pantry

Tips to keep a quality pantry full of healthy foods and live a healthy lifestyle.

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Fruit and Vegetable Storage

Fruits and vegetables are important for our health, but did you know that how you store them can greatly affect their freshness and nutritional value?