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Meet the Maker: Carolyn Herbert of Herbert's Wine Jelly

Meet Carolyn Herbert of Herbert's Wine Jellies. The Virginia-based former educator's business sets itself apart by creating unique work opportunities within the community.

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Get Ready for Game Day With These New Recipes from @dankfood_

Helen Russell of @dankfood_ is getting us ready for the weekend with a game day cocktail and panini featuring Big Delicious Brand, Pink Pink, Gesus Palomino, and Bourbon Barrel Foods.

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Cook the Book: The Hot Honey Cookbook

After years of research, Ames Russell of AR's Hot Honey debuted the Hot Honey Cookbook, complete with sixty recipes to “infuse sweet heat into your favorite foods.”

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Cook the Book: Skillet Love

Cast iron skillet recipes we cooked and loved from Anne Byrn's Skillet Love: From Steak to Cake, More than 150 Recipes in One Cast Iron Pan.

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Labor Day Shopping Guide

Kick off September with a bang by grilling it up on Labor Day with these Local Palate-approved staples, from barbecue accessories to cocktail essentials.

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Fix Me a Plate with Scotty Scott

Scotty Scott spills on his culinary career and professional journey in creating the best "soul food" and he shares with TLP a shrimp and polenta recipe.

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5 New Vendors on the Marketplace

The Local Palate Marketplace welcomes five new Southern vendors whose specialty-made coffee syrups, granola, hot sauces, Virginia-grown nuts, and cocktail mixers make for delicious eating and drinking.

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The Southern State of Barbecue

When not tending the flames, these four Southern barbecue leaders share how they unwind, experiment in the kitchen, and search for the next pulled-pork sandwich

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Recipes to Celebrate the First-Ever Juneteenth Cookbook

75 recipes and stories in Nicole A. Taylor's cookbook Watermelon & Red Birds honor Black Juneteenth traditions and celebrate future generations' festivities

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The Grilling Gift Dad Needs

The Grill Kilt's name alone sells the 360-degree, kilt-length apron. However, the uncontested functionality make it revolutionary for all outdoor cooking.

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An Ideal Day from Marketplace Moms

Local Palate Marketplace partners who also happen to be full-time moms describe the ideal Mother's Day, packed with lots of pampering and plenty of Me Time.

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