Cheesy and bubbly. 8 ounces jumbo pasta shells 30 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese ½ cup grated Romano cheese 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 8 leaves fresh basil, chopped 1 large egg 8 ounces Parmesan, grated 2 jars marinara sauce 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated Salt and pepper to taste 1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. Bring a large pot of…
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Creamy, cheesy, and delicious. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, sliced thin 1 ½ pounds zucchini, finely diced (about 4 cups) 1 pound penne rigate pasta 1 ¼ cups whole milk ricotta ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano- Reggiano, plus more for serving Salt and pepper to taste In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion…
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Bluefield Yarn Company proves that niche retail is important to revitalizing small towns. Karen Rideout’s charming little shop has everything you’d expect from a community yarn store. The shelves are lined with hundreds of skeins of yarn in rainbow hues and varied textures. In one corner, you’ll find cute Binkwaffle dumpling bags and needle rolls. In another, a display of…
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The new owners of Appalachian Mountain Specialty Foods in Spencer build on a line of favorite flavors. Veronica Stover was devastated when she heard Steve and Marialice Seaman, who started Appalachian Mountain Specialty Foods more than two decades ago, were retiring. A 15-year customer, Stover appreciated the traditional Appalachian flavors—and the associated memories—the Seamans brought to their sauces and mixes….
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Meet Lawrence Loh, the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s new conductor. There’s a new baton in town. After a long selection process, the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has selected Lawrence Loh as its new conductor and music director. He’ll make his official debut on September 23 at the Clay Center in Charleston. Loh, who grew up in southern California, fell in…
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