Archive for August 2025
Chef William Dissen: A Conversation on Appalachian Cuisine, Sustainability, and Thoughtful Cooking
Charleston-born, James Beard-nominated chef William Dissen was recently interviewed on stage at the Lewisburg Literary Festival by TasteWV’s Josh Baldwin. While there to discuss his cookbook Thoughtful Cooking, topics ranged from his time at The Greenbrier and the importance of mentorship in the industry to his views on Appalachian cuisine and where it is headed.…
Read MoreConcessionaires Compete in the 2025 Best New Fair Food Contest
BY DAWN NOLAN Hand-dipped corn dogs, enormous turkey legs, decadent deep-fried Oreos and sugary sweet cotton candy, these are a few favorite treats often associated with fair season. At The State Fair of West Virginia, held for 10 days every August in Lewisburg, it isn’t surprising to find long lines of hungry attendees waiting for…
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