Bugging Out RVA It’s great that things are starting to pick back up, here are a few things to put on your June calendar: The Reynolds Gallery has it’s opening reception for Fleeting Light, an exhibition of Alex Nyerges’ photographs on June 10th from 5-7. 401 Libbie Avenue Courthouse Creek Cider is now offering food,…
Depart To The Mart Whether you’re looking for brunch supplies, or plants for your garden, May is a great time to hit the local farmer’s markets. Here are a few of them for your consideration. Carytown Farmers Market, open Sundays from 9:00-1:00, is at the City Stadium on 3201 Maplewood Avenue. A great spot where…
I wanted an expert’s opinion on what’s selling right now, so I contacted Harry Davis of Phoenix Estate sales for his opinion. “Painting and prints are flying off the walls, literally,” explained Harry, “as people are spending a lot of time in the same location and focused on improving their surroundings.” He has also noticed…
One of my favorite ways to shake the winter blues is to wander around a nursery greenhouse, especially if I’m on the hunt for houseplants. Here are my top three favorite nurseries for wintertime visits. Great Big Greenhouse at 2051 Huguenot Road is my favorite wintertime nursery. The greenhouse is just the right size where…
Before I go, let’s talk some pho. Yummy comfort food is a great way to stay warm and cozy outside, and my current favorite fireside dinner is pho. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s a Vietnamese soup with noodles, fresh herbs and chicken, meat or tofu. The broth is made first, then the other items are added…
This has been a hard year for everyone, especially independent businesses. Shopping locally is a great way to find unique gifts, as well as ensuring the stores you love are still here next year. Here are a few suggestions… Want a sweet treat for that sweet friend? Stock up at Gearharts Fine Chocolates. Located at…
Finally, here’s the recipe for Fried Richmond Oysters. Like all good traditional southern recipes, this has more suggestions than strict measurements. Telling y’all what to do would just be rude. You’ll need: Shelled oysters, in their juice. Small container of buttermilk. Oil for frying, one that’s good for high heat. Think peanut, not olive. High…
Advice for safely interacting with spirits: grab ‘em, suck the life out of them, then take on another one if you dare. An upside of Covid 19 (can’t believe I just used that phrase in a sentence, but it is 2020), is that one can order and pick up craft cocktails to go. Craft cocktails….
While other people were stocking up on toilet paper, hand soap and yeast, I was hoarding cheese. Not proud of it, but we all have different priorities. When my daughters come home for a visit, a common question they ask is, “what’s there to eat besides cheese?” Ok, so I have a cheese drawer, don’t…
I don’t know about you, but spending more than 4 months in basic lockdown has tamped down my desire to jump in the car and shop wherever/eat whatever/meet whomever on a whim. Now, I find myself doing a risk assessment to determine whether going out is “worth it”. The grocery store passes the test and…
