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A “Magical” Craft

Why does one become a builder of boats? W. Matthew Shipman talks to Steve Zimmerman, of Zimmerman Marine in Mathews, about the challenges and joys of running a boatyard.

August 26, 2010 by in Sporting

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Brew Crew

Legend Brewing Company started as a one-man brewpub. Now it’s the state’s biggest independently owned craft brewer, and, at age 16, hitting its stride with broader distribution and a new product guaranteed to please Joe Six-Pack. Plus: Beer pairings.

January 12, 2010 by in Eat in

Fine Objects, Rich Stories

Antiques expert Ken Farmer, a regular on Antiques Roadshow, talks about his love of American folk art, how he got started in the business, the fake Tiffany silver cocktail set that fooled him—and the Wythe County pie safe that he acquired after drinking more than a few Budweisers and singing Stanley Brothers songs with the owner.

December 11, 2009 by in At Large

Spice of Life

Virginia Chutney Co. sells the traditional sauce. By W.Matthew Shipman

July 31, 2009 by in Eat in

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Fugeddaboudit Beef Stew

A most inspiring—and easy—meal.

December 3, 2009 by in Virginia Living Blog

Gold in a baking dish

The easiest dessert Ship knows.

November 12, 2009 by in Virginia Living Blog

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Julia Ellis

Who Doesn’t Like Cupcakes?

The food of the gods—from scratch.

October 9, 2009 by in Virginia Living Blog

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Julia Ellis

Autumn Means Chili

(and so does Game Day)

October 2, 2009 by in Virginia Living Blog

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