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January 21, 2022

The History of Brunswick Stew: Virginia is the Winner!

The History of Brunswick Stew: Virginia is the Winner! Two Southern states, Virginia and Georgia, have long been dueling over which is the home of Brunswick stew. Folks in Brunswick County, Va., hold an annual...

November 10, 2021

Skillet Cornbread From a Chef’s Kitchen, Williamsburg VA.

Skillet Cornbread From a Chef’s Kitchen, Williamsburg Va. I just read on November 3, 2021 of the passing of a dear man and friend whom I have spent many a happy hour talking and eating...

October 14, 2021

Sign A Waiver To Enter If You Dare! Paxton Manor in VA.

Sign A Waiver To Enter If You Dare! Paxton Manor in VA. It’s no secret that haunted houses are terrifying. These foreboding mansions are set up for productions that can truly scare the living daylights...

September 13, 2021

Yes, There is Fossils in Virginia!

Yes, There is Fossils in Virginia! Back in 2013 in Hampton Virginia, like a lot of other local landmarks on the Peninsula, Rice’s fossil pit off Harris Creek Road in Hampton was nationally and even...

September 8, 2021

To Ride or Not To Ride: Virginia Ferries

To Ride or Not To Ride: Virginia Ferries There were more than 100 ferries in operation on the numerous rivers throughout Virginia by the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, there are just a handful...

April 26, 2021

So You Want To Own A Boat? Part One.

Power boats- out board motors: If you’re shopping for a new outboard-powered boat, the engine may not be the same model year as the boat. Most engine manufacturers have stopped designating model years for outboard...

April 5, 2021

Essex County and Tappahannock Virginia

Essex County: Nestled in the middle of the southern part of Virginia, Essex County was established in 1692 from the old Rappahannock County. In the 1600s Jacob Hobbs established a trading post in the county...

April 2, 2021

Moving to the Country

Moving to the Country By: J. Elaine VonCannon, Associate Broker I moved to rural, and I mean rural area 4 years ago. Folks said I was crazy. I am a hour and 15 minutes...

March 17, 2021

Thinking About Selling Your Home?

The market is hot for Mr. or Ms. Homeowner right now! It has been years in the making. The Seller has finally been able to get their head above water or at least able to break even. So...

March 21, 2020

I Would While Away the Hours Conversing With The Flowers And Talking To The Trees! Part One

When you drive in Virginia you will notice how green the state is and all the lovely flowering plans, flowers and trees the state has. Virginia is a colorful state to say the lease with...