It was all part of a clever marketing ploy that had helped cement Gwaltney’s hometown of Smithfield as the Ham Capital of the ...

On Thanksgiving Day, many Kentucky families will gather around the dining table, and for some, the menu will include country-cured ham.

Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer Curing meat is an ancient technique that was passed down through the centuries and brought to the Appalachian region by settlers who relied on cured meats to survive the ...

After my grandfather’s sudden passing in 1965, his wife, my grandmother—whom we affectionately call Grandpa*—sold their home.  It took them nearly a lifetime to build the house on the property next to ...

“The National Country Ham Association and its members fully support the work this team is doing on behalf of the industry,” said NCHA Executive Director Candace Cansler. “Enhancing food quality and ...

When Jill Scott first met Roy Keane she was overawed, nervous and talked so much she claims she did little more than “chew ...

When he arrived, Jackson didn’t know much about barbecue cooking, but he picked the basics under the tutelage of Andy ...

While Italians may be buying less meat, and spending less on food in general, there were two bright spots among household ...

Whatever the secret, these deviled eggs have become the unofficial ambassadors for the Virginia Diner, often serving as the ...

Sunday marked the end of Maple Weekend, a series of four days to celebrate New York State’s maple syrup industry.

The Virginia Diner in Wakefield just sits there on Route 460, with its distinctive curved roof and unassuming white exterior, quietly serving some of the most soul-satisfying food you’ll find anywhere ...