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Stone-Ground Goodness Since 1750 at Wade's Mill in Virginia

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Stone-Ground Goodness Since 1750 at Wade's Mill in Virginia

White grits, yellow grits, white corn flour, yellow cornmeal, wheat bran, whole wheat flour -- all and more are stone-ground at a Virginia mill that has been continuously operating since 1750. Wade’s Mill (also called the Kennedy-Wade Mill) in Raphine, Virginia is one of our favorite finds in the Shenandoah Valley – partly for its rich history and partly for the story it is telling today. Wade’s Mill History Wade’s Mill was built in 1750 by Captain Joseph Kennedy, a Scots-Iri

Slice of Pie: Buttermilk Pie

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Slice of Pie: Buttermilk Pie

We love trying classic Southern pies in our travels around the South. It is almost impossible to turn down a slice of homemade pie and we always listen up when someone's sharing a "best pie" tip or suggestion. Keep sending those our way! One of our favorites is Buttermilk Pie, a pie that is all South but not all that complicated -- and that's the beauty of it. With about six ingredients, most of which are found in your pantry, this pie is perfection in its simplicity. BUTTERM