The Best of Virginia Farms Cookbook and Tour Book: Recipes, People, Places Review

Posted by Juanita Avenue on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment

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(More customer reviews)This book was displayed in the Welcome Center at the Virginia State line.
I looked through it and decided it was one I HAD to have.I made note of it in my little "black" book and when I returned home to the Northwest I knew I could count on Amazon.com to get it to me.

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The Best of Virginia Farms uses a variety of writing features (interviews, sidebars, tours, essays, and recipes) along with unique illustrations and maps to convey America's fascinating agricultural story. The book reveals the intimate relationship between a state's agriculture and its overall identity.America's oldest farm state, Virginia has a fascinating farming history. In addition to the expected crops, readers will also find information on wine and spirits, Christmas trees, and Virginia's famous horse farm industry. Whether it's a tour of Virginia's historic plantations or a traditional holiday recipe from Colonial Williamsburg, The Best of Virginia Farms will provide a unique perspective on the Old Dominion. Filled with fun and practical how-to information, thisbook will inspire readers to prepare a recipe, take a tour, or enjoy a new product they have never tried.Promising to enrich the spirit, this book taps into the traditions and mystique that surround farming in Virginia and celebrate the family bonds and rugged individuality of rural life.