With the holidays upon us, our friends at BHG.com have kicked things into high gear to give you some great ideas, suggestions, and tips for delectable holiday food.

Traditionally, the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal is the turkey. Cooking a turkey isn’t exactly rocket science. Most anyone can manage sticking the bird in the oven for several hours and having something edible. But to truly make it a memorable Thanksgiving, check out some variations on the Thanksgiving turkey recipe.

BHG.com offers 12 mouthwatering ways to cook a turkey, from glazed to grilled, roasted to rubbed, and much more. So if you want to try something a bit different this year with your turkey, BHG.com provides you with plenty of options to wow the guests at your Thanksgiving table.

Do you have a favorite delicious way to cook a turkey? Share your tips in the comments below!

If you are preparing for Halloween parties this weekend or just want to whip up something special for your family and you’re still scrambling around for recipe ideas, our friends at BHG.com are here to help.

As part of its 100 Days of Holidays series, the folks at BHG are offering ghoulish Halloween recipes that are sure to make your weekend a bit more memorable.

Whether it’s Spooky Stew (pictured), Mummy Dogs, Bat Wings, The Scariest Skull Cake, or other delectable treats, here are more than 30 recipes that offer no tricks, just great ideas for main dishes, appetizers, and desserts with a frightful theme!

 Last month, approximately 70 people gathered at the Norwood Room on East Main Street in Radford for a free viewing of the documentary film Food Inc. followed by a panel of local food producers. The event was the first of its kind for Main Street Radford, and the attendees resolved to continue exploring the topic of food justice.

This Saturday, the Radford Farmers Market will host a Local Food Fair(ness) event, complete with a localvore luncheon, cooking demos, and a pickling workshop. Below is a sneak preview of that workshop, written by one of the event’s organizers, Zetta Nicely.

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Independence Day is another one of those “food” holidays, when no one seems to go hungry family and friends gather to enjoy each other’s company. And as July 4 obviously falls during warm weather, many gatherings include potlucks, picnics, and marathon grilling sessions. (more…)

This Independence Day weekend will be popular for entertaining and gatherings of friends and family. And we know how easy it is to get stuck in that culinary rut and make the same thing time and time again for every potluck or entertaining event. (more…)

The Fourth of July is known as a grilling holiday, and burgers typically are the standard. But go beyond beef this year with an array of burgers sure to enthrall all the folks you will be entertaining. (more…)