No skill wasted. Everything has a purpose.

Entrepreneurs are expected to hustle and do a bit of everything. When one runs a food cart, however, it brings a whole new meaning to the word “hustle.” Allen “Uncle Al” Plumber doesn’t have a wide variety on his menu. What he offers, though, is an experience that hits the spot, wherever he may be.... Read More

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April 18, 2019

A Brew Lover’s Utopia

Brew lovers rejoice! More than 60 craft beers will be on tap for the second annual SoBo Brew Fest, happening at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at Constitution Square, located at 432 Main Street in South Boston. This year’s festival will provide a fun day of sampling expertly chosen craft beers, live music, food... Read More

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August 16, 2018

Celebrate Craft Beer Month at Mountain Valley Brewing

Celebrate Virginia Craft Beer Month with a visit to Mountain Valley Brewing (MVB) in Axton, VA. MVB, which opened in May 2017, is Martinsville-Henry County’s first and only craft brewery. According to the Virginia Tourism Corporation, “Virginia is truly for craft beer lovers, travelers and craft breweries nationwide are taking notice. In the last decade,... Read More

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March 12, 2018

From the Kitchen of Big Bear’s Wife: March 2018

For More Cool Things Visit Big Bear’s Wife EASY SLOW COOKER POT ROAST This is one of our favorite slow cooker recipes. Slow Cooker Pot Roast is made up of just a few simple ingredients and we love to serve it over cheesy mashed potatoes. INGREDIENTS 3 pounds chuck roast 16 ounces (1 pound) baby... Read More

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November 28, 2017

A Tasty Holiday in MHC

Dreaming of turkey legs and pumpkin pie? The season will soon be upon us, and we invite you to kick your Thanksgiving meal and traditions up a notch with some Martinsville-Henry County foods, spirits and fun! Holiday Dishes Served the MHC Way Checkered Pig is known for their famous barbecue and ribs, but they also... Read More

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September 4, 2017

The Craft Beer Revolution

Is it a revolution or is it re-evolution? I prefer to think it’s the latter. For most, the history of craft beer in America only goes back a few decades, but that is not the case my fellow foam followers. Would you believe me if I told you that before prohibition there were over 4,000... Read More

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September 4, 2017

Big Bear’s Wife

It started as a modest little blog in 2009, and now Angie Barrett’s BigBearsWife.com boasts nearly 35,000 likes on Facebook. Barrett describes her site as being “full of southern recipes from my grandmother’s recipe box, recipes that I’ve developed for myself, and recipes I’ve developed for brands like Dixie Crystals, Lipton Tea, Sabra, Hunts, and... Read More

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No skill wasted. Everything has a purpose.

A Brew Lover’s Utopia

Celebrate Craft Beer Month at Mountain Valley Brewing

From the Kitchen of Big Bear’s Wife: March 2018

A Tasty Holiday in MHC

The Craft Beer Revolution

Big Bear’s Wife

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