News Stories Tagged "food"

PHOTOS: Loudoun County Fair

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Families came out this weekend for the start of the annual Loudoun County Fair. Read story and 2 comments »

Local Farms Break New Ground

Bringing in Tourists, Finding a Niche Are Key

Sunday, July 26, 2009

In her black Land Rover, with AYRSHIR on the license plate, Sandy Lerner recently shuttled between her Home Farm Store in Middleburg and Hunter's Head Tavern in neighboring Upperville. Both are outlets for the fresh fruits, vegetables and meats produced at her 800-acre organic farm in Fauquier County. Read story »

Weekend Roundup: Father's Day Fun

Thursday, June 18, 2009

With Father's Day coming up, what better way to spend the weekend than by taking advantage of all the dad-and-family-friendly events Loudoun has to offer? From food and music to flying planes, there are events to suit nearly everybody's taste. Read story »

Leesburg Church Prepares to Feed Hundreds

Monday, March 23, 2009

After considering the effects of the economy on Loudoun County, Saint James Episcopal Church in Leesburg launched Grace to Go, a program that will offer free to-go meals for Loudoun County families at least twice a month. Read story and 5 comments »

Rep. Wolf Stresses Food Banks' Need

2-Day Tour Includes Stop in Leesburg

Thursday, March 5, 2009

U.S. Rep. Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.) visited Loudoun Interfaith Relief in Leesburg and the nonprofit organization SERVE in Manassas last week as part of a four-stop tour aimed at combating hunger in Virginia's 10th Congressional District. Read story and 3 comments »

A Hunt for the Freshest Food Leads Into Loudoun's Forests

'Locavore' Trend Counters a Decades-Long Decline

Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008

In the crackling predawn cold, brothers Oliver and Christopher Turner and their friend Jason Arwine have gathered outside a western Loudoun County woodland near Upperville to embark on their annual Thanksgiving turkey hunt. Read story and 2 comments »

In Brief: Cross-Country Race to Benefit Food Pantry

Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008

News briefs in Loudoun County. Read story »

The Cupboard Is Nearly Bare

With Jump in Demand, Charities Fear Holiday Shortfall

Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008

As the holiday season approaches, Loudoun County charities are feeling the impact of the economic downturn, as demand for their services outstrips donations. Read story and 5 comments »

Up Close: Andrea Meyers

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008

"Southern country-style breakfasts were a big inspiration. It was the big meal of the day, and my paternal grandmother filled the breakfast table with two or three kinds of meat, biscuits, gravy, sliced tomatoes, and homemade jellies and jams, and apple butter." Read story and 1 comment »

Loudoun News Briefs

Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008

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Loudoun News Briefs

Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008

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Loudoun Bakers Battle to Compete in State Fair

Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008

Jason Reaves, 24, is no stranger to baking competitions. A former member of 4-H, Reaves said as a teenager he would "clean out" his competitors, winning all kinds of ribbons, including one for a bread contest. Read story »

Campaign Urges Shoppers to Support Loudoun Farms

Residents Are Urged to Put Their Money Down on the Farm

Thursday, June 5, 2008

The Piedmont Environmental Council has long fought to preserve Loudoun County’s remaining rural landscapes by lobbying against development projects and backing political candidates who favor restrictions on growth. Read story and 3 comments »

Loudoun News Briefs

Thursday, May 29, 2008

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Smarts About Snacks

Sterling Woman's Pitch for Healthful Fare Proves a Tough Sell

Monday, May 19, 2008

Stephanie McMahan thought her idea could not miss: With childhood obesity and pre-diabetes on the rise, why not fill school vending machines with healthful snacks and drinks? Read story and 1 comment »

Demand at Food Banks Increasing

Need Climbs While Donations Slow

Thursday, May 8, 2008

One of the region's largest food banks said this week that the number of Loudoun County residents seeking its help has nearly doubled since the fall because of the downturn in the economy. Read story and 3 comments »

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