Check out the video of Executive Chef Bobby Huber of Steinhilber's Restaurant in Virginia Beach as he shares his recipe for Seared Sea Scallops with Apple Butter.  Delicious! 

If you're like me you'll probably be entertaining out of town guests for the holidays. It's always nice to have family in town but sometimes there is a lot of pressure on what you'll be cooking for dinner. My parents don't eat red meat much anymore so I thought they'd like a great chicken recipe I acquired this summer, something that will really 'WOW' them. This is a recipe from Buzz, the proprietor and barbecue master well known from his restaurant on the Boulevard, Buz and Ned's Real Barbecue in Richmond. I've made this a few times and all I have to say is - it's awesome. Try it out and be prepared to impress your friends and family.

Here is Buz's amazing recipe for Smoked and Glazed Chicken Pieces:

La Tienda - Bringing a taste of Spain to Williamsburg

Contributed by Genice Phillips

Viva España! Ahh, Spain - filled with the vibrant cities of Madrid and Barcelona, the fierce obsession with football (soccer), and the best part - the food!

Even if you have never been to Spain, you can definitely taste some delicious cuisine right here in Williamsburg at the Spanish store, La Tienda. It must be one of Williamsburg's best kept secrets, with authentic, varied foods for everyone to try. A family owned company, La Tienda has over 700 products in stock.

Coffee, Olives, Cheeses, Soups, and Tapas are just a few items that can be delivered to your home. Chorizo sausages are one of customer's favorite picks for the season. If you are interested in trying a new cuisine or just looking to reminisce about traditional Spain, La Tienda is a great way for you to experience palatable food with friends and family.

Plus, the store has cookware and dishware that are specially designed for Spanish inspired meals, so if you are looking to add some beautiful hints of Spain to your kitchen, why not look into purchasing a few items?

Visit the La Tienda website for recipes, articles, and tips, and more!

Appropriately scheduled right before Halloween is one of my most favorite days, National Chocolate Day! I do believe there really is a special day for everyone. National Chocolate Day isn't a day just for chocolate lovers but a day for everyone to indulge and enjoy chocolate. So, mark your calendars - National Chocolate Day is October 28th.

How Do You Like Your Chocolate?

There are so many varieties and variations of chocolate. Creamy milk chocolate, dark chocolate, chocolate with a touch of caramel, peanut butter or nuts, fruits dipped in chocolates, chocolate cakes and pies, chocolate mousse. I could go on and on. What will be yours be?

I'm not advocating sitting on your couch all day eating pieces of chocolate...just to enjoy and celebrate a tasty, soul satisfying chocolate. There is a reason why the stuff releases endorphins and makes you happy....it can be euphoric.

Wine, Wit, and Wisdom in Williamsburg

So, could you say it three times fast?  It is certainly a mouthful but I bet you won't forget it.....

Wine Wit and Wisdom is a great event which takes place at the Williamsburg Lodge on Saturdays at 2 PM.

August 10th has to be the best day in America: S'mores day. I've always wondered what brilliant individual came up with the ingenious combination of graham, chocolate, and marshmallow, toasted. S'mores have always been such a summer treat. I think they taste best while camping; after a long day of hiking and sightseeing, relaxing over the campfire, eating marshmallows for dinner is perfect.

Some people desire their marshmallows only a little warm, while others like to eat them on fire. I, however, am a traditional marshmallow toaster/eater. I put my marshmallow on a stick (the kind from nature, not any fancy metal skewer - I find that the taste of a little bark enhances the flavor) and put it way down into the heat of the coals, turning slowly. A nicely browned toasted marshmallow goes straight into the pre-prepared layers of graham cracker and half-a-bar of Hershey's milk chocolate. Tip: use the edges of both graham crackers to scrape the marshmallow off of the stick, and you won't get burned, sticky hands. Then, I eat this delectable treat, making sure that my face is sufficiently sticky by the time I am ready for my second.

August 10th is a very important national holiday. Even if you can't make it to the campground, fire up the grill out back and make some modern day style s'mores. Don't be afraid to be innovative!

In the mood for some chocolate??  Virginia's Finest Chocolates is happy to create REAL chocolate to your specifications, something in a shape to compliment your event, something filled with your favorite caramel, raspberry, etc. or perhaps a sampling of items to satisfy all your tastes! Mary Griffith is the owner of Virginia's Finest Chocolates and she welcomes corporate, personal and customized orders for her delectable chocolates, gourmet gift baskets and delicious logo cookies. Mary loves to educate people about chocolate, holds special camps for children throughout the year, summer camps and holiday events, and also teaches Adult Chocolate Camps for groups. You can reach her at 757-258-5465 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .