Posts Tagged ‘Fredericksburg’
The Dude Would Approve: Housemade Kuhlua at kybecca
Posted by Stefanie Gans / Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
It’s no longer good enough that a restaurant makes its own charcuterie or cheese. It now must make its own alcohol. And its own ice.
kybecca, a darling wine bar in Fredericksburg, honors The Dude by combining a few simple ingredients (coffee, sugar, vodka) for a version of Kahlua, “ky-luha”. kybecca’s coffee liquer tastes less syrupy than its mass produced counterpart. I only wish it tasted stronger of coffee, because if you’re going through the trouble of making it, might as well create something drastically improved.
I wasn’t too mad though, as the gorgeous cube of ice, streaked and crystallized from a few rounds of freezing, sparkled in the late afternoon sun.
Photo: Stefanie Gans
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Arlington Police, Virginia Tech make FAA list of agencies able to operate unmanned aerial drones
Woman, 85, dies during police transport in Fairfax County
Leesburg resident discovers black bear on back deck
Loudoun County School Board approves $809 million budget
Normal service resumes after Metro train derailment at Rosslyn
Fredericksburg detective pleads guilty to solicitation
11-year-old autistic boy drowns in Stafford retention pond
Planned palace in Great Falls neighborhood upsets residents
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake; photo courtesy of Shutterstock/dutourdumonde)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Alexandria attorneys challenge Virginia lethal injections
Cocaine chocolate confiscated at Dulles
Gov. McDonnell asks Virginia schools to limit tuition hikes
Popular Thomas Jefferson HS student remembered
Fredericksburg icon vandalized over the weekend
Prince William teacher charged for waiting to report sexual abuse allegations
Fairfax County Crime Solvers launches app
Will Gov. McDonnell be Mitt Romney’s running mate?
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake; photo courtesy of Shutterstock/Anton Prado PHOTO)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Friday, March 23rd, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
Fredericksburg man arrested for allegedly pointing his finger at two detectives
Virginia school board adopts more rigorous Standards of Learning math tests
Fairfax considers ending school year early
Cuccinelli files for governor’s race
10 Loudoun stores busted for selling alcohol to minors
Study: Virginia’s waterways among most polluted in U.S.
Gov. McDonnell comes in second on hypothetical VP list
Vigil to be held for Trayvon Martin tonight in D.C.
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake; photo courtesy Shutterstock.com/zwola fasola)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Fredericksburg photographer sentenced for taking unauthorized nude pictures of clients
Willow Springs Elementary scrubbed with bleach following virus outbreak
Fairfax County proposes $6.73 billion budget for 2013
Senate passes ultrasound abortion mandate
Dozens of seniors flooded out of Woodbridge apartment complex
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Friday, February 24th, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Fairfax County Public Schools leads state in higher education pursuits
Blonde Bandit bank robbery suspect pleads not guilty
ODU offers dedicated housing for gay and lesbian students
Virginia State Police looks to hire more women
Over 100 students and teachers at Willow Springs Elementary suffer from gastrointestinal illness
Arlington Public Schools to increase class sizes
State Senate approves Sunday liquor sales
Fredericksburg man sentenced to four months in prison for having sex with dog
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Dept. of Emergency Management schedules statewide tornado drill for March 20
Gingrich drops ballot lawsuit
Fairfax County to seek private-sector assistance in Route 1 redevelopment project
Fredericksburg man charged with embezzlement of county property
Loudoun County parents summoned to court over kids’ consistent tardiness
Repeal of Virginia handgun sales limits expected to impact the entire East Coast
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Friday, January 20th, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Gov. McDonnell officially endorses Romney
Major network outage affects Virginia State Police
Man steals 49 bottles of Oxycodone from Fredericksburg Walgreens
Suspicious lurker returns to Alexandria’s Clermont Elementary
State criminals may receive longer prison sentences
Virginia ABC stores could begin selling pot
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Sen. Mark Warner is second wealthiest in U.S. Senate
Tysons Corner ramp connecting westbound Route 7 and southbound Route 123, closed since Sept. 2010, reopens
Perry files lawsuit over disqualification from Virginia ballot
Median income of Arlington cyclists is $108,000
Burke funeral for deceased U.S. Park Police sergeant will create rolling road closures throughout the region
Man sustains gunshot wound in Fredericksburg armed robbery
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
Fredericksburg Area Food Bank’s 8th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, November 4th, 2011
The season of giving is upon us – and the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank is gearing up!
Image: La Fleur Magique/Shutterstock
This year, nearly 15,000 people across the Fredericksburg region are receiving food each month through the food bank’s network of 74 food pantries and food assistance organizations. The need has remained steady.
5,000 turkeys, in addition to other food, will be needed to make sure that the area’s hungry do not go without this Thanksgiving. The Fredericksburg Area Food Bank is asking the community to step forward and donate turkeys as well as the fixings for Thanksgiving dinner. A wish list is available on the web site.
This year’s Thanksgiving food and fund drive will kick off tomorrow, November 5th, with a “Turkey Drive By” event at Spotsylvania Towne Centre from 9 a.m.- noon. For the past 5 years, the food bank has been working alongside former football greats; that means everyone who makes a donation on Saturday will be entered to win an autographed Mike Nelms jersey. Also, this year, Pat Fischer, former Washington Redskins cornerback, has agreed to step in as the guest of honor. Pat will be available to sign autographs for anyone making a donation on Saturday.
“Thanksgiving is just around the corner”, states Oya Oliver, Executive Director of the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank. “Please remember our neighbors in need this year.”
The Fredericksburg Area Food Bank secures and distributes more than 3.6 million pounds of donated food and grocery products annually! They also lend their support to approximately 74 local charitable agencies, operating more than 190 programs including emergency shelters, food pantries, Club Kids after school snack programs, Food for Life senior feeding programs, Food 4 Kidz weekend feeding sites, and soup kitchens.
Donations of turkeys or other food can also be delivered to the food bank’s warehouse located at 3631 Lee Hill Drive, Fredericksburg. The food bank is open to accept donations Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Wednesday until 6 p.m. Monetary donations are also accepted and may be utilized to purchase additional turkeys.
After all, this is what Thanksgiving is all about- helping your fellow man! What will you be thankful for this season?
For more information on the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank, please visit their website.
Fredericksburg Area Food Bank - 3631 Lee Hill Drive, Fredericksburg
P: (540)371.7666
E: info@fredfood.org
Turkey Drive By Event - 137 Spotsylvania Mall, Fredericksburg
P: (540)786.6660
– Jennie Whistler