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Nancy Bruns Nancy, and her brother, Lewis Payne are partners at J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works. Nancy spent 25 years in the food industry before becoming a salt maker. She enjoys being part of the WV sustainable food system community.
Posts by Nancy

Thai Massaman Curry

Thai up the dinner table with this delicious recipe…

Cucumber Salad with Feta and Za’atar

This is a great salad for summer. It goes well with anything cooked on the grill.

Uses For Sweet Peach Chutney

Learn how versatile sweet peach chutney can be..

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pear and Thyme Sauce

A culinary journey with pork, herbs, and fruit…

Sweet Potato Pumpkin Pancakes

Delicious recipe for your seasonal veggies…

Thai Red Curry Vegetables

Add a splash of Asian cuisine to your menu at home…

Cuban Spiced Black Bean Soup

Simple and delicious black bean soup recipe…

Apple Butter Spice Cake

A wonderful dessert for any time of the year…

Spicy Thai Chicken Pasta

Easy and delicious recipe of Spicy Thai pasta with Chicken

Summer Vegetable Frittata

There is nothing better than a dinner made from locally grown vegetables. They just don’t compare to what you get at the grocery store. Frittatas are an excellent way to showcase their flavors. You can make this recipe your own by using whatever combination of vegetables you’d like. As long as you keep the egg […]

The Perfect Steak

A good ribeye steak is hard to beat. They have the perfect balance of meat and fat, no bones to complicate cooking, and if cooked correctly they are juicy and flavorful. Chimichurri is a great summer accompaniment to any meat. The freshness of the herbs, mixed with garlic, pepper flakes and olive oil is delicious. […]

Asian Noodles

Chilled Asian noodle salads are a great way to feed the family, or friends, in the summer. This recipe is really versatile. You can add the protein of your choice and change up the vegetables depending on what you have on hand.   This version uses AR’s Hot Southern Honey Spicy Peanut Butter, a new […]

Preserved Lemons!

I always have preserved lemons in the back of my refrigerator. Adding some chopped rind to a salsa or a vinaigrette gives a dish an extra layer of flavor. Once you try it you won’t want to be without a jar either. As citrus season comes to an end this is a great way to […]

The Perfect Summer Salad

Summer is a great time for salads. This refreshing combination of watermelon, tomatoes, mint and feta is a winner.

The Benefits of Brining

Brining meats is a great way to add flavor and moisture