Oysters are the culinary symbol of passion. So for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner, try this oyster chowder recipe from the Virginia Marine Products Board. Or for more oyster recipes, visit virginiaoysters.org.

Maine has its lobster, Alaska has salmon and Virginia has the oyster.

The Food Safety Modernization Act will go in effect Jan. 26. Considered the most sweeping update of U.S. food safety laws in more than 70 years, it will affect the nation’s largest-scale produce growers, including some in Virginia.

When it comes to the credibility of food news and information, truth is relative, according to new research from The Center for Food Integrity.

Consumer trends and federal regulation of milk in school meal programs have dried up some demand for beverage milk.

Chilly temperatures in the heart of the winter call for a hearty dish like chili.

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

While commercially made eggnog is available as early as mid-October, some families still prefer to celebrate the season with a homemade version.

The National Cattleman’s Beef Association has released new ads for the holidays that encourage consumers to make beef the star of family meals.