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This month, it's all about West Virginia giveaways and getaways, Georgia on a budget, and, of course, great Southern food. Discover the mountains of the "Mountain State" on scenic train rides. Stay in the heart of the Alleghenies at a first-rate resort. Taste the eclectic flavours of West Virginia Chef Nemat Odeh, or stop over in the Peach State for affordable food and fun in Savannah.


Chef Nemat Odeh of Canaan Valley Resort — Davis, WV

From Germany and Switzerland to Washington D.C., Las Vegas and New York City, Executive Chef Nemat Odeh has bounced from continent to continent learning how to create some of the world's best flavors. Today, Chef Odeh resides in the beautiful state of West Virginia because of its clean air and distinct changing seasons — an environment nearly as refreshing as his mealtime creations.

Meet the Chef


Cheat Mountain Special – WV Train Rides

Chug along aboard a train excursion through the "wild and wonderful" West Virginia Mountains. The Cheat Mountain Special package includes excursions on two different trains, along with three music and dinner shows, two nights in first class lodging and even breakfast, lunch and dinner along the way.

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Mountain Breeze Family Getaway

Visit West Virginia's Allegheny Mountains for a two-night stay at the beautiful Canaan Valley Resort with breakfast served each morning! Golf on a four-star Golf Digest-rated course. Enjoy mountain vistas with unlimited chairlift rides. Ride horseback on mountain paths. Explore nature via 18 miles of scenic hiking trails — this is a trip your family will never forget.

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Bargains in Savannah

Times are tough, and budget travel is in. But you don't have to skimp on style and class. Great food and historic markets, old time candy shops and cozy modern hotels — experience all that (a little) money can buy in Savannah, Georgia. Read more about this inexpensive Southern jewel in Southern Living Magazine®.

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West Virginia
Giveaway

Skiing. Golf. Music. Horseback rides. Scenic Beauty. Enter to receive this trip for two to Canaan Valley Resort in the Monongahela National Forest. It's sure to be a trip you'll never forget. The giveaway includes:

  • 3 Nights' Lodging at Canaan Valley Resort State Park
  • 3 Breakfasts in the Hickory Room
  • 1 Day Unlimited Green Fees with Shared Cart Rental
  • 1 Scenic Chairlift Ride
  • 1 Round Miniature Golf
  • 1 (2 Hour) Horseback Ride
  • 1 Cavern Tour
  • 1 Pair Variety Theater Tickets



The recipient of the February - March North Carolina Giveaway:
Karen E. of Ontario. Congratulations!

West Virginia Arctic Char
INGREDIENTS

2 - 2.5 pounds fresh Arctic Char 2 Carrots
1 head Celery
1 Yellow Onion
1 head fresh Fennel
3 cloves of Garlic
2 quart Fish Stock
2 large Baking Potatoes
2 large Golden Beets
1 cup Butter, unsalted
1 cup Vegetable Oil
1 cup All-Purpose Flour
Salt & Pepper to taste
2 cups Wild Rice
1 quart Chicken Stock
2 cups West Virginia Pure Maple Syrup
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
Micro Lentil Shoots
Micro Fava Bean Shoots

PREPARATION

Filet the fish and remove all bones; you should have 4 - 8 ounce portions. Cut each 8 ounce portion in half. Pat portions dry with a paper towel. Lay all portions on parchment paper for seasoning. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Dust lightly with flour. Heat a sauté pan and drizzle in oil. Pan-sear all portions slightly. Remove and place on a sheet pan and let them rest.

Celery, carrots, fennel, beets, and onion should be cleaned and diced into 1/4 inch pieces. Sauté all vegetables lightly in butter and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic. Add 2 cups fish stock and let it come to a boil. Let cook 15 minutes.

Cook rice in chicken stock.

In a non-reactive sauté pan, mix maple syrup with the brown sugar. Let it melt slowly until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon butter and stir slowly. Keep mixture warm.

Peel potatoes, dice into 1/4 inch pieces, and cook in boiling water until fork tender.

Heat the remaining fish stock in a sauce pan and simmer over heat until needed.

Place the sheet pan with fish portions in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes.

Presentation: Lay out four large pasta dishes. In each dish place vegetables and potatoes to cover the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of rice over each dish. Pour fish stock over the vegetables and rice. Place one piece of fish on top of the vegetables. Place micro fava bean shoots on top of each fish portion. Top with second portion of fish. Lightly drizzle with the maple syrup mixture. Garnish with micro lentil shoots. Serves 4.

Bon appetite!

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