"Celebrate Virginia " is a celebration of all that is Virginia. It honors the unparalleled heritage of hospitality and history for which Virginia is renowned. This beautiful cookbook features a combination of recipes, interesting historical sidebars, and anecdotal descriptions of food-related products for which Virginia is known. Recipes are both contemporary and historical, as are the many culinary traditions found throughout the book. For example, the book describes the unique "Shad Planking" tradition held each year, and the history of tea. Numerous recipes attributed to Virginia's celebrated sons and daughters are included, such as Senator John Warner's recipe for Crab Cakes.