Treasures of Tennessee and Kentucky

  The popularity of her chicken and dumplings has earned Jane Myron the nickname Dumpling Diva. At her restaurant, Jane's Lunch Box, comfort foods such as meatloaf, chili and cornbread are the specialties. Jane's meals are prepared with a focus on health, so you won't find anything deep-fried on the menu. For dinner, you'll find Copper River salmon from Alaska. This salmon has one of the highest omega oil contents of any fish. "I don't believe it's shipped to anyone else in northern Tennessee," says Jane, who, as a commissioner for Johnson City, initiated a community health awareness program. She has fun nudging her customers toward something different, and there's always a surprise or two in her selection of homemade soups. Her cute decor blends local art with antiques, including, of course, old lunch boxes. With 17 years of experience in the catering business, the Dumpling Diva is a seasoned kitchen pro who has created an everyday restaurant that serves nutritious and satisfying food. Let Jane prepare your lunch at Jane's Lunch Box.

-- Treasures of Tennessee and Kentucky