What happens when you take Dutch-rooted coleslaw and marry it with the South’s beloved pimento cheese? You get Roanoke Valley’s most treasured culinary mashup: cheese slaw.
Renowned caterer and longtime Roanoke resident Lib Wilhelm didn’t just serve food—she created edible folklore. Her signature cheese slaw graced tables throughout the region for decades, becoming so deeply embedded in local culture that when she passed away in 2008, the recipe earned a place in her memorial tribute. That’s the kind of legacy most chefs only dream of.
The Junior League of Roanoke Valley immortalized Wilhelm’s creation in their 2000 cookbook Oh My Stars! Recipes That Shine, ensuring this “perfectly Blue Ridge delicacy” would live on for future generations…