Charleston is hosting "Food Truck Wednesdays" at Slack Plaza during the summer, and I am trying to keep my eye out for places I've not yet tried.



Recently, they've had the Shape Shop, Dem 2 Brothers, Busters Blazin' Grill, Mr. Choo Choo and then two new-to-me places: MR Poppins and Just Drinks. 



MR Poppins had kettle corn; I got the original, which I really enjoyed! Sweet and salty and fresh - what more can you ask for? And Just Drinks has some really good lemonade. I needed that on this hot day.

Which other places have you tried?

I'm often asked where the best pepperoni roll is.



That's a tough question, because I think so many of them are good for so many different reasons.



But when I'm in need of a quick one in Charleston, Swiftwater is usually my go-to.



They have both a restaurant and a convenience store in Charleston.



And now, Fayetteville has their own convenience store.



While the general store isn't necessarily a restaurant, they do offer to-go food, made-to-order food and even fresh produce. 



So, they kinda have a little bit of everything. 



The made-to-order items include breakfast sandwiches, platters, hot dogs and grilled cheese. 



Grab & go items include fresh fruit, yogurt, deli sandwiches. What I went with is two hot dogs on English buns with chili, slaw, mustard and onions and a side of potato salad. 



These dogs were huge, messy, but oh so tasty. Generally, I like mine a bit more compact so it's less likely I'll spill on my shirt, but these hit the spot on this particular day. And potato salad is the perfect picnic side for a sunny day in the Fayetteville or Lansing area. If you haven't already, stop by for some snacks for your perfect picnic in the country's newest national park.



Grade: A

There's a new charcuterie board in town - Huntington, that is.



Boujee Boards by Roz delivers charcuterie goods and more right to your door. Or, in my case, we met at the Aldi parking lot since I'm a little far away. 



I put in an order for a lil boujee. I told her to nix any dark chocolate or grapefruit, and we should be all good. 



The box had all the accoutrements, like bamboo cutlery, pretzels, crackers and moist towelettes. Some of my favorites from this box include macarons, the delicious little sweet and sour pickles, and an awesome mix of fresh fruit - raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, kiwis, blueberry, oranges. Some of the cheeses had some kick to them - like the jalapeno havarti and especially the ghost pepper gouda. I had to have some water nearby for that one! But, love these as per usual and always appreciate the creativity.

Buc-ees is a gas station. But, it is, without a doubt, the best gas station I have ever been to.



They are only located in Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky and Florida.



First of all, I saw billboards - some maybe 100 miles away - before I saw the gas station. They built up anticipation and highlighted all the features of this place and all included this cute little beaver. 



I don't remember which city I even was in when I first visited Buc-ees. But, I immediately fell in love. 



It is the largest gas station I've ever seen. It's like a Sheetz but on steroids. The one I visited, I swear, must have had close to 100 different pumps. 



And, then, you go inside. 



They have clothing, souvenirs, super clean restrooms, and food - lots of food. 



They have grab-and-go stations that have meat/cheese packages, fruit cups, etc. Then, there are jerky, bakery and fudge counters. Plus tacos, lunch items and even packaged & branded Buc-ees goods. 



A few that I was attracted to were "kolaches," (kuh-la-chees) - which are bread, meat and cheese. Kinda like a pepperoni roll!



They had sausage, cheese and jalapeno versions, which were really good. The bread was sweet, while the spicy and savory inside made for a perfect roadtrip snack.



They also had sweet, fruit-filled versions that I was sure to try. Plus, some Buc-ees branded sweets and beaver nuggets - which are like a kettle corn version of a cheese puff.



Have you been?



Let me know your favorites! 

Lost Creek Farm recently produced a subscription box: Farm & Forage Provisions Box.

Experience the Abundance of Appalachia: When you subscribe to the Farm and Forage Provisions Box, you’ll experience story-rich mountain cuisine at home with a quarterly selection of seasonal products from the Lost Creek Farm Kitchen. The box will feature a rotating selection of pantry items and homemade snacks from storied recipes, as well as original artwork and farmer’s-and-forager’s-choice special surprises. The items are made from ingredients grown or foraged at Lost Creek Farm and other small family-owned farms in the community. This experience from Lost Creek Farm is exclusive to our Table22 members.



Sample box may include:

-Lost Creek Farm’s storied communion wafers
-Shelf-stable seasonal items – WV-grown cornmeal, dried heritage apples, and more
-Sweet treats from Lost Creek Farm’s collection of family recipes – black-walnut brittle, sorghum cookies, and more
-Seasonal fruit spread or sweet syrup – Lost Creek Farm’s Bourbon-sage apple butter, shagbark hickory syrup, sassafras syrup, and more
-Spice rubs or pickling mixes blended by hand in the Lost Creek Farm kitchen
-A pack of Mike’s own original block-print greeting cards featuring seasonally-inspired, hand-carved designs

All Lost Creek Farm members also receive:
-A Quarterly Unboxing Video featuring the stories behind the Farm and Forage Provisions and recipe ideas for items in the box
-First to know about future membership offerings
  

This box is seasonal, so just four times a year. And it focuses on great things coming from the farm. It is bit on the pricey end, at $125. 



This box contained Momaw Betty's Communion Wafers, Rosemary-Sumac Shortbreads, Shagbark Hickory Sweet Syrup, Wild Allium Powder, Hand-Printed Blockprint Notecards, Pickled Beet Spices, Heirloom Seeds, and Aunt Floda's Dumpling Mix. 

I've already dug into the communion wafters and shortbreads, but I'm going to need to do a bit more research on the spices and dumpling mix. Suggestions? Let me know! 

I have seen Scragglepop Kettlecorn in shops or events in the area, but I had no idea they had their own space in the mall in Barboursville.



"A lifetime of being unhappy with the popcorn that was found in holiday tins and local events, owner Dale Scragg sought to change that with his own kettlecorn creation, Scragglepop. After 13 years, Dale found the recipe to cure his popcorn unhappiness by creating a kettlecorn that is gluten-free, has zero trans-fat and uses no peanut oil. He created a snack that is better for you, more flavorful, and will never be stale, unlike the popcorn that you normally find in holiday tins and in the chip aisle at the store."



The kettle corn comes in a few different varieties, like chocolate, caramel apple, blueberry vanilla and more.  I tend to like the original flavor because it still has the integrity of the popcorn flavor - just ab it sweeter. Which is your favorite?

In Barefoot Landing, Myrtle Beach, there are a bunch of little shops and boutiques that you could spend all day exploring.



And, I maybe did just that.



And, quite a few of them were food related, so I thought I'd share some finds. 



We already talked about River City Cafe, which is the only sit-down restaurant I stopped at. 



Though, I've never been to Dick's Last Resort so I thought about it. 



My first stop was Wee R Sweetz, which is "a family owed business that has been in operation for over 30 years. This family owned business proudly makes all their taffy, fudge, truffles, chocolates and gourmet apples. Come in and watch today! Be amazed by our world famous Salt Water Taffy made ON SITE by 100 year old machines! We are proud to announce that we were voted "Best Boardwalk Eats" by Rachel Ray Magazine." I purchased a handful of goodies here.



Next up was Pepper Palace. I was intimidated to walk in here, and I think they knew I didn't belong. "From hot sauce to dry rubs, BBQ sauces to salsa, and everything in between, if it's hot, it's at Pepper Palace" I passed on these.



The Olive Shoppe was more my speed. 



Specialty olive oils and infused vinegars and olive medleys - yum. 



I had a few samples - always love a good punchy vinegar! 



Next up is The Spice & Tea Exchange, which has lots of teas, seasonings, spices and more. 



I did end up falling in love with a few seasonings - like a truffle salt, and a garlic/onion mixture. 



I have been using both, and they've been a great addition to my spice cabinet. 



Moving onto IT'SUGAR. They have just about any candy you can think of - in giant form, tiny form and everything in between. 



I've been to one of these before, so I knew what I was getting myself into and may have left with some goodies. 



Okay, and one more spot that was opening just as I was leaving - The Fudgery. Why do tourists and fudge go so well together? I have no clue, but I'm not mad about it. 



There are tons of places here to satisfy your sweet tooth. Which is your favorite?