I recently attended a pizza-making workshop at Nonno Carlo in Morgantown with one of my best friends, Lisa. It was seriously one of the coolest experiences I've had in recent memory. Not only was our instructor - an owner of the restaurant - super knowledgeable and personable, he was fun and funny, too! We started...

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Ruth Hunt Candies began in the kitchen of a Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, home. It all began in the kitchen of her Mt. Sterling, Kentucky home, where Ruth Tharpe Hunt served homemade sweets to her bridge club. In 1921 she decided to start a small candy business. Today, still located in Mt. Sterling, Ruth Hunt...

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The Winter Blues Farmers Market was held this past weekend, and I was fortunate to be able to check out some new vendors I hadn't tried before.Mon Valley Mushrooms - Mushrooms (fresh, dried, tinctured), mushroom grow kits - how cool to see local mushrooms! I got some pioppinos that I can't wait to try.Bev's...

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Who doesn't love a good caramel apple?In Thomas, they know what's up. Macy Lou's Gourmet Apple Company is crafting delicious caramel apples with a twist.Strawberry, M&M, Twix, sprinkles, dark chocolate, tiger butter - and so many more flavors.I went with a Snickers because caramel, nuts, and chocolate - it just doesn't get any...

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