I visited Bridgeport Farmers Market for one of its last markets of the season. 



There were so many vendors that were new to me, so I went on a bit of a shopping spree.



These are the ones I visited: The Bread Bowl, Feathers Fire Pit Kettle Corn, Poe Run Craft & Provisions, Hannah's Candies, Re:Source Sanctuary & Farm, LeRoy's Bakery, Haven Herbs and Uncle Frankie's Pasta Sauce.



The Bread Bowl - homemade breads, specifically sourdough and salt rising bread. I got a few of these little mini flatbreads with toppings that were tasty.



Feathers Fire Pit Kettle Corn - both sweet and salty, this kettle corn was freshly made and delicious.



Poe Run Craft & Provisions - they offer everything from garlic spreads to Wolfe and pillows. I purchased a garlic spread that I'm excited to use as a mixture the atop a meatloaf.



Hannah's Candies - candies, treats, and everything delicious. I definitely left with a bag full of cookies to snack on for the trip home.



Re:Source Sanctuary & Farm - they have pepperoni rolls! I had to get a pack to try. Not bad!



LeRoy's Bakery - a beautiful display of cupcakes caught my eye. Plus they have items like cinnamon rolls, galettes, cookies and more



Haven Herbs - lots of Appalachian herbal goodness happening here: teas, tinctures, etc.



Uncle Frankie's Pasta Sauce - Spicy Alla Vodka & Tomato Basil. Roasted Pineapple Salsa. Hot & Sweet Peppers & Sauce. I can't wait to try the jar I purchased.



Here are all the vendors who participate in this market:



PRODUCE
Green Acres Farm
Green Thumb Botanicals
Haven Herbs
HC Monroe Farms
Poe Run Craft & Provisions
Re:Source Sanctuary & Farm
Richardsons Farm
Shipley’s Forest Hill Farm
The Vegetable Garden
West Virginia Briarpatch



MEATS
Novak Farms
Poe Run Craft & Provisions
Shipley’s Forest Hill Farm



EGGS
Hickory Duckery Dock Homestead
Poe Run Craft & Provisions
Re:Source Sanctuary & Farm
Shipley’s Forest Hill Farm



HONEY AND SYRUP
Howe Sweet It Is
Novak Farms
Shipley’s Forest Hill Farm
The Vegetable Garden



BAKERS
Drifter Doughnuts
Leroy’s Bakery
My Little Cupcake
The Bread Bowl (formerly Sew Kneaded)
This n That Bakery

CANDY & CONFECTIONS
Hannah’s Candies

VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS
Heelbilly Hound Dog Treats
Poe Run Craft & Provisions
Re:Source Sanctuary & Farm
Sunny Hollow Farm
Uncle Frankie’s Pasta Sauce

FLOWERS AND PLANTS
Goldenseal Garden Care
Green Acres Farm
Green Thumb Botanicals
Three Little Buds Flowers

ARTISANS
Covered Bridge Baskets
Dirty Hippie Co Soy Candles
Haven Herbs
Hickory Duckery Dock Homestead
Hill & Holler Herbal Co.
Howe Sweet It Is
Loop Creative Pottery
Marie x3
Patty’s Paca Alpaca Products
Re:Source Sanctuary & Farm
Sudsberry Handmade Bath & Body
Tanner Leather Works
Whimsical What-Nots

FOOD and BEVERAGE VENDORS
Drifter Doughnuts
Feathers Fire Pit Kettle Corn
Groove on the Move Coffee Shop
Mister Crab’s Catering & Boil Truck
The Lunchbox Food Truck

Let me set a scenario for you: It's a cool late summer/early fall day. You're at the farmers market. There's a donut food truck. Does it get much better? I caught Drifter Doughnuts at tbe Bridgeport Farmers Market recently and had to get my hands on these mini donuts.



They serve a small boatload of mini donuts topped with all sorts of goodies, like fruit, nuts, caramel, and even bacon. I went for cherry crisp, which had cherry pie filling, cream cheese icing and graham cracker crumbles. Sweet, crisp donuts with that fruity, comforting topping - a delish snack on this day.



Grade: A

DeNuzzo's is a deli in Bridgeport that will unfortunately be closing its doors. But I had a chance to visit it recently, and I wanted to share all the goodies available there.



Let me start by touching on the products on the shelves available for sale. Whether it is pasta sauce or the pasta itself, there was plenty to choose from.



There were also refrigerated products, like stuffed peppers, and other charcuterie essentials. I snagged some marinated garlic.



And then there is the deli counter, which has all sorts of deli meats and cheeses, available to purchase by the pound.



this is also where you can select one of a dozen or so sandwiches to be made with those fresh Boar's Head deli meats and cheeses.



I went with Blazing Bianca - Golden Roasted Chicken, Pepper Jack Cheese, Creamy Buffalo Sauce, Lettuce, & Tomato. It was a little heavy on the buffalo sauce, which over took the flavor just a tad. But it was still delicious and I could still tell the ingredients were fresh and high-quality.



Grade: B

Talk about being a kid in a candy store! At the mall in Bridgeport, there is a store dedicated to just candy: Candy Unlimited.



From lollipops to gumballs and everything in between, the store has packaged candies, candies by the pound, and special individual treats.



One of my favorite sections to discover is the one that features all kinds of candies from decades ago. Candy cigarettes and candy buttons are just a few.



I also love checking out the hard–to–find candies, like giant jawbreakers snd fruity tootsie rolls.



Isn't there just something magical about being able to scoop up as much candy as you'd like and create a bag full of your favorites? I think so, at least. And, that's just what I did, and it kept my sweet tooth satisfied for a week.

Mister Crabs is a food truck, of sorts. Maybe more like a vendor, because there was no truck per se. And, I say Bridgeport, but these folks get around. I was able to check them out when they were in Huntington. Either way, these folks are dishing out fresh seafood boils like nowhere else locally. Crabs, shrimp, mussels and, of course, all the accoutrements.



I ordered a jumbo crab cluster - which was so big, it barely fit in the box. Another box was full of potatoes, corn, shrimp, sausage and both cocktail sauce and melted butter. I could eat this meal every day. Taking simple, fresh ingredients, prepared well, and only adding seasoning makes for such a safisfying meal. It was delicious, abundant and perfect for a summer afternoon.



Grade:

Upon completing a quick Google search for coffee shops in the Bridgeport area, I made my way to Stonewall Coffee. I had been to the downtown Clarksburg location previously, but the Bridgeport one was new. AND has a drive-through, which was exactly what I needed for a quick pick-me-up. I ordered a frozen hot chocolate, which is one of my favorites anywhere. I like that it has a deeper, richer flavor than a super creamy milkshake, but all the coziness of a hot chocolate. This is the perfect solution when you want a hot chocolate on a warm day. You just get it frozen. Hit the spot 10/10.



Grade: A

Ali's Mediterranean Cuisine serves up fresh mediterranean food seven days a week in Bridgeport. 



It's a sweet space with some cozy decor and menu items like gyros, kabobs, shawarma and more.


I enjoyed a beautiful platter of hummus with pita, which I've really grown to enjoy. when it's fresh and full of garlic. I honestly think this could have done with even more garlic, but I did like that it had a thicker texture. Super smooth hummus is not my jam. 



Grape leaves: I remember hating these when I tried them for the first time, and they're now one of my go-tos at restaurants.  I love the bitterness of the leaves, the texture of the rice, just all of it makes for a really satisfying bite for me. What's your fav item here?

Grade: A

In general, I'm not much of a tea person. But, bubble tea? Totally different story. Recently, I went to Bubble World in the Bridgeport mall.



I went with a raspberry tea with tapioca. And, I love that it's sealed so you stab it with your straw. Light, fruity, with the fun surprise of the chewy tapioca balls.



Grade: A

T&L has a number of locations in the northern part or the state, including at the mall in Bridgeport. I'd ultimately like to stop by each spot.



So the hot dog counter is pretty straightforward, and I kept it sinple with a dog complete with mild chili, slaw, mustard and onions. A tasty, quick, simple snack. A bit on the soggy side.

Grade: B