Did you have a discount bread store growing up?
I did, and I have fond memories of choosing a bunch of different fruit pies
So when I found this little outlet in Marmet, it took me down memory lane
I grabbed a few snacks but wanted to see what you all thought was best.
What are your facorite goodies?
Simply Grazing, based in the Bridgeport area, is a charcuterie board-based business. I especially like how they have been capitalizing on the holidays. Like, the Halloween one with fun size candies. And, they offered a hot chocolate box, complete with a hot chocolate bomb, marshmallows, peppermint stirrers and more. My chocolate bomb spilled out some of its contents, but I still dumped it all in some warm milk and it was perfect
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'Tis the time of year for caramel-covered apples. And I've heard about Ruth's Big Apples recently, so I reached out to see if I could purchase one of my own. She offers a variety of different kinds: Apple pie, pumpkin spice, m&m, Reese's, peanut, turtle, toffee coffee, Oreo, as well as regular caramel and chocolate.
I don't think that I learned until I was an adult that you are supposed to cut pieces of the apple instead of just biting directly into it. But, as I cut off pieces of this apple, I quickly devoured each one. It had a thick caramel coating, plus tons of chocolate and nuts. It's a great combination of sweet and salty. It was over-the-top delicious.
I wanted to pull together a collection of maple syrup producers (like honey). So let's go!
The United States produced 4.16 million gallons of maple syrup during the 2018 harvest. This does not reflect industry potential as it was a weather-related, poor production year. According to the USDA, of the 13 states involved in maple syrup production, West Virginia produced the least amount with 8,000 gallons in 2018. (For reference, Vermont produced 220 gallons of maple syrup for every 1 gallon produced by West Virginia.) While 2018 data shows West Virginia as the smallest producer, industry sources cite the state’s maple tree inventory and a large amount of untapped trees as a huge resource and viable growth commodity. Maple sap and syrup offer strong links to the local and cottage food movement and agritourism. For instance, the recent creation of “Maple Days” supports the maple industry and has the potential to spur more growth. [SOURCE]
- Back Creek Farms
- Barbour Farms
- Blue Rock Farm
- Bowers Maple Farm
- Camp Hidden Meadows
- Canaan Valley Maple
- Cassell's Sugar Shack
- Cedar Run Farm
- Cool Hollow Maple Farm
- Country Roads Maple
- Creekside Farms
- Croagh Patrick
- Daniels Maple Syrup
- Dave’s Backyard Sugarin’
- Dry Fork Maple Works
- Eisentrout Farms
- Ellett Valley Maple
- Estep Branch Pure Maple Syrup
- Family Roots Farm
- Fifth Season Farm
- Flanigan Family Maple
- Fort Warwick Farm
- Frostmore Farm
- Future Generations University
- Gaea Farm
- Gauley River Maple Works
- Gray Farms
- Great Oak Farm
- Halstead Farm Maple Products
- Heasley Homestead
- Henthorn Maple Farm
- Highland View Farm
- Hill n’ Hollow Farm & Sugarworks
- Hillsboro Maple
- Hitt Farms
- Indian Water Maple Company
- Jack Mountain Maple
- Kettle Lick Syrup
- Lanagan's Lodge
- Laurel Fork Sapsuckers
- Loafer's Glory Resort and Event Venue and Dry Run Spirits Distillery
- Lost Ridge Farms
- M&S Maple Farm
- Maple Grove Farm
- Minner Family Maple Farm LLC
- Mongold Walnut Farm
- Moonhaven Farm
- Moonstruck Maple
- Mountain State Maple
- Mozark Mountain Tree Farm
- Nahwya Farm
- Nightfall Ridge
- Novak Farms
- Peaceful Pines Farm
- Rustic Rock Maple Farm
- Rockhaven LLC
- Ronk Family Farm
- Samara Farm
- Simply Hickory
- Starry Nights Farm
- Stemple Brothers Farm
- Stone Hollow Farm
- Sunrise Farms
- Spruce Knob Maple
- Sweetcreek Sugarworks
- Tarheelbilly Farm
- Toms Creek Family Farm
- Valley Farm
- Walnut Creek Farm
- Wagon Trace Farm
- W.I.T. Farm
- We Bee Sappin
- West Virginia Veteran Produced
- Yew Mountain Center
Yoyogi Market in Hurricane is an Asian market that has a little bit of everything!
It’s interesting to see the variety - with everything from quail eggs to pineapple-stuffed rambutan.
There are plenty of pantry goods, frozen foods, and even some fresh sushi from a local restaurant.
There are even some notable brands like Momofuku and Cafe Du Monde.
I bought some banana ketchup and other snacks.
Have you been?
Howe Sweet It Is has honey, beeswax products and other goodies involved bees!
I can't wait to try this sucker - have you had anything from them?
The Goods is a convenience shop in downtown Huntington.
"Shop a modern kind of experience with convenient provisions where you will find an ample assortment of locally made and sourced products, essential grocery and lifestyle items, and on-the-go meals. We have brought together rural Appalachian flavors and urban culture to curate the perfect blend of goods for you."
"As proud Huntington natives we strive to celebrate local businesses and will offer an extensive list of new items as well as curated selections of everyday staples. We want to provide a place where you can pick up one-of-a-kind groceries and merchandise from local businesses who we’re partnering with from around the tri-state area. Our other passion is to provide healthy ready made items and order to go options to satisfy all your cravings. Our main goal is to bring a modern-day convenience store that will begin a new contemporary way of shopping and living in Huntington."
There are some bulk goods, fresh produce and ready-to-eat items.
I went with an orzo salad, as well as some macaroni & cheese.
Both of these were tasty, and I was lucky to get some of the mac & cheese because it was actually a preorder item.
Have you been here?
What's your favorite thing?
I've been coming across more and more popcorn made in West Virginia. Kettle corn, speciality popcorn - whatever it is, it's growing.
The Sugar Shanty makes appearances at local events and shops. I was recently able to check them out in Marmet and got my hands on some kettle corn.
I was so tempted to get the fruity pebble kettle corn because look how gorgeous it is! But I went with the regular kettle corn, knowing the other might be too sweet for me to eat that much of. It was just a touch stale, but to be expected when it's been sitting on a shelf. Still tasty, though - always love that sweet and salty.
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.
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