Puglioni's has been one of my all-time favorite restaurants. From the bread to the housemade pasta and everything in between, it consistently delivers a delicious experience. So, when I heard the restaurant had closed down a few months back, I was distraught. However, just recently, it reopened under the name "Pug's" - which...

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Appalachian Tea is a whimsical little oasis in the center of the bustling city of Charleston. This tea house offers a relaxing experience for those interested in a good cup of tea. My friend Sara and I went to check it out. I've been to this location once when I did a cookie...

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Here's my latest column for the Charleston Gazette-Mail: The sugar maple stands tall as West Virginia’s official state tree.It could be because of the brilliant red and gold colors the five-lobed leaves turn in the fall. Or it could be because of the cool shade the towering tree provides during the blistering summer...

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Sweet Mama's is a new bakery in Hurricane that features baked goods, custom orders, cakes and other fun confectionaries. Currently, they're open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. So, when I had a recent weekday off, I made a trip out to check them out. The bakery is located in...

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This Girl Scout Cookie season, I've tried coffee, ice cream and now donuts inspired by Girl Scout cookie flavors. Peace, Love and Little Donuts has a few donuts with these flavors. They have Thin Mint, which is their cake donut, topped with chocolate icing and Thin Mint cookie pieces and an icing drizzle....

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