The market in Huntington has opened with all kinds of cool shops and restaurants, and one of my new favorites is Tulsi. The specialty grocery store sells natural items and other amazing things. One of my favorite products is from Silver Market - I love their lip balms! But Tulsi has their own...

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My latest column for the Charleston Gazette-Mail: There was one school day in Brooke County each month where everyone chose hot lunch: Creamed Turkey Day. And, I mean everyone: students, staff, faculty, custodial staff. Everyone. Students slipped out of a class a few minutes early to get in the lunch line, and teachers...

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The Hinton area is a culinary goldmine. Seriously. There are a ton of cute little shops in the Hinton-Pipestem area, and this restaurant was no exception. Chessie's on the Square is open on limited days for limited hours so I was excited to catch them. They boast "Appalachian inspired fare ... sophisticated energy...

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Golden Horseshoe - The Musical held its 4th Annual Great Pepperoni Roll Cookoff this past weekend where 11 competitors brought their best pepperoni rolls to compete. I was fortunate to judge alongside Sher Yip and Brittany Furbee. Here's what we had! All photos by Sher Yip. Sweet Fern's Bakery - Sweet Fern’s Bakery belongs...

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The Oak Supper Club is fine dining in Pipestem, overlooking a sweet horse farm. When I parked, I was greeted by this beauty so I had to include her! The tables overlook rolling hills, and if you're lucky, a few cute horses. This is "rustic farmhouse dining" in a beautiful way. The menu...

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