This Ravenswood-based company serves up all kind of mixes that are perfect for parties. Sassy Gals Gourmet Treats makes things like dips, spreads, cheeseball or seasoning mixes - like potato popper or bacon onion or Mexican fiesta. Yum. Looking for a great Treat? You have found it! We have all our Moonshine roasted Pecans...

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My most recent column for the Charleston Gazette-Mail: Anytime the Mountain State is recognized for its culinary creativity, I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. It’s due time that Appalachian cuisine gets the acknowledgment it deserves.But imagine my surprise when the West Virginia recipe that recently made headlines was not sourced with...

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Mountain Spun is an incredible new business that mades homemade, flavored cotton candy. I was fortunate to win an Instagram contest where I got a dozen tubs of cotton candy and a dozen cookies from Sugar Momma Sweets. With an event coming up for my book, I decided to go West Virginia Pepperoni...

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A new pizza restaurant in Morgantown is serving up some of the biggest slices in the area. Benny Velino's is a Virginia-based pizza joint that features a handful of pizza slice - pepperoni, cheese, spicy sausage, mushroom & garlic, etc. You know mushrooms caught my eye. I'm glad I ordered just one slice,...

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The Handcrafted Cooperative is an amazing event that brings together talented local makers to sell their wares all in one place. Think of it as Etsy in real life. Kayla and I went to check it out, and we browed all the great local items. And, of course, we had lunch at the...

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