New Orleans has been at the top of my to-visit places for a long time. And recently, I was able to convince my best friend Kaitlynn to join me. I arrived early in the morning before I could check into our hotel, so I started my food adventure. And first on my list...

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I'm super excited to attend this year's pepperoni roll bake off in Charleston, South Carolina! Will I see you there? 12th Annual  Low Country Mountaineers BBQ Bash  & Pepperoni Roll Bake-Off Saturday, June 22nd 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm The Citadel Holliday Alumni Center 69 Hagood Avenue, Charleston, SC Join over 175+ Mountaineers...

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No meal - for me - is complete without ice cream. So when I saw Scoops near my hotel in Pittsburgh, it was a no-brainer. This ice cream shop has more than sundaes and blitzes, they also have salads and other meals. I went for a blitz, which is vanilla soft serve, topped...

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I made a day trip to Pittsburgh in anticipation of an upcoming flight and went in search of a quick dinner. Papaya hit that spot - it has both Thai and sushi, and that was enough to sell me. The menu has a mash-up of Asian dishes - lettuce wraps, crab rangoons, curry,...

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No, I’m not talking about Valentine’s Day. I’m talking about Sweet Charity, the Kanawha Valley’s premier dessert competition that pits local bakers against one another for bragging rights all in the name of a good cause. The fifth annual event will be held March 12 and features returning competitors Sugar Momma Sweets, Delights...

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