Lawrence is the home of KU, and most college towns have some really tasty food. Free State Brewing Co. was our first spot for dinner after landing. To start, I ordered a Guavatas Sour: "This sour achieves a thirst quenching tartness enhanced by the addition of guava during aging. It's tropical, refreshing and...

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This summer has been HOT. And you know what is perfect for a hot summer day? Popsicles. B-Pops is a new food cart that features these really creative popsicle flavors. Think roasted plum & yogurt, peach jalapeno and more. I went for the roasted plum & yogurt flavor, because that's not something you...

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When WVU was playing KU, I decided to head out to not only check Missouri and Kansas off my "state list," but also get some real Kansas City BBQ. Unfortunately, we flew out in the middle of a blizzard and my top choices for Kansas City BBQ were a bit out of the...

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Another TURNROW: Appalachian Farm Collective find was these pepperoni rolls! G&G Heritage Farm produces three types of pepperoni rolls: mozzarella, pepperjack cheese, and SMOKED GRUYERE AND GOUDA. That last pepperoni roll sold me. I had to try it. They're all topped with a cheese, and inside, there's a few slices of pepperoni, and the cheese...

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There's something about a colorful display of floor-to-ceiling candy bins. At the Charlotte airport, there is a Dylan's Candy Bar location that caught my eye. Dylan's Candy Bar transports its guests to a modern day version of Willy Wonka's factory the moment they enter. Its pop art installations—such as the iconic oversized lollipop...

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