I know I just got around to sharing the June Appalachian Mercantile box ... but now it's time for July! So I don't forget. This one came complete with scone mix, berry jam, hot sauce, salt, a shrub, and an iron hook. Which have you tried? ...







Sweetz Da Snackery is a Beckley restaurant that specializes in soul food. They've been helping the local community during the COVID-19 pandemic and is a Black-owned business. Just a couple reasons I wanted to support them as soon as possible. The building is bright - yellow and red - so it's definitely eye-catching!...






When July hit, I began a search for local tomatoes. And where's the best place to find that? A farmer's market. Sara and I stopped at the St. Albans Farmers Market. My main stop was at Thankful Valley Farms & Hatchery, where I found some plump tomatoes! These bad boys made a for...







During these crazy times, I'm trying to stay as safe as possible while also supporting local businesses. So, there has been a lot of takeout. A LOT of takeout. Even at places like Dockside Grille, which considers one of its biggest selling points being right on the river. Nonetheless, I got a nice...
It's almost time for my July box, and I realized I hadn't shared the June box! So far, I've tried that spicy honey peanut butter - which I think would be perfect for a Thai dish. And it's no joke spicy. ...
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