It's my latest column in the Charleston Gazette-Mail!It’s known by a few different names: pull candy, cream candy, cream pull candy, Kentucky pull candy, pulled cream candy and myriad combinations of the aforementioned terms. The Kentucky treat is made with just a few simple ingredients, like heavy cream, sugar, vanilla and boiling water...

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Recently, I saw "Almost Heaven Pepperoni Rolls" popping up across Facebook. i had not heard of them or tried them before, but I know I needed to try them out. Based in Mt. Nebo, this cottage business serves "gourmet pepperoni rolls filled with marinara sauce, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, with a garlic buttery crust."They...

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The Mason Jar in Point Pleasant has a little bit of everything - including some tasty snacks.They have some more commercial products, but there are also goodies from local folks, too. I had to try some of this root beer.And maybe collect some more Mothman merch.  Have you been? ...

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I love a good food festival.Ribfest has been a Charleston institution for 20 years. It has been in various forms and locations, but I finally got the chance to check it out this year while over at Shawnee Sports Complex. There were a half dozen or so rib vendors, with the only West...

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It's the best time of the month! The monthly subscription box from J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works! Appalachian Glass - Glass BirdA small glass bird 2" long and 1.25" tall. Comes in either Light or Dark Blue. Hand blown glass from Weston, WV. These little birds are perfect for your window sill.Appalachian Naturals - Organic Cranberry...

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