Picklesburgh is a free Pittsburgh festival that celebrates all things pickles. "It’s a celebration that goes beyond the dill pickle to include international dishes, prepared foods, and artisan cocktails that feature pickled ingredients; an embrace of the farm-to-table movement and the rising popularity of canning; a selection of handcrafted foods and artisan cocktails...

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While in Thomas, West Virginia, I was shopping and stumbled upon a coffee I don't have in my collection: Valkyrie Farms. I had to grab a bag, and I can't wait to try it. Have you discovered it yet?"Founders, Brandon and Natasha, are native West Virginian’s who love their state and the mountains...

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The Pink Pig opened in Huntington - after its initial stint in Fayetteville - about a year ago, and I was excited to check it out since I was a fan of the first location.  I was there not long after opening, so I can forgive the interior decoration, which was corrugated metal walls,...

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This month's J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile Subscription Box had a nice mix of goodies:Epic Pickles - Spicy Okra: More well-known in southern cooking, these are a hidden veggie gem for us. Throw one in a Bloody Mary and enjoy!J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works - Appalachian Za'atar: Our Salt-Works Spice Blends are the ideal kitchen helper and...

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There are few things I love more than a giant bowl of pasta. I don't think I'm ever not in the mood for pasta.Padrino's Italian Restaurant in Beaver came across my screen a little while ago while searching for restaurants in the area. Initially, I thought I had already been there because there...

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