My latest column for the Charleston Gazette-Mail:Spicebush begins to flower in late winter or early spring. The leaves sprout in mid-spring. Green fruit begins growing by late spring.And right now, the oblong fruit starts ripening - turning bright, shiny red and continuing throughout late summer. Spicebush, also known as “Lindera benzoin,” is a...

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I love the Morgantown Farmers Market and would argue it's one of the best farmers' markets in the state. I previously served on their board and know how important it is to them to support local farmers and local food.  I try to visit as often as I can - which is usually...

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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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