Local Eats is a new food truck that has been making the rounds at area events.
I was able to check them out at the Clay Center on a very warm day.
One thing that's really fun about this food truck is that their offerings are creative. They're embracing food truck cuisine in a fun way: walking tacos, walking banana puddings, waffled chicken tenders, and more.
After a bit of a wait, I received my food. The chicken tender waffle cone was tasty - a sweet waffle cone filled with hunks of crispy chicken bites drizzled with BBQ sauce and there was a side of syrup, too. I managed to get two things that didn't have flat bottoms, so I was balancing things precariously.
The walking banana pudding was my favorite. Because it's like such a smart idea that I haven't seen elsewhere, and it's so simple. And so good.
The mac & cheese wasn't bad; you could tell it had been reheated though, as it was separating a bit. So, they're still new and nailing down the timings - but the food, I would go back just to try out the rest of the menu.
Grade: B
Gourmet cookies are having a moment right now, and one Fayetteville area food truck is making it happen locally.
A few weeks ago, I went to the Gaines Estate, which is a lovely venue that hosts Monday Markets where they invite food vendors, crafters and musicians to set up.
I went when I heard Sugar Attack Cookie Company would be there! The cookies are dished out from a food truck - they're quick, ginormous and have fun flavors.
I went with 5 different kinds: cookies & cream, it's my party, blueberry crisp, cookie monster and strawberries & cream.
These are big, stacked tall cookies stuffed with cookie bits, chocolate chips, buttercream and more. My favorite, though?
The blueberry crisp! It was kinda like my favorite kind of dessert - a fruit crisp, which has the fruit, an oatmeal topping and the buttery brown sugar goodness. This was similar, in cookie form. What's your favorite cookie here?
Grade: A
Have you seen Oh My Greens at Capitol Market? They grow a variety of microgreens and are usually found in the outdoor center market on weekends.
"Oh My Greens is an INDOOR FARM located in Charleston, WV. We Specialize in “Locally Grown & Delivered” Living Foods because of their potent health benefits and DELICIOUS flavor. We pride ourselves on growing some of the highest quality, most nutrient-dense superfoods on earth. Our microgreens are grown using a 100% ORGANIC growing method, and a whole lot of love!"
According to their website, "Microgreens are young vegetables, usually harvested between 1-3 inches. Though they may be small, they are a nutrient powerhouse. Microgreens are considered one of the most nutrient dense superfoods on Earth. Varying in color, taste, and texture. What’s more, their nutrient content is concentrated, which means that they contain higher vitamin, mineral and antioxidant levels than their mature counterparts."
I picked up some sweet pea microgreens I can't wait to use. Which ones have you tried?
As summer comes to a close, I wanted to be sure to share some of the offerings from the ballpark. With a new team came some new food offerings.
WV Power became The Dirty Birds last year, and I only recently checked them out - when they were playing as the Mothmen!
There are a few different food concessions, including hot dogs, nachos, pretzels, popcorn, chicken fingers, fries, burgers, and some others.
Like the baloni-roni burger, which has a burger, thick-cut slice of bologna, pepperoni and cheese. It was... interesting.
Next time, I might try the Billy Horn Dog - mac & cheese and bacon bites. What's your favorite snack at the ballpark?
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