Take a look at all the goodies in this month's J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile box. Farm Life - Pear Jam (I almost typed pearl jam): This is SO delicious. Think applesauce, but pears! I'm eating it on top of greek yogurt right now.Buffalo Bob's Jerky - Maple Duck Meat Sticks: Curious what duck...

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Taco Spot is a food truck-turned-permanent-spot in Fayetteville. Rather than traveling around, I think they have a solid home on Court Street - next to an ice cream spot. Tacos and ice cream, does it get much better?The menu isn't huge - a few tacos, nachos, rice and beans. But they also have...

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Let's hit up yet another Gino's location - this time in Summersville. I went with an old stand-by: the wings in the tangy gold sauce. I really enjoyed the sweetness with a bit of tang. My only downside was that they were a bit on the dry side. Dipping them in blue cheese really...

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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...

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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...

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