'Tis the time of year for caramel-covered apples. And I've heard about Ruth's Big Apples recently, so I reached out to see if I could purchase one of my own. She offers a variety of different kinds: Apple pie, pumpkin spice, m&m, Reese's, peanut, turtle, toffee coffee, Oreo, as well as regular caramel...

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I wanted to pull together a collection of maple syrup producers (like honey). So let's go!The United States produced 4.16 million gallons of maple syrup during the 2018 harvest. This does not reflect industry potential as it was a weather-related, poor production year. According to the USDA, of the 13 states involved in...

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DRAFT is a restaurant & bar in Morgantown that has a bit of a sports bar bend - large TVs, subscriptions to the local networks and some creative drinks like the giant mimosa table tower we saw as soon as we walked in.I went with my friend Kayla for brunch, and we were...

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Giuseppe's has been a mainstay in Mount Hope for years, though it's gone through some openings and closings. And most recently, they seem to have shuttered their doors.Hopefully they can make a comeback. But in the meantime, let's take a quick look at the Italian restaurant from my last visit.The interior has some...

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Have you ever been to a murder mystery dinner? I've been to one on a train before, but recently enjoyed a more "traditional" version at the local Holiday Inn with my friend Erin.Hosted by the Murder and Merriment company, the actors played out a few scenes and mostly went from table to table...

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