This may sound a little strange, but you just never know where you may find the best pepperoni rolls: like a gas station kitchen in southern West Virginia. My hairdresser suggested the best pepperoni roll is in her own area - the V-Mart in Comfort, West Virginia.



So, of course, as soon as the opportunity arose, I made my way to this gas station in comfort. It really is a gas station, but they do also have this entire kitchen/restaurant side. There are premade pizzas in the case, pepperoni rolls and others that are available to order.



I'm not sure if I got lucky, but I saw just ONE pepperoni roll - so I ordered it as quickly as I could. The kind woman asked if I wanted it heated up - and of course! 



So, let's get into it. This pepperoni roll was large, pretty soft on the outside, super greasy, dark golden brown and topped with some parmesan.



It is stuffed with slices of pepperoni and some nice oozy cheese. And not the kind that gets like hard and solid, but the kind that is deliciously stringy and mm. Good."



So, is it the best pepperoni roll? I don't know that I can say that. It's a pretty good one in an unexpected place, though!

Grade: A

I'm catching up on some blog writing, and I wanted to make sure I recognized the Food Shack. This Kanawha County food truck is an operation from the Underprivileged Children Foundation to bring food to children in need. 



SHACK, which stands for Stop Hunger Among Community Kids, participated in a Food Truck Friday this summer at the Ronald McDonald House so I went to check it out. I believe their truck has had some damage from an accident since this visit, but they're continuing to carry out their mission in other ways. 



So, while I believe their main stops are in areas where children are in need, they also joined other food trucks to raise money on this particular day. And, it was cool to get to check it out. It appears their chili is donated from the Custard Stand and the meat was donated from BowlesBoyz BBQ - and the price of each of their offerings showcased how many meals could be purchased with our order.



I went with their nachos, which had pulled pork, jalapenos, cheese and sour cream. Nachos are good - no matter what time of year. And when there's local BBQ, it makes them that much better! I can't say anything bad about a big pile of nachos, all going to a good cause, and seeing my buddy Jim Strawn in the process! 

Grade: A

Another day, another Tudor's bisc-- ... or is it? No biscuits this visit, folks! When I went to the Glenville Tudor's Biscuit World location, I skipped a biscuit in favor of something different. 



If you've been following along, you know that I've been trying out all the Tudor's Biscuit World locations in West Virginia (partially because I want to support local business and partially because so many restaurants have shut down during Covid19 that this is one of my few options to eat local), and making my way through the biscuits. I've officially finished every single biscuit. So let's try some lunch options.



There are really some delicious meals to choose from. And on this day, I went with the meatloaf, a side of mashed potatoes and a biscuit! I could make my own meatloaf sandwich (one of my favorite, homestyle meals!). It's as close to homestyle as you'll get in a drive-thru. And, it sure hit the spot on this day with a super tender slice of meatloaf, topped with a sweet tomato sauce. 

Grade: A

Gritt's Farm is well-known in the Charleston area. They are an outdoor vendor at the Capitol Market, host farm-to-table dinners and have a food truck that can often be seen at local events. 



And, in the fall, they are the go-to destination for all things pumpkin.



Gritt's Fun Farm, as they are branded during autumn, has a pumpkin patch, corn maze, and a ton of fun games for kids. 



My friend Brittany and I visited to explore the Fun Farm.



And, of course, we had to get some tasty eats!



They had their food truck, which had some savory options.



But they also had Nellie's Kitchen, which had all sorts of goodies.



Think pork rinds, kettle corn, lemonade. 



Of course, I had to check them out.



And, I ended up with a pepperoni roll. And a slice of pumpkin roll. 



The pepperoni roll is a big, hefty round one that is packed with pepperoni. 



The pumpkin roll was delicious - and I had an end with extra filling. MMmm..



Such a fun place. Have you been?

Clendenin has a few little hidden gems that I've had on my to-try list for some time. And, recently, I was able to mark a few off - like Savor the Flavor. 



This bakery recently expanded its space, and I would guess its offerings, too!



They really have a wide variety to choose from. 



Think: donuts, cream horns, apple turnovers, breads, pepperoni rolls, cinnamon rolls - and even sandwiches!



So, I needed to try a few things. Let's start with a pepperoni roll. 



This was a pretty large roll, with a an air pocket in the middle, but the bread was the perfect depth so it didn't get too dry but got all those tasty spices soaked in the bread.



We each have our pepperoni roll preferences! 



Then, I tried the brownie. This giant brownie was a tad on the dry side and had chocolate chips - which most people would love.



But my fav is those corners that are crispy around the edges and fudgey in the middle! 



Also, I tried the chicken salad "cone-wich," which was in this really cool breaded cone thingy. It made for the perfectly portable snack. 



Finally - the flavor stack. This was my favorite. There's something special about a really solid sandwich. This had a variety of lunchmeat, cheeses, lettuce, tomato and mayo. It was all fresh, varied in texture and stacked high, for sure.

Grade: B