At grocery stores, produce of all kinds is available year-round because it is shipped in from all over the country, which covers a variety of growing seasons. Here in West Virginia, our local growers grow in accordance with the season to produce the best fruits and vegetables. Here's what you can expect in each season:



SPRING: Lettuce, strawberries, cucumbers, kusa, tomatoes, herbs, squash, zucchini, eggplant & blackberries



VENDORS: Bostic Greenhouses, Crihfield Farms, Ed & Ellen's Greenhouse, Evans Greenhouse, Gritt's Farm, Gritt's Midway Greenhouse, Hall's Greenhouse, Highland Greenery, John Crihfield Farms & Greenhouses & Roane Grown.



SUMMER: Cherries, half-runners, peaches, corn, cabbage, garlic, potatoes, bell peppers, kale, beets, onions, banana peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, blueberries, plums, nectarines, hot peppers, blackberries, eggplant, squash, zucchini, tomatoes, lettuce, cantaloupe & watermelon



VENDORS: Bostic Greenhouses, Crihfield Farms, Ed & Ellen's Greenhouse, Gritt's Farm, Gritt's Midway Greenhouse, John Crihfield Farms & Greenhouses, Robbie's Produce & Tug Fork Farms.



FALL: Apples, cabbage, carrots, beets, green beans, potatoes, pumpkins, cantaloupes, corn, spinach, kale, chard, onions, squash & sweet potatoes.



VENDORS: Crihfield Farms, Ed & Ellen's Greenhouse, Evans Greenhouses, Gritt's Farm, Gritt's Midway Greenhouse, Highland Greenery, John Crihfield Farms & Greenhouses, Robbie's Produce & Tug Fork Farms.



What's your favorite thing to get at the market?

I discovered E-Makulate Kitchen on DoorDash and placed an order. I took a risk because there were not a ton of reviews yet, but I'm nothing if not risky when it comes to food. And, according to my DoorDash driver, it was indeed a risky pick-up.

Rather than a physical location, the restaurant was apparently a vehicle ... that dropped the food off to the DoorDash driver. And they forgot my drink. The hot dog was fine, but the burger was cold and not particularly seasoned well. A bit bland.



Grade: C

I try to hit up all the Sam's Hot Dogs locations as they pop up. Pleasant Valley was the latest addition to that list. Set in a gas station - as most are - this Sam's stand was one of the smaller ones. They weren't busy and seemed to share just the one employee in the whole store. I ordered a single hot dog with everything, but they did not have slaw or onions. So, it just ended up being a chili dog with mustard. This was a bit sad. I did notice a new pepperoni roll here: Lola & Mila's Pepperoni Rolls in provolone and hot pepper cheese. Anyone know where these came from? Can't find much about them! Grade: C

Brookse's Bar & Grill in Winfield that features live music, line dancing and karaoke.



The interior had some generic chairs and tables, but also had a couple huge comfy, wooden chairs and tables that we chose.



The menu features typical bar and Grill fair: wings, sandwiches and burgers.



I ordered the Italian club, which came with smoked ham, pepperoni, provolone, banana peppers, lettuce, tomato, onions, and a side of Italian dressing. This was pretty average. I do like a good Italian sub, but I thought there could've been more filling in this one.



I also ordered the hot pepper cheese balls, which I will always get when offered. These were a bit over-fried, which makes the cheese kind of seep out a bit, so they're not super full inside.



Grade: C

Eatery A is the go-to destination in Iowa's capital city for Mediterranean cuisine with hints of Spain, Morocco, Egypt and Italy.

"Our culinary experts blend old-world and contemporary cuisine, serving dishes like bacon-wrapped dates with red pepper coulis, octopus with kale pesto and crispy leeks, and house marinated olives. Enjoy craft beer at our bar, as well as cocktails made with local spirits and eastern flavors—pomegranate, basil, mint and ginger," reads the website.



Eatery A is decorated with reclaimed wood. The centerpiece of the kitchen is a wood-burning oven, which perfects fresh pies.
I ordered the Shrimp & Grits - house hot sauce, charred onion grits, scallions, feta, plus a side of fruit.



I thought this dish was OK. The chart bits didn't necessarily appeal to me and made it difficult to eat. I would've loved some more acid inside the dish. But that's why I got a side of fruit.



Grade: B