Olivia Reeder

Berry Banana Bread

It took me approximately four days into quarantine before I made my first loaf of banana bread. I had three bananas that were begging to be made into bread and...

Ramp Butter

Richwood, W.Va. sits in the southern part of the state nestled near nothing in particular; blink and you’ll miss it. The town is small with a population just o...

Ramp Quiche

A Rich History of Ramps Ramps are plentiful in the Mountain State, thriving down in the hollows and on the tops of mountains. They’re hardy, they’re filling, and most importantly for many people inhabiting these hills one hundred years ago - they...

Belpre’s BelAir’s Bistro

Belpre, Ohio is home to Denise Belair. She may have learned to cook her trademark southern cuisine in the Queen City, but home? Home is in Belpre, Ohio. It’s a...

The Blennerhassett Changes Courses with Brunello

Parkersburg’s downtown restaurant scene is experiencing a facelift as a staple rebrands itself inside The Blennerhassett Hotel. Brunello, named after the affluent wine-making region in Italy, graces its diners with fresh takes on familiar food and s...

Emily Nestor, Mile Marker 181

Sitting in a local coffee house in Parkersburg, she comes prepared for her job. She sets out her microphone, laptop, cell phone and then, finally, a binder ful...

A Halloween Party with Purpose

Drinks, dancing, zombies, cobwebs and fog machines – what else could someone ask for during Halloween?  The Parkersburg Art Center is hosting its annual Masque...

Addictions Action Summit Gives Hope

Looking around the room, it was hard to determine a solid link among the attendees. Their clothing, mannerisms and speech indicated that they came from all walks of life. However, as the evening progressed, and participants bonded over tacos and shar...
Dad's Primitive Workbench

Dad’s Primitive Workbench

Resembling a small town Anthropologie, Dad’s Primitive Workbench always keeps customers coming back for more. The signature scent that blends butter and maple s...
Olivia Reeder

Olivia Reeder

Contributing Copy Editor, Author, & Photographer

Olivia is a W.Va. based wedding photographer consumed by wanderlust. She seeks beauty in everyday things. Olivia is a teacher, wife, mother, daughter, indulger of all things Disney and unabashedly obsessed with her fur-babies: Henry and Pepper.

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