Autumn is here and that means road trips usually to see the glory of changing leaves. Yet it could also be a time to enjoy some of the yummy foods associated with that area. Try some homemade apple cider or a wedge of sharp cheddar during a pit stop. Pick up some apples or even pumpkins for decorating or cooking.
Most folks from the New York metro area and Boston head to New England. Vermont and New Hampshire may have some glorious displays but they also have endless farms and regional specialties. Of course Vermont is known for it's maple syrup and it pays to stop and pick some up, There are also creameries that turn out wheels of fine cheddar as well namely, the Cabot creamery which has branches all over New England. Apple pie is the state pie so stop and either treat yourself to a slice or buy one to bring home. Some bakeries will sell a bread particular to that region, a sweet loaf called anadama. This originated in the fishing villages of Massachusetts and wove its way to other New England states. It's a sweet loaf, thanks to molasses and a mix of cornmeal, wheat and rye flour.It can also be found in Massachusetts too, namely in smaller bakeries throughout the region If you're visiting New Hampshire for leaf looking then try the Canadian born tortiere , a meat pie filled with cubed game meat and potatoes.
Of course New Jersey and New York along with Connecticut and Pennsylvania offer some amazing foliage as well. The Garden State has pick your own farms nestled in between the golds and reds. Go to these to pick your own pears and apples along with pumpkins. In between New York State's majestic oaks and maples are there not only farms but wineries too. This is the season that they offer tours and tastings so definitely book one if you're in the area.. Best of all some are only a skip away from Manhattan with vineyards out on Long Island's Suffolk County and right over the Jersey border in Orange ,Rockland and Sullivan Counties. Connecticut and Pennsylvania have some lovely farms too. Like NJ and NY farms , these have everything from cider and freshly baked cinnamon doughnuts along with candy apples , honey and different pies. Some even offer homemade fudge and sticky buns too.
Take a ride to enjoy the fall foliage but also to sample the delicious harvests and treats country farms have to offer. It's a fun way to enjoy the area even more. Celebrate the tree's glory with a cup of cider and a fresh baked cinnamon doughnut or slice of real Vermont cheddar.
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Saturday, September 26, 2015
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
King of Pop Popcorn The Perfect Dad/Grad Gift
June is the month for celebrating. Dad has his day , so do grammar school and high school graduates A fun gift alng with party snack is popcorn. King of Pop knows this and has come out with some yummy flavors and fantastic gifts sure to please both . It also is a great snack for those outdoor movie nights by the fire pit..
King of Pop Popcorn is a three year old family run business coming out of New Hampshire. The company has every flavor under the sun and then some. Of course they have the traditional butter,caramel and kettle but they verr off in both savory and sweet paths. One of my favorites is the dill pickle. ,Yes it sounds strange - pickles and popcorn but the dill with a hint of vinegar is actually pretty flavorful.It's herby and tart,perfect with a summery drink like gin and tonic or mojitos. Their cheddars are yummy. The cheesy cheddar is like eating chunks od the cheese while the bacon cheddar is a tasty blend of everyone's two favorite flavors. For spice try the Cajun and the BBQ ones. There is also the honey mustard, perfect to serve with pretzels. King of Pop also has a range of sweet, from the traditional caramel to the sinful chocolate chip mint and the ever festive birthday cake. This last is dotted with fun sprinkles and tastes like a bite size cake.For a fun movie night order the confetti. This is a fruity mix of cherry, grape and raspberry and come in cute colors. Wanting a snickerdoodle but hate tobake then try their cinnamon and brown sugar popcorn.
What is great about King of Pop is their variety of gift options. They have a lot of dad-centric gifts that are perfect for snacking in the man cave. Any father would love the Father's Day Gift Tower that not only has the tangy buffalo along with the salt and vinegar corn but also hard candy , chocolate wafers and gummy citrus slices but also pretzels and snack mix. This makes for some fine snacking when watching all those sporting events.The tower is sweetly wrapped in paper that looks like a tie too. Another must get for dad is the Father's Day Junk Food, literally buckets of sea salt and cracked pepper corn , tempered by the sweetness of the cinnamon corn. Chips Ahoy and Mike and Ike are added in along with salted peanuts and strawberry Twizzlers. You could also just buy your pops a big bucket of Pub Picks,bacon cheddar, honey mustard and buffalo. Chi town dads would appreciate
the Chicago classic mix of cheese and caramel corn, meant to be eaten together.Grads would love the signature samplers that feature a picnic themed (think watermelon, buttered and sundried tomato) and the chocolate lovers.A tin is always fun too, especially for those grammar school grads planning parties and sleepovers.
The gift giving dilemma is solved. Get dad or the grad in your life a tower or bucket of King of Pop Popcorn. It's an unusual and tasty gift, perfect for celebrating
King of Pop Popcorn is a three year old family run business coming out of New Hampshire. The company has every flavor under the sun and then some. Of course they have the traditional butter,caramel and kettle but they verr off in both savory and sweet paths. One of my favorites is the dill pickle. ,Yes it sounds strange - pickles and popcorn but the dill with a hint of vinegar is actually pretty flavorful.It's herby and tart,perfect with a summery drink like gin and tonic or mojitos. Their cheddars are yummy. The cheesy cheddar is like eating chunks od the cheese while the bacon cheddar is a tasty blend of everyone's two favorite flavors. For spice try the Cajun and the BBQ ones. There is also the honey mustard, perfect to serve with pretzels. King of Pop also has a range of sweet, from the traditional caramel to the sinful chocolate chip mint and the ever festive birthday cake. This last is dotted with fun sprinkles and tastes like a bite size cake.For a fun movie night order the confetti. This is a fruity mix of cherry, grape and raspberry and come in cute colors. Wanting a snickerdoodle but hate tobake then try their cinnamon and brown sugar popcorn.
What is great about King of Pop is their variety of gift options. They have a lot of dad-centric gifts that are perfect for snacking in the man cave. Any father would love the Father's Day Gift Tower that not only has the tangy buffalo along with the salt and vinegar corn but also hard candy , chocolate wafers and gummy citrus slices but also pretzels and snack mix. This makes for some fine snacking when watching all those sporting events.The tower is sweetly wrapped in paper that looks like a tie too. Another must get for dad is the Father's Day Junk Food, literally buckets of sea salt and cracked pepper corn , tempered by the sweetness of the cinnamon corn. Chips Ahoy and Mike and Ike are added in along with salted peanuts and strawberry Twizzlers. You could also just buy your pops a big bucket of Pub Picks,bacon cheddar, honey mustard and buffalo. Chi town dads would appreciate
the Chicago classic mix of cheese and caramel corn, meant to be eaten together.Grads would love the signature samplers that feature a picnic themed (think watermelon, buttered and sundried tomato) and the chocolate lovers.A tin is always fun too, especially for those grammar school grads planning parties and sleepovers.
The gift giving dilemma is solved. Get dad or the grad in your life a tower or bucket of King of Pop Popcorn. It's an unusual and tasty gift, perfect for celebrating
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