New Jersey has always been primarily known for it's fruits and veggies. This is the Garden State, after all. However the eastern part, th e part that embraces the Atlantic also is knownn for its; foods. No matter where you go from Sandy Hook to Cape May you're bound to find fun and yummy food.
The one thing that amazes me about the Jersey Shore is the number of hot dog and hamburger stands. Ona recent trip through Monmouth Beach and neighboring Long Branch; I was astonished by the fact that every corner stand offered fast food. Of course in that area The Windmill. a family owned chain reigns supreme. They offer a whole cornucopia of ribe eye steaks, chicken,burgersand dogs. They sell the last two in vast quantities with people ordering two and three at a time. They evn have special rolls made for their super long hot logs. I love these however just fell in love with The Windmill's bacon burger.Even the bacon is grilled!
The Jersey shore has long attracted Italians (an d not the kind you see on the crass MTV show) and Italian restuarants abound. It's somehwat of a traditiion for th e North Jerseyians or bennies to always order a spaghetti and garlic bread dinner.Italian cuisine lends itself to seafood too and its' here in Monmouth. Atlantic Ocean and Cape May Counties where you'll get the best lobster fra diavolo and spaghetti with clam sauce.
Lately the Jersey Shore is making the news - unfortunately not for its' fun foods.When you visit , discover the vast wealth of stands and restaurant down there. It's the best vacation any foodie could ask for.
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Friday, August 13, 2010
Thursday, May 14, 2009
What Ever Happened To The Old Fashioned Candy Store?
In yesterday's New York Times' Food Section, there was a small mention of a candy store that feature homemade sweets. The article got me to thinking. Why aren't there more old fashioned candy stores around? What has happened to them?
When I was growing up there was Helen Elliot where you could buy hand dipped chocolate pretzels and fudge. There still is Hannah Krause which still has hand dipped strawberries and truffles but it's about the only true old fashioned store left. If you want hand dipped or home made sweets in New Jersey you have to head down to the Jersey shore. There you can buy molasses paddles , those slabs of molasses candy dipped in milk chocolate and put on top of a lollipop stick. James Candy , famous in Altantic City still has haystacks, thouse glorious mounds of milk or dark chocolate riddled with toasted coconut. Any Jersey boardwalk will serve every kind of fresh made caramel to ready dipped candy apples.
New York City has some good individual chcolate shops. There's the famous Li-Lac CHocolates located on Hudson in Greenwich Village. They have been around for eighty years or more and offer a fine assortment of chcocolates. there are even small chocolate pops for kiddies. However it's great if you live in the neighborhood or are visiting the Village. There should be more Li-Lacs in other parts of the country where old time candy goodness can be enjoyed.
There are chain candy stores, like Rocky Mounty Chocolate Factory if you want a similar taste. Their products are good The caramel and candy apples are always made the day of purchase. the chocolates are fresh as well andare appealing. Yet , one, they are expensive, and two they are a chain. The apples are five dollars a shot which makes them a once in a rare moment treat and the chcocolates are not that creative. Don't get me wrong. Rocky Mountain's are tasty but they lack the creativity an indiviual chocolatier would bring to the mix. Still the store fills a need.
Foodies ,let us know if there are any old fashioned candy stores in your area. We just might stop in and visit. it would be worth the trek, believe me.
When I was growing up there was Helen Elliot where you could buy hand dipped chocolate pretzels and fudge. There still is Hannah Krause which still has hand dipped strawberries and truffles but it's about the only true old fashioned store left. If you want hand dipped or home made sweets in New Jersey you have to head down to the Jersey shore. There you can buy molasses paddles , those slabs of molasses candy dipped in milk chocolate and put on top of a lollipop stick. James Candy , famous in Altantic City still has haystacks, thouse glorious mounds of milk or dark chocolate riddled with toasted coconut. Any Jersey boardwalk will serve every kind of fresh made caramel to ready dipped candy apples.
New York City has some good individual chcolate shops. There's the famous Li-Lac CHocolates located on Hudson in Greenwich Village. They have been around for eighty years or more and offer a fine assortment of chcocolates. there are even small chocolate pops for kiddies. However it's great if you live in the neighborhood or are visiting the Village. There should be more Li-Lacs in other parts of the country where old time candy goodness can be enjoyed.
There are chain candy stores, like Rocky Mounty Chocolate Factory if you want a similar taste. Their products are good The caramel and candy apples are always made the day of purchase. the chocolates are fresh as well andare appealing. Yet , one, they are expensive, and two they are a chain. The apples are five dollars a shot which makes them a once in a rare moment treat and the chcocolates are not that creative. Don't get me wrong. Rocky Mountain's are tasty but they lack the creativity an indiviual chocolatier would bring to the mix. Still the store fills a need.
Foodies ,let us know if there are any old fashioned candy stores in your area. We just might stop in and visit. it would be worth the trek, believe me.
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