Random Sites in Pennsylvania
Here is a collection of some of the sites we visited on our trip through Pennsylvania. Above is a photo of our van at a winery in eastern Pennsylvania — a very nice place to …
Category: Food
Shoofly Pie
The Pennsylvania Dutch region of south central Pennsylvania around Lancaster County features a large number of culinary delights. Besides scrapple (it’s best to try it before you look at the recipe), chicken corn soup, hog …
The Great Utz Chip Trip (Factory Tour)
Why yes, this is another item that’s been on the to do list for years and is only now finally accomplished. The Utz Chip Trip Tour is literally in the same town (Hanover, PA) where …
The Turkey Hill Experience
On many drives to visit Doug’s family in Pennsylvania, we’ve passed by the unmissable signs for the Turkey Hill Experience in Columbia, Penn. On more than one occasion, I’ve longingly said “look, Turkey Hill and …
Lancaster Central Market & the Newspaper Reader
We overnighted in Lancaster at Meduseld Meadery (poor Doug!); in the morning we walked into Lancaster proper to visit the Lancaster Central Market and have breakfast. The LCM is the oldest continuously operating farmers market …
Trenton-style Mustard Pizza Pie
When in Jersey, one should really have a Trenton-style Pizza Pie (commonly known as a “tomato pie,” prepared with tomato sauce on top of the mozzarella)…but in Robbinsville, NJ, you can take it a step …
PEZ Visitors Center
We had a frenetic visit to the PEZ Visitor Center in Orange, CT. The candies are produced on site, but it’s hardly even a thought during the visit; if you’re so inclined you can look …
The Just Born Candy Company
Passing through Bethlehem, PA puts you in the heart of Peeps Country, as the marshmallowy delights are made right here at the Just Born Candy Company. Just Born is family-owned, and has been in business …
Peeps in the Village
Did you know that those sugary Easter Peeps can be used to make art? Wall art, sculptures, and dioramas are in store for anyone with the courage to visit a Peeps Exhibit, of which there …