Where the melting pot still simmers Nov 8, 2009
The fudge, brownie lollipops, and chocolate-covered pretzels will make you feel like a kid in Willie Wonka s factory, and even if you don t care for chocolate, it s worth a peek through the truffle case glass to admire the carefully crafted candies shaped like cappuccino mugs, ice cream cones, and chocolate Labs. If you find your dogs aching from walking around, hit the treadmill at the Boston Running Co. for a free video gait analysis that evaluates individual walking and running styles to... (Boston Globe)
Perry County farmers market finds success Oct 20, 2009
Made on-site, the daily food menu at the market includes rotisserie chicken, pork ribs, homemade subs and pizzas, salads and desserts, as well as snack items like candy, popcorn, ice cream and soft pretzels ... Zook raves about the fresh food at the market especially the homemade soft pretzels made primarily by businesses owned by Amish families. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Amish seeing therecession as a sort of blessing Aug 20, 2009
The owners of Bens Bakery, another area Amish business, also has seen business improve dramatically over the past year as demand for their cookies, pretzels and other goods has exploded. Thats allowed them to add about 10 workers. (MSNBC -- Business)
Community Calendar Jul 11, 2009
Chocolate candy or bars, individually wrapped hard candy, chewing & Bubble Gum, mints, small lunch boxed size packages of seeds, pretzels, cookies, etc. granola bars, instant oatmeal, sweetened drink mixes, ground or instant coffee, cocoa, tea, sugar & sweetener packets, small pop-top tins of tuna or chicken (no pork products), lunch packets of tuna or chicken w/crackers, fruit & fruit cocktails, non-refrigerated microwavable meals, dried fruit (no apricots), beef jerky. (KSBW 8, CA)