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Originally Posted by MSNPA
Moving from Pennsylvania initially I missed Giant food stores so much. I would kill for UTZ's potato chips! Now I have gotten use to Publix and I am satisfied. I love their Multi Grain bread. In fact all of their bakery items have been great. I usually buy Publix Greenwise chicken which has been good. My husband wishes I would purchase more Publix brand items, however I still find myself buying "brand names". I do enjoy buying special type items at Fresh Market. They have so many wonderful types of yogurt and I love that you can buy fresh nuts and dried fruit.
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Since you know the area, you'll recognize most of these places. I had an eastern and western drive-about in that part of PA that I'd take on a lazy day in Northern VA. The western would go up US 15 with a stop in Thurmont, MD (near Camp David) for candy, especially colored hats and licorice. The on thru Gettysburg to Hanover and the Granny Utz factory. I'd get boxes of pretzels and especially chips to keep the office supplied. And since I was in Hanover, I'd visit Snyder's for their great variety of pretzels and pretzel parts. Plus the had a great selection of penny candy at a cheap price. If I had the time, I'd swing by the York Market for some great cheese. Then back down I-83 & home.
The eastern trip generally started with a stop at Utz's (all trips included Utz's) and then east to Lititz for the chocolate. Wilbur's Buds are the greatest chocolate treats in the world and put Hershey's Kisses to shame. Then it was on to Hi-way 340 and the Amish run. Mandatory stops were Bird in Hand and Intercourse. The cheeses, jellies, baked goods, and meats were sensational. The sausages and especially the pepper bacon were so much better than anything you could get in the DC area. And there was this little grocery on Hi-way 10 on the way home, easily missed, that had the most delicious apple pie --- I'm salivating now - I hope the Arts & Crafts show has funnel cake.
And all that relatively country driving, with a book on tape running, was so relaxing, so great once one left the DC area. Y'know, Lititz, PA does not run (or need) a traffic copter on Saturday afternoon!
oh, to stay on topics, I like Publix too, but I miss having Albertson as a change of pace.
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