Foodie Picks

Okay, I promised to sing the praises of food - so this time I will.

I have included just a few links on my blog to companies that produce food items I LOVE! I'd had the Original Carlsbad Oblatens (from Award Baking) few times before I actually knew what they were. The first time was in a dessert at The Trellis in Williamsburg, a restaurant that makes the most expensive grilled cheese sandwiches I have ever eaten. The chef owner is Marcel Desaulniers writer of the celebrated "Death by Chocolate" cookbook. The second time, they came with my gourmet cookie selection from Stash Tea.

Now to describe them - they are wafer cookies with subtle flavors of vanilla, lemon, cinnamon or carmel. They are simple, elegant and a great complement to sweet dips, sauces, ice cream - or all on their own with coffee or tea.

Less extravagant, but still wonderful are the Maple Donuts (indigenous to York, Pa.) I like the maple-flavored Maple Donut, however, this company's standout is the Carmel donut! Unlike a certain potato chip though, you really can eat just one - because they are rather sugar-intense.

Tune in next time for the must-have hot-dog and the best available small-batch roasted coffee in Lancaster, Pa.