Spotlight on Goodness

I wanted to start a new section of my blog that spotlights some of the “goodness” that I just crave and think what others might crave as much as I do given the chance to experience them. So today I told myself that I would not sit around and do nothing all day. So I got up, jumped in the shower, brush my teeth and I set out on my way. I made some stops at the few thrift stores and yard sales and I made my way over to the Dutch Market in Laurel, MD. Ever since they closed there location in Beltsville, MD I was a little weary about going all the way out there for just some produce and meat. But what I truly missed was the pretzel logs that those wonderful Dutch Amish offer. As I approached the parking lot there were parking attendants directing traffic which showed how popular the “goodness” that they offer. I raced inside and looked for the particular


stand that sold the “goodness” that I was looking for and wouldn’t you know it, it was right by the front door. The line that wrapped around on both sides further showed me how much “goodness” these little pockets of meat and cheese offered. So after standing in line for what seemed like an eternity I made it to the front of the line and placed my order, and in true gluttonious fashion I ordered 3 “logs”. I tried to be coy and walk around the rest of the market like I didn’t want just tear open that bag and devour each one of those “logs” like I haven’t had a meal in my entire lifetime. So, when I got back to my car I indulged my senses. That first bite was what I remembered why I loved taking those trips up to Beltsville and enjoy the salty, doughy, savory “goodness” that I enjoyed. It was just as I remembered, the salt that covered the outside gave way to the dough that wrapped the turkey sausage and cheese of the first “log” that I devoured brought be back to a place that I like to call comfort. The picture above shows the Cheese Steak “log” that I also ordered that was just as good when I popped it into the toaster oven and had it for an afternoon snack. So if you are ever in the area and have the time to go to the Dutch Market to get an excellent “goodness” that is one of these Pretzel Logs…….Do it!!!!!