Atkins Farms Country Market: Cider Donuts

Dense cinnamon sugars delight in this homemade and enjoyable doughnut. Yes, I said doughnut. I had one with my morning coffee and I’ll tell you that it was a treat that I continue to fantasize. The moist dough is almost more of a delicate pastry than “just” a doughnut with its sugary/ cinnamon outer layer encompassing the fried dough which couples with the apple cider and a hint of cinnamon hidden inside the dough itself. This pairing is comforting to say the least. It has an original taste and consistency that reminds me of home cooked meals with your mom hovering over the oven with those feel good aromas wafting into the rest of the house. To achieve a higher degree of excellence, I would recommend readers to heat donuts for 5 minutes in your oven at 225 degrees (watch the donuts carefully depending on your stove), then serve with warm coffee, cold milk, or a nice cup of apple juice.Regular retail: $9.50 on sale $6.25!!

Family friendly, it pairs extremely well with a warm cup of butter toffee Keurig coffee!(http://www.keurig.com/) (shown in photo.)

(Stars 5): Homemade- Breakfast

Atkins Farms Country Market

Corner of RTE.116 & Bay Rd.

Amherst, MA 01002

http://www.atkinsfarms.com/

Holy Smokes- BBQ Delicatessen (Turner Falls)

Mouth watering, sumptuous, and memorable are key phrases I use to describe the "Holy Smokes- BBQ Delicatessen" in Turner Falls. I had the pleasure of visiting this quaint establishment this past summer. It was hot, humid, and no one seemed to be one the street. However, when I walked into Holy Smokes- BBQ Delicatessen, it was like a breath of fresh air. They have a variety of cured and bbq meats that can either be turned into a sandwich for lunch or you can order a whole brisket to take home. Paired with one of their many diverse local wine or brews that they have on display, you can enjoy inside or outside on their cute patio furniture. I would discourage a large party to drop in without notifying the manager, however the benefactors are so obliging and personable that any visit is worth the wait. Overall, it was a delightful experience. I look forward to the best pulled pork sandwich ever again. (5 stars out of 5)

After lunch or before dinner, I would recommend checking out the Parks & Recreation Information Center down the street. Not only will you get an education, but the artful displays are interactive and fun.

Holy Smokes BBQ
52 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA (413) 863-5426

holysmokesbbq.com