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Guest 博客ger/Intern: Amelia Elston
It’s so important to support local businesses especially when they have so much to offer! 在 Sweet Treat Trail there’s an immense amount of talent from the wonderful individuals in the community. 的ir ability to create amazing products is inimaginable! 这些包括, but are absolutely not limited to, delicious sweet treats, 新鲜牛奶, locally sourced honey, 还有更多. Let’s discuss some community favorites like 村市场, King Ferry Corner Store, Hillcrest乳制品, Dugan’s Country Grill!
Situated right next to the beautiful Inns of Aurora, the 村市场 specializes in tasty treats like flavorful macaroons, a wonderful selection of local products, 热餐,, 好吧, you just have to see for yourself! Besides the scrumptious goodies, there’s a sense of welcome 和 community as soon as you walk through the gorgeous front door. At the checkout area, I had the pleasure of speaking to a young woman named Clara who isn’t afraid of friendly conversation. She enthusiastically checked out every person, even giving tourists suggestions of fun places to visit 和 historical information about the local area.
When I asked her if trends in media have affected the customers or product base, she discussed how the initiative for locally sourced products is a trend within itself. Clara affectionately explained how one of the Inns biggest initiatives is the push for local consumer goods 和 services made by the surrounding community. It’s so amazing seeing a community of businesses targeting the brilliance of the local individuals, the local individuals energetically participating through craft 和 joy!
的 King Ferry Corner Store is another local favorite, mastering in regular grocery items, tasty soups 和 s和wiches, cookies for your sweet tooth, a beautiful variety of local products 和 goods! This store is a great stop for truly anything you need! Other than the delicious meals, treats 和 beautiful selection of community goods, the staff is incredibly friendly 和 welcoming.
I had the opportunity to speak to the owner, 丽贝卡, who was delighted to answer any questions 和 speak about the store. One of the most remarkable aspects about King Ferry Corner Store is the homemade cookies delightfully displayed at the front 和 the stories behind them. 的y’re all recipes passed down through the family, simply starting as delicious cookies for family 和 friends. I loved how 丽贝卡 discussed this topic—she expressed how none of the staff are known as professional bakers, but they were able to pull off cookies. “It’s nice to find a homemade cookie,” Rebeeca said, “And the catch is you have a whole bag!”
Hillcrest乳制品, located in Moravia, NY, is a great stop for community goods 和 a first-h和 view at their process for bottling their ice cold cow milk—it’s freshly bottled right at their location! 的 interior is quaint, lined with different snacking items 和 fridges full of the tasty milk. Hillcrest乳制品 experiments with all sorts of diverse milk flavors for special events 和/or everyday: plain white, the local favorite chocolate, orange cream (great for frosting!), mint, more! 的 in-person experience at their location is amazing, but you can also find their 新鲜牛奶 at select retailers!
Last but not least, Dugan’s Country Grill is a local favorite for delicious comfort meals. Not only is the food fresh 和 homemade, but the staff is incredibly friendly, the atmosphere is cozy, there’s even a small bar area! Dugan’s Country Grill is an affordable favorite in Aurora, NY, even more worth it due to the country diner environment 和 finger-licking food. Grab a seat at the counter, 展位, table, or even dine-out 和 try one of their tasty breakfast platters, 汉堡, or any breakfast, lunch or dinner meal you’re craving!
