Driving and Dining

Waffle History I just had a conversation with someone on this topic the other day – who invented the waffle? Possibly the Belgians, I was rooting for the Germans, but wouldn’t have been surprised if they actually originated at a concession stand at a State Fair. Who Invented the Waffle? The first waffle-like treats were made [...]

Today, an ode to that flaky and fruity dessert that appeals to Americans, UFO enthusiasts, ultimate Frisbee champions, and pretty much anyone else who has taste buds. You can bake it, you can buy it, you can knit it, you can sing about it… Me Oh My I Love Pie Check out Andie Macdowell singing [...]

1. Live Each Day Like It’s Your Last If you are reading this in 2012 (or, even better, 2013) than the world did not end as predicted. Still, there are definitely benefits to everyone if each day is treated like the precious gift it actually is. Let’s all say “I love you” more often this [...]

Happy Holidays Best wishes for 2012 to all of you, thank you for keeping up with the tasty travels of Driving and Dining. Check out our article from earlier this month for some concession stand treats from Christmas concessions -the perfect snacks during your ice skating, winter festival, Christmas market, or other winter outing. Today [...]

Christmas Concession: Christmas Goodies Last year I featured Christmas Markets around the world, but this year I’d like to focus on the fantastic food at Christmas market concession stands . Baked Apples I have never seen a baked apple look this good – check out the recipe over at Sandra’s Recipes. Hot Sandwiches A hot [...]

Gobble Up These Turkey Goodies Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving weekend is all about friends and family – celebrate your community by visiting a local event (and a local concession of course!) Craft Fairs According to their website, more than 175,000 visitors enjoyed Sugarloaf Craft Festivals last year. They take place in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New [...]

Happy Halloween! What better time to look at some of the creepier concession tricks and treats? Some seasonal attractions go ‘all out’ with their Halloween themed concession stands, but all concession stands can add some fear factor to their food this time of year. The Headless Horseman Hayride and Haunted House in Ulster Park, NY [...]

Healthy Concession Options It seems like the offerings at  concessions are getting more extreme (and by extreme, I mean extremely unhealthy) just when culture is getting more health conscious. One example is the ever popular concession menu item: a deep fried version of something that is pretty fattening to begin with. Some examples are deep [...]

North Carolina Sweet Potato Festival  If it’s October, that means it’s time for the North Carolina Sweet Potato Festival which takes place from October 27 to October 29. The festival is in Snow Hill right across from the Ace Hardware on Highway 13 in Greene County. Festival Events Every year they have a photography contest [...]

Fall Concessions It’s almost the end of the month and Halloween is just around the corner – I have a large pumpkin in my yard, getting bigger every day, to remind me. This got me to thinking – what are  concession stands serving in September? Many concession stands close down after Summer is over, but [...]