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It may seem strange to covet an icy-cold drink in January, but it works, especially when paired with fried mushrooms from the PA Mushroom Growers Cooperative. At just $4 a pop, you can choose among vanilla, chocolate, and black-and-white. During the show, the Dairymen (and women, presumably) promote their "Fill a Glass with Hope" charitable milk campaign.
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Like to play with your food? These rock-em' sock em' spuds garnered first prize in the under-18 "Mr. Spuds Contest," which encouraged state youth to get creative with their veggies. It is no surprise that Rocco Clark from Tyrone, Penn. took the top prize.
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Having restored your appetite via agritainment, it's time to find your way to the smoked beef brisket sandwich stand. Hickory-smoked and topped with tangy Hess's sauce, it's moist and mighty tempting.
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Speaking of hickory, members of the Pennsylvania Nut Growers Association can tell you all about the nut. Hard to find at your local grocery store, you can try them here. Aficionados own cracking set-ups like this one, which makes easy work of tough shells. Inspired? According to grower J. M. Herbert, the industry is aging and new talent is welcome.
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Lest you think everything here is deep-fried…you have all kinds of apple options available. After learning about the state's rich apple-growing history, you can buy fresh fruit by the apple or by the half peck. Or keep with the indulgence and go for an apple dumpling.
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Mary Berry of Great British Bake Off fame would no doubt praise the crumb on this tidy loaf from Julia Jumper, which secured first prize in the youth yeasted white bread category. Would-be bakers might be intimidated, but it's good to remember that everyone started somewhere. Ready. Set. Bake!
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