A Simple Question

 This has been a not so simple week.  There's so much chaos and anger in the world, it's maddening, frustrating and heartbreaking all at the same time.  The world seems to be spiraling out of control and I don't want to minimize all the terrible things that are going on around.  However, the constant noise is making me sick.  I don't need any more anxiety.  I don't think you do either.  Being overwhelmed by the state of affairs is not helpful.  So while ignoring the news should not be an option (we NEED to be aware of what is going on from reliable sources...I am NOT one of those sources), I'm trying to stay as upbeat as I can.  (Even while I can smell the smoke from the dumpster fires.) To that end, I'm looking for an answer to what I HOPE is a simple question.

This question is probably best answered by a specific group of people and/or friends.  I think (and I could be wrong) that my Pennsylvania peeps would be my best resource, but I don't want to limit anyone, so feel free to chime in if you think you can "help."  All (positive) answers are welcome here.

Before I ask what I consider to be a Pennsylvania-centric question, let me give you some personal background.  While I grew up and lived in New Jersey for most of my life, I went to college in Pennsylvania.  So for 4 years I got some insight into many things Pennsylvanian.  I've also spent vacation time in the state, specifically the Poconos, where I currently am writing this tome.  I am by no means an "expert" on all things Pennsylvania, but I'd like to think I'm (slightly) above average.

I've been spending a good deal of time in my corner of the Poconos since we purchased a home here at the end of the summer.  (I'm not out of NJ though...I love NJ and PA...it CAN be done.)  As we did (do) in NJ, on a weekly basis my husband and I go grocery shopping.  We're still dedicated to ShopRite, although we sometimes head to Weis (which is a further distance, but they have a nice produce section) or go to our (very) local grocery where we can pick up items that we might have missed and get a physical copy of the NY Times.  We have our "regular" staples which bring us down the dairy/breakfast aisle. While we avoid the eggs (not due to price, but my allergy), we almost always pick up Taylor Pork Roll (don't argue about what to call it; it's in the name!) and in the same general area is this:


I've known about it for a long time.  (Remember I went to college in the area.)  I've never tried it.  It has nothing in it that I am allergic to, which makes me curious.  I realize that the ingredients may sound "gross" but if you read ingredients (like I have to do constantly due to my allergies), there are a LOT of things that sound "gross." 

Week by week, I have looked at it and thought...should I?  Shouldn't I?  Finally this week, this brand was "on sale."  It was also the smallest pack I could find because it would just be me trying it.  I'm a bit apprehensive, but...

So where is the question?  (Get to the point Bfth!)  The package tells you how to "cook" it, but what do you eat WITH it?  Should it be served with toast?  How about an English muffin?  Or (gasp) how about grits?  Do I need condiments?  Mustard?  Ketchup?  Do I have coffee with it?  Milk?  Juice?  

Okay, so that was more than one question, but before I give this a go, I need to know!  Please help me make my initial scrapple experience a true on.  I'm counting on you.

 


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