Courtlin Gets To Try Some Iowa Made Goodies!

On Monday, I got to try a few foods that Courtlin enjoyed when she lived in Michigan.  I tried her favorite ice cream, potato chips and several kinds of soda.  It was fun to try them, as I'd never enjoyed them before.  Immediately following my Taste of Michigan, I thought...why not bring in some similar foods and beverages made right here in Iowa for Courtlin to try?  Now, I couldn't bring in every unique food that Iowa has to offer.  She'll have to venture out and try them herself!  But here are a few items that Courtlin, and the rest of you can find at a store near you!

• Millstream Root Beer.  Made and bottled in the Amana Colonies!  They brew some great beers and wines too, but they tend to frown on trying those at work.
• Blue Bunny Ice Cream.  Made in Le Mars, Iowa.  Found in stores everywhere.  My personal favorite flavor?  Bunny Tracks!
• Great American Popcorn.  Right across from the Newbo Market in Cedar Rapids.  Countless flavors to choose from.  I got the Newbo, which is butter, cheese and caramel popcorns.
• Sterzing's Potato Chips.  Made in Burlington, Iowa.  They bill themselves as possibly the best potato chip in the world.  I hope we can decide after just one bag.

These are just a few Iowa made products you can find in stores.  There are many more local shops and restaurants that create uniquely Iowa items everyday.  Go find them and enjoy!