We enjoy this part of Massachusetts and have been coming here for years. We begin in the Connecticut River Valley, usually in Northampton. (This is the state of Massachusetts; Northampton is the red arrow in the lower center. The area is a hub of college towns: Smith, Amherst, U Mass, Hampshire, Mt. Holyoke are the most well-known. This is the northwest corner of the state and it is close to the borders of New York, to the west and Vermont to the north. We will be heading northwest and end up in North Adams, the upper red arrow.)[photos©author/2009:click to enlarge]

But first some road food. We keep a log of places featured on The Food Network, and we try to find them when we travel. Whenever we are on I-95, if it is time for lunch, the first stop is…drum roll, cymbals…
SUPER DUPER WEENIE. Here you’ll fine the BEST hot dogs around, fabulous fries, ( the potatoes are grown by special order at a farm in MA), fresh, terrific toppings. You see where this journal is going?

Carbo-loading continues:Lunch the next day at a diner on the road that specializes in chicken pot pies the size of a woolly mammoth. Did I really need the mashed potatoes, gravy and the bread?

Manny’s Place Restaurant	Chicken pot pies the size of a woolly mammoth. Did I really need the mashed potatoes, gravy and the bread?

reply hadenough1 wrote on Jul 23, ’09 Looks like some nice eatsDoes that one place beat the NY and Chicago Hot dog? We are famous for it.

reply lonewolfwithin wrote on Jul 23, ’09 hungry…..

reply vickieann wrote on Jul 23, ’09 Yes, I do believe I can see my town on that map….Are you planning on visiting the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls? We haven’t been there yet this year but will in the next few weeks get to see the beauty of these flowers.

reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Jul 23, ’09 We were there I think 2 years ago–it was lovely and the town is cool, too! Good to see you!

reply knightstar wrote on Jul 23, ’09 Being up here in the Great Northwest, I’d have a ways to go to get one of those Super Duper Weenies. They sure look good though.–M

reply caffeinatedjo wrote on Jul 23, ’09 Yum, you are making me hungry. Have fun! hey, how did hubby’s eye surgery go?

reply tulipsinspring wrote on Jul 23, ’09 How fun!! 🙂 Baked ziti, now I’m hungry! :)I wondered as well how his surgery went today? Well I hope, and hope he’s recovering and doing ok tonight. Hugs!

reply sharons7th wrote on Jul 24, ’09 Eating in a milk can is so unique!

reply markg1 wrote on Jul 24, ’09 Wish Michelle and I could join you the pot pies look like meals unto themselves. Used to eat pot pies as a kid and until a few years ago. Loved em.Awaiting the next chapter with baited breath!

reply spiritjewelz wrote on Jul 24, ’09 We love Williamstown! Be sure you go to the Clark and the coffee store that is on the River Highway…. there’s a small town with the glacier waterfall — ah yes, Shelbourne Falls! Eat at the co-op there! It was Great the last time we were there!

reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Jul 24, ’09 spiritjewelz said We love Williamstown! Be sure you go to the Clark and the coffee store that is on the River Highway…. there’s a small town with the glacier waterfall — ah yes, Shelbourne Falls! Eat at the co-op there! It was Great the last time we were there! We went! We saw! We did!!! Love it!! that’s why we go back! Thanks for the visit! Sue

reply asolotraveler wrote on Jul 25, ’09 my gawd woman… i am starving NOW

reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Jul 25, ’09 More coming!

reply pestep55 wrote on Jul 25, ’09 Looks like a good time, fun photos /:-)

reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Jul 26, ’09 I love taking you to great places. -Robbie