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Out ‘N About Columbus September 29, 2013
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Our Segment on Out ‘N About Columbus that aired on September 29, 2013. Here is where you can purchase some of the items that were referenced: Ohio Swiss Cheese, Yogurt Cheese With Garlic and Herb, Manchego Cheese, Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Heggy’s Chocolates.
Happy Valentines Day!
A Collection of The Best Sweet Treats for The True Chocolate Lover!
Heggy’s Candy Company has built a rich tradition of premium hand crafted chocolates and candies throughout the United States for over 9 decades. Founded by Ben Heggy in 1923, Heggy’s Chocolates remains one of the premiere candy companies in America.
Over the years, Heggy’s Chocolates has remained a family owned and operated business and today they maintain a high level of commitment to their customers and the community.
While the art of handcrafting quality candies and chocolates has been discarded by most candy producers, Heggy’s Chocolates has withstood the test of time. They still use the care and patience necessary for Heggy’s Chocolates unique savory taste.
Heggy’s Chocolates has built a devoted following of candy lovers in the US over the years, and we at Shisler’s have created a special Chocolate Lover’s Valentines Gift Box made primarily from Heggy’s Chocolates.
The Valentine’s Chocolate Gift Box Includes:
Chocolate Cheese
Heggy’s Milk Chocolate Turtles
Chocolate Covered Fruit
 Custom designed for the sophisticated lady!This package includes Havarti Cheese, Heggy’s Solid Milk Chocolate Heart, Strawberry Cheesecake Swirl Fudge, Strawberry Caramel Creams, and Yogurt Covered Cranberries. Best Enjoyed with a glass of wine and a warm hug!
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For the man in your life. Flowers and candy just don’t work as well for men. So why not let him indulge in what he truly loves! This collection includes a ring of Troyer’s Genuine Trail Bologna, Ohio Swiss Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, Clem’s Hot Pepper Relish, Shisler’s Private Label Mustard, and Carr’s Table Water Crackers!
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Troyer’s Trail Bologna: An Amish Country Classic
Troyer’s Trail Bologna
Have you ever heard of Trail Bologna? We used to think everyone had. Passers-through never seemed to be able to get enough of it. But then we realized that it was only available in the local area. We have seen imitations in places like California and New Jersey with clever names like “Ring Bologna.” But this is a perfect example of one of those cases where nothing even comes close to the original: Troyer’s Trail Bologna.
Trail is capitalized because it is named after the tiny town of Trail, Ohio. Trail is so small that it does not even have it’s own zip code. It shares a zip code with the nearby town of Dundee, OH, and population statistics are not even available. Trail was so named because SR 515, the main road through the town, was originally a trail created by American Indians before the European settlers moved to the area. About the only thing in Trail Ohio today is the original production facility where Troyer’s Trail Bologna is made, complete with a general store where enthusiasts can buy all of the products Troyer’s offers, along with other local fare.
Michael Troyer began producing this bologna in 1912. He used a special blend of seasonings and unique wood smoking process to develop this chunky beef bologna with a rich smoky flavor. It was originally hand stuffed into casing and rolled into its hallmark “ring” shape. It is a common misconception that the Original Trail Bologna was made from Venison (deer meat). It is illegal to sell the meat of wild game, so the Original Trail Bologna is all beef. But the facility will process deer brought in by hunters using their unique methods. There is also a rumor that Michael Troyer purchased his recipe for $25 from another family in Trail named Weiss, who had already been producing the now famous bologna for some time. But that has never been confirmed.
Today, Kenny, Kevin, and Darrin Troyer run the facility with the same standard of quality that their great grandfather did nearly one hundred years ago. Of course the facility has evolved. The Trail Bologna is no longer hand stuffed and modern machinery has enabled them to keep up with the ever-increasing demand. The facility now produces an average of 50 tons of Trail Bologna per month, doubling that during the holiday season. But the standard of quality that made Troyer’s Trail Bologna famous has never faltered. All three brothers are still highly involved with the production process. They now offer their Trail Bologna infused with locally made cheddar cheese and hot pepper cheese. They also produce it in sandwich size logs suitable for slicing and enjoying on sandwiches. They even make a Turkey Trail Bologna for their more health conscious customers.
Troyer’s Trail Bologna is best enjoyed with Swiss Cheese, Baby Swiss Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, or Hot Pepper Cheese for those with a more daring palate. Local and tourist taste buds are intimately familiar with the unique flavor of Troyer’s Trail Bologna. Locals who move out of state often complain that they cannot find it anywhere else. It can be very difficult to find outside of the state of Ohio. Fortunately however, for those who are web-savvy, one local merchant is offering it nationwide over the internet at https://cheesehouse.com/troyers-trail-bologna.aspx
Enjoy the smoky flavor of Troyer’s Trail Bologna, an Ohio Amish Country original!
The Perfect Monte Cristo
One of my favorite sandwiches of all time has always been the Monte Cristo, a toasted turkey, ham, and swiss sandwich with a touch of elegance. I initially discovered it at Bennigan’s. I later tried several versions at Diners along the East Coast. The one thing that I noticed was that you must use the proper ingredients to make a great Monte Cristo. There is a delicate balance between sweet and salty, and skimping on the ingredients can throw the whole balance off and turn it into a boring ham and cheese sandwich.
So I did my research and found the following to be the best recipe for a delicious and elegant Monte Cristo. Most restaurants and diners deep-fry the sandwich, but this recipe enables you to prepare it in your own kitchen.
One important element is the proper Swiss Cheese. Do not use the processed swiss you find in the grocery store. One recipe I found even called for Gruyere. But that can be expensive and is a little sharp for my palate in this particular recipe. Amish Swiss cheese from Ohio’s Amish country works perfectly. The same rule goes for the meats. Use quality smoked ham and turkey, not the discount processed meats from the grocery store. You would also be surprised to see what a big difference high quality butter can make over margarine. I prefer salted butter, but some prefer unsalted instead.
The best place for the chef to get creative is with the jam. Traditional recipes call for strawberry or raspberry jam, and I even saw one that used red currant jelly. But you can make this recipe your own by serving your favorite jam. The importance of the jam is to provide the sweet side of the contrast. Again, make sure you use a quality jam and not a grocery store jelly. If you make your own jam, even better!
Here is the recipe for the perfect Monte Cristo. Leave out the turkey and it becomes a Monte Carlo:
Ingredients:
12 slices firm-textured white bread
12 thin slices swiss cheese
6 medium-thin slices Smoked Ham
6 medium-thin slices turkey
Mayonnaise
3 eggs
1/4 cup of half and half, light cream, or milk
Dash of salt
3 to 5 tbsp of butter
Powdered sugar
Parsley sprigs
homestyle jam (traditionally strawberry or raspberry)
Directions:
- Spread mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice and construct 6 sandwiches with 2 slices of cheese, one slice of ham, and one slice of turkey.
- Using a sharp knife, trim bread crusts and filling making sandwich edges even; cut each sandwich in half diagonally.
- Beat eggs, half and half, and salt until blended in a shallow dish. Place sandwiches in mixture and turn to coat; then let stand, turning occasionally until all liquid is absorbed.
- Melt 3 tbsp of the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add as many sandwiches as will fit without crowding. Brown lightly on both sides. Add butter to pan as needed.
- Place browned sandwiches on ungreased baking sheet and bake at 400º until cheese is melted (3 to 5 minutes)
- Sprinkle the powdered sugar onto the sandwich and garnish with parsley.
- Serve hot, accompanied by ramekin of jam. Makes 6 sandwiches.
Optional:
For the more daring chef, add a dash of cinnamon and a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg mixture.
Troyer’s Trail Bologna With Cheddar
The Original Troyer’s Cheese & Trail Bologna!
For three generations we at Shisler’s Cheese House have prided ourselves on providing the best examples of local fare to tourists and locals alike. Also, Troyer’s Trail Bologna is one of the best examples of local fare we can recommend. So, our Trail Bologna comes from the fourth generation of the Troyer family. Don’t be fooled by imitators. Also, there is only one Troyer’s Cheese & Trail Bologna, made in Trail, OH, and sold exclusively by Ohio retailers.
Now, thanks to the internet, Troyer’s Trail Bologna is available nationwide!
Troyer’s recently added Trail bologna infused with hot pepper cheese to their product offering. We are proud to carry both.
Troyer’s Trail Bologna rings make great gifts, either individually, or they are included in four of our Gift Boxes: Trail Bologna and Cheese, Baby Swiss Cheese and Trail Bologna, Amish Country Sampler, and The Cheese House Special. So, get something delicious for that special someone.
Description of Troyer’s Trail Bologna with Cheddar
Chunky bologna, made with coarse cuts of meat. Trail Bologna originates from the Troyer family in the tiny town of Trail, Ohio. One of the best flavors of Amish Country! Enjoy the smoky taste of Trail Bologna.
Not to be mistaken for the common Venison Trail Bologna, which was inspired by the original. Troyer’s Trail Bologna is all beef. Trail Bologna is usually sliced fairly thin and served on a platter with cubes of cheese.
History of Troyer’s Trail Bologna with Cheddar
Trail Bologna was named after Trail, a village in Ohio that is too small to have a zip code of its own. The Troyer family has been making their quality wood-smoked Trail Bologna here for four generations.
Starting in 1912, Michael Troyer created a unique blend of special seasonings to make his now-famous all-beef Trail Bologna. So, the family continues the tradition of excellence to this day by making literally tons of savory treats daily.
Though obviously no longer hand-stuffed, modern production methods have not altered the quality. It continues to be authentically wood-smoked for the same old-fashioned good-tasting Trail Bologna. Have any more questions about our cheese? If so, contact us today!
Beer Collection
Brick, Gouda, Gruyere, and Ohio Premium Swiss Cheese. Because beer has a stronger flavor, it pairs well with more bold cheeses. Beer pairs very well with Limburger and Beer Cheese, so named for being the ideal cheese to compliment beer. However, those particular cheeses are characterized by very strong smells, and have been described as being acquired tastes.
Therefore, they were not included in this collection, but can be ordered individually. If you like to entertain, this collection serves up to 20 guests. Beer is not provided. Other Cheeses that pair well with Beer include Amish Butter Cheese and Provalone.
Veteran’s Care Package
Veteran’s Care Package
Remind our heroes that we still appreciate all they do! Perfect as gifts for veterans and as active duty military care packages. We have included a less perishable option for those who wish to send a care package to military personnel stationed overseas.
There is nothing like a little taste of home to let our men and women in uniform know they are appreciated. We will ship to any FPO-AP address via U.S. Postal service. We will also show our appreciation for our men and women in uniform by donating a portion of the proceeds from every package sold to The Wounded Warrior Project.
This package will be available online through Thanksgiving, and by request thereafter.
This Package Includes:
- Baby Swiss Cheese Wheel (2 Lbs.)
- Trail Bologna Ring or Beef Jerky (In non-perishable option)
- Shisler’s Private Label Hot Jalapeno Mustard
- Amish Peanut Butter Spread
- Buggy Trail Mix
- Amish Homestyle Jam
- Carr’s Crackers
Gift Box #6: Amish Country Sampler Gift Box
The best that Amish Country has to offer!
Our Amish Country Sampler Gift Box includes:
- Troyer’s Trail Bologna Ring 1 Lb.
- Box of Heggy’s Chocolates
- Home Style Amish Jam
- Shisler’s Private Label Sweet Mustard
- 3/4 Lb Colby.
- 3/4 Lb. Cojack (Marble)
- 3/4 Lb. Pepper Jack Cheese
- Baby Swiss Cheese Wedge
- Summer Sausage Link
- Crackers.
Troyer’s Trail Bologna
The Original Troyer’s Trail Bologna
For three generations we at Shisler’s Cheese House have prided ourselves on providing the best examples of local fare to tourists and locals alike. Troyer’s Trail Bologna is one of the best examples of local fare we can recommend. Our Trail Bologna comes from the fourth generation of the Troyer family. Don’t be fooled by imitators. There is only one Troyer’s Trail Bologna, made in Trail, OH and sold exclusively by Ohio retailers.
Now, thanks to the internet, Troyer’s Trail Bologna is available nationwide!
Troyer’s Trail Bologna is best enjoyed with Swiss Cheese, Baby Swiss Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, or Hot Pepper Cheese for those with a more daring palate.
Troyer’s recently added Trail Bologna infused with cheddar cheese and Trail bologna infused with hot pepper cheese to their product offering. We are proud to carry both.
Troyer’s Trail Bologna rings make great gifts, either individually, or they are included in four of our Gift Boxes: Trail Bologna and Cheese, Baby Swiss Cheese and Trail Bologna, Amish Country Sampler, and The Cheesehouse Special.
Description of Troyer’s Trail Bologna
A chunky bologna, made with coarse cuts of meat. Trail Bologna originates from the Troyer family in a tiny town of Trail, Ohio. One of the best flavors of Amish Country! Enjoy the smoky taste of Trail Bologna.
Not to be mistaken for the common Venison Trail Bologna, which was inspired by the original. Troyer’s Trail Bologna is all beef.
Trail Bologna is usually sliced fairly thin and served on a platter with cubes of cheese.
History of Troyer’s Trail Bologna
Trail Bologna was named after Trail, a village in Ohio that is too small to have a zip code of its own. The Troyer family has been making their quality wood-smoked Trail Bologna here for four generations.
Starting in 1912, Michael Troyer created a unique blend of special seasonings to make his now famous all-beef Trail Bologna. The family continues the tradition of excellence to this day by making literally tons of the savory treat daily.
Though obviously no longer hand-stuffed, modern production methods have not altered the quality. It continues to be authentically wood-smoked for the same old fashioned good tasting Trail Bologna.
Online Shopping Deadlines
Happy Friday! If you have been following along, you know that our ordering deadline for Christmas this year is creeping up quickly. The deadline for guaranteed order delivery by Christmas is DECEMBER 13. That’s less than ten days away folks!
