
- Melissa Pasanen ©️ Seven Days
- Deviled eggs from the Citgo in South Barre
But, really, how often do I make them for myself?
They're not hard to make, but the multi-step process is a little time consuming, and you never know how those eggshells are going to peel. (Believe me, I've tried every trick in the book — and on the interwebs — and have found no magic bullet that works every time.)
I have happily discovered that deviled eggs are a reliable and eminently affordable staple found in many local gas station deli counters and snack coolers.
For me, they make a perfect road snack, packed with protein and, often, a tangy bite of mustard and dusting of paprika. As the sign in the window of the Citgo gas station in South Barre reminded me, "No one likes to explore on an empty stomach."
Recently, I bought a trio of halves there for $1.99 to share with road trip companions on our way to the strikingly beautiful Millstone Trails that wind through the granite quarries of Barre. (The Citgo station is also home to Rickie's Indian restaurant, which I highly recommend for its saag paneer and aloo chole.)
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- Melissa Pasanen ©️ Seven Days
- Deviled eggs from Village Grocery and Deli in Waitsfield
The woman behind the counter told me that they vary depending on who makes them that day. She said she likes to use brown mustard in hers. I guess I need to head back on her deviled egg day.
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