Opinion: What the Halloween Candy You Give Out Says About You

These days people have an opinion on everything. Important things and stupid things. This is an opinion on one of those stupid things. People are always judging, and on Halloween, you get judged by both kids and their parents. So let's go through how I judge the people giving out candy.

You're a person that knows what works. Knows what gets the people going. You understand that this Halloween candy is like pizza. Even in their worst form, like melted so badly you have to lick them off the wrapper, they're still delicious.

You like to give people a change-up. You're aware most people are giving out chocolate, so you hit 'em with the ol' switcheroo. Some people will argue Halloween candy should be strictly chocolate - don't listen to them. They're wrong.

You're a good time. Maybe even a little freaky (in a good way), but you definitely have impeccable taste in Halloween candy.

This house is remembered by kids forever. On Halloween, you are the hero that the neighborhood needs. Their people will tell stories about you from generation to generation. Unless you're giving out full-size 3 Musketeers (see below).

You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. You have officially become the villain. You suck. These monsters know they're the only people who actually like any of these candies and are aware that chances are high word has spread through kid channels to skip this house. The only thing worse would be if they were to give out dimes to kids.

You know, now that I think about it, dimes might be better. If you hit 10 houses giving out dimes instead of these candies you can use that dollar to buy actual good candy from a vending machine.

Happy Halloween, except for that last group of people.

Apple cider season is here. There's just something special about having apple cider in the fall. You can have it any season, but it just tastes better in the fall. What's more, if it's chilly out, it's extra delicious to have hot apple cider with a dash of cinnamon. Well, we're lucky, because Pennsylvania has one of the best places for Apple Cider in America.

Before we get to today's apple cider, let's look at some of the interesting history of apple cider. According to Washington State University, the very "first recorded references to cider date back to Roman times," and, "in 55 BCE Julius Caesar found the Celtic Britons fermenting cider from native crabapples. The people of northern Spain were making sidra before the birth of Christ." That's so wild to think about.

Moreover, according to SmithsonianMag.com, "Evidence of apple trees growing along the banks to the Nile River can be found dating back to about 1300 B.C., but there's no evidence that ancient Egyptians ever used them for cider. However, considering how much the Egyptians enjoyed beer (and that they were one of the first cultures to brew it), they did have some notion of the joys of fermenting alcoholic beverages."

In other words, apple cider dates back a long, long time. In fact, apples are as old as time, really. Remember the Biblical story where Eve at the apple? There you have it. Even though apples are very ancient, the way that we eat them today is not. There are so many different ways to enjoy apples and apple cider in the fall. With that in mind, let's get into the best apple cider in the U.S. What's your favorite spot to get local apple cider? Reach out to us on social media and give us your picks.

If you haven't tried the honey crisp apple cider at Franklin Cider Mill, then you haven't experienced fall. This cider mill, located in Bloomfield Hills, is close to Detroit. It's a super fun spot for fall activities.

https://www.franklincidermill.com/

You'll find delicious, fresh cider at Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill in Morganton, North Carolina. They, of course, make their own cider by pressing their fresh apples and turning it into yummy cider. They even offer it hot or as a slushie.

https://www.applehillorchard.com/

Mercier Orchards are a fourth generation family and veteran-owned and operated apple orchard. They were founded back in 1943. They offer amazing cider, as well as other fresh treats, such as baked goods and fruit. They're located in Blue Ridge, Georgia.

https://mercier-orchards.com/

"Our mission at Bedner's Farm Fresh Market is to bring our customers a variety of locally grown produce," Bedner's Farm Fresh Market states on their social media pages. Located in Boynton Beach, Florida, this spot is known for its great cider and the annual Bedner's Fall Festival.

https://downtowndelraybeach.com/listings/bedners-farm-fresh-market

Linvilla Orchards is located in Media, Pennsylvania, about 30 minutes south of Philadelphia. It's a favorite local spot to get apple cider every fall. In addition to apple cider, Linvilla has their legendary Apple Cider Doughnuts. Oh, my.

https://www.linvilla.com/