Tip Top

Tip Top Meats is a local favorite for Carlsbad residents and places beyond.  It is located on Paseo del Norte just off the Palomar Airport Road Exit from the 5 freeway.  

I hadn't relocated to Carlsbad more then a month when I heard about it.  "Go there for wieners" said my son.  "They serve lunch there" said my neighbor.  So I went.  

They have the best selection of wieners and bratwurst this side of Munich. I try to keep some on hand in case my grandchildren come.  The only problem is they have such a vast selection it is hard to choose which ones to buy.  They have Swiss style, the German style, extra long, etc.  

I haven't bought one year I didn't like.  If there is a negative about this market, it would be that due to its popularity,  it can be difficult to find a parking space.  Persevere and remember it's worth the wait.  

This week I also was tempted to buy an impulse item- a boxed cake mix called a Bee Slling Cake Mix.  

I think now it was a mistake.  The directions were hard to follow and it turned out to be more of a sweet bread with a yeast base.  However I may try to do it again or a version of it by using a white cake mix with the same whipped cream topping and sliced almonds on top with drizzle of honey.