The Ultimate List of Poolside Snacks
The only list you will need this summer!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The sun is out, the weather is hot and it is finally pool season. Odds are if you live in Essex-County, you either own pool or know someone who does. Honestly, there is no better way to spend a weekend then lounging in your swimsuit with your favourite people, a cold drink and a great playlist. The only thing missing here is the perfect poolside snack!
Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! We have put together a list of the ultimate poolside snacks that are foolproof for the summer season. Best of all, you can find all these tasty treats locally!
Image from: What’s Poppin’ Popcorn Factory Instagram
Image from What’s Poppin’ Popcorn Factory
Bucket of craft popcorn
One of our new go-to crowd pleasing snacks! Honestly, who doesn’t love popcorn especially when it comes in SO many incredible flavours (we’re looking at you - dill pickle & caramel crunch). What’s Poppin’ Popcorn Factory not only offers delicious popcorn, but their reusable pails make it effortless for set-up and perfect for a grab-and-go snack to bring to someone’s house.
Seasonal fruits & veggies
Here in Essex-County, we are incredibly lucky to have so much fresh produce right at our finger tips! So why not make the most of it during its peak season? Grab a refreshing locally grown watermelon or pint of strawberries from Lee & Maria’s to share around the pool, or cob of sweet corn (arguably one of the best summer snacks in the county!) from Lafferty Farms.
The classic BBQ
Is there anything more classic than having a summer BBQ while spending the day in and out of the pool? It gives us total nostalgia vibes. We recommend shopping local for your next BBQ and checking out The Butcher of Kingsville! We always go for the traditional hamburgers and sausages combo, a crowd pleaser. The quality of their products is unmatched, ensuring the best for you and anyone you’re sharing with!
Image from: Ernie & Rusty’s Instagram
We all scream for ice cream
Ice cream, summer, pool. Name me a better combo, I dare you! If you haven’t checked out Ernie & Rusty’s Dairy Bar yet, you are missing out! Not only are they operating in Windsor-Essex but they focus on purchasing key ingredients from other local businesses. Amazing hand-crafted ice cream that supports local? Say no more! Go grab a pint now!
We hope this gives you a few new (or vamped up!) ideas for your next pool day! And remember, just like your mom probably use to tell you, make sure to wait at least 30 minutes after you eat before you go back into the pool! Don’t ask us why, we are still trying to figure that out...
Madeline.