by Tina
on October 24, 2010
Never before has Prestat Fine Chocolate crossed the Atlantic to be sold in the United States; well, thanks to David (the owner) this chocolate has found its way. Prestate an English company started in 1902 by Antonie Dufour whose family history is embedded in the French chocolate movement. These chocolates have been enjoyed by royalty, nobility and stars of the stage for over 100 years.
The company perceives chocolate as a form of art in which they are pushing the limits by creating unknown and unique combinations. The chocolates are handmade and gift wrapped under the watchful eye of the chocolatiers. Prestat takes pride in how the chocolate is presented, their goal is to have the packaging as beautiful as the chocolate inside. The packaging is bright and colorful, but it is no competition to the chocolate that waits inside.
We have some of their top sellers, including:
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by Tina
on September 16, 2010
The end of the summer is daunting; however, the plethora of local harvested fruit and vegetables are one delicious reason to look forward to the approaching season. We have a few brands that are truly “fresh from the farm” this year.
LowCountry Produce– Handmade and Hand-packed, a company from South Carolina that produces all-natural southern style chutneys, relishes, jellies and preserves.  All produce sourced locally  at the peek of their season. They started 5 years ago by collecting friend and family favorite recipes, these old fashion recipes allow them to provide their customers traditional low country southern flavors.
Our favorites include- Peach Preserves, this is one hardy preserver full flavor that includes red chili flakes and raisins (I think its perfect on a piece of sharp cheddar cheese); Pickled Garlic, so crunchy a real treat for garlic lovers; and sweet potato butter, slow cooked a southern treat that can be added to soup, pancakes, sauces or even over ice cream.
The Taste of the North Fork– Homegrown flavor with a sophisticated taste. Â Owner Jeri Woodhouse, runs an all women business that concentrates on sourcing all produce locally on Long Island. Their mission is to come up with the best jarred products. They has done quite well so far! Some of their jarred savories include: Bread Pickles, Pickled Mini Peppers, Dilly Beans, Cheddar Cauliflower and our favorite Pumpkin Pickles (Which will be available later this fall).
Katchkie Farms– is a 60-acre organic farm upstate in Catskills, NY, they are committed to celebrating local flavors while supporting sustainable agriculture. Made in small batches Katchkie is committed to showcaing the flavors of the vegetables and fruits grown on their farm- you can just taste the freshness of summer in their products. Â Products include: Katchkie Ketchup, Salsa Verde, Bob-B-Q and Tomato Jam.
Once they’re gone, they are gone until next years harvest……
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by Tina
on September 8, 2010
What’s sweeter than a pair of hotlips? The answer is HOTLIPS all natural sodas. HOTLIPS sodas are one of the newest drinks added to our fridge this summer; with a name like Hotlips you of course cannot walk by it without finding out what it is.
So, what is HOTLIPS…It’s a family owned business in Portland that makes sodas the old fashion way- with fruit. These sodas are made by cooking down fresh fruit in open kettles, straining the seeds out and then adding cane sugar, organic lemon juice and carbonated water. Finally, the sodas are bottled in 80% recycled glass, which are also from Portland.
These sodas are definitely all about the fruit; unlike commercial sodas that contain “Natural†flavors, these sodas are thicker and contain pulp. Yes, I said it, actual pulp! If you are wondering where the fruit comes from, check the ingredients on your bottles label. The blackberries in the soda, I just enjoyed were from Ayers Creek Farm in Gaston, OR. The sodas are sweet with an intense punch of fruit flavor. No need to feel guilty about drinking- extra bonus, no caffeine.
We carry 4 flavors; Black Raspberry, Raspberry, Pear, and Blackberry
$2.95 each
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