Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It is my favorite holiday, enjoying family and friends, good food, and hospitality. And the food is relatively the same which makes it simple, however his year we are making subtle changes with some new fabulous ingredients. Start with a good olive oil. We just received the first of
June 1st begins as my favorite time of the year visiting Farmers Markets. We discover many creative food artisans, make new friends, and offer new products in our store. The market schedule is robust. Brookline is Thursday, Copley is Tuesday and Friday. Cambridge Kendall Square is Thursday, the South End is Sunday. Roslindale and Newton
Beacon Street is filled with Daffodils in full bloom 3 weeks early, on the Marathon route. Even though the temperature is still in the 40’s, the sun is shining and we are ready for Spring. Our themes are Prepare for Spring Entertaining and Healthy Snacking. Take a walk…Take a run…and snack on some healthy additions that
Plan on us to help you plan the gifts you need. Most engagements happen at Christmas, Valentines Day, and Graduation. We know the 1st thing a bride does is buy bride magazines and says “Yes To The Dress”. Then it’s the event decisions and parties. We have 3 ideas for you as the guest
Celebrations and Events are happening soon. It is Chinese New Year February 7-13, Fat Tuesday (remember Easter is March 27th), Valentines Day Sunday February 14th and Presidents Day Monday February 15th. Therefore we are concentrating on Valentines Gifts and All Things Red. Red is the traditional color of Chinese New Year celebrations and used in
Happy Holidays! We drive ourselves crazy over thinking the perfect combinations when it is the 11th hour and you’re down to the wire getting your gifts together for Christmas Eve. When Christmas falls on Friday, there are still a few days to shop. So let us help. One great gift can make your life easier
The 8 day Hanukkah Celebration ends Sunday night, and there still is time to select gifts! Our family celebrates with little gifts each night. After lighting the candles, we hide a little present and then have fun in the hunt. You’re either “hot or cold” searching for it. The gift could be a new toothbrush,
The push is on- Hanukkah is next week and Christmas is in 3 weeks- YIKES! And we have been busy in our dungeon basement workroom. These orders are ready to go. Here is how gift giving works in our store…IT’S PERSONAL…and we have been having fun tailoring gifts for your friends and family. One customer
What to bring for Thanksgiving as a hostess gift? We have the perfect selections to delight the hostess. Try Olivo Nuovo from California. This is the first oil taken from the press and packaged beautifully, unfiltered, and to be used up quickly. Known for its peppery finish, the first shipment of 12 sold out in a
‘Corporate Gift Giving‘ seems to me an old term, impersonal and shall I say, corporate. I prefer the term Business Gifts…a time to thank your customers, your clients, your employees, for their support to your business, and to you. Gift Giving is personal! Selecting the right gift for each person in your business is meaningful. We