Aug 19, 2008
Gourmet Peddler offers gift basket, cooking supplies, unique ingredientsBy Joan HuffMyWestTexas.com

Deborah Sockwell, owner of Gourmet Peddler, is wrapping up more than gift baskets these days.

The year-old business also will cater weddings and other events. Gourmet Peddler recently provided cakes and cookies for the 45th anniversary party at Buster’s Well Service, and also catered Western National Bank’s customer appreciation party for the fourth year in a row.

“At the Cattle Baron’s Ball this year, one of the most popular things was our chocolate shot machine,” Sockwell said.”Shot glasses were filled with chocolate and guests could select from our assortment of toppings.”

The shop began as a home-based gift basket business, which soon overflowed into all parts of Sockwell’s house. About a year ago she moved to the new location at 3323 N. Midland Drive, Suite 114.

Gift baskets for corporate clients still are a large part of her business, especially during the holidays, Sockwell said. She said gift baskets have become popular because they can be personalized with various items. Gourmet Peddler, which is next door to Pack ‘n’Mail, will mail baskets anywhere in the United States.

Sockwell offers gift baskets with candy, confections and cookies, all of which are made in the kitchen at the back of the store. Some of Gourmet Peddler’s creations, lemon rounds, pecan brittle and chocolate fudge petit fours, won first place in the dessert category at this year’s Gourmet Gala sponsored by Community and Senior Services.

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