gourmet & specialty foods

Goodies is Good as Ever after 25 Years

Highland Park, IL - It’s been 25 years since three women, all of whom were stay-at-home moms at the time, decided to open up a chocolate, candy and gift shop in downtown Highland Park. Today,... more »

Sisters Open Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop in Orwigsburg

Orwigsburg, PA - Two sisters originally from the borough have opened an ice cream and chocolate shop on East Market Street.Janelle Carper, 37, of Manheim, Lancaster County, and Tina Cinamella-Geiger, 39, of Orwigsburg, decided they... more »

Whimsical Candy: How a Chicago Candy Store Owners is Creating Delicious Treats

Chicago, IL - At three years old, Chris Kadow-Dougherty packed her little pink suitcase and tried running away to the candy store. Her mother found her at the corner and brought her back home.“It’s taken... more »

Seaside Country Store: The Most Unusual Store on The Shore

Ocean City, MD - Visitors heading to the Eastern Shore looking for souvenirs and beach house decor might try stopping at a place that's just outside Ocean City."People that visit Ocean City don't even realize... more »

Amanda Holshouser Has Faith in Her Fudge

Faith, NC - Let’s talk about the name first.Remember the scene from the 1983 movie “A Christmas Story,” when Ralphie is helping his father change a tire?During the process, the lug nuts go flying into... more »

Make a Fun Stop at Lollipop Station

Culpeper, VA - Faith Gill still smiles when she thinks about the two little girls who came to see her new shop in downtown Culpeper.They were so awestruck as they stood at the entrance of... more »

PRAIM Group to Debut Dreamworks Chocolate Bars Featuring Shrek, Underdog, Casper The Ghost and More

PRAIM Group (www.PraimGroup.com), a food licensing, marketing and distribution company best known for its all-natural chocolate bars in chic and humorous packaging, today announced a licensing agreement with DreamWorks. PRAIMGroup will create and distribute a... more »

Candy Bar Owner Says She’s Got a Sweet Gig

Houston, TX - The Heights Candy Bar aims straight for the sweet tooth.Tanita Gumney's boutique sweet-shop at 833 Studewood opened in February just in time for Valentine's Day, and switched a month later to confection-filled... more »

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Peking Handicraft released a new 2025 holiday collection adorned with pastel pinks and blues. 💕 The collection is reflective of a growing pastel colorway trend in holiday décor and draws on the soft hues and comforting vibes of retro design, but with an updated approach designed to feel contemporary. Read more about the collection here: giftshopmag.com/news/peking-handicraft-debuts-pastel-holiday-collection/Photo courtesy of Peking Handicraft Inc. ... See MoreSee Less
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