gourmet & specialty foods

A Chocolate Dream in Belmont Center Still Going Strong

Belmont, MA - It's been 17 years since Belmont's local sweet shop, A Chocolate Dream, first opened and there are a few people that are surprised it survived at all. "We had a couple of... more »

Spice Shop Sells Exotic Flavors by the Ounce

Miami, FL - Spice Galore's retail space in South Miami looks like a potion room from the Harry Potter books. Glass jars and transparent little bags filled with herbs and other ingredients from around the... more »

Vintage Candy Store Sweetens up Old Town

Fort Collins, CO - Question: Every kid dreams of owning a candy store. How did it become a reality for you?Answer: Through owning other businesses in Old Town, we got to know the market, what... more »

Buying Local For Valentine’s Day

Twin Falls, ID - With Valentine's Day just around the corner, one Twin Falls Chocolate Guru is giving you the chance to buy local for your sweetheart.Daisy's Old Time Confections in Twin Falls is home... more »

New Cooking Store in Skippack Offers Variety of Oils, Balsamics

Skippack, PA - The Land of Olive Oils and Balsamics opened just before the winter holidays in Skippack. The new shop, offering a variety of infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars.Owner, Vicki Fox, said her... more »

Sharon’s Sweethearts Three Overflows With Homemade Candies

Sharon, MA - With Valentines Day just around the corner, Sweethearts Three, owned by Karen Schwab, is a busy place.The Sharon chocolate shop which specializes in hand made chocolates with the finest of ingredients opened... more »

Delving Inside the Box

Elmsdale, NS - We're deep into heart season now."Heart-shaped anything," said Nancy McTiernan, co-owner of the Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop in Elmsdale.Their customers like heart-shaped chocolates, or gifts packed in heart-shaped boxes."They like to have... more »

Retail Spotlight: Sellwood Shop Spices Things Up For Portland’s Foodies

Sellwood, OR - A shop that sells only herbs and spices? That's crazy, isn't it? How often does anyone buy spices? Why, that can of curry powder has been in the drawer for three years... more »