gourmet & specialty foods

Maynard’s Chocolates is Back

Winslow, ME - Wanda Theobald's shelves and display cases at Maynard's Chocolates were nearly bare after the recent Valentine's Day rush."It's a good problem," the 49-year-old veteran chocolatier said.Maynard's Chocolates has returned to the area... more »

Latin Flavors Lie at the Heart of Casa de Chocolates

Berekley, CA - Two Latinas originally from L.A, with a shared passion for chocolate, Mexico, and social justice, are combining forces to open Casa de Chocolates in The Elmwood today.Amelia Gonzalez, 50, who worked for... more »

Olive Oil Business Branches Out in Gustine

Gustine, CA - The Olive Branch is open for business in downtown Gustine, selling a variety of flavored olive oils under the label DeCastro Family Olive Oil.Owners Dennis and Angela Castro opened the doors of... more »

Sweet Shop’s Sweeter Spot in Cayucos

Cayucos, CA - In July 2009, The Tribune's By the Bay column highlighted the jelly beans, chocolate turtles and taffy at the Cayucos Candy Counter. Founded in 1985, this old-fashioned sweet shop was purchased in... more »

Fairmont’s ‘Tour De Chocolate’ Invites People To Shop Local

Fairmont, WV - The beginning of the year can be a slow time for business owners after the rush of Christmas time is over.Main Street Fairmont has made it an annual tradition to draw customers... more »

Sweets for the Sweet

Concord, NH - When you walk into Granite State Candy Shoppe on Warren Street this week, you'll notice right away that there is a holiday coming up. It's almost Valentine's Day and many things in... more »

It’s My Job: Widman’s Satisfying Sweet Tooths for Four Generations

Fargo, ND - If you see a candy that's shaped like a circle with the letter M on it, that's maple. If you see a candy shaped like a square on it, that's a mint... more »

Martha’s Candies Reopens Under New Ownership

Glendora, CA - For Glendora native Joyanne Postajian, 24, heading into Martha's Candies to peruse the array of sweet confections was a childhood ritual.But when previous owner Pamela Ganas decided to shutter the store in... more »