gourmet & specialty foods

Chocolate comeback: Kilwin’s reopens shop in downtown Birmingham

Kilwin's Chocolates and Ice Cream, at 162 N. Old Woodward Ave. in downtown Birmingham, re-opened Feb. 6 under new ownership and management.Linda Luhtanen, who also owns and operates the Kilwin's store in downtown Plymouth, purchased... more »

Oh so sweet Kellerhaus

Valentine's Day is nearly upon us. With it come roses, greeting cards ... and candy. Every year I can look forward to a box of chocolates from my husband on Valentine's Day, and I don't... more »

Penny’s in Brunswick offers one sweet shopping experience

Can you envision yourself as the next great chocolatier or candy artist showing your skills on a Food Network challenge? Or maybe you'd just like to be able to decorate a cake for your child's... more »

Simple gift leads Chili man to new garlic business

Bob Emens knew his nearly 30-year career at Delphi Automotive was winding down, and seeing how he was only in his 50s, he needed something to do in his retirement.A gift from a friend —... more »

New High St. shop features handmade treats

Karen McCafferty knows that when the going gets tough, the tough eat chocolate.The Millville teacher recently opened Karby's Sweets, a shop that offers a little bit of Lancaster's Amish country right on High Street.Expect to... more »

Jelly bean queens: Q&A with Jill Liebelt and Lynn Sanborn of Jillybeans

Jillybeans candy and gift shop in West Acres mall in Fargo beckons children (and the young at heart) with its large machine of churning teddy bear stuffing and the promise of enough sugar to sate... more »

Australis Launches Gluten Free Baking Range at the Fancy Food Show

Los Angeles, CA – Australis Food Group will unveil their gluten and allergen-free Something Good range of baking mixes at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, January 2010.The supermarket range of cakes and... more »

White Coffee Partners with Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory to Introduce Gourmet Specialty Coffees

Long Island City, NY – White Coffee, a third-generation family-owned coffee roaster, has announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., to introduce a line of gourmet Rocky Mountain... more »