gourmet & specialty foods

Barrington Woman Molds Morkes Chocolates into Holiday Treasures

Palatine, IL - Driving past Morkes Chocolates on Rand Road in Palatine, one might not realize the shop carries more than just candy.Owned by Rhonda Dehn of Barrington, Morkes offers homemade chocolates, candy, candy-making supplies... more »

Late-Night Stroll Leads to Hagerstown Shop

Hagerstown, IN - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hagerstown — 365 days a year.A new shop called Every Day Is Christmas had its grand opening Saturday as part of the town's... more »

Fear’s Confections in Lakewood Molds Chocolates into Dr. Who, Star Wars Themes

Lakewood, OH - Glance inside Fear's Confections, and you'll see more than traditional round and square chocolates. Owner Cassandra Fear, a former fiber optic network engineer, sells gourmet chocolates shaped like science fiction characters."I lovingly... more »

‘Forever Chocolate’ Set to Open Shop in Marion Soon

Marion, IA - By mid-September, the community of Marion will be the home to another tempting and tasty treat shop. Forever Chocolate, owned and operated by Connie Seegers, will open its doors to customers eagerly... more »

MiVT Chocolates Vie for Martha Stewart’s Attention

Vergennes, VT - A local business is up for an exciting national award, and it's their Made in Vermont chocolates that have caught the attention of Martha Stewart. Business is sweet at Daily Chocolate in... more »

Schakolad Chocolate Factory Experiences Sweet Success

The Woodlands, TX - Years ago, Veronica Kearney was constantly tempted by Baby Ruth candy bars at the grocery store checkout.But she hasn’t eaten one since 2005 — the year she opened Schakolad Chocolate Factory... more »

Sweet Tooth Candy & Cafe

Georgetown, TX - Just off the Square sits a small store containing shelves stocked with candy bars, bacon-flavored items and nearly every flavor of soda available.Sweet Tooth Candy & Cafe’s owners Elvis and Anna Lee... more »

Sunny Jim’s Marks 50 Years West of Loveland

Loveland, CO - Sunny Jim Walters was a hard candy expert who could roll and fold the candy to produce flowers and hearts and other delicate inventions, said Ida Suppes, current owner of Sunny Jim's... more »