Entertaining The Theme for the Holidays
The economic situation is of concern to all of us! I anticipate there will be more entertaining at home and those of you who dine out will seek out restaurants which can provide wholesome meals and a great assortment of beer and wine at prices less than the grossly inflated ones at many restaurants.
To better accommodate the next six plus months' of "hunkering down" - and a tightening of the belts - I've spent some time bringing in new items that help customers entertain at home - without having to spend all day in the kitchen.
We have a wonderful new line of dip mixes - both hot and cold - along with everything you need here to make them. We also have dip warmers and dip chillers to keep your dips delicious for your entertaining! Plus, platters, brie bakers, and dip dish sets. Come and check them out.
Another new line focuses more on mealtime - with simple mixes to make tandoor chicken, mole, goulash, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and more a breeze. We also have turkey brining kits that include an oversized bag (up to a 20 lb turkey), brining mix and rub for the tastiest turkey in town. Along with this line are some exotic spices to help you dress up everyday dishes or to get adventurous in the kitchen and six new exotic rices - including green bamboo and black - to add texture and color to your plates!
Since I've started brokering specialty foods, its become obvious to me that something has to give. With all the samples I have to juggle, all the time I spend on the road and a complete lack of flexible space at the store - the "gotta go" is gift baskets. It has been a wonderful 15+ years, and I've enjoyed them all! In trying to be all things to all people, this 50 (almost) year old back just can't handle the physical part, and I don't have the time to do the mental part that makes it all happen.
That said, we will have plenty of Dilly Cafe bags and tissue on hand, and can make up hostess gifts and gift bags, pretty much to order. Since we have no storage, delivery will be a challenge, and since our shipper is sliding off the hill and had to close, I no longer have a relationship with a shipper.
But! Call me anyway - if I can't help you I do network with other basketeers who are making baskets full-time, and will only refer you to those whose work I have personally seen and have been impressed with. I am trying to work out an outsourcing relationship with some so you can order from us and we make sure it's taken care of - that is still in the works.
New cheeses here and on the way. More details soon!
RRR
To better accommodate the next six plus months' of "hunkering down" - and a tightening of the belts - I've spent some time bringing in new items that help customers entertain at home - without having to spend all day in the kitchen.
We have a wonderful new line of dip mixes - both hot and cold - along with everything you need here to make them. We also have dip warmers and dip chillers to keep your dips delicious for your entertaining! Plus, platters, brie bakers, and dip dish sets. Come and check them out.
Another new line focuses more on mealtime - with simple mixes to make tandoor chicken, mole, goulash, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and more a breeze. We also have turkey brining kits that include an oversized bag (up to a 20 lb turkey), brining mix and rub for the tastiest turkey in town. Along with this line are some exotic spices to help you dress up everyday dishes or to get adventurous in the kitchen and six new exotic rices - including green bamboo and black - to add texture and color to your plates!
Since I've started brokering specialty foods, its become obvious to me that something has to give. With all the samples I have to juggle, all the time I spend on the road and a complete lack of flexible space at the store - the "gotta go" is gift baskets. It has been a wonderful 15+ years, and I've enjoyed them all! In trying to be all things to all people, this 50 (almost) year old back just can't handle the physical part, and I don't have the time to do the mental part that makes it all happen.
That said, we will have plenty of Dilly Cafe bags and tissue on hand, and can make up hostess gifts and gift bags, pretty much to order. Since we have no storage, delivery will be a challenge, and since our shipper is sliding off the hill and had to close, I no longer have a relationship with a shipper.
But! Call me anyway - if I can't help you I do network with other basketeers who are making baskets full-time, and will only refer you to those whose work I have personally seen and have been impressed with. I am trying to work out an outsourcing relationship with some so you can order from us and we make sure it's taken care of - that is still in the works.
New cheeses here and on the way. More details soon!
RRR
posted by RRR @ 6:26 PM
