We have creative customers walk through the door every day. One customer, Ginny Schuett, was inspired by the fresh blueberries she picked by hand at Blueberry Hills in Manson, WA, and by some of the unique gadgets she discovered at Culinary...
I've been trying to incorporate more fish into my diet, but as I'm sure you know, sometimes picking out fish that are good for me and good for the environment can be tricky. I've made a commitment to look for wild fish...
I love avocados, but I can never eat the whole thing at one time. In the past, I've always wrapped the leftover half in plastic wrap, but it always turns brown and unappetizing before I have a chance to use...
In 2000, we purchased the Fudge Factory, and Dave became the Fudge Master. Our staff even had an apron made that Dave proudly wore for many years that said "Fudge Master." Today, one of our favorite gifts to give is...
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit our local bridge club. They meet every Monday afternoon, and have 3 tables of competitive bridge going. I was interested in visiting with this group in particular, because several months ago one of...
In 1998, we made a huge decision to create a store to experience by doing an extensive remodel. We hired a designer to help us create a pay station that looked like a country fruit stand and have the four...
Lately, we’ve been talking a lot in the store about things we spend money on, that we could make cheaper at home. Chicken stock comes up a lot. I know Phyllis and her husband, Mike, make a lot of soups,...
Hi! My name is Phyllis. For those of you who don’t know this fun fact…Phyllis is one of the most UNcommon names in this generation. I was named after my father, Phillip Andrew, so my parents named me Phyllis Ann....
Everyone around our valley thinks about apple harvest this time of year, but Fall is not just about apple pie and pumpkin carving. Did you know that Fall starts in September and doesn’t officially end until late December? It’s a...
