Sunday, May 16, 2010

Who says you can't be gourmet in the country?

We discovered Dillsboro back in 1997. We were heading to Sylva to visit my brother and sister-in-law for the first time. We took a wrong turn off 441 and drove into a delightful village. I immediately fell in love with the shops and quiet streets. I had no idea at that time that I would move to the area like so many other Floridians.

Today, John and I own our own shop in Dillsboro and love it even more than the first time we rode into town. It has expanded from the small country store I bought to much more. I love to cook and thought that it was a shame that locals had to travel 40 miles or so to get great products to cook with. We carry products made by Stonewall Kitchens, Rothchilds and many North Carolina based companies. I have added a dried foods section with rice and lentils as well. The lastest additions to our product line are wine and beer with wines from wineries all across North Carolina.

We sample many of the products we sell so you are guaranteed that you will enjoy your purchase when you get it home. I create recipes using the items we sell to give our customers ideas. I have had many of you ask for them so I am starting this blog to get them out there. Keep posted. Janet