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 Cooks Shop Here has turned 38 !
And we are giddy with delight.
Much has
happened in the world of food these past 38 years. As
a nation we have cooked and eaten our way into the
present, learning much along the way. Those of us who
are fascinated with food and cooking think differently
now about food and food issues than when our business
began in 1974.
Flavors are bolder, tastier, sophisticated and more
well-defined. Bland is out and robust, pure flavors
are in. Descriptors such as authentic and traditional
have become buzzwords in the new food mantra, as have
sustainable, organic, local and seasonal. Farmers and
others who put food on our table are earning the
respect they deserve, and food is considered on more
levels than sheer sustenance.
Comfort food is back, re-tooled to emphasize better
ingredients, better condiments and more careful
cooking techniques. Food in America has been
transformed via education, opportunity, curiosity and
the desire to simply eat better food.
We are pleased to have had a role in educating our
customers about foods, ingredients, cultures and
cuisines. The 1980’s and 90’s were peak years for
imports of specialty foods from Europe, and we reveled
in introducing our customers to an amazing array of
condiments, spices, confections and chocolates. For
those of us in the specialty food business, it was an
awesome time, and we are proud to have brought so many
fine food products to the Pioneer Valley.
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Hot Drinks
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Green Tea: 50 Hot Drinks,
Cool Quenchers, and Sweet and Savory Treats |
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What our
customers are saying about us:
"I am not sure how you do it, but your teas are the
best I have ever tasted - each and every time. Thank
You." --AD, Charleston, SC
"My teawares arrived in perfect condition - and you
guys are so fast - I love it!
Now I know where to go
for all my 'special' tea needs." -- JF, Hayward, CA
"Thank you for taking the time to answer my tea
questions so thoroughly - that was just the kind of
expert advice I was hoping to find." --Mrs. PM,
Boston, MA |
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