by Jon Sooy | Sep 16, 2023 | General Merchandise, Harvest, Outdoor Entertaining
One of the hallmarks of Napa Valley living is sustainability and being green. And one of the tried and true approaches to this is the venerable motto of “Reduce, Reuse, And Recycle”. Reducing, reusing, and recycling contribute to the circular economy, where resources...
by Jon Sooy | Aug 23, 2023 | Cal Mart Deli, Coffee, Tea & Smoothies
Yes, summer is still in full swing, and the combination of warm weather, baseball, and long days makes it hard to be thinking about fall. But with school starting and the first day of fall closer than the last day of spring, it’s a great time to be thinking...
by Jon Sooy | Aug 10, 2023 | Coffee, Tea & Smoothies, Gift Baskets
Birthdays and presents go together like peanut butter and jelly, or cake and ice cream. In fact, celebrating a birthday without the giving of gifts is almost unthinkable in our culture. But that wasn’t always so. As one local article reminds us, “While all of us have...
by Jon Sooy | Jul 12, 2023 | General Merchandise, Smoothies
Acai (aa·saa·ee) bowls have been popular in the United States since at least the early 2000s. The trend began primarily in Southern California, where the health-conscious and fitness-oriented culture embraced the nutritious and refreshing qualities of acai bowls. Acai...
by Jon Sooy | Jun 22, 2023 | General Merchandise, Smoothies
“The best gift you can give is a hug: one size fits all and no one ever minds if you return it.” — Marge Piercy Among the most well-received gifts given in our culture, few rank as high as the venerable gift basket. It seems that gift baskets have been...
