 Spread a little love this Valentine's! We have the perfect chocolate bar for your sweetie- Chocolove Chocolate bars come in all flavors, milk and dark, organic or not- they are delicious and fun, complete with a little love poem on the inside of each wrapper. Favorites are Dark Chocolate with Almonds & Sea Salt, Dark with Chilies and Cherries and Coffee Crunch.
Gorgeous soaps from Little Birch Farm, and warm their toes with soft, decadent alpaca socks from Black Goat Farm, Beautiful fresh tulips, daffodils and freesia flower bunches will brighten anyone's snowy holiday. Our cheese case is filled with decadent cheeses, including Oh My Heart and Twilight (new) from Lazy Lady Farm, and many others. Nothing says love like wine, cheese, chocolate, soap and socks. |
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Our bakers are working hard in the kitchen preparing home-baked sweet treats such as heart-shaped vegan chocolate fudge hearts, big chocolate (with kahlua) hearts, heart healthy truffles (with almonds, apricots, spices and dark chocolate), eclairs, chocolate covered strawberries, baby cakes- flourless chocolate and lemon, and heart-shaped sugar cookies.
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Looking for special dinner items? - why go out in the snow, when you can stay warm by the fire?
We have locally raised lamb (frozen), fresh sustainable Faroe Island Salmon, Cornish Game hens (frozen), and special order this week: PEI mussels, Beausoleil oysters ($1.50 each) & fresh Gulf Shrimp.
Fresh seafood orders delivered NEXT DAY year round.
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Some great new wines on the shelves
Casa Julia from Chile produces a couple of new favorites- the Sauvignon Blanc has a bright pineapple nose, refreshing hint of citrus, and great balanced acidity. A nice wine paired with some of our creamy cheeses and Effie's Nutcakes. The Cabernet is creamy and fruity without being overbearing- you can sip it by the fire or drink with dinner and be pleased on both accounts. A new varietal- Carmenere- originally a french grape that has become a national grape of Argentina. We have added two vineyards - Arenal winery, and an organic Carmenere from Natura. You will find them soft and fruity with a roundness and good balance and a little green pepper bite in the mouth that harkens to thoughts of spiced meats, chiles, garlic and traditional Argentinian barbeque. We like it both with and without food- as one of our tasters commented, "it's just an all around good, right in the middle, unpretentious wine." We've added a few more reasonably priced Chiantis, including a very attractively priced Classico that was brought to our attention by a Member-Owner. These Chiantis make the perfect accompaniment to warm stews, tomato sauces and garlicky meats.
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What to do with all this snow?
Play in it!
Notchview Ski Center Offers Two Opportunities in February and Old Creamery Co-op member-owners get 10% discount by showing their membership cards!
Snowshoe Shenanigans - a Valentine's Special
Saturday, February 14 | 10-12Noon [Snow date Feb 15]
 Bring the one(s) you love and enjoy a snowshoe race and winter celebration. Try the adult 1KM, 3-person relay race, and/or Kid's Obstacle Course all on snowshoes! Bonfire, cocoa, and prizes for the craziest outfits. Day pass to Notchview is included. Check out Dion snowshoe demonstrations. A limited number of snowshoes are available for rent. Afterwards, enjoy delicious Creamery made chili.
Tickets purchased in advance are non-refundable.
Co-sponsored by Hilltown Land Trust. Trustees or Hilltown Land Trust Members: $10, $25 family max. Not-Yet- Members: $15, $35 family max. For information or to register: hltlandsteward@ttor.org or call 413 628 4485.
Brew Moon Ski
Saturday, February 28 | 6:30 - 10PM
Notchview has been running moonlight skis since at least 1985; but this one will happen only once in a Blue Moon! Enjoy skiing or snowshoeing starting at 6:30PM followed by a sampling of local beer, wine and light snacks at 8:00PM, hosted by Kelly's of Dalton. Enjoy a bonfire and friendly folks! Skiing and snowshoeing is self-guided and we can match you up with others for company. Trails are well-marked and you can also try their new mobile app, GoTrustees!
Skis and snowshoes available for rent.
Trustees members: $15; Nonmembers $25. RSVP strongly recommended. 413.684.0148 notchview@ttor.org
Get more Notchview details HERE
After an invigorating day on the trails, stop by the Old Creamery on your way home and enjoy a Creamery-made French hot chocolate, hot mulled cider, or other warmer-upper. One of our homemade desserts might tempt you as well.
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If you'd like to contact the general manager, send an email to GM@oldcreamery.coop.
If you'd like to contact the Co-op's board of directors, send an email to Board@oldcreamery.coop.
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