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The Sweet Gourmet in Tyler Texas

April 7th, 2010

The Sweet Gourmet
4554 S Broadway Ave
Tyler
TX 75703
903 534 0840

The Sweet Gourmet is an upmarket shop selling sweet treats of all kinds and many other specialist cooking products. It is located in the French Quarter in the central shopping district of Tyler.

The first thing that greets you as you walk into the store is chocolate, wonderful chocolate. You will also smell the coffee – mmm, chocolate and coffee – what a combination! This is the place to find Godiva, Green and Blacks, Cadburys, Lindt and other brands of PROPER chocolate, plus hand made chocolates, chocolate-covered nuts and a huge variety of candies to die for. At the back of the store is a large selection of candy for all generations – including things like liquorice and a gourmet jelly bean bar.

But this is not the only thing on sale. There are all sorts of things for the serious chef – products by Barefoot Contessa, Paula Deen and Stonewall Kitchen plus a limited amount of nice quality cooking ware. If you want to ‘fake it’ there are even some ready meals for sale.

The Sweet Gourmet also stocks some international products like the British favourite ‘Marmite’. They have a refrigerated section too and to suit the Texas palate there are plenty of things to grill and barbeque plus rubs, seasonings and marinades. There are chips and salsa of many different varieties too!

There is one problem with this shop. It is EXPENSIVE! Granted, the items stocked are not likely to be on your usual grocery list, but the cost is high. If you are a regular visitor to Dallas then you may not want to pay these prices. BUT… the cost does make a gift from the Sweet Gourmet even more special, and gifts are really a huge part of their business. Anything can be gift wrapped or put in a gift basket and a nice selection of cards are available to accompany the gift. They will even deliver. Corporate orders are also welcomed.

The Sweet Gourmet is all about fun too. They hold special events throughout the year – like monthly cooking demonstrations by the resident French-trained chef and evenings for couples and even for the Garden Club. The owner – Pam Gabriel, welcomes ideas and is always keen to put on a special event for your club. Birthday parties are also welcomed at the Sweet Gourmet. At the back of the store is a kitchen where they have the cooking demos and hand dip fruits in chocolate to sell. During a birthday party, the guests indulge in a chocolate tasting session and then go back to the kitchen to dip their own fruit and nuts in chocolate. This is then bagged and becomes the party favor to take home. The Sweet Gourmet can also supply the birthday cake. For 12 kids this fun party costs around $200.

If money was no object, I think I would practically live in the Sweet Gourmet. Sadly, reality means that I have to restrict myself to just going there on odd occasions to buy gifts for other people. I hope I don’t visibly salivate when I do!

Bath and Body Works Tyler Texas

January 10th, 2010

As you walk through the Broadway square mall in Tyler you can not help but smell the joyful scents pouring from Bath and Body Works.

When you have to buy a gift for that woman that you have no idea what to get her, Bath and Body Works is the best place to shop. I know that it is always hard to know what type of scent that people like. Every woman seems to have their own taste. But they have everything for everyone’s personal liking, candles, soap, lotions, Anti-bacterial, body spray, perfumes, and much more.

If you are anything like me, you don’t like leaving the house without a bottle of anti-bacterial. But the thing I hate is the smell. Bath and Body Works has found an answer for this frustrating problem that has been bothering women for years; Scented anti-bacterial. It kills germs and the only smell that stays is the pleasant smells, such as, jasmine, cherry blossom, lemon, or vanilla.

You can always find great deals for gift packages, and sale items. If you do not know what someone likes, give them a little of each scent. Mix and match fun items, jasmine scented body spray, cucumber melon candles, vanilla lotions and lemon hand anti-bacterial. You can find so many different ideas for gifts online and in the store. There are so many more gifts than just a bar of soap or candle. There are even potted plants and gardening gift ideas on the Bath and body Works website; including the futuristic item, “Garden in a bag”. You can choose between the “Happy Birthday!” Viola Mix or the “thinking of you” Pansy. You can not go wrong with chocolate. A Godiva candle and truffles make the perfect gifts. You can shop for the perfect “fun gift” such as cute and comfortable house slippers, or warm bath robes, or soft blankets. But do not over look the classic gifts that make Bath and Body Works so popular for so many years, such as the Signature Collection Classics Body Lotions. Try out the exciting smells, like Pink Grapefruit, Creamy Coconut, Cool Citrus, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin, or Coco Cabana, and many more.

You can create a relaxing spa at your home. Get candles and relaxing room fragrances to set the calming mood. Bath and Body Work has great Aromatherapy massage oil. You can choose the best oil for your moods; Sleep- Lavender Chamomile and Lavender Vanilla, Stress Relief- Eucalyptus Spearmint and Tranquil Mint, or Sensuality- Jasmine Vanilla. You can complete a nice massage with the True Blue Spa Roller Ball Massager, or the 5-prong Massager by Bath & Body Works Accessories. You can give yourself a perfect home done manicure or pedicure with great kits, and True Blue Spa accessories. True Blue has such accessories such as nail buffers, hand lotions, manicure scrub, and the “Beauty Queen Waves Moisturizing Gel Gloves”. Aromatherapy has hand creams for your mood, such as energy and a stress relief. Look for great facial items brands such as, Patricia Wexler M.D. Dermatology, Murad Skin Care Kits, Zeno Acne Clearing Device, and Sara Happ. After a relaxing night cuddle up in a comfortable robe and warm slippers.

Check out their website on a regular basis to keep up with the great sale prices or you can go into the store. Ask a Tyler TX sales associate how to get on the e-mail list. Bath & Body Works sends coupons and alters you of sales in store and online.