Sure, when you think of The Greater Gouda, you think of cheeses, deli and charcuterie meats, and other exceptional gourmet foods. But we have more than just food. Stop in and pick up one of the amazing non-edible items today!
Protect the environment from your kitchen with Bees Wrap!
You’ve cut back on over-packaged products and you recycle your cardboard boxes and plastic shopping bags, but the film wrap used to cover that onion or plastic bag for those chopped peppers still goes into the landfill. Bee’s Wrap changes that.
Founded by Sara Kaeck, who took her inspiration from bees, nature’s most productive and protective foodies, Bee’s Wrap is made from pieces of organic cotton infused with a blend of bee’s wax, plant oil and tree resin to create a reusable, naturally antimicrobial, self-adhering food wrap. Seal it around food, over a bowl, or even make a bag out of it using only the heat of your hand. Rinse and repeat. It’s that easy.
Just one pack of Bee’s Wrap can prevent 1,667 sq. feet of plastic from entering the oceans and landfills. If everyone in America swapped their plastic wrap for Bee’s wrap, a staggering 4.8 million acres of plastic would be eliminated. And with all the different sizes and types, there’s a Bee’s Wrap that works for you.
More Planet Saving with TruEarth Laundry Detergent.
A couple years ago, Terri saw ads for a new kind of laundry detergent, promising clean clothes without the weight or bulk or mess of liquid in plastic jugs. But big-box stores weren’t carrying anything like that. So, after some research into the different brands, The Greater Gouda began carrying TruEarth Laundry Detergent.
The little detergent strips (about half the size of a bookmark) not only pack a full load of cleaning power, but they also dissolve completely, work in all washing machines, and are hypoallergenic. A 32-strip pack comes in a compostable cardboard envelope and eliminates a plastic jug from ending up in a landfill. Plus, being manufactured in Canada rather than China, the detergent is subject to stringent health regulations and uses fewer energy resources to reach you.
Many of our customers have tried TruEarth Laundry Detergent over the past two years and are hooked. So do something that’s good for the Earth AND easier on yourself. Try TruEarth Laundry Detergent.
Locally made, high-end gift – a Leather Wine Carrier
Gorgeous leather, beautiful designs, and fun colors. Those all describe the wine bottle holders made by BBK Leather, right here in Delaware. These make great gifts but if you need an excuse to buy one for yourself, Terri carries her water bottle in one to remind her to drink more. Adjust the strap to fit your shoulder, slide the bottle in, and off you go!
If you’d like to see what else BBK Leathers makes, check out their website. We love supporting local artists.
Unique, Locally Made Charcuterie Boards
And speaking of local, Dan Stultz, our backyard neighbor makes stunning wooden serving boards. Much of the wood is from local trees, and no two boards are alike. Some have live edges, some have finished edges, and every one of them is gorgeous. They’re great for charcuterie or any other food you’d like displayed on a wooden piece of art.
Since each piece is unique, you never know what we’ll have. And if you find one you love, we recommend buying it, because it won’t be around for long.
BOSKA Mini Cheese Slicer
The slicers we use to give samples are one of our best-selling non-food items. Customers ask us for them almost daily. Unfortunately, these mini slicers fell victim to the reduced production of the pandemic and have not been available to us for two years. Finally, they’re back!
Why do we use Boska Mini slicers? They’re sharp to slide easily through hard or sticky cheese. Just as important, they stay sharp. Boska guarantees they will maintain their edge for 10 years of normal use. We’ve used some of ours every day, over and over, for seven years and they’re still going strong.
We have the mini slicers in stock., but you better hurry – we only received 48 of them!
1. Butter Beer. For you the little (or big) witches and wizards in your house, try Virgil’s Butter Beer – a creamy, nonalcohilic, butterscotch soda. Be warned, it is very sweet. Want to make it more special? In a tall glass, pour it over a scoop of Jeni’s Salty Caramel or Dairy-Free Caramel Pecan Stick Bun Ice Cream for a Caramel Butter Beer Float! Try topping with whipped cream (see below) and drizzling it with some Tipsy Butterscotch for more adult decadence.
2. Tasso Ham. This ham is used sparingly to season Jabalaya, Gumbo, Red Beans and other cajun dishes – or anything else you want to add a bit of salt and lots of kick to. Try a bit in scrambled eggs. But – Oo-Wee, be careful. The main spice on it is Cayenne Pepper. Spice up your life!
3. Snowville Cream. Organic Cream from southern Ohio produced by a heard of 100% A2 cows. A2 diary products has been found to be easier to digest than the more typical one containing both A1 and A2 proteins. This cream is great for whipping, using in sauces, or just add some to your coffee. It’s so popular, we’re already sold out. But don’t worry, it should be back in stock by next Wednesday!
4. Homegrown Beer Cheese & Bourbon Popcorn. Check out this combination of sweet, bourbon glazed popcorn with delicate popped kernels covered in beer cheese seasoning for a flavor that’s like a grown-up version of Chicago Popcorn. This is a sweet and salty treat from Ashland, Ohio you shouldn’t miss.
5. Ubriaco Pinot Rose. You might guess from the name that this hales from Italy, but it’s not a wine – it’s cheese. The semi firm, slightly sharp wheel gets soaked in a sparkling rose making it dance in your mouth. You can almost taste the bubbles! And for a special treat, it’s topped with dried rose petals. Pretty and delicious!
6. Spicy Margarita Mixer. When the Westerville-based folks who make Ridiculously Good Salsa asked me to try their new Spicy Margarita Mix, I was intrigued but skeptical. I mean, their salsa is fantastic and margaritas pair well with chips and salsa, but Spicy Margarita? Wow, this stuff is even better than the salsa, if that’s possible. The delicate sweetness of agave nectar, the light, flavorful spice of jalapenos and other peppers, married into lime juice. Whether mixed with a good tequila or with Lemon Lime soda, this is my new favorite beverage! So refreshing!
7. Pineapple Coconut Margarita Mixer. What? Another margarita mixer? Yes, that makes three with our traditional one from Stonewall, but they are each very different. This one takes the beloved drink in a different direction – to the tropics. Pineapple juice and coconut, both big, bold flavors are used in just the right proportion to flavor but not overwhelm the lime-based mixer. We didn’t expect anything other than perfection from Columbus-based Simple Times. Now my only question is, which margarita to have!
And a BONUS! We also just got in a wonderful collection of flavored salts from Feeding Francis Salt Co. The Tequila Lime Sea Salt is perfect for … you guessed it … rimming the lip of your favorite margarita!
