The Greater Gouda has changed!  Although many of you depend on us for your weekly lunch meats and cheeses, many people still consider us as “that shop you go to if you’re having a party.” We still carry all the delicacies you need for a perfect charcuterie but we’ve also added lots of basic grocery items, always being mindful of our reputation of bringing you the best items at a fair price. We thought it might be helpful to review a few of the basic grocery items we stock.

Toilet paper rolls on wicker basket

Toilet Paper. Our two-ply, individually wrapped (in paper, not plastic) toilet paper was our Number One online seller in 2020. You can usually find it on a bottom shelf in the back half of the shop. If you don’t see it, just ask. We have never run out.

Tomato Paste, Canned Tomatoes. Used as the base of many sauces and dishes, we carry Amore tomato paste in convenient squeeze tubes and San Marzano tomatoes in 14.28 oz cans. Make your next homemade spaghetti sauce even better!

Fresh dairy products, milk, cottage cheese, eggs, yogurt, sour cream and butter on wooden table

Eggs, Milk, Cream, Butter, Sour Cream. We’ve got your dairy needs covered with three different types of Hartzler’s non-homogenized, low-temperature pasteurized milk – as close to what comes out of a cow as we can get. We also carry 5 different types of butter, cream, sour cream, clotted cream as well as local, pastured eggs.

Kidney Beans & Black Beans. Surprise big sellers at The Greater Gouda are the cans of Walnut Creek kidney beans and black beans. They’ve developed a following of their own. Of course, it’s handy to have a can or two of beans in the pantry.

Paper Towels. I’ll be honest; our paper towels aren’t the greatest, but if you’re in a pinch, they’ll do the trick. On the other hand, we’re looking into carrying tree-free paper towels and toilet paper which has come a long way in strength, softness, and durability. So stay tuned for your chance to buy local and help stop global deforestation.

Raw Organic Red Ground Minced Beef Ready to Cook

Meat. The pandemic has been hard on small fresh meat producers, sometimes locking them out of spots at the meat processors. Nevertheless, while the particular brand or farm may change from time to time, The Greater Gouda is committed to bringing you high-quality meats. Currently, we have brats, Italian sausage, boneless pork chops, and a variety of fresh sausage. We also keep trout fillets, salmon fillets, and tuna steaks on hand to satisfy your pescatarian needs.

Cream Cheese. We’ve carried cream cheese from the day we opened. Just ask and we will cut the right amount for your needs.

Bowls of various gluten free flour (chick peas, rice, buckwheat, amaranth seeds, almond) on wooden background

Baking Needs: We have three different types of flour (White, Whole Wheat, and Gluten-Free), Baking Powder, Corn Starch, Salt, and even Yeast. Plus, we carry mixes for biscuits, pancakes, scones, popovers and more! If you need to bake (or thicken, or leaven), we’ve got you covered.

Hummus & Flatbread: If you haven’t tried our hummus, you’re missing out! Made locally by Darista Dips, it is, hands down, the best hummus we’ve ever tasted. The first time Mark tried the Mo’rockin Carrot Hummus, he “accidentally” ate the whole container! And while you’re trying those, grab a container of our mini-naan flatbreads. Pop these into the oven to warm and they become the perfect, tasty vehicle to get the hummus into your mouth.

Sandwich Bread: We have baguettes and batards, of course, as well as an artisan sliced sourdough and a seeded rye bread. But did you know we also carry a basic white sandwich loaf, a basic wheat sandwich loaf, and a basic sliced multigrain bread?  Looking to mix up your sandwiches a bit? Use our pretzel buns – round or long – they aren’t just for burgers and brats!

Slow Cooker Starters: There’s nothing like walking in the door to the rich smell of dinner already cooked! The Greater Gouda carries a variety of meal starters from The Zen of Slow Cooking. From Southwest Fiesta to Provencale, just add your choice of meat & veggies, and you’ll have a yummy meal waiting after a long day at work!

Frozen Pizza: Take ‘n bake pizzas from a former Cameron Mitchell’s chef. I didn’t know frozen pizza could take so good – and it only take 10 minutes to bake!  Delicious, fast, easy. Who could ask for more! We generally carry 2 varieties – one white and one red.

Produce. Fresh fruits and vegetables have been difficult for us; after all even Big Box stores throw out most of their produce. Nevertheless, we are determined to carry as many items as we can get in reasonable quantities at a reasonable cost. Typically, we have cherry or grape tomatoes; onions, romaine lettuce; mini sweet peppers; and either lemons or limes (sometimes both). We have a selection of organic frozen veggies, as well!

Natural Sweeteners. Need something for your coffee or tea? Baking a cake or frosting some cookies? Whether you’re looking for refined sugar, brown sugar, maple sugar, and powdered sugar, we can satisfy your sweet tooth.

Spices. From basil to thyme, from black pepper to onion powder, The Greater Gouda carries the basic spices to complete your pantry. Better yet, they’re high quality and packed in small quantities so they don’t go stale before you finish them. We also have a wide assortment of rubs and sauces for BBQ season. Spice up your life at The Greater Gouda!

There are more of these staples in the shop, like cooking oil, waffles, and more. It’s just too hard to name them all! How many of these did you know we carried?  What else would you like to see?