Crave: (v) to have an intense desire for something.
Yesterday was my bi-weekly shopping trip with Mom. My brother and I trade off taking her to buy groceries and whatever else she needs. Her soon to be 90 years may sound like we're following a little feeble lady with a shopping cart through Walmart, but our Mom is no little old lady. She wisely decided about a year ago that she might kill somebody behind the wheel of her car because of her poor eyesight. She willingly gave up her license, which speaks volumes about her feisty razor-sharp mind.
Our normal shopping day consists of Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, etc., but whenever we want a true shopping experience, we try to hit one of the locally owned shops in the Greater Yuba-Sutter area. Yesterday we discovered a chic little gourmet shop on Bridge Street in Yuba City aptly named The Crave.
Owned by George and Melinda Barlow, The Crave is a gourmet food and gift shop filled with a massive assortment of Olive oils, condiments, teas, and all manner of epicurean delights and gifts for the foodie in us all.
"Our mission is to make gift giving fun, easy and unique for every occasion.
We want
to satisfy your crave to give and make our little corner
of the world
a place where smiles are contagious."
If you're into olive oils, then The Crave is THE place to come. I didn't count the number of
olive oil makers, but I noted that many of them were from local
Northern California growers.
And YOU CAN TASTE every one of them on the spot.
I loved their private label oil myself.
The shelves of The Crave were filled with other delights
to enhance your cooking experience:
salts, mustard, jars of pickled stuff, jams, etc...
heart warming teas and teapots...
And a variety of gifts and treasures all to complete great gift baskets
for a friend, family member or foodies...
George and Melinda have been open a year and
I can't imagine why I never found this shop before.
Though I didn't see Ronnie in Walmart yesterday,
our visit to The Crave was far more enjoyable...
if you live in the area, it's a must visit!!
If you don't, they have online shopping in addition to this lovely storefront.
Mom and I will be back...and Walmart Ronnie will have to wait!
P.S. TO MY Facebook FRIENDS and FOODIES - THEY SHIP - go online to their website
The Crave
454 Bridge Street St.
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 790-0792
(855) 854-3700
Laurel. Support Small Business!!
