Just one more gift idea
If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for a foodie in your life, here’s a unique place it: The Durango Arts Center.
You might not have thought of it, but the Arts Center’s Barbara Conrad gallery is overflowing with beautiful things for the kitchen and table – blue ceramic colanders, bowls in bronze and pewter glazes, cups of every shape and hue with and without handles, wine racks made of wood and glass, brilliantly colored glass platters and coasters – in other words, just about anything you could desire.
The best part is that the pieces are crafted by local artisans for the Arts Center’s annual Winter Solstice Artisans Market and most pieces and sets are under $100.
“It’s a big deal for those artists,” said DAC executive director Cristie Scott. “They earn money and recognition for their work.”
The market is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday until Dec. 24 and will stay open until 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5.
Artisan ice cream moves to Main
Durango’s own ice cream maker Katie Burford of Cream Bean Berry is boosting downtown’s delicious offerings, moving recently from the Smiley Building to 1021 Main Ave.
She’ll feature seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice, made with James Ranch pumpkins, red chile chocolate with chiles from Ignacio and chocolate peppermint ice cream at the new store, which has seating and also sells coffee.
Burford said she wants the Main Avenue shop to become a dessert destination, and she’s collaborating with Shani Winer of the Pie Maker to bring sweet treats to us every day from noon to 9 p.m.
Prepare for gourmet olive oil shortage
Bad news for us lovers of Italian olive oil – a terrible harvest cut the yield in half and means higher prices for those of us who just can’t live without it.
Local importers Peter Pizzoferrato and Anna Hollowell of Fresh Pressed are doing their best to keep costs in line for their fruity oil from southern Italy by buying in advance and benefiting from a momentarily higher dollar. However, expect to pay more – that’s if you can get it.
The two are offering a liter of their award-winning Trappeto di Caprafico extra virgin olive oil for $36 and a half liter for $20. They also bring in unusual flavored oils such as orange, lemon, cedro, garlic and porcini mushroom for $26 for ½ liter and $18 for ¼ liter. And their tapenades are an instant Italian party when served simply on a good piece of toasted bread. Their jars of black or green olive spread sell for $10. M-m-m, another great foodie gift.
To place an order, you can reach them by email at freshpressedllc@gmail.com
Pamela Hasterok
