It's us!, It's us! Well, ok, it's not exactly us. But close! Bon Appetit Magazine did a story in the October issue which named Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina "America's Foodiest Small Town." (Seriously- should that even count? It's really two towns. I'm just sayin') BUT- On page 99, there is also a list of Runners-up, and Eugene, Oregon is the first town on that list! (Eugene also has the honor of being home to TW Pewter/Crosby & Taylor! )
As a resident of Eugene, I am honored that our town was chosen for this list. And I do believe we deserve the recognition. I couldn't find this honorable mention on their website, though, just in the print magazine. So here's what Bon Appetit had to say about Eugene:
"With the coast, the mountains, the wine-rich Willamette Valley, and acres of dense forests just outside it's back door, it's easy to see why this countercultural hub bristles with first-rate ingredients. Ride your bike to the Lane County Farmers Market for local cheeses, foraged mushrooms, truffles, wild berries, and lots of other organic produce. This isn't a restaurant town, but it is a home cook's paradise."
I'm a home-cook, and I do believe I'm in paradise. I've never picked up any truffles though. Well, only the chocolate kind. I'll have to check the other ones out. Yay, Eugene!
Oh, and congratulations Durham and Chapel Hill! :)
-Jen
I just want to let everyone know how excited I am to be carrying your beautiful products in my store. Nancy was great help and it was nice of her to send her picture with my order so I can put a face to the name. My grand opening is quickly approaching and those who have seen the TW Products have fell in love with them just as I have. I hope I have a long partnership with the TW company and I am proud to be displaying and selling your beautiful works of art because that is what they are to me!! I can not wait to carry the pottery!!!!!
ResponderEliminarDebra Lawrence
A Cooks Corner
Sterling IL
We and our customers have fallen in love the the folks at TW Pewter, exceptional heirloom products that are unique and made in the USA!
ResponderEliminarHi folks! wow these new pottery items look cool. doing what you asked and posting here on the blog.. so you will send us a sample that we can touch and show our customers.
ResponderEliminarThanks and have a great holiday season!
Tami & John
The Pear Tree
Cocoa Village, FL
Consider Artisan's New London duly posted for the stoneware! We're so excited and can't wait for the catalog to place an order.
ResponderEliminarbtw...any head way on a loon motif on anything????
great press! Love the new pottery line and will be looking for the catalog. Thanks!
ResponderEliminarAnxious to see the new line.
ResponderEliminarAre you doing tea or coffee cannisters in the new look?
Would love a sample piece. Hope we get the new catalog soon.
Sue
Thanks so much for your continued effort in keeping TW exclusive in gourmet stores. It means a lot to the specialty stores and boosts the quality of your product. We have only had TW in our store a short time. It has jsut now taken off. Thanks again, Debby Columbus owner/ Zoo La La
ResponderEliminarInterested in seeing the samples of the new product line. If the photos are accurate, they look great!
ResponderEliminarCongratulations on your new line. We Vermonters wish you all the best .
ResponderEliminarStephen
Stowe Craft
Can't wait to see the entire catalog. Love dragonflies.
ResponderEliminarGood luck.
Far out, man! Eugene is lucky to have both the best ingredients for home cooking and the Tin Woodsman!
ResponderEliminarWe also can't wait to get the catalog--- we love stoneware, and are excited to see our favorite pewter pieces as accents!!! Thanks for keeping it all FRESH!!!!
ResponderEliminarSimilarly, I can't wait to see the new catalog. The canisters I already ordered are lovely in person, looking forward to more. :)
ResponderEliminarthanks!
Sally
We have a small store, but our customers love to find here unique American made products. Tinwoodsman is a favorite and I am looking forward to seeing this new stoneware.
ResponderEliminarDear Jen & Nancy:
ResponderEliminarI'm very excite for your new product line "Crosby & Taylor."
I hope you the best of all and, of course I just placed my Holiday order for "Crosby & Taylor" along with "Grrrreat" Tin Woodman order.
Looking forward to receiving of them soon.
You all have great weekend and talk to ya soon!
Thanks,
from ETHAN @ HAND&MIND-BREA, CA
Congratulations Deborah! Great looking new work that I'm sure will sell as well as the older pieces in your line. You and Jim have provided our galleries with beautiful, functional items we all can be proud to sell for many years. Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to my samples and selling the new lines!
ResponderEliminarWarmly,
laurie wickham
I have my gift shop in the small town of Henniker, N.H. for 23 years. I have been caring the Tin Woodsman for a number of those years and always use them at home myself. Everyone loves them and it is great that they can place a special order and have them drop shipped to them. Thanks for such a unique product.
ResponderEliminarI also am looking forward to the new samples.
Thanks again!!
We have been very excited about Tin Woodsman pewter since meeting Deborah and her lovely daughters at the Atlanta show last January. The quality and presentation are outstanding. Our customers love their artistic flare and American quality. Thanks!
ResponderEliminarKathy Molitor
RivergateGardens.com
I am so excited that my new business is starting to take off in less than a year. I must say that I have Tin Woodsman to thank for that. People see their products and go crazy for them. They are so unique and well crafted. I can't wait to see what great products they come up with next. Thanks again!
ResponderEliminarGeorgie Chatham