Is there anything that accents a hot summer day quite like a delicious Ice Cream treat? This shouldn’t take you that long to answer. No, there isn’t! Luckily for you, it has become even easier for you to slake this desire. Our own Marc Lewis (Yea, the guy who wears shorts all year) has started up his own business and will be driving his new Ice Cream truck around various Shelburne neighborhoods every week. He offers plenty of choices for children and adults alike, and also carries Frosty Paws for Man’s Best Friend.

Here is Marc’s schedule and territories. He operates between the hours of 6pm - 9pm.

Tuesdays - Mapleleaf Ln and Bayview area. Longmeadow and Deer Run area.

Thursdays - School St, Davis Ave, Fletcher Ln, Heritage Ln, Tracy Ln, and Stokes Ln area. Laplatte Circle. Hillside Ter, Meadow Ln, and Maplewood Dr area.

Fridays - Hullcrest, Hedgerow, Pinehurst, Birch, Brook, Woodbine, Juniper Ridge, Olde Orchard, Martindale, and Oak Hill area. Lakeview and Champlain Dr area.

Sure, there are other Ice Cream options in the world. But, who else provides it while wearing overly-eccentric Hawaiian shirts? That’s right, nobody! Keep your eyes and ears out for Marc and enjoy!

Adijo,
Kyle

Apart from writing these blog posts, another one of my responsibilities here is ordering our fine coffee selections. Doing this has caused me to quickly become somewhat of a coffee junkie. If you are anything like me, you are constantly on the lookout for the next delicious brew to try.

My latest selection has been the Colombia Reserva, roasted by the coffee experts over at Fresh Coffee Now in Burlington. This company offers a variety of fine selections from Nicaraguan, Mexican, and Peruvian roasts, to more exotic Colombian, Jamaican, and Kona ones. I have tried many of the selections this company has to offer and I have never been the least bit disappointed.

We carry all of the previously mentioned roasts, except Kona, which will be here soon, as well as a Peruvian Decaf and French Roast. If you would like to learn more about Fresh Coffee Now, you can either come ask me questions, or check out the Fresh Coffee Now Blog .

Namasté,
Kyle

More and more, people are coming around to the idea that shopping bags aren’t the best use of our natural resources. The use of plastic bags boosts the demand for petroleum products, while the use of paper bags promotes deforestation. Although leaps and bounds have been made in the recycling world and more people are reusing or recycling their plastic and paper bags, there is an increasing number of people who have made the shift to cloth and canvas bags. These bags are superlative to the rest because of their durability and ease of reuse.

Should you find yourself wanting to make the change from paper and plastic over to cloth, look no further than our store. We offer a variety of alternative bags, from plain canvas or cloth, to stylishly designed handbags and all-purpose Reisenthel Market Baskets.

As the world moves away from the old ways, wouldn’t you feel better being prepared?

Ratukama,
Kyle

Don’t forget! We are having an in-store wine tasting this Saturday, the 21st of June, from 2pm to 6pm.

Slàn leibh,
Kyle

That’s right, we brought back the trophy! This past Wednesday, Team Shelburne Supermarket became the 2008 Low Net Golf Score Champions of the Vermont Grocers Association Scholarship Golf Tournament! That was a mouthful, huh? Important thing is, we won!

Our team of champions:

From left: Steve Clayton, Bob “Kingpin” Maritano, Tony “Glasses” Czaja, Justin Barker

Have you ever been out to dinner and when the check comes, one of your friends grabs it, but only looks at it, then places it back down with no intention to pay? Rude, right? Well, that is how I have been feeling. Rude. Here I have been, writing these posts, but never introducing myself.
My name is Kyle and I have been working here for quite awhile. It’s likely that a lot of you know me already, but I still feel the need for a proper introduction. So good, got that out of the way.
I have the delightful task of keeping this blog updated so there is a chance you might see me in the store, typing away. And come back often to check out our updates. Got it?
Here is a nice shot of me hard at work!

Sayonara,
Kyle

We have just updated our recipe section with two new delicious recipes from our Chef Bob Touchette. The first is for his scrumptious Citrus Glazed Salmon and the second is for Pico de Gallo. Enjoy!

Valete,
Kyle

Hey everyone! We will be hosting an in-store wine tasting on June 21st from 2pm until 6pm . It will be fully catered by our stupendous kitchen staff. There will also be a Reidel wine glass raffle! Come on by. We will see you there!

Do svidaniya,
Kyle

We hope that you are enjoying our revamped website. We are doing our best to tailor it to the needs and wishes of our customers. After all, that’s who it is for. That being said, we encourage feedback and happily accept criticisms or suggestions. If there is something you think we should change or improve, please let us know!

We are also now accepting exaggerated compliments, such as this one from a loyal customer:

"This website is the most expertly crafted creation ever made!" - John C. Everyman (real guy, really.)

Ciao,
Kyle

At 6:36pm on Wednesday, our own flower lady Krista Wilbur gave birth to a healthy baby daughter! She named her Karmen Florence Wilbur and she was 5 pounds, 2 3/4 ounces and 17.5 inches long. Everything went smoothly and there were no complications.

We wish Krista all the best with her new baby daughter and congratulate her on the new family member!