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Easter Treat: Chocolate Coconut Nests

One of the most fun parts of Easter is the candy and other traditional holiday treats.  Jelly beans, Cadbury Creme Eggs and Mini Eggs, and Peeps, just to name a few, have found their way into a myriad of recipes.  Our own resident baker, Emily Tracy of Get Baked, shares one of her popular items with us:

Chocolate Coconut Nests

1 1.2 c. chocolate chips
3/4 c. coconut 7 oz.
desired eggs for garnish (Cadbury Mini or Jelly Beans)

Melt the chocolate for 30 seconds at a time in microwave safe bowl, or using a double boiler over the stovetop.  Once melted, mix in the coconut.  Drop the mixture 1 tablespoon at a time onto a lined cookie sheet.  Make a divet in the center with the back of a spoon, and fill with your chosen eggs.  Chill until firm.  (Super fun idea: use white chocolate and color it green.)

No time to make your own?  Stop by Get Baked at 25 Central Street in Windsor at pick up any of these delicious treats:

Rice Krispies Easter Eggs

Peeps cucakes

Babka

Hot cross buns

No matter your taste, Get Baked will have something for you to enjoy this weekend, or anytime!

Easter Finds

Easter is heading our way this Sunday, so we scoured the Nutmeg Collective membership to find you some unique finds perfect for the upcoming holiday:

Get a unique Easter "basket" from The Toy Box by Vinny (choice of toy included!!), $40

Gorgeous adventurine + mother of pearl cross bracelet from bba bracelets, $25

New baby?  Gift this adorable Easter basket from baby blossom company, $65

Cute as a bunny outfit crocheted by Everything Glitzy, $20

Need a card?  Laura's Paper Creations has you covered! $4

Don't forget the chicks! Lucky will make everyone smile. by Hickster Tees, $16

Personalized Easter egg treat holder!  Contact QueenVanna Creations, starting at $5

We hope you have a lovely holiday with friends and family this weekend.

Seasonal Spotlight: Spring Flowers

Lily Pad Prints

The weather predicted may cover any early blooms on the first day of Spring, but our makers and curators have you covered with beautiful flowers of their own.

Baby Blossom Company

Queenvanna Creations

Doug Hockman Photography

Sprinkles of Color

Wren in a Willow

Nutmeg Collective Gift Shop Field Trip: Wethersfield

Old Wethersfield Country Store

Denise of The Burnt Shop came up with the idea for a member field trip to several gift shops in Connecticut. Over ten members participated and each shop received a basket of Nutmeg Collective samples. This is a look at the second stop in Wethersfield.

Old Wethersfield Country Store

First stop on the trip was Old Wethersfield Country Store, a mix of delicious local foods, products from local makers, and the famous wall of candy, run by Megan and John.

Old Wethersfield Country Store

From the site:  "We carry cupcakes, pies, fresh bread, gluten free/vegan items, prepared meals, grass-fed meat, yogurt, milk, eggs, fine grocery items, frozen foods, cheese, kombucha on tap, and gifts."  Every turn reveals something sumptuous and local - an amazing place that cannot be missed.

Heirloom Market

Our next stop was Heirloom Market, at the Historic Comstock Ferre Property, run by Spiro and Julia, a couple with many years in the local Hartford area restaurant scene.
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Heirloom Market

From the site: "The natural foods grocery store and café will take the 'farm to table' concept a step further and deeper into 'seed to plate'."  The market and café is filled with natural goods and the selection of seeds and garden supplies is incredible. A beautiful and historic place to visit.

Heirloom Market

The next stop on the field trip took the members to Middletown. Stay tuned for those trip details!

Please support the lovely shops that hosted the Nutmeg Collective on the second leg of the field trip.

Old Wethersfield Country Store, 221 Main St, Wethersfield, CT
Phone: (860) 436-3782

Heirloom Market, at the Historic Comstock Ferre, 263 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT

Phone: (860) 257-2790

Cyn Thomas is the illustrator, designer and pattern maker of RiverDog Prints. Her paper goods and gifts are guided by earth, animals, function, food and cocktails. You can also find Cyn canning in her kitchen, walking her dog, being outnumbered by her boys and husband or reading herself to sleep.
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The Brothers Crisp Turned 3

The Brothers Crisp, local makers of artisan hand-sewn shoes and boots, turned 3 on March 3rd. Joey Batts helped with the celebration by making a video, Sole for Your Soul, produced by The Eightsix of Supa D. The celebration continues with The Brothers Crisp offering 33% off custom orders for the entire month of March.



Soul For Your Sole (The Brothers Crisp) from 86HourPhoto on Vimeo.