One of the pluses at Emily's is you can sample all the gourmet foods before you buy. Here you will find a most unusual selection of cheeses. Baskets of all sizes are in stock or bring your own containers. The Parkers have added another shrink wrap machine, and will open a holiday workshop next to Emily's. Emile Henry bakeware goes from freezer to oven and is dishwasher safe.
Fondue pots are also back.
For entertaining, you won't be able to resist the Mackenzie Childs LTD rice paper napkins, plates and cups, so pretty, you'll use them as accents everywhere. Special cakes on order are chocolate mud pie, cheesecake, key lime tarts and more, and the incredible variety of Eli and Amy's breads are delivered here. Allow plenty of time for gift selections. Leave the shipping to the Parkers and their efficient staff. Michele Stella is manager of the Ridgefield store.