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Discover a wonderful experience in wax when you enter American Candle, the candle and gift outlet along Route 611 in Bartonsville. A wealth of candle-ry, gifts and accessories fills the store from wall to wall and floor to ceiling, all great for decorating or for giving any time of year. This is where you can browse through an incredible selection of all varieties of candles, from scented dinner tapers and wind-proof storm candles to pillar candles and jar candles. Choose from among hundreds of Candle Gift Baskets, the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for person in your life. Is someone getting married? You'll find a memorable selection of wedding candles to choose from. And while you're in the wonderful world of candles, catch one of the candle making demonstrations - they're really fun to watch! During your visit, examine the "brand name" collectibles from Norman Rockwell, Legends, Dept. 56, Lenox, Precious Moments and many more; it's a beautiful display. After you enjoy the browsing, savor a hot cup of gourmet coffee or cappuccino from the Gourmet Candy and Kitchen Shop on the premises, featuring dips, sauces and soups. Mmmm! You may also choose from over 250 barrels of chocolates, bonbons, gummies, licorice and more! Come see for yourself all the candles, collectibles, gifts and goodies at American Candle on Route 611 in Bartonsville (exit 302 off Interstate 80). They’re open every day. Phone 629-3388 or visit www.american-candle.com to find out more, and see their ad on page 11 of this magazine for the $10-off coupon!

 

Step back in time and browse at the Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store on Route 390 in Cresco. Storekeepers Mickey & Maryann Miller keep this interesting and contented establishment well stocked with things like handicrafts, distinctive gifts, seasonings, animal feed, folk art, hardware and building materials. Shop here for Green Mountain Coffees, Vera Bradley Bags, Byer’s Choice collectibles, Burt’s Bees, Grafton Village Cheeses and much more. You’ll also be happy to discover everything you would find at a hardware & lumber store for your home and outdoor needs. Art lovers will want to spend some time browsing amongst the works displayed in the Sprag Mill Art Gallery on the premises. This charming store is a wonderful place to linger, a place where you will see a wide variety of unique items during your time spent relaxing in the country. The Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store is open from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday. Drop by to shop, browse or just to say “Hello!” For more specifics on the treasures you will find at this honest-to-goodness country store, call (570) 595-2501 or visit them on the internet at www.theobprice.com. You’ll have a memorable experience!

 

Spaetzle machines to the left, woks to the right and coming up fast are Italian pastas and Belgian chocolates. Are you on the set of a cooking show? You may be, but in this case you're at Cooks Tour in Mountainhome, the chef's paradise where everything is dedicated to the art of cooking! Literally every type of cookware and kitchen helper can be found here. Let the names speak for themselves: Cuisinart, Scanpan, Bourgeat, Henckels, Gaggia and Pavoni, Wusthoff, Le Creuset, Zyliss and Mouli. Pepper mills, pasta machines, fondue sets and quiche pans are among the gadgets and goodies filling this truly amazing shop. All professional and amateur chefs in the Poconos should know about the selection of specialty foods at Cooks Tour, as it's good enough to satisfy even the fussiest gourmet! And the personalized service will help you find that secret ingredient, little known technique, or effort-saving device to make even the most difficult dish a success. In fact, Cooks Tour is also a popular cooking school. Classes are offered in Northern Italian, French, Chinese and basic American techniques, as well as low fat, low cholesterol preparations. Cooks Tour is open daily at routes 191 & 390 in Mountainhome, and the number there is (570) 595-0370. Bon appetite!

 

Do you need an extra-special gift? How about something interesting for your own home? For gift giving, collecting, or just plain browsing, Switzerland Old World Gifts in Tannersville is hard to beat. Grace a wall in your living room with one of over one hundred different cuckoo, rhythm, and contemporary clocks, or put a smile on the face of your favorite collector with a tankard from the selection of over six-hundred imported and domestic beer steins. Your sense of smell will be pleasantly surprised by the aromas coming from the general direction of the incense and smoker collections. Meanwhile, you won't go nutty searching for the right nutcracker, there is one for you here in your choice of shape and size. Items in store for you at this interesting collectibles center range from functional to decorative to humorous and entertaining. Look here for Christmas ornaments and the world’s finest collectibles, including Dept. 56, Hummels, Swavorski, Lenox Classics, Anheiser Busch, Polanaise, Boyd’s Bears, Possible Dreams Santas, and more! Enjoy the excitement of discovering so many wonderful things during your time spent browsing here. Switzerland Old World Gifts can be easily found at the intersection of Route 611 and Route 715 in Tannersville (left onto Rt. 611N from I-80 Tannersville exit 299/Rt. 715). They are open seven days a week, 10:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday, 10:00 to 6:00 on Saturdays and 10:00 until 4:00 on Sundays. This is the collector's dream come true; call 620-2003 to find out more or check out their website at www.switzgifts.com!

 

Nearly the entire inventory at Steier’s Amish Country Store on 206 Depot Street in Clarks Summit is handmade by Amish craftsmen. This unique country store and furniture gallery highlights handmade Amish furniture in abundance, including hutches, tables, benches, chairs, and just about everything. Purchase quality heirloom furniture, including custom made furniture, handmade with care the old fashioned way using wooden dowels and no nails. Order new furniture custom made for you using either new wood, or old wood from barns that may be over 100 years old! Other handmade items to choose from include ironware, candles, wreathes, quilts, runners, jellies, jams, lamps, folk art, salt-glazed pottery and redware. Purchase an authentic Amish star made from actual old barn roofs, not cheap imitation stars! Sadly, Steier’s is hosting a Going out of Business Sale – everything must go and the prices are marked down accordingly. The good news is that visitors can still purchase custom furniture. Store hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6:00 and Thursday noon until 8:00; closed Sunday & Monday. To find yourself at Steier’s Amish Country Store from the Pocono Mountains, enjoy a scenic drive up Route 380 to Interstate 81 North to the Clarks Summit exit, follow signs for Routes 6 & 11 through Clarks Summit, make a left at the second light, then make an immediate left onto Depot Street and see the store on the right. Call (570) 586-5103 with any questions.

 

The Pocono Mountains’ Lake Region has a sweet destination for shoppers and browsers: Penny Lane Candies, Candles & Gifts, housed in a restored 1890’s building (the 2006 Wayne County building preservation award-winner) at 602 Church Street in Downtown Hawley. Owners Mike & Linda Lazaro invite anyone and everyone with a sweet tooth to drop by and check out the charming shop, which is packed full with a large variety of goodies. Choose from over 500 varieties of bulk candy including Jelly Bellies, nostalgic candy, and sugar-free candy. Fresh made cotton candy and hot buttered popcorn are available every weekend. For decorating and gift-giving, Penny Lane offers a wide variety of candles, home décor and lake-related gift items. Candles are here in abundance, from Beanpod Candles, Tyler Candles, and McCall’s Country Candles to Yankee Candles, dinner candles and an assortment of scented varieties. Many candle accessories are also available, as well as Enesco Kitchen Fairies, Mr. Christmas, country gifts, Boyd’s Bears, Willow Tree; award-winning hot, BBQ, and wing sauces, dips, salsas, and loads of chocolates for the chocoholic! Taste samplings every weekend! If you’re looking for something special, visit Penny Lane to browse through their selections, or call the shop at (570) 226-1987 to inquire about the inventory. They are open seven days a week (closed Wednesdays January through April). Visit on the internet at www.pennylanecandies.com.

 

For over twenty years, Ron Siwiec of The 14KT Outlet in Stroudsburg has been designing and manufacturing fine jewelry in the Poconos, and his enthusiastic “can-do attitude” shines through in his wearable works of art! Occasionally customers come to Ron and wife Mona’s store with a specific one-of-a-kind piece in mind, and before long they have their breathtaking heirloom in hand. This is the place to go to find that perfect and instantly gratifying gift you’ve been searching so hard for. The showcases at The 14KT Outlet are well stocked with a ready selection of all styles of gold charms and beautiful crosses, chains, bracelets and rings, all at irresistible prices. Expert jewelry repair is also done in-house at their 611 Main Street, Stroudsburg location. For details on what you might find here, to learn about all the services offered, or for store hours call (570) 421-5081. Closed Sundays.

 

Treat the sniffles and cough that may come with the change of seasons and get your prescription filled in Mount Pocono at John's Pocono Mountain Pharmacy. Located at 21 Pocono Boulevard in downtown Mount Pocono, John's has every type of over-the-counter treatment for common ailments, aches, pains, and boo boos. The prescription shop of the mountaintop, John's Pocono Mountain Pharmacy can fill any doctor's order quickly and accurately. Over fifty years of experience will surely make you feel comfortable about the preparation of your medication as well as its quality. John's also carries vacation needs, candy, magazines and other convenient items. If you catch a cold while having fun outdoors (knock on wood!), speed your recovery and put your vacation back on track with help from John's Pocono Mountain Pharmacy. Phone 839-7443; closed Sundays.