2010 Shepherdstown Christmas Bazaar - Featured Vendor - The Cottage of Herbs

The Cottage of Herbs is a well-known Shepherdstown local vendor that has been creating all natural gourmet herb products, delicious dip mixes, seasoning blends, tasty teas and infused herb vinegars since 1983.  One of my favorite products is the Spicy Bourcin herb mix with oregano, basil, rosemary, parsley, red pepper and spices.  You can mix a packet of this with cream cheese or yogurt (I use vegan cream cheese, soft tofu or hummus) and spread it on crackers, bagels, or pita bread.  I personally like to spread the my mixture on a slightly burned whole grain tortilla, add avocado, chopped fresh tomatoes, some chopped kale or fresh sprouts and a dash of hot sauce, roll up and enjoy.  Yum!!  

Their Sundried Tomato and Herb Pasta Mix is terrific for a quick lunch or dinner.  I simply saute the mix with some olive oil, and toss with whole grain pasta, add some fresh chopped tomatoes and kale.  Delicious!   The fragrant herbal teas are a delightful after meal calm-me-down. 

Their products not only help spice up your kitchen, they make wonderful gifts!  I am thrilled that they will also be vending at the Shepherdstown Christmas Bazaar (<--- click for dates and times).  You can check out The Cottage of Herbs on Facebook or order from their website.

Is it any wonder now that I am hungry??!!

The 2010 Shepherdstown Christmas Bazaar

From Thanksgiving weekend to Christmas, artists and crafters will be setting up their booths and displays to sell their handmade wares to holiday shoppers.  Although I vend at shows year round, I must say that the holiday shows are my most favorite of all!!  This year, all of my holiday shows are right here in Shepherdstown in one 6-day event!

What used to be known as the annual Shepherdstown Holiday Market is now the Shepherdstown Christmas Bazaar.  The Bazaar is now promoted, sponsored and hosted entirely by the Shepherdstown Men's Club.  Here, you will be able to find gifts for everyone on your shopping list, from your grumpy Auntie Gertrude to your fun-loving tattooed nephew with the rings in his lip.  The Bazaar will mainly feature locally produced items such as fresh greens, homemade jams and honey, lots of unique jewelry, woodworking, photography, glass, hand knit items, pottery, books, and more!  There will also be some local representatives of Silpada, Mary Kay and Arbonne.

This year there are 6 dates for the Bazaar.  Opening day is Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year!

Friday, Nov 26 noon -8 pm
Saturday, Nov 27 10-4 pm
Sunday, Nov 18 10-4 pm
Saturday, Dec 4, 10-4 pm
Saturday, Dec 11, 10-4 pm
Saturday, Dec 18, 10-4 pm

If you're in the DC/Baltimore, Northern VA, MD or the E.Panhandle of WV area, come on over to Shepherdstown, WV and check out the Christmas Bazaar, browse our local shops & have a great lunch in this quaint little town on the Potomac.  Why shop for mass-produced gifts in a crowded chaotic big box store when you can purchase quality local handmade and one-of-a-kind products in a friendly family atmosphere?

Shepherdstown Christmas Bazaar

War Memorial Building

102 E. German Street

Shepherdstown, WV