I am in love with food businesses that come to life because of an appreciation of the simple life and a respect for culinary traditions. As a home cook and supporter of all things “boutique,” I totally understand that need to bow to how food was made and shared decades ago. Emma Bowen started Dulcinea this past summer, to spread her passion for baking. Each week, she bakes and delivers “six generous portions of a handcrafted baked good inspired by the best seasonal produce and ingredients available that week.” Think scones, tea cakes and breads. Think delivered right to your door. Think you never have to visit your local bakery again! I expect all my gal-friends in NYC will be ringing Emma to get on her dance card. If only there was a similar little food business up in Boston… Hmm… Good luck, Emma!
Maggie, is the founder of Eat Boutique. She started Eat Boutique as a blog in 2007, and sold out of her first gift box of small batch independent food in 2009. Maggie continues to offer unique and delicious handmade food in monthly tasting subscriptions and seasonal gift boxes for food fans and home cooks. Maggie also hosts Eat Boutique Markets, where she spotlights cookbook authors and food and drink makers. She’s written for Time Out New York, Spencer Magazine, The Hip Paris Blog, and writes a monthly cocktail column for the popular wedding blog, Snippet & Ink. Maggie's also created retail experiences for the largest floral and event design company in New England. She regularly travels far distances to find the next great chef, farmer, food maker or host. You can follow her worldwide – and homemade – gastronomic adventures on Twitter at @mizmaggieb or @eatboutique.
