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 chief tasting officer and founder of Eat Boutique. She started the site in 2007 as a way to highlight and celebrate the best pure, local and comforting handmade foods, and now sells unique and delicious handmade food in monthly tasting subscriptions and seasonal gift boxes. Fostering vibrant real world communities around food, Maggie now hosts Eat Boutique’s Local Markets, where she spotlights cookbook authors and undiscovered food makers. Maggie is a community evangelist with more than 15 years of Web community building and outreach experience, connecting millions via sites like Lycos, Tripod and TripAdvisor. She’s written for Time Out New York, the former I.D. magazine and Hip Paris, and created retail experiences for the largest floral and event design company in New England. Maggie regularly visits Paris and 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.
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