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Aurora Grace Popping Up at CORK with Easter Treats

Just in time for Easter Sunday, CORK will be hosting Aurora Grace Chocolates for a special pop-up! Aurora Grace Chocolates is an artisanal confectionery in Philadelphia that specializes in chocolates, macarons and pastries. Founder, owner and head chocolatier Aurora Wold will be at CORK Friday, April 2 from 3pm to 6pm selling an assortment of goodies, including bonbons, breakable chocolates, solid chocolate bunnies and filled eggs – perfect for your beloved’s Easter basket!

If you prefer to pre-order your Easter sweets, you may do so online here. When checking out, indicate in the comments section that you are picking up at CORK. Please note that in accordance with COVID protocols, we will be limiting indoor capacity and practicing social distancing. Masks are required for entry and must be worn at all times.

About Aurora

After spending time at multiple Michelin Star restaurants in New York City, Aurora Wold decided to go off on her own. She brought all of the skills and knowledge she gained as a pastry chef at Eleven Madison Park, Jean Gorges, and The Musket Room to Philadelphia, where her artistic hand-painted chocolates give Willy Wonka a run for his money. We are excited to have her bring all of her wonderful Easter-themed creations to CORK!

Mark your calendar for Friday, April 2nd – we’ll see you at CORK! While you shop, check out our selection of spring weather wines – light chillable reds, crisp whites and, of course, rosé, rosé, rosé!

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Last Minute Stocking Stuffers

For me, some of the best gifts aren’t splashy; they’re simple but thoughtful. It shows that the giver gets me. Or if you’re like me, I don’t always think well ahead of time, so big and well-planned may not be in the cards. Below, we have our best stocking stuffers (if you still use stockings, that is). They’re items that you can pick up quickly today and tomorrow before the big day.


Austin Press Soaps
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Winter is not kind to our skin. Oddly, neither are the heated indoor spaces in which we take refuge. These Austin Press soaps are made with olive, palm, coconut and argan oils that leave your skin feeling soft and refreshed. Made in San Fransisco, these amazing little soaps come in eight different scents that will fit your recipient’s lifestyle. From the musk scent of Monk’s Library to the floral smell of Farmer’s Garden, Austin Press has you covered. Also, the packaging is gorgeous.

Porter Metal Straws
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With more and more people seeking to reduce our footprint, giving the gift of reusable items is both thoughtful AND conscientious. These metal straws from Porter come in 3 varieties (copper, silver, gold) and will class up any beverage. They come in sets of 4, so your favorite recipient can leave one at home, at the office, in the car, and keep one in their travel bag. Plus, a cleaning brush is included in each set.

Finishing Salts and Pairing Saltscookmas_salts

While kosher salt reigns supreme when cooking, the refining process can remove naturally occurring characteristics and minerals. Adding a finishing salt to your favorite dish can not only enhance the flavor but provide color and texture. Our private label salts come in three varieties: Cyprus Sea Salt, Hawaiian Black Lava and Pink Himalayan. We also have carry Pairing Salts (Chardonnay, Syrah, and Cabernet) that make pairing food and wine so easy. You simply read the label and serve its companion wine without a second thought.

Cork Stopper

cook_corksSeldom does a bottle of wine get opened around me and not get finished. If (that’s a big if) I happen to not empty it, trying to either find the cork or even fitting said cork back into the bottle is a tough endeavor. Enter these handy dandy wooden-handled corks. While you may not be able to enjoy your wine for more than a few days after opening, these babies will keep your wine safe from accelerated oxidation and more importantly from spilling.

COOK Gift Certificates

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Giving the gift of letting your loved one choose their own toys is always an option. It takes the pressure off of you to find something specific and allows them to treat themselves. They don’t have to use it in the pantry either. The gift certificates can be used for both our retail shop and COOK classes. So if stopping in for a happy hour cheese class or catching a cookbook author class is their preferred choice, they are welcome to do so. Think of it as a choose-y0ur-own-adventure gift!

Today (Monday, December 23), we will be open from 11am to 6pm and tomorrow (Tuesday, December 24), you can stop by between 10am to 2pm. Happy holidays!!

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President’s Day Recipe: Yankee Pot Roast

Get your powdered wigs and wooden teeth out because today, February 18th, is President’s Day! We celebrate President’s Day around this time of year because our first Commander-In-Chief’s birthday falls on February 22nd. So in honor of George Washington, the original “Yankee Doodle,” we’re sharing a recipe from America The Cookbook for an American classic – Yankee Pot Roast. While the weather outside may be chilly, you can spend your President’s Day inside with a warm pot of veggies and beef! Read on for the Yankee Pot Roast recipe.

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Last Minute Stocking Stuffers

Looking for gifts to fill out your stockings at the eleventh hour? Stuff those stockings with our new pantry items, which are 20% off today, December 21st. There’s only 4 days left until Christmas, so you better come in before it’s too late! We will be open for retail from 11am to 5pm. The following highlighted pantry items just came into the COOK pantry this year, and they are the perfect size for filling stocking hung by the chimney with care. Alternatively, as you can see, our new oven mitts can double as stockings! Buy an oven mitt, fill it with these pocket-sized products and give a fun, innovative gift. Also joining us at COOK today is Aurora Wold of Aurora Grace Chocolates. Aurora will be selling her gorgeous hand-painted chocolates, macarons, edible gifts, pastries and more from 11am to 3pm (or until sold out). Read on to check out what we have to offer on our last day of our 12 Days of COOKmas Sale!

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Staff Favorite Retail Items

Our retail pantry has recently been stocked with new products that make great holiday gifts. We, the staff at COOK, picked our personal favorite new items from the pantry and want to tell you why we love them! These “staff favorites” will be 20% off today (Thursday, December 13, open noon to 5pm), day 4 of our 12 Days of COOKmas sale. Read on to learn more about the products we love – they make great gifts and holiday hosting tools! 

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COOKmas Sales Are Near!

Our 12 Days of COOKmas sale kicks off this Monday, December 10th. On each of the twelve days, save 20% off select items. We’ve just restocked our boutique pantry with a bunch of new items that make great holiday gifts for your loved ones! Read on to see which items are on sale each day. The COOKmas sale ends Friday, December 21st, so hurry in to get your holiday shopping done before it’s too late!

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Holiday Savings At COOK!

Thanksgiving is this week! It’s a time to be thankful for family, friends and great food. COOK has another thing you’ll be thankful for – our storewide sale! This Black Friday (November 23rd) and Small Business Saturday (November 26th), save 20% off storewide! So after feeling as stuffed as a Thanksgiving turkey, take advantage of our savings. We are open Friday and Saturday from 11AM – 6PM, and while we’re closed for retail on Sunday, we will be open on Monday from noon – 5PM. This is the perfect opportunity to get your holiday shopping started early for the home cooks, bakers, bartenders or entertainers in your life. Read on to learn more about the deals we’re offering, our new retail pantry items, plus a special gift certificate promotion!

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Labor Day Weekend Sale at COOK

Any time is a good time for a sale… but Labor Day weekend? Perfect! This Friday, August 31st and Saturday, September 1st from 12-5 PM, COOK will be open for retail. Take 30% off storewide and save 60% on our clearance window items. Head on over to COOK before this sale (and summer) is going going gone!

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COOKbook Corner: Summer Edition

How do you take a quick summer trip without taking a week off? Cook up a meal that will transport you  during the intense summer heat! Here at COOK we have an extensive library of cookbooks, so I searched through them to bring you some summer getaway food! These books will have you seeing visions of ocean waves and smelling the briny sea. Read on for a drink and popsicle recipe that will keep you cool and hydrated during the heatwaves!

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Father’s Day: Have A Drink with Dad

Can’t think of what to get Dad this Father’s Day? How about stirring up some drinks and spending some quality time together?  Give the guy that gave you everything a little something back using a COOK-approved cocktail recipe or a fun beer-focused recipe. Plus, we’ve got some gift ideas for you, available in our retail pantry. Read on to see how you can make this Father’s Day one to remember!

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