Found Inge lovely to work with! I wanted local flavor and artisan made favors for our wedding. I…read moreloved the samples when I saw her at the farmers market and thought the Cottage of Herbs would be perfect. Inge made cute tags and wrapped them in a pretty ribbon and even delivered to my venue! Great service and a great product! Many thanks!

Have purcased her products at multiple crafts shows over the years, and my only dilemma is choosing…read morebetween the variety of dips because all are simply to die for! Add mayo and sour cream to a dip and prepare to swoon. Love the wholesome and fresh ingredients, and I am thrilled that I can order online. Wonderful all year round, but perfect for holiday sharing and gifting! Check out the Cottage of Herbs...you will be happy you did!

Calm vibe, cool people, interesting, tasty teas aplenty, lots of spices, advice on what to get and…read morehow to use the goods -- plus some tasty treats, pretty tea accessories, and cookbooks! Oh, and the décor is very nice! I personally really like the Earl Grey Spring & Mulberry date-sweetened chocolate. Of course, the packaging is so pretty it's hard to separate that from the taste and texture, too .... The honeys here are like none other I've had before! The absolute cutest little honey bears I've ever seen! There's one raw honey in a glass jar that's the only chewy honey I've ever tasted -- what a treat to eat a spoonful of that plain, direct from the jar, mmm! (I didn't just eat it for the taste or texture, though -- I started to eat it because I'd read about the great health benefits of honey!) I really really enjoy the smokiness of the Russian Caravan. Plus, it's fun to research, read and find out about such things as how this rather unique tea flavour came about -- that it was the result of actual campfire smoke flavouring the tea in the first place while travelling across Russia way-back-when that is now encapsulated in this oh-so-tasty tea! Tea is a really great gateway to learning about various cultures and world history! Maybe it's his-tea-ry! Persian Rose Garden tea is splendid -- mellow and rich, smooth, calming (I'm not saying it's medicinally calming, but rather that it's evocative of a certain atmosphere that may make you feel a certain way if you tune into it.) Turmeric ginger is very nice, too .... Overall, aesthetically beautiful, palate-pleasing place! Highly recommended!

This is a unique store where lovely fragrances abound…read more The staff are pleasant and unpretentious. All the looseleaf teas are made in-house by master tea-blenders who are constantly creating. The story of how I came to know about Shafa is pretty funny. A relative was sick and drinking some of the Shafa Blends' teas as a way to recover from a serious illness. I secretly doubted this would be of much benefit. However, to commiserate with him, I had a cup of their turmeric/ginger tea. And, don't you know, I felt better--and wasn't even the ailing person! So, now, I'm a believer. I like their Superior Earl Grey tea; the bergamot component is marvelous. There are other Earl Grey combinations, too. The rooibos is nice. And I can vouch for the fact that their teas keep their intensity long after purchase.

It's a nice quiet and pleasant atmosphere. They have a great eclectic variety of food to buy in…read morethe store and their menu offers a fresh healthy variety of food.

Took me a couple tries to find the place as I'm new to the area, but I'm so glad I did!…read more I love good vegetarian and vegan food, but I'm always nervous trying new natural restaurants. Sometimes they're amazing, sometimes it's just overpriced, painfully boring grains. I'm happy to report I found Good Natured in the first category! The seating area is smallish but cozy, with a beautiful display of veggies as a focal point. I tried the (faux) cheesesteak flatbread, and found it both pretty to look at and delicious. It came with a glorious side salad which was surpassed in beauty only by its flavor. I brought the rest of it home, but I will be back to try other options. It's all too rare that I have much to pick from. The waitress made me a raspberry tea that really hit the spot. Give them a try, but be open to different flavors. Not all substitutes taste like meat, but often are just as tasty in a different way. These guys bring the umami.

This is a great place for hard-to-find supplements, herbs, and dietary restricted foods. Great…read moreselection of vitamins, minerals, and supplements for every need. Their new store on Franklin Farm Lane is very neat, well-lit, and easily navigable. They carry a wide selection of foods for those on restricted diets like gluten-free, diary-free, and more. Both shelf-stable and refrigerated/frozen foods. Beware, it'll cost you a hefty amount for these foods! I feel this store carries a great selection, but their prices are too high. Some things here and there feel reasonable, but generally I can find the same items online from trusted sources for much cheaper. Sure, there may be shipping and a wait, but it's often worth it. I come here to browse sometimes, but have also relied upon it for homeopathic remedies. When my hubby cracked a rib, he wanted the homeopathic remedy to help speed healing. It was nice to go to this store and get it. They had it in stock, just what I wanted. Very convenient. It seems like The Nutrition Center is family-run, and I see two younger adults there sometimes which I tend to think might be the owner's children. I'm not sure just how knowledgeable these two are about the details for items they carry, but they seem friendly enough. Their website could use some regular care, they still have information about their grand opening from October of 2013 and it is now June of 2014. Perhaps adding in some information about new items, specials or sales, or educational information would spruce it up. Sadly though, it doesn't seem like they really run specials or sales. While I really do like knowing this store is close-by for times when I don't want to wait for something to come via mail, I find it too expensive to frequently shop here. I adore supporting local businesses, but I'm also not rich enough to spend that much money there when I can spend far less online. They've been around for a long time, so I guess some can afford it.

The Nutrition Center is my favorite source for natural products and supplements. I come here for…read morevitamins, shower items, beauty products, snacks, toothpaste, and sometimes even gifts. They have such a wide variety of products that I would be surprised if you went and found nothing to buy. Every time I come, the staff is always so kind and helpful. Any time I have questions, they're willing to help. I also appreciate how many lines they continuously keep on sale. I buy Life Extension supplements here, and they always have it 20% off of the regular retail prices you find anywhere else or online. I've noticed many of their other brands are also marked down. They are very competitive with online in my opinion. I would much rather shop here than find somewhere online because they're incredibly kind and have given me so much of their time and for that, I love supporting them.

The owner, Tina Perrone is one of most knowledgeable people I've ever known about herbs; medicinal…read moreand for other uses as well. She has an ointment for arthritis or other aches and pains; Golden Ormusol. I highly recommend it! I have chronic joint pain so I know what works and what doesn't. She is also a healer and very intuitive. She really cares about relieving the suffering of other people.

Super knowledgeable service, willing to mix up what I needed if it wasn't on the shelves. I always…read moremake sure to pop in when I'm in town.

I ordered some hand blended seasoning from Olive & Basket recently and I was so impressed with how…read morequickly it was sent out - as well as the helpful updates about its shipping status. When the seasoning arrived - I had a question about the product. I called their contact number and right away a friendly voice answered. The customer service representative was so kind and helpful on the phone. She said that she would check in with the manager ASAP in regards to my inquiry and follow back up promptly. A couple of minutes later - the same personable customer representative called me back and revealed that her manager had called the manufacturers of the product and she was able to answer my question with confidence. I was blown away by the incredible customer support at Olive & Basket. The staff went out of their way to make sure that my questions and concerns were heard and addressed and they did so with such genuine care. Fantastic customer service goes far and I wouldn't hesitate to order from Olive & Basket again. Trust.

Great variety of olive oils and a really fun tasting experience. Prices are slightly high, but…read moreworth it for the quality and unique flavors. The host was extremely helpful!

Always prefer your spices from here. They're fresher and more tasty than what you get at the…read moregrocery. You can order on line and pick them up already to go. Taking advantage of the special offers.

Penzeys is the BEST. The spices and seasonings are top quality, and the special deals they feature…read moreregularly in their free newsletter make them super affordable. The staff at the Falls Church store is friendly and helpful. And I love their politics and merch!

Impressive store for a small town. It features an eclectic array of potent potables and some…read morehard-to-find wines and beer. I went in for 1 thing and came home with 8 items. The surprises in wine: a demi-boutielle of Paul Clouet Champagne (France); a demi-boutielle of Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand); and a standard bottle of Jeff Runquist Petit Verdot (California). For beer: Jackie O's Dark Apparition, an Imperial Stout, from Athens, Ohio. The vibe inside is laid back and yet cosmopolitan. The staff is savvy about wine and beer--not just ringing up a sale. There's a space dedicated for wine and another for beer. The establishment's name is highly appropriate. When I'm in the area, will definitely stop in to see what's on the shelves.

They have a nice variety of wines…read more There was a free wine tasting as well, which was generous of them. The lady who was serving the wines was friendly and knowledgeable. Employees are kind and helpful. They have a restroom in the back. I like the laid back vibe of this place. They also sell candles towards the front of the restaurant. There are different chocolates and snacks being sold towards the back of the store. This is a great place to find gifts for loved ones.

Trying to spice up your life, or just in need of cooking inspiration? Penzeys has an oasis of…read morespices and I love how the store is organized. Each little treasure trove of spices is situated in its own little category. There are baking spices and salad spices. I was impressed with all the different kinds of cinnamon's. The people who work there are the nicest. A gentleman directed me to the cayenne pepper area. There was a variety of choices and I learned about the Scoville levels of heat. Now, you may be saying to yourself, why would Joy B. searching for the hot peppers? The truth of the matter is that I was looking to help out a friend. I found my cayenne pepper and I was pleasantly surprised at the price point. I bought a nice size bottle for about $6.00 and change. So, excellent variety, well organized, helpful staff, and reasonably priced... I can assure you that I will be returning soon. Great job, Penzeys.

So excited to finally visit a Penzeys store in person and it was well worth it. Friendly helpful…read morestaff and incredible selection. Amazing discounts and free gifts as well. The dish towels are the best towels ever. It's been great fun using their unique blends in various recipes. Proud to support a store that represents my values as well.