Gourmet Cupcakes
Scratch-made confections dreamed up by husband and wife duo Crystal Ammons and Jonathan McCurry rotate daily. Pictured are Cookie Monster, Hot Fudge Sundae and Drumstick varieties, $2.89 each.
GoodyBox Cupcakes
goodyboxcupcakes.com
1. Beer for All
With seasonal brews and a year-round variety, Aviator Brewing Company’s selection satisfies all levels of thirst. Try them all, and collect the colorful cans to commemorate. $8.99 for a six-pack.
Aviator Brewing Company
Aviatorbrew.com
2. Flavor-infused EVOO and Vinegar
Best-sellers include Tuscan Herb Olive Oil, Blood Orange Olive Oil and Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic Vinegar. Use in place of their traditional counterparts in marinades, dressings, cooking and baking. $7 and up.
Peak Olive Oil Company
Peakoliveoil.com
3. Cheese!
Authentic Italian Smoked Mozzarella and Pecorino Con Pepperoncino liven up a cheese plate. Mozzarella, $4.65/half pound; Pecorino $13.50/pound.
Capri Flavors
capriflavors.com
4. Gluten-Free Goodness
Italian-made Garofalo pasta combines corn and rice flours and quinoa for a flavorful dinner option without the dietary dilemma, $4.50/pound.
Capri Flavors
capriflavors.com
Find It Here
Aviator Brewing Company
209 Technology Park Lane, Fuquay-Varina
(919) 567-2337
aviatorbrew.com
Capri Flavors
1012 Morrisville Parkway, Morrisville
(800) 861-5440
capriflavors.com
GoodyBox Cupcakes
9573 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville
(919) 297-2242
goodyboxcupcakes.com
Peak Olive Oil Company
956 High House Road, Cary
(919) 377-0587
peakoliveoil.com
