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Brush Factory in Lewes celebrates the season of giving

Local vendors spice up the flavor of the holidays
Rays Produce and Flower’s Market is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Brush Factory on Kings. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for updates and more information. AARON MUSHRUSH PHOTOS
Aaron R. Mushrush
November 23, 2022

Getting a jump on the holiday season, the Brush Factory on Kings welcomed customers and visitors to sample the flavors of the season Nov. 12. Frank & Louie’s Italian Specialties, Swell Joe Coffee, Sober Dough Bread, Sugar & Scrubs by Minnie, The Backyard and Michelle Colbert Antiques and Decor were some of the many local businesses featured inside the unique marketplace.

Customers with a sweet tooth were treated to brownie samples from Milton’s The Backyard and a special candy bar from Swell Joe Coffee. Washing it down with a taste of the seasons, customers learned about Swell Joe’s holiday flavor, Snickerdude – which runs for a limited time – and that proceeds from the candy bar purchase go to the Surf Gimp Foundation. Fresh baked bread from Sober Dough, coming in flavors like savory rosemary and rich pumpkin, wasn’t just for the birds either, as customers sampled the trendy new item that can be made using club soda or beer.

Minnie Pettengell, a middle-school entrepreneur who started Sugar & Scrubs by Minnie while in elementary school, was on site right next to the Swell Joe Coffee stand. Featured among the exfoliating scrubs were seasonal favorites caramel apple, pumpkin pie, candy corn, candy cane, eggnog and sugar cookie. 

Rays Produce and Flowers, infectious with their positive energy, encouraged shoppers to think about donating to the Cape Henlopen Food Basket for Thanksgiving. The charitable drive began the first week of November and allows customers to purchase a fresh food bag for $10. More than 100 bags had been sold before noon, Nov. 12.

The Brush Factory on Kings is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., while Rays Produce and Flower’s market is open Friday through Sunday. More information about the Brush Factory is available at thebrushfactoryonkings.com or by calling 302-864-7005.

 

Hallie Keyser was pumped up about the pumpkins available at The Brush Factory on Kings from Rays Produce and Flowers.
Rosa Puig came all the way from California to sample the tastes of Lewes. Co-owner of Swell Joe Coffee Karen Johnson hands her a shot of the company’s holiday roast, Snickerdude. Johnson’s mother, Theresa Pospisil, helped keep the java flowing. Paddle over to swelljoecoffee.com to surf through their other products, including a candy bar that helps the Surf Gimp Foundation.
Sober Dough isn’t just for the birds, but anyone with beer or club soda hankering for a nice, warm loaf. Lori Precht and Judy Sandsone gobbled up laughter with their playful back and forth.
Sugar & Scrubs by Minnie owner Minnie Pettengell offered up her seasonal line of exfoliating excellence. More information is available at sugarscrubsbyminnie.com.
Michelle Colbert is one of more than 60 local vendors selling items inside the Brush Factory. Michelle Colbert Antiques and Decor features unique gifts made in America. These colorful bottles hail from West Virginia.
Hallie Keyser brings positive energy to folks checking out at Rays Produce and Flowers.
With cold weather approaching, those looking to add a little heat to their meals can pick up Annie’s Kitchen Jarred Goods, which featured several variations of peppers.
Pumpkin Buttercakes from Frank & Louie’s Italian Specialties in Rehoboth Beach were talked about quite a bit by shoppers familiar with the quality of goods the business produces. Check them out at frankandlouies.com.
Hippie Hands Company Dried Herbs and Spices are conveniently placed next to locally made Mama Maria’s sauces and pasta. The Harbeson-based herb company can be found on Etsy and Instagram while Mama Maria’s products are available at mamamaria.com.
Joining buttercakes from Frank & Louie’s Italian Specialties were brownies and cookies made by the Backyard in Milton. Customers were given samples from both locations and praised how good the treats were. To get a taste, head over to backyardmilton.com.
Carol Polakowski stalked out her claim on fresh brussels sprouts while husband Chris Polakowski was the fun guy with the fungi.

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Aaron Mushrush joined the sports team in Summer 2023 to help cover the emerging youth athletics scene in the Cape Region. After lettering in soccer and lacrosse at Sussex Tech, he played lacrosse at Division III Eastern University in St. David's, PA. Aaron coached lacrosse at Sussex Tech in 2009 and 2011. Post-collegiately, Mush played in the Eastern Shore Summer Lacrosse League for Blue Bird Tavern and Saltwater Lacrosse. He competed in several tournaments for the Shamrocks Lacrosse Club, which blossomed into the Maryland Lacrosse League (MDLL). Aaron interned at the Coastal Point before becoming assistant director at WMDT-TV 47 ABC in 2017 and eventually assignment editor in 2018. 

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