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Literally laughed OUT LOUT at the Cheez-Its line (if I lived closer I would be the second customer:). I just love you....We ALL do...The writing here is also just as good as all the provisions...a total delight, BRAVO, Alison❤️

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Thank you Christene! There is always a box of Cheez-It’s with your name on it waiting for you ❤️

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Feb 2Liked by Alison Roman

Honestly, it's hard to imagine getting by without six types of mustard. I say that completely without sarcasm.

Congrats to you (and Cheez-its should be everywhere)! The store looks lovely

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If loving 6 mustards is wrong, I don’t wanna be right

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Feb 2Liked by Alison Roman

This is thrilling! Congratulations to you and A++++++ graphic and logo design to the creative team.

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They’re the BEST

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This made me cry... beautiful. I'm so happy for you.

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Feb 2Liked by Alison Roman

Gorgeous. I loved reading this 🌼

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Thank you ✨🙏

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Feb 2Liked by Alison Roman

I want to go to there!

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You can!!

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I live in SoCal, so virtually until I can get to upstate NY. A good reason to go!

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Love it all. As a shy and unattractive child Eleanor Roosevelt lost both parents by the time she was ten. She was shuttled around to various relatives. She said that’s when she learned that if she could be useful, she’d be needed and accepted.

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Feb 2Liked by Alison Roman

I have been following your exploits since you popped up so deliciously during COVID, and am so THRILLED to see you forging on with your dreams, making new ones...and feeding us with your love not only of cooking and all things food, but your love of life. Your writing is magnificent.

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thank you so much!!

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My husband and I are now planning a weekend trip up there to visit First Bloom! We've been looking for a "destination" to drive up to that beautiful area in the spring. Anywhere you would recommend staying ?

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Feb 2Liked by Alison Roman

Looks amazing and cozy--wish I lived closer!

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Feb 2Liked by Alison Roman

Though this is perfect as is, I could have continued reading about this journey for a long, long time (while in my car, needing to run errands, but so deeply moved by this piece I’d have shelved them until tomorrow). So beautifully written…. What a magical place to call your own. ✨

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Mary! Thank you so much, I adore you.

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Google Maps says it’s 6h and 11min for me to get there …BRB

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fire up the podcasts

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I might know a few….

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Feb 2Liked by Alison Roman

Wow Sis...this is taking horse and buggy to the next level. Just fantastic! ---what an exquisite and charming offering for your community...it looks and sounds just dreamy. And you found your people--- the Cheez-It/ Mustard crew. YES! Dang, I love them. And, do I have two jars of Clovis Dijon mustard in my frig right now? One plain and one with Herbes de Provence?? Maybe.

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this IS the horse and buggy

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Indeed! :)

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Feb 2Liked by Alison Roman

I love this! I’m on the literal other side of the country but I’ve always wanted to visit upstate NY and this is yet another good reason! I hope to be there in 2024 for the beans! The tinned fish! The mustards! All of it!

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Congratulations on such a cute store!!

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Feb 2Liked by Alison Roman

Great to see you carry Dutch Tony’s Chocolonely! I stopped buying their Dark Milk Pretzel Toffee because it was too addictive. I live in the Netherlands, so I don’t think I’ll ever visit your shop but it sure looks dreamy!!

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Reading this was as delightful as shopping there I bet! Thanks for the update 😍

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