October Sip and Shop at No Thyme to Cook

No Thyme to Cook Hosts Next Artisan Fair Will Be Held October 27, 2024

Solomons, MD, October 11, 2024: No Thyme to Cook (NTTC) is excited to announce its next Sip & Shop event on October 27, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A variety of Maryland craftsmen and farmers will display their wares during this six-hour event. NTTC’s bar will offer drinks for purchase plus Nativo will offer a delicious menu selection. A mini-cooking class, Thyme for a Taste, $20, will take place on the second floor and teach how to make Spicy Pumpkin Soup. Paula J. Johnson, author, also will talk about her new book, Julia Child's Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space, and do a signing. There is never a charge for admittance to the fair.

“If you're looking for an unforgettable family-friendly fall experience this October, look no further than our Sip & Shop artisan fair,” said Chef Gwyn Novak, CEO and President of NTTC. Attendees will have the opportunity to choose from a wide selection of handmade items, including jewelry, creative décor, glass creations, and other beautiful novelty items. “Plus,” Novak adds, “my friend and author, Paula J. Johnson, will talk about her new book about Julia Child’s kitchen.” An afternoon signing of the book will be held. Events Manager Donna House adds, “a mini-cooking class called Thyme for a Taste, will teach attendees how to make Spicy Pumpkin Soup, the perfect addition to your fall menu,” The class is only $20, and reservations via the website are suggested.

Participating vendors include chocolates from 2 Friends with Chocolate, facebook.com/2-Friends-with-Chocolate-121630786415430; all-natural handmade doggie treats from Bone Appétit Treats, facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559330236109; unique decor and home accessories from Brackish Tides, www.brackishtides.com;  vinyl, apparel, and décor from Down Home Designs, www.etsy.com/shop/downhomedesignsinc; beauty personified make-up from Inlush Cosmetics, inlushcosmetics.com; art pieces from Joyce Reid Mixed Media Artist, www.facebook.com/joyceannereid; original artwork from Kathleen Moran Art, www.kathleenmoranart.com; designed stainless steel tumblers from MT Tumblers; specialty jellies from Muzzy’s Wine Jelly, instagram.com/i_am_muzzy_; repurposed wine barrel products from Nutt House Wine and Wood, www.nutthousewineandwood.com; handmade custom colorful baskets from Pazitively Creative, www.instagram.com/paz_itively_creative; minds-eye mosaics from Purpleliving, purpleliving.us; handmade stained glass pieces from Stained Glass by Julia, etsy.com/shop/Stainedglassbyjulia; home décor from The Robins Nest, www.facebook.com/The-Robins-Nest-Crafts-103067981520548; whiskeys and rum from Tobacco Barn Distillery, tobaccobarndistillery.com; Touchstone Crystal jewelry from Tyuana Bailey, tyesparkles.com; fair trade jewelry and ethical fashion from Trades of Hope, tradesofhope.com/melissaholland; and personalized, unique sublimation designs from Yellow Truck Creations, www.yellowtruckcreations.com.

During Sip & Shop, Nativo, www.argentinechef.com/shopnativo will sell empañadas to satisfy hungry guests. Wines, beers, and a wide array of other beverages, including sodas and water, will be available at the NTTC bar. A mini-cooking class, Thyme for a Taste, $20, will teach guests how to make Spicy Pumpkin Soup as well as give an introduction into the classes offered at NTTC, and will be held inside on the second floor. In addition, the author Paula J. Johnson will discuss her new book, Julia Child’s Kitchen, and sign copies. The event itself will be held in NTTC’s parking lot. Public restrooms are available inside NTTC. The event takes place rain or shine.

No Thyme to Cook is located at 14624 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD. To learn more about No Thyme to Cook’s cooking classes, visit them on the web at www.NoThymeToCook.com/cooking-classes, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/nttc, on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/nothymetocook, call 443.404.5500, or email info@NoThymeToCook.com.

For more information or to schedule an interview with Chef Gwyn, please call 443.404.5500 or email her at gwyn@NoThymeToCook.com.

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