March is maple month in New England. Warm days and cool nights mean the sap is running! Sugar maple trees are being tapped to collect sap to make maple syrup. While there are a lot of fun ways to celebrate maple month, here at Calef’s we try out different maple syrups and experiment with ways to use maple in our kitchens. Here are some of our favorite ways to use maple, from adding a drop into a coffee to creating baked treats.

The biggest football event of the year will be here Sunday February 12th. Do you have your game day menu ready? We are here to walk you through some potential food line ups. We believe food that is easy to eat is essential when your eyes are on the game. Start with the easy apps. Apps that stand out from the usual spread, things that you can’t necessarily find in your local grocery store.

Calef’s is known to bring you nostalgic, locally made items, and this Valentine’s Day is no different. With a bountiful Candyland, it’s clear we have a sweet tooth. Here are some top sweet treats for Valentine’s Day! To start Moon Pies. Moon Pies began back in 1917 and are as popular as ever. Today, they are known for the perfect combination of marshmallow, graham and chocolate.

Whether you make soup from scratch, buy it pre-made, or land somewhere in the middle by adding your own chicken or other addition, we have something for you!

The holidays are almost here with New Years celebrations to follow. Here is a list of tips and tricks to make this years entertaining a little easier.

Calef’s Country Store has been helping our customers with their holiday shopping for decades. We work year round to source the best holiday themed gifts, candies, and gourmet food products. Stop by the store to shop our holiday displays and experience our store during this festive season. But first, shop our holiday gift guide featuring our most popular items.

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and we have pulled together some of our favorite fall recipes. Many are twists on New England classics and feature some of our most popular store items.

October is cookie month and if you like cookies, or know someone who does, this post is for you! Our Calef’s website has a few great cookie recipes, but our favorite fall recipe is Molasses Cookies. Our recipe makes about 2 dozen cookies. Perfect for a sharing!

As Fall approaches here in New England, the fruits and flavors change too. With apple season comes all the delicious products based on one of our favorite fruits.

September is better breakfast month and we are highlighting some products that help make our breakfast taste better while still being healthier than some other options. We hope you are inspired to try some.