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.

Joel Sherburne came to work at Calef’s Country store when he was in High School in 1959. Not only was this his first job, but it is also the only job he has ever had. He has been at the store for 65 years and counting. Though his schedule has cut back some over the past few years, for many years he worked 7 days a week, he still works 3-4 days per week.

ther’s Day is fast approaching and we have pulled together some great gift boxes for Dad! Each Calef’s Father’s Day Gift Box is handpicked by Calef’s employees who know the products and customer favorites! Calef’s gift boxes are easy to give no matter how near or far Dad.

Calef’s Mother’s Day Boxes are available for a limited time only! These boxes feature some of our favorite products that Mom is sure to love!

Everyone has a favorite candy from their childhood, what’s yours? Whatever it may be the chances are if it is still made, we have some in the “Candyland” section of our store. We search far and wide for everyone’s old-fashioned favorites, I am sure there are a few on this list that you remember. Close your eyes and see how many you can taste. Better yet come visit us and pick out your favorites.