Tahoe Shopping: Gourmet & Specialty Foods

Expert chocolatier Dorinda Vance and her staff handmake a tempting selection of chocolate confections, caramels, chocolate-dipped fruit and biscotti, chocolate-covered nuts and coffee beans, toffee creams, Tahoe bark, caramel corn and so many other treats. They even have homemade ice cream. But this is so much more than a sweets store. It's also a gift boutique with an incredible array of items. You'll find luxurious bath and body products, gourmet food items, teas and tea accessories, women's accessories, housewares and gift baskets galore. You can request a specialty gift basket, join their Chocolate of the Month Club and attend their fun events such as chocolate pairings with wine or beer. They also can supply their delectable chocolates for your special event. Dorinda's is open seven days a week.

At Tahoe Oil & Spice you can find something for the most discerning palates. They have more than 25 premium extra virgin and flavor-infused olive oils and more than 30 premium and flavor-infused balsamic vinegars as well as a few other specialty oils and vinegars. Their olive oils are seasonal offerings from the northern and southern hemispheres. Their flavor-infused balsamic vinegars and traditional balsamic vinegars are barrel-aged from Modena, Italy. Look for other gourmet treats like honey, jams, spices, rubs and delicious pasta. Pre-made or customizable gift baskets are available. Their store/tasting room is open seven days a week and is housed in Historic Downtown Truckee's Flying A service station next to the train station and the California Welcome Center. For out-of-town guests who don’t want to carry items home, Tahoe Oil & Spice offers discounted shipping and a web store.

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