Highland Baskets The Country

The Country Goose is the center of Cold Spring. Stop by for the best in gourmet foods, snacks, tea, coffee, housewares, fine soaps and bath lotions, and for the latest news. There is something for everyone - from natural mosquito repellent to humorous New Yorker greeting cards, from scented candles to a variety of orange marmalades, from butter dishes to gifts for newborns and children's toys. On the positive side, there is an ever-changing array of delights. On the negative, your favorite sauce may not always be on the shelf. When you fall in love with a product here, it is wise to stock up. All animals and humans are welcome, in that order. And there is also parking for the Welsh. more

Shoppers get no warmer welcome than at the Country Goose, a treasure trove of ever-changing goods from delectable locally baked biscuits to imported gourmet foods, quality bath products, housewares, candles, puzzle books, unique greeting cards, and gifts for adults and children of all ages. Best of all are the festive gift baskets, personalized to suit each individual recipient and fit for all occasions. My recipients are always thrilled with their baskets tailored to different themes - coffee, tea, chocolate, spices, cats, scents, sympathy, job promotions, graduations, etc. The baskets are truly works of art and no two are ever alike. more

The Country Goose in Cold Spring, New York, is half general store/ half gourmet food emporium. It carries all sorts of handy implements and gadgets for the cook [need something to keep the edge of the pie crust from burning because THIS pie filling needs to stay in the oven an extra long time?] as well as coffees, teas, crackers, pastas, spices, chocolates, other fascinating food items and attractive serving items and accessories like cups, mugs, tea pots, spice grinders, coffee makers and carafes. To name a few. The Country Goose also carries witty novelties and amusements for children that over the years have been birthday present staples for my nieces, nephews and other young friends. The organizing genius of this diverse assortment is Leonora Burton, a Welshwoman who can tell you what you need to solve this or that cooking problem plus explain how to use it. She also does tremendous gift baskets that, of all the ones I have ever seen, give value without fail for the money, gift baskets that will actually be appreciated. All of this is strong paise I know, but I have been going into the Country Goose for years to pick up this or that or just to spend an enjoyable moment seeing what Leonora has on hand right now. And also to engage in freely given repartee. If I ever move away from here, I hope it will be to a place that has something like the Country Goose but I doubt it. You will note that I gave the Country Goose a 5 star rating. That is explained as "perfect" and how could anything be perfect. The reason is that I cannot imagine how it could be better. more

If you are looking for a worldly experience, shopping at Highland Baskets at The Country Goose is an extraordinary adventure. The variety of merchandise from chocolates and foods from all over the world, teas, coffees, unique gifts and as well as the great toys. The delicious aromas along with the wonderful atmosphere makes this a must store for the ultimate shopping experience. It is like venturing into Aladdin's Cave and finding treasures that you only dreamed existed. I give this 10 out of 10. more