Staring at the four walls of my hotel room wasn’t an option on a recent rainy day in Boulder, Colorado. I had to get out. A rain jacket and a sense of adventure coupled with internet access and a good map had me heading out to explore.
I was only one block away from the famous Pearl Street Mall, an outdoor pedestrian venue with shops, restaurants, cafes and galleries, so I splashed in that direction first. Windows full of interesting pastas, funky bowls, funny napkins, cookbooks and candies lured me into Peppercorn. This two-story shop is a foodie’s dream come true with jars of hard-to-find items such as clotted cream and vegetables marinated in spices and oils. Also here are gourmet kitchen tools and linens to decorate any host’s table. Candles nestle among other products, and a wander upstairs reveals household decor for any taste….