Brush Factory in Lewes to host holiday open house Dec. 9

The Brush Factory will host a complimentary open house tasting event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, at 830 Kings Highway, Lewes.

The event will feature products from Swell Joe Coffee, Soberdough, Mama Maria’s, Big Joe’s Honey, Frank & Louie’s Italian Specialties, Delaware Chocolate Company, and Rays Produce and Flowers.

Rays, the beach area’s year-round indoor fresh produce market, will offer samples of its best seasonal holiday products.

Swell Joe Coffee, a locally owned and operated, surf-inspired coffee roastery, will provide samples of Snickerdude, its blend of naturally flavored vanilla and cinnamon. “Snickerdude is like a hug in a mug, and it’s the perfect coffee for the holiday season,” said Karen Johnson from Swell Joe Coffee.

The Swell Joe team will also be offering Shaka•Lit, a coffee chocolate bar handmade exclusively for Swell Joe by Delaware Chocolate Company. Proceeds from every bar purchased benefit the Surfgimp Foundation, which helps individuals with disabilities pursue active lifestyles. 

For local honey lovers, Big Joe’s Honey, a Kent County apiary in Wyoming, offers handcrafted honey and beeswax products. Owners Joe and Theresa Nicolai practice natural, healthy hive management, and keep beekeeping local and all in the family.

Customers will also be treated to buttercake samples from Frank & Louie’s Italian Specialties in Rehoboth Beach. Available in four varieties including vanilla bean, chocolate tuxedo, caramel dulce leche and fall-favorite pumpkin pie, buttercakes make great seasonal treats. Other festive Italian specialty products will also be available for purchase, including new items such as Frank & Louie’s Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, and Mama Maria vinegar, olive oil and balsamic glaze.

A fan favorite at the Brush Factory’s tasting events is warm, fresh-baked bread. Soberdough is an artisan bread with no artificial ingredients that comes in many flavors. Designed to be mixed with craft beer or carbonated drinks, Soberdough is a quick bread that can be prepared easily in five minutes, popped in the oven, and served fresh and hot.

Nearly all of the 60 unique specialty shop vendors offer seasonal home decor as well as one-of-a-kind gifts. The Brush Factory is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily.

For more information, email brushlewes@gmail.com or call 302-864-7005.