Esther’s European Imports New Glarus Wisconsin

Robert’s European Imports has changed to Esther’s European Imports and moved down the street.

One of the stores that I always liked to visit in New Glarus was Robert’s European Imports. I was shocked to find the store closed but relieved to find the same store down the street using the new name: Esther’s European Imports. My first though is that it wouldn’t be quite the same, but it turned out to be just like the old gift shop. It has the same imported gifts and the same feeling.

Esther’s European Imports reminds me of the Swiss shop at the beginning of “Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon.”

Esther's European Imports New Glarus WI from the street

Esther's European Imports has a fun mix of Swiss products

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Maple Leaf Cheese and Chocolate Haus New Glarus Wisconsin

The Maple Leaf Cheese and Chocolate House in New Glarus, WI

The smell of chocolate.

Christmas at Maple Leaf Cheese and Chocolate House

That intoxicating, sweet aroma that you smell if you sniff a fresh chocolate bar up close. That is what thinking about the Maple Leaf Cheese and Chocolate Haus brings to my mind. That wonderful smell of chocolate sugar is the first thing that I became aware of when I stepped inside. That smell alone is worth [Read more...]

Start A Bakery Tradition With The New Glarus Bakery In Wisconsin

Traditional Swiss bakery is what the New Glarus Bakery is all about.

Consider making a visit to the New Glarus Bakery a tradition anytime you are near New Glarus, WI.

The New Glarus Bakery has a history dating back to 1910. While ownership changed in 2004, they are still using their Old World recipes to create traditional Swiss pastries, cookies, deserts, and breads.

Their featured traditional specialty is probably the New Glarus Stollen.

Made from a bread formed by hand, it includes ingredients like almonds, Meyer’s rum, marzipan and two kinds of raisins. They make a point that there is no candied fruit in the ingredients. With stollen a popular Christmas tradition in Wisconsin, I can’t think of a more traditional bakery to get it from.

An inside look at the New Glarus Bakery

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Extreme Fireworks Racine WI

Xtreme Fireworks Caledonia, Wisconsin

Fireworks!

What is more American than firecrackers for the 4th of July? Satisfy your pyrotechnic leanings at Extreme Fireworks Caledonia, Wisconsin in Racine county. Xtreme Fireworks is just [Read more...]

Donn Powers Jeweler South Milwaukee WI

Donn Powers Jeweler South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Donn Powers Jeweler is “Your Hometown Jeweler.”

Donn Powers Jeweler South Milwaukee, WI

That is [Read more...]