Boutiques & Specialty shops
Senior’s Creations When you walk into Senior’s Creations at 75 Main Street in Wellsboro, don’t expect to see old duffers playing checkers. What you can expect to find are cutting boards, bowls, recipe boxes, lanterns, and many other handcrafted items. The name is derived from U.S. Navy Senior Chief Rick Beckwith who, along with his wife, Lori, opened the doors to Senior’s Creations on the day of Dickens of a Christmas in 2015. The original plan was to open in the spring of 2016, but the storefront became available, so plans changed accordingly. Wood artisan and laser engraver Rick “Senior” Beckwith’s creations consist of custom-designed products made of locally-obtained hardwoods, with soft maple and cherry being his favorites. He planes, cuts, shapes, and designs the wood gifts in his own woodworking and laser engraving shop. When people want the perfect gift for that special someone, Senior is able to design and create it, and can also engrave glass, ceramics, metal, bamboo, and plastic. The store also features creations such as salt and pepper shakers, carvings, walking sticks, and wall art, all from members of the Tioga County Wood Workers Guild. In August of 2016, Rick and Lori added olive oil, balsamic vinegar, spices, and rubs to their line-up and added The Main Street Olive Oil Co. to the sign in the window. They are now offering over seventy flavors of olive oils and balsamic vinegars. The oils, sourced in the Mediterranean, are flavored when the olives are first crushed; you can expect to find varieties such as basil, blood orange, jalapeño, and key lime, just to name a few. The balsamic vinegars come from Italy, with some varieties made with a “mother”—the bacteria which is necessary for the fermentation process—that has been handed down from generation to generation, some dating back to the 1600s. You will find a wide range of flavor profiles including maple, coconut, and apricot. Recently, Lori, a registered nutritionist and dietitian, announced the addition of “Just a Taste” dinner events. These are private functions for ten to twelve people who have the opportunity to experience first-hand the wonderful culinary delights that can be created using olive oils, balsamic vinegars, seasonings, and rubs. Guests can expect to be treated to a five-course tapas-style meal consisting of an appetizer, salad with custom dressings, artisan bread with dipping oil, soup, entrée, two sides, dessert, and a beverage that will amaze. As part of the experience, diners are given information on each menu item, preparation techniques, and a mini cookbook with all the featured recipes. As a special thank you, each guest attending the dinner event takes home a custom-engraved wine glass. Go to www.seniorscreations.com or call (570) 439-1991 for more information.
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