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Made in Caroline: “Caroline County is home to many small
Caroline County Economic businesses and cottage industries run
Development and Tourism by innovators that off er niche, one-of-
a-kind products,” says Debbie Bowden.
Showcase Ridgely’s Shore Sweet “It was important to us to highlight the
Treats & Gifts at Taste of Maryland incredible products being craft ed right
here in Caroline.
Every August, Caroline County
Economic Development and Tourism Founded by Allyson Marine, Shore Sweet

head to the Maryland Association of Treats & Gift s offers two diff erent fl avors
Counties (MACo) Summer Conference of nuts – Old Bay and Cinnamon Sugar
to represent Caroline County at this – in five different varieties, including
educational and networking conference. pecans, almonds, walnuts, cashews and

The event includes the Taste of Maryland peanuts. They also offer custom snack

Reception, where exhibitors off er tasting mixes, gourmet popcorn, fudge, cakes,
samples of all things Maryland. Caroline pies, cupcakes and a variety of cookies.
County partnered with Shore Sweet Shore Sweet Treats & Gifts got their start Allyson’s oldest son followed by the

Treats & Gifts of Ridgley to off er samples six years ago at Christmas in Caroline, COVID pandemic, which shut down

of their locally-crafted, artisan nuts. the vendor shows that were a major
an annual holiday market hosted at
C a r o line C o un ty Eco n o m ic the Caroline County 4-H Park. Their part of their business model. It took
determination, grit, adaptability and
Development and Tourism Director product was a huge hit, inspiring Allyson teamwork to keep their business going.
Debbie B owden and Business to attend more shows and markets and
Coordinator Kendall Teague were add more varieties to her off erings. “It’s a true family business,” says Allyson.
excited by the opportunity to showcase “We all go into the commercial kitchen
The business persevered through
a unique product made right here in at Caroline Culinary Arts and make the
incredible challenges since its start,
Caroline. product together.”
including the devastating loss of

Register of Wills

Caroline County

PAID FOR BY THE CITIZENS FOR ROB BLAKELY • COLIN JOSEPH, TREASURER

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