Retail in Detail

Sometimes you have a specific need, and sometimes you just need a little treat. Whatever the case may be, these items found around the CRANDIC are sure to fill the void.

Skoy Scrub Prairie Kitchen Store, 160 N Linn St, Iowa City A kitchen scrubber really ought to achieve two things: functionality (the ability to remove dried scrambled eggs from a pan) without structural sacrifice and, so often overlooked, beauty. Skoy scrubs do both.

Stuffed Vine Leaves Cortado Mediterranean Cafe, 26 S Clinton St, Iowa City

The perfect picnic appetizer might just be a tabbed can of stuffed grape leaves. Keep one in your bag for whenever you crave a lemony, garlicky, Vitamin A-rich snack.

Mushroom Grow Kit Rot’s Bounty, rotsbounty.com There is something very special about watching, tending to and harvesting oyster gourmet mushrooms in your own home. Purchasing a 10lb production block from Rot’s Bounty will produce up to four rounds of mushrooms.

Common Good All-Purpose Refillable Soap Basic Goods, 125 S Dubuque St, Iowa City No, that’s not a box of wine, but it sure comes in handy after a night of boxedwine drinking! This multi-purpose soap from Ped Mall retailer Basic Goods is ideal for bulk buyers and will make your dishes, surfaces and even produce sparkly clean.

Smithey Hand-Forged Carbon

Steel Oval Roasting Pan SCOUT of marion, 725 11th St, Marion The perfect setting for a lovingly-roasted chicken—a hand-hammered, all-cast iron pan that’ll keep your food warm and look gorgeous doing it.

Climbing Kits Cannabis-infused Sparkling Water Local Craft Cellar, 7085 C Ave NE A1, Cedar Rapids Relax a little, why don’t you! Whether you’re simply looking to unwind or seeking an alternative to alcohol, these refreshing drinks contain 5mg THC and 10mg CBD—just enough to take the edge off.

Origami Dripper Prairie Kitchen Store, 160 N Linn St, Iowa City This colorful ceramic cone, crafted in Nagoya, Japan, sits comfortably on your cup to guide the perfect pour. The only downside: you’ll want a more stylish mug.

Big Dipper Wax Works 100% Beeswax

Hand Dipped Tapers New Pioneer Food Co-op, 3338 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids; 22 S Van Buren St, Iowa City; 1101 2nd St, Coralville Level up your next dinner party with these colorful, elegant hand-dipped tapers. Big Digger’s wicks are made from 100% cotton and contain no lead or metal. These candles are long, even-burning and make for a lovely centerpiece.