Pam Tylka is the North Market’s “Popcorn Queen.” Pam’s popping daily and her quadrant of the market is filled with the familiar, delicious fragrance of popcorn. But this is not just any popcorn. Pam’s daily menu includes cheddar, caramel, sweet & salty and classic butter plus whatever seasonal flavor is striking her fancy. It’s the holidays right now so you’ll find delightful flavors like Candy Cane, Peppermint Chocolate, Eggnog and Cranberry Crunch. Fun stocking stuffers of colorful popcorn balls and “naughty coal” are sure to amuse.

Kay Davenport is the queen bee of Le Creuset, All Clad and everything from the highest quality chef’s knives to the gadgets that make a cook’s culinary undertakings easier: