Mrs. D. Peterson, Proprietoress

We're Retired!

All good things must come to an end, and so it is with Deborah Peterson's Pantry. Deborah has retired as proprietoress of her shop effective January 1, 2013. Deborah will continue her other fine foodways and school programs. You'll find information about those programs at her new website when it's ready, or you may contact her directly at 215-256-4615 or deborahjpeterson@comcast.net with your own ideas and needs. We'll announce the new site here, on Deb's Facebook page, and through the Pantry email list.

Let us reassure you that Deborah's retirement is not due to health issues. She is quite well, so no need to worry about her. But 'tis time to turn the work over to younger, more energetic souls.

It's been a wonderful ten years since we officially became the Pantry. Your loyal response to our wares has been a joyous affirmation of the intense work Deb's done and her ready willingness to share her 30-plus years of research and hands-on experience. We are forever grateful to all our customers who have made the work so rewarding, and we deeply value the friends we've made who wandered wide-eyed into the happy land of the Pantry.

But That's Not the End!

Finding the perfect successor to the Pantry has been of paramount importance since the decision to withdraw from a merchant's role. Behind the counter of the former Pantry you will find the very capable Rob and Jen Dobyns, who will carry on the Pantry business as Dobyns and Martin, Grocers, at the Sign of the Sugar Loaf. Deborah assures all customers that they will enjoy the same courteous assistance from Dobyns and Martin that they have always enjoyed in the past. You'll see Deborah working with the Dobynses at events for a time. After a brief winter hiatus to complete the transfer of goods and organize events, equipment and website, you'll find your historical kitchen goods at www.dobynsandmartin.com. An announcement will be made through the Pantry email list when the site is open for business.

At the head of the symposium side of the Pantry is a familiar face - the eminently capable Kimberly Boice, faithful Pantry assistant who has worked with great success to help Deborah plan and produce the Pantry symposiums. Kimberly's website for Mrs. Boice's Historie Academie is developing at www.boicehistorieacademie.com. An email announcement will be made to those on the Pantry mailing list when it's ready for registrations. We'll see you at Kimberly's first solo project at Fort Mifflin in March!

We are more than pleased to confirm our total support of Jennifer and Rob Dobyns in the birth of Dobyns and Martin, Grocers, at the Sign of the Sugar Loaf, and of Kimberly Boice on the opening of Mrs. Boice's Historie Academie. They and Deb have been working closely throughout the latter part of this year to begin the transition. Jen, Rob and Kimberly have the same commitment to accuracy, research, and getting the best product for your money that Deb has had these many years. We are confident that you will be pleased with their service.