There was no one manning the Rosy Rings' booth, but these wide candles, chock full of botanicals, intrigued me. Candles come in squares, rounds, and other sizes, both tall and short. Some have two and three wicks. I liked the Flower Pot candles decorated with buttercup flowers. Scents include sugar plum, lemonade, chamomile and beach house. Too many variations to mention. Get the catalog.

Renaissance Fine Chocolates makes chocolates with a Shakespearian theme, and the taste is fantastic. The Othello bar ($2.85 each), studded with nuts and fruits, is a perfect basket selection. There are other bars as well as boxed pieces of four, eight and twelve (from $1.95 to $17.95). The creamy Belgian chocolate, which slid very easily down my throat, will make the product a hit in your baskets.

Village Creek Kitchens makes a line of jams, jellies and preserves. I got over to the booth about 45 minutes before the show ended, so I didn't have a chance to sample each flavor. Still, the hexagon jars in 2 oz. ($1.10 each) and 12 oz. ($2.99 each) sizes are a good match for most baskets. The extensive list of flavors includes strawberry, tart apple, jalapeno, key lime pie, pumpkin pie and mayhaw, a berry that thrives in east Texas.

The same booth was home to Southern Gold Honey Company which manufactures honey in a variety of flavors, honey sticks (80 for $10.40), and honey candles. Jars, flip-top plastic containers, and bottles house the honeys. I also liked the glass boot ($2.55 each) and tea cup glass shapes ($2.35 each).

There are also a line of plush bears eating honey, a cute touch and great visual to get customers buying. Lots of products to choose from.

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