There are kitchen shops that sell beautifully curated tools. And then there are shops that sell tools plus the knowledge to actually use them β plus the confidence to cook without a recipe, to improvise, to actually enjoy being in your kitchen.
Relish is the latter. Founded by Kiersten β a former librarian turned food blogger turned ghostwriter to the biggest names in food β Relish is equal parts shop, resource, and kitchen sidekick.
π A Kitchen Shop That Actually Helps You Cook
Ingredients β’ Tools β’ Knowledge β’ Batavia Boardwalk Shops
More Than a Shop β A Resource
Kiersten's path to Relish makes perfect sense once you know it: librarian β food blogger β ghostwriter β shop owner. Every step has been about sharing knowledge.
"I'm not just here to sell awesome products from small makers and artisans β although I AM here to do that," she says. "I also want Relish to be a resource for you."
Picked up garlic scapes and have no idea what to do with them? Racking your brain for an appetizer idea before friends arrive? Relish is here and ready to help.
What We're Doing There
We are genuinely giddy to share that Bee Coco Candle will be pouring seasonal scents exclusively for Relish during the 2026 Batavia Boardwalk Shops season. You won't find these anywhere else β not at our Geneva shop, not online. Just at Relish.
Think: candles and room/linen sprays that capture the feeling of summer cooking β the sweet smell of fruit on the grill, the bright pop of herbs, the joy of a cold drink on a hot day. Completely soy-free, phthalate-free, and pet-friendly, of course.
Sneak Peek: Summer Scents at Relish
- π Grilled Peach β smoky, sweet, and golden. Like dessert on the grill.
- π Caprese β tomato leaf, basil, and a whisper of balsamic. Summer in a single sniff.
- π Paloma β grapefruit, lime, agave, and sea salt. A little bitter, a lot refreshing.
These scents were made for the kitchen β bright enough to cut through cooking smells, clean enough to refresh a small space, and never overwhelming. Light one while you prep dinner. Mist the linen spray after you cook. Let your kitchen smell as good as the food tastes.
Why This Collaboration Works
At Bee Coco Candle, we believe your home should feel like you β not a catalog, not a trend. And your kitchen? That's the heart of it. It should smell amazing, feel welcoming, and work for you, not against you.
Kiersten gets that. Relish isn't about perfect, fussy cooking. It's about real meals, real questions ("what do I do with these scapes?!"), and real joy in the kitchen. That's exactly where our candles belong.
Plus, she's local. Supporting Relish means supporting a Batavia small business owner who's building community right alongside us.
Visit Relish at Batavia Boardwalk Shops
π Location: Batavia Boardwalk Shops, 114 E Wilson St, Batavia, IL
π Hours (2026 Season): ThursdayβSunday, 10amβ5pm
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Season runs: May through September
We're honored to have Bee Coco Candle on Relish's shelves β and we mean it when we say these seasonal scents are exclusive to her shop. Not in Geneva. Not on our website. Just at Relish, in Batavia.
Stop by to snag Grilled Peach, Caprese, or Paloma before they're gone. While you're there, stock up on Kiersten's favorite kitchen tools, ask her what to make with that weird farmers market find, and leave with a kitchen that feels a little more inspired, a little more capable, and a whole lot better smelling.
Note: Our seasonal candles are in-store exclusive only. Online shop features Relish's curated tools and ingredients.
π A Note from Kiersten, Owner of Relish
"I've spent years helping other people share their love of cooking. With Relish, I finally get to share my own. Good tools, good ingredients, and someone to answer your questions β that's the whole recipe."
β Kiersten, Relish
