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We were not reassured when we discovered that mail-delivery food company Harry & David manufactured its monthly fruits in Medford, Ore. Oh, what's that you say? They just package the fruit there and make all the other goodies like truffles and popcorn? Well, carry on then.
Packing and wrapping experts assemble the gift baskets you'll want to borrow off the conveyor belt and take home with you, which must be why you watch them from the safe distance of a balcony. Onto the bakery, where you can see cheesecakes being glazed and chocolates poured into molds. And yes, you'll get a bit of chocolate to take home with you.
Tours cost $5 and run Monday through Friday at 9:15, 10:30, 12:30 and 1:45. E-mail tours@harryanddavid.com to make your reservation in advance. There's a store at the end of the tour, but why pick something up there when you can just get it mailed home?
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