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Beauteous bonbons, handmade by the artisans at Lillie Belle Farms. Photography by Dhanraj Emanuel. A few years ago, chef Jeff Shepherd stuck a toe into the chocolate business by selling four flavors of bonbons from the back of his car at farmers markets in southern Oregon. Today, the nationally-acclaimed, award-winning artisan chocolatier is master…
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When we first reviewed Bling H2O spring water, we thought it was the ne plus ultra of spring water packaging. It still is—it’s hard to do better than a frosted wine bottle with embedded Swarovski crystals that exclaim “bling.” But depending on your taste (in bottles, not water), you may prefer Aquadeco, an Art Deco…
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To drink, or not to drink: That is the question. Americans consume 97.5 liters of bottled water per capita (25.76 gallons), according to Nestlé, the world’s largest water bottler. In 2006, 8.25 billion gallons’ worth of bottled water was sold, a 9.5% increase over 2005. More bottled water is sold than milk, and it…
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If you’re in the spirit to purchase spirits as holiday gifts—or to stock your own bar—here are a few we thought noteworthy this year: – Canton Ginger and Cognac Liqueur – Chivas Regal Aged 25 Years (Limited Edition) – Rogue Spirits Hazelnut Spice Rum and Spruce Gin – St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur – Van Gogh…
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The best sink strainer: We’re so happy! If you’re in the market for a sink strainer, this is the best there is. We say that, having tried about 12 of them over the past three years, as the original steel drain that came with our 40-year-old sink went kaput. Since then, we’ve tried every…
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