Panforte Christmas Bread & A Panforte Ice Cream Recipe

[1] Chef David Lebovitz baked his own panforte for Christmas (here’s the recipe), but you can buy one (photos #1 and #2 © David Lebovitz). [2] A panforte Margherita, or panforte bianco (white panforte). The original nero (dark) version was lightened up in 1876 for Queen Margherita of Italy (next photo). Here’s the recipe (photo…
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Langer Farms Apple Butter & Apple Honey: No Sugar Added

If you’re still seeking inspiration for stocking stuffers or other small gifts, we recommend to sweet treats that have no added sugar: Apple Butter and Apple Honey from Langer Farms. They’re both vegan, made from apples, even certified OU Kosher. Oh, and their good-for-you, healthful condiments, great for starting off the new year without added…
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Once Again Brand Flavored Almond Butter & Cashew Butter Gifts

[1] Once Again Maple Almond Butter has additional notes of vanilla. Both almond and cashew butters are also available unflavored (all photos © Once Again). [2] Once Again Caramel Sea Salt Cashew Butter. [3] Delicious: a cashew butter and apple sandwich on raisin toast. [4] Holiday oatmeal. The recipe is below.   We’ve been getting…
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Absenthe Brand Absinthe For The Creative People In Your Life

Do you need a special gift for a creative person? How about a bottle of absinthe (photo #1), a green spirit (it’s not a liqueur, as it has no added sugar) that’s distilled from herbs and botanicals? That person should also like licorice. Absinthe is an anise-flavored‡ spirit (check out the difference between anise and…
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Blue Diamond Almonds In Frosted Brownie & Snickerdoodle

[1] Frosted Brownie Almonds are dusted with cocoa powder and brown sugar (all photos except #4 © Blue Diamond). [2] Snickerdoodle Almonds are dusted with cinnamon and sugar. [3] Just write the name of the recipient on the label. [4] Our favorite way to add saltiness to a sweet snack mix. See the snack mix…
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