GIFT: Fika Gourmet Malted Milk Balls

Gourmet malted milk balls with a seasonal look. Photo courtesy Fika New York.   Forget Whoppers: Lovers of malted milk balls know how to search out the best malted milk balls. Our reigning favorites are the Mint Chip Maltballs from Marich, malt centers encased in dark chocolate and a mint cookie coating. But there’s a…
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STOCKING STUFFER: Cowboy Toffee Co. S’Mores Toffee

For toffee lovers, here’s a delightful variation: S’mores Toffee from the Cowboy Toffee Company of Oakdale, California. There are classic toffees we like better. Our gold standard is the uber-buttery Enstrom’s, which also is made in a sugar-free version. (It has so much butter, you’re advised to store it in the fridge! It’s also certified…
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STOCKING STUFFERS & MORE: Mrs. Prindable’s Caramels

A gourmet stocking stuffer. Photo courtesy Mrs. Prindable’s.   We taste many caramels each year, looking for those that are very buttery, easy to chew and bursting with natural flavor. Mrs. Prindable’s, the queen of gourmet caramel apples, has applied the company’s knowledge of making fine caramel to bite-size candies, available in sizes from stocking…
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