Category: Giftable

PRODUCT: Tahitian Vanilla

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The United States is the largest consumer of vanilla beans, using around 1,200 tons per year. Most of them are made into vanilla extract. Most of the real vanilla extract* used in the U.S. is Bourbon† vanilla, also called Madagascar vanilla. As a Mother’s Day gift for someone who loves to make desserts, how about…
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GIFT: Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free Cheesecake

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Delicious cheesecake, sugar-free and gluten-free. Photo courtesy Cinderella Cheesecake.   For a cheesecake-loving mother who has given up sugar, here’s a find: sugarless cheesecake from Cinderella Cheesecake Company. It’s sweetened with maltitol, the finest-quality sugar substitute, and has a gluten-free cinnamon cracker crust. The classic-style cheesecake recipe also includes cream cheese, eggs, sour cream, natural…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Truffle Cheese

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One of our favorite cheese experiences is truffle cheese. It provides all the pleasure of a shaved truffles dish at a fraction of the price. The cheese makers use bits and pieces that have fallen off the precious truffles during handling. Truffle cheeses are typically made from a blend of cow’s milk and sheep’s milk…
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GIFT: Maille Mustard Collection

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A gourmet gift for a mustard lover. Photo courtesy Maille.   A Maille mustard boutique opened near us recently. If you love mustard, make it a destination stop when you visit Dijon, London, Melbourne, New York, Paris or Sydney. They are meccas for lovers of fine mustard, as well as gherkins, vinegars and vinaigrettes. The…
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