TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Krave Gourmet Jerky

One of eight delicious flavors of Krave gourmet jerky. Photo courtesy Krave.   Jerky was created in prehistoric times, as people endeavored to preserve their fresh-killed meat without benefit of coolers. They dried the meat in the sun. Today’s jerky makers use ovens; and if you’re Krave Jerky, you double-marinate the meat and slow bake…
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FOOD HOLIDAY & PRODUCT: Giovanni’s Lobster Pâté & Champagne Day

This smooth lobster spread is a bit of heaven. Photo courtesy Giovanni’s.   We don’t know who gave us this little tin of Giovanni’s Lobster Pâté with Cognac. We were browsing through a box of unopened food samples and the little blue can with the big red lobster popped out at us. It may have…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Thousand Layer Cake

Do Euforia thousand layer cakes really have 1,000 layers? No, but that doesn’t take away the enchantment of these twelve-layer cakes. Each thin, delicious, gluten-free layer is individually baked by artisans in Tucson, delivering moist texture and excellent lemon, spice or vanilla flavor. This is “anytime” cake: Enjoy a slice with coffee, tea, Madeira, Port,…
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JULY 4th: Bipartisan Truffle Party Favors

Party line party favors for July 4th. Photo courtesy Choclatique.   If your crowd spends a preponderance of time discussing politics, serve some of these clever chocolates for July 4th. Made by the creative L.A. chocolatier Choclatique, white chocolate shells are filled with chocolate ganache and topped with colored white chocolate donkey and elephant medallions…
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