Paktli Puffed Ancient Grains Snacks

One of the rewards of walking up and down long aisles at food trade shows is that you sometimes come across something totally unexpected. That was the case with Paktli Snacks, made from puffed ancient grains that are gluten-free (photos #1 through #4). Our review is below, but first, some background. The Aztec culture revered…
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HOLIDAY GIFT: Tea Advent Calendar From Adagio

[1] Tea excitement: 24 different varieties (both photos © Adagio Teas). [2] Inside the book-style gift box are windows holding the different teas, one for each day from December 1st through December 24th.   We typically don’t begin to write about holiday gifts until November 1st, just after Halloween. But this tea advent calendar from…
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NEFT Vodka, A Great Sipping Vodka For National Vodka Day

[1] A NEFT martini with just a splash of vermouth (all photos © NEFT Vodka). [2] For Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or other festive event, a bird’s eye chile brightens the glass of NEFT, neat. Because the chile isn’t cut, its flavor and heat don’t infuse into the vodka. [3] NEFT is made from an ancient…
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Baileys S’mores Irish Cream Liqueur: Delicious!

Summer may be over, but Baileys is keeping s’mores alive with its new Baileys S’mores Limited Edition Irish Cream Liqueur. For a sweet break, we’ve always turned to Baileys Original Irish Cream or one of the other flavors: Almande (dairy free) Espresso Creme Pumpkin Spice Red Velvet Salted Caramel Strawberries & Cream Limited Editions (surprise—this…
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Special Chocolates For Rosh Hashanah From Chocolat Moderne

[1] Sweet Celebrations are chocolates with flavors that celebrate Rosh Hashanah (photos #1 an #3 © Chocolat Moderne). [2] Apples and honey are a traditional combination eaten for a “sweet” new year (photo © Good Eggs). [3] A 6-piece sleeve of Sweet Celebrations.   In 2022, the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, begins on Sunday,…
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