GIFT OF THE DAY: Chocolate Snowmen

White chocolate snowmen filled with dark chocolate ganache. Photo courtesy L.A. Burdick. There is simply no better combination of adorable and delicious this Christmas, than this nonet (that’s a group of nine) of chocolate snowmen from L.A. Burdick. We’ve been in love with Larry Burdick’s handmade chocolate mice and penguins for years. With centers of…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Truffle Cheese & More

It’s the fresh truffle season. Alas, few of us can afford fresh truffles—$220/ounce for the Italian white Alba truffle (Tuber magnatum pico) and about half that for the French black Périgord truffle (Tuber melanosporum). One way we enjoy truffles in a more affordable form is through truffle cheese and truffle honey, which incorporate small pieces…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Decorated Sugar Cubes

Who wouldn’t savor a box of these beautiful sugar cubes from Home Sweet Home? Even people who don’t add sugar to coffee and tea will want them to impress guests. Brown and white sugar cubes are decorated with charming gingerbread men, Rudolf The Red-Nosed Reindeer, candy canes and snowmen. The same decoration is available in…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Honey Crème

Creamed raspberry honey is irresistible. Photo by River Soma | THE NIBBLE. Honey Ridge Farms has a solution for inexpensive yet delicious small gifts and stocking stuffers. The company blends its clover honey with fruit or spice to create Apricot, Blackberry, Cranberry, Raspberry and Spiced Honey Crèmes. Luscious, yet light on the palate, these honey…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Champagne Truffles, Rum Truffles

These melt-in-your-mouth chocolate truffle logs, made in Argentina for Harry & David by LW Chocolatier, are truly delectable. They’re perfect to serve with espresso or after-dinner drinks; and for a luscious snack any time you need a chocolate fix. Fill the candy bowl and guests will be in heaven. Choose from cocoa-powder-coated Rum Truffles or…
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