STOCKING STUFFER: Chocolate Covered Pretzel Crisps

We love Pretzel Crisps year-round. The flat, bite-size pretzels are terrific for snacking from the bag, dipping into hummus or other dip favorite, topping with peanut butter and a slice of apple, or turning them into canapés, topped with cheese, ham, smoked salmon and so forth. Throughout the year, Pretzel Crisps are available in Original…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Christmas Cupcakes To Buy Or Bake

Many people have a favorite Christmas cake recipe. But how about Christmas cupcakes? You can purchase a sampler of lovely cupcakes like the ones in the photo (from Williams-Sonoma). Or, you can do it yourself: Turn plain cupcakes into holiday celebrations with green, red and white icing and some purchased adornments such as: Crushed candy…
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GIFT: Boxes Made Of Chocolate, Filled With More Chocolate

One of our favorites: Orange Twigs. Photo courtesy Charles Chocolates.   We have two favorite products from San Francisco’s Charles Chocolates. The first, Orange Twigs, delicate milk chocolate butter truffles that melt in your mouth. They have a hint of fresh orange, a divine combination. The ganache is coated in a thin layer of 65%…
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