Category: Giftable

GIFT OF THE DAY: French Macaron Kit

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For those who both like to bake cookies and eat French macarons, an inspired gift is Dana’s Bakery Macaron Making Kits. One of our favorite macaron makers, Dana’s is known for innovative flavors and seasonal specials. The kits are available in three of the most popular flavors: Chocolate Molten Fruity Cereal Macarons Red Velvet Macarons…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Spicy Brownies

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We [heart] spicy Mayan brownies (photos courtesy The Grommet).   Salt Of The Earth Bakery is an artisanal baked goods company that re-imagines classic treats, by adding finishing salts and exotic spices. These extras turn the cookies and brownies into decidedly adult fare. We love brownies—great ones—and are always on the prowl for what’s different…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Baron Chocolates

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[1] Baron Chocolate Bars are made in two sizes and 10 flavors. [2] Everyone’s favorite: chocolate truffles with plain or flavored chocolate centers. [3] Our favorite treat: chocolate-covered gummi bears and [4] worms (all photos courtesy Baron Chocolatier).   Baron Chocolatier was created by Tomasz Kotas, the third of three generations of chocolatiers from Poznan…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Just Spices, Extra-Fresh Spice Blends

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Usually THE NIBBLE doesn’t review spices, salad dressings and other categories where it’s difficult to describe the differences or superiority of one brand over another. After all, if you tried garlic powder from three different producers, what would you say? Once the garlic is cooked in the recipe, any brand will taste good. But when…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Gingerbread Scone Mix

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November 21st is National Gingerbread Day…and also a reminder that it’s easy to make gingerbread scones with a $6.95 gourmet boxed mix from King Arthur Flour. We typically give small gifts to our Thanksgiving guests, and last year it was these scone mixes (this year it’s the Gingerbread Cake and Cookie Mix). The one-pound box…
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