GIFT OF THE DAY: Fine Teas From Steven Smith Teamaker

[1] A calming herbal blend. [2] The selection of black, green, herbal and white teas will please everyone. [3] Lord Bergamot, the company’s version of Earl Gre;, powerfully blended (all photos courtesy Steven Smith Teamaker).   Steven Smith of Portland, Oregon was* tea royalty in the U.S., first as co-founder of Stash, then as founder…
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GIFTS OF THE DAY: Rum Cake, Espresso Cake, Bundt Cake, Gift Cake

[1] Divine rum cakes in 6 flavors from Rum Sisters. [2] This expresso cake from 1812 House: a coffee lover’s dream cake. [3] A duo of small espresso bundt cakes with caramel sauce.   GIFT #1: RUM SISTERS, RUM CAKES & MORE We’ve tried lots of rum cake. But the Rum Sisters make the best…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Finally Ginger, Artisanal Ginger Cookies

[1] Finally Ginger artisan cookies are available in [2] gift tins and [3] snack packs (all photos courtesy Love From Cleveland).   What a joy: delicious ginger cookies we didn’t have to bake at home. Cookies freshly-baked just for us, because they’re baked to order. Cookies with sugar and spice and everything nice. With three…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Horseshoe Brand Hot Sauce

We receive lots of hot sauce samples. Most of them are fine, but not special. Enter the special: Horseshoe Brand hot sauce, developed by two entrepreneurs in New York State’s food mecca, the Hudson Valley. All natural, made in small batches, you can’t help but say, “This is good stuff!” Why? The hot sauces are…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Bacon Sea Salt

Sprinkle bacon sea salt on everything (photo courtesy Food Shed Exchange).   Bacon, bacon, everywhere: That’s what you’ll have with a container of bacon sea salt. Crumbled bacon is blended with crunchy sea salt and a hint of spices. There are countless ways to use it. For starters: Eggs Hors d’oeuvre Mac & Cheese and…
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