TIP OF THE DAY: Fig Jam, Fig Chutney & More Figgy Condiments

Figs are hot and dry weather fruit—famously enjoyed for millennia in the Middle East, where it’s hot year-round. In the U.S., figs grow in zones 8-10 (most of our figs are grown in California. They have two seasons: a shorter season in early summer and a second, main crop that starts in late summer and…
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STOCKING STUFFER: Stonewall Kitchen Maple Bacon Jam

Here’s a spot-on holiday gift for anyone who loves bacon. Bacon jam is a sweet and savory combination that adds a little something extra to most of the foods you eat—breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. You can spread it on toast or waffles at breakfast, enjoy it on a sandwich, serve it as a condiment…
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STOCKING STUFFER: Cowboy Toffee Co. S’Mores Toffee

For toffee lovers, here’s a delightful variation: S’mores Toffee from the Cowboy Toffee Company of Oakdale, California. There are classic toffees we like better. Our gold standard is the uber-buttery Enstrom’s, which also is made in a sugar-free version. (It has so much butter, you’re advised to store it in the fridge! It’s also certified…
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STOCKING STUFFERS & MORE: Mrs. Prindable’s Caramels

A gourmet stocking stuffer. Photo courtesy Mrs. Prindable’s.   We taste many caramels each year, looking for those that are very buttery, easy to chew and bursting with natural flavor. Mrs. Prindable’s, the queen of gourmet caramel apples, has applied the company’s knowledge of making fine caramel to bite-size candies, available in sizes from stocking…
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PRODUCT: Nonni’s Biscotti In Holiday Flavors

A holiday treat from Nonni’s. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   We are fans of Nonni’s Biscotti, and even more so with the new holiday flavors. Nonni’s limited-edition holiday biscotti are available in Gingerbread and Pumpkin Spice, both with cinnamon icing. The biscotti are individually wrapped for easy grab-and-go. Delicious for snacking or…
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