TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Agave Nectar (Agave Syrup)

Any nutritionally-aware person realizes that sugar tastes great but simply is not good for you. How about a natural sugar alternative that tastes great and is good for you? That’s agave nectar (also called agave syrup), made from the juices of the same plant that produces tequila: the blue agave. In the bottle, it looks…
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GOURMET GIVEAWAY #2 ~ Honey Ridge Farms Crème Trio Gift Set

These superior flavored honeys from Honey Ridge Farms are blended with fruits or spices. Luscious, yet light on the palate, they are delicious on just about anything. Spread on toast, scones, pancakes and waffles Top ice cream Use as a cheese condiment Add to grilling sauces or marinades And by all means, sweeten tea or…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Honey Ridge Farms Flavored Honey

Here’s something sweet and better-for-you: honey is lower on the glycemic index than sugar. These superior flavored honeys from Honey Ridge Farms are blended with fruits or spices. Luscious, yet light on the palate, these honey crèmes are delicious on just about anything. Spread on toast, scones, pancakes and waffles Top ice cream Use as…
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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: 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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