TOP PICK: Sweet n’ Spicy Essential Cane Sugars

You don’t have to be a skilled chef to know there are secret ingredients that, with just a sprinkle or a splash, can turn an ordinary dish into something special—something that makes family and friends think that you are one step removed from entering the Top Chef competition. These bottles, jars and cans are what…
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PRODUCT: All About Cinnamon

[1] Real cinnamon, called Ceylon cinnamon, is the bark of a tree that grows in Sri Lanka. You can see how dense the stick is (photo © King Arthur Baking). [2] The bark of the cassia tree is curved, like a scroll Saigon or Vietnamese cinnamon (photo © American Heritage Chocolate).   A bit of…
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PRODUCT: Tasty Pastry, Kouign Aman

This buttery Breton pastry makes an addictive addition to your morning coffee. Photo by Corey Lugg | THE NIBBLE.   Seldom found in French bakeries in America, kouign amann (pronounced (kween ah-MAHN) is a Breton pastry (from Brittany, a region in France). This laminated pastry is time consuming to make, but the payoff is something…
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PRODUCT: Deluxe Honeydrop Honey Drink

Love honey? Want a natural, sweet drink without sugar? The makers of Deluxe Honeydrop invite you to “bee alive” with their line of noncarbonated, honey-infused beverages, an alternative to the juice drinks and sweet flavored waters on the market. USDA-certified organic and OU-certified kosher, in BPA-free bottles, this is a drink one can feel good…
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