TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Happy Goat Caramel

Artisan caramels are on the rise—a small treat that’s a little chewy, a little melt-in-your-mouth and a lot buttery. Now, lovers of goat cheese, as well as those who don’t tolerate cow’s milk well, can happily expand their horizons. For sure, the lovely handmade goat’s milk caramels from Happy Goat will make many people happy.…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Judy’s Breadsticks

Whole grain, vegan, crunchy and superb, Judy’s Breadsticks are carried by specialty food stores in Northern California. Thanks to the Internet, everyone can enjoy them. Twigs are made of 100% organic whole-grain wheat, barley malt and olive oil, plus sea salt or a bit of sugar, depending on the flavor. Roasted Garlic, Sesame and Sunflower…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: KC Classics Cream Cheese Dip & Spread

A jar of artichoke dip creates elegant snacks or canapés (photo by Evan Dempsey | © THE NIBBLE).   We hasten to say these are elegant cream cheese dips and spreads. KC Classic Cheese Dips and Cheesecake Fondues have nothing to do with a “queso,” the melted cheese dip enjoyed with tortilla chips. KC Classic…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Coffee Candy

Yesterday’s posts focused on tea. Now coffee gets its turn—in the form of coffee candy. The artisans at How Do You Take Your Coffee?, a confectioner in Reno, Nevada, like their coffee so much that they freshly roast their own beans prior to making four different types of coffee candy. The candies are innovative and…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Porchetta, King Of Pork

Porchetta (por-KET-tuh) is an entire pig that has been boned, stuffed and slowly roasted. The skin is very crisp, the garlicky stuffing is very flavorful, a mixture of fennel seed, garlic, lemon zest, rosemary, sage and other seasonings. And the meat…ah, the meat! If you dream of great pork, it’s the stuff dreams are made…
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