[1] Hennessy XO Cognac, extra-old for the Cognac connoisseur (photo © Icon Icon). [2] The Holiday 2022 gift set (photos #2, #4, #5, and #6 © Maison Hennessy). [3] An improvement over the traditional balloon-shaped Cognac glass, Riedel has worked with wine experts to develop these fluted stems in 24% lead crystal. They are formed […]
If you’re a sushi fan, chances are good that you’ve had surimi, a paste made from fish and turned into products used in U.S. sushi bars where it is called kani (photo #1). It’s also used as an inexpensive substitute for crab in imitation crab salad and elsewhere. American brands are called crab stick, imitation […]
[1] New Figgy Pudding SPAM, a limited edition for the holidays (all photos © SPAM Brand). [2] Slices of Figgy Pudding SPAM on a cake stand for a buffet. [3] An hors d’oeuvre: Figgy Pudding SPAM and Brie. [4] An actually figgy pudding. Here’s the recipe (photo © California Figs). There are currently 11 flavors […]
Noma’s Smoked Mushroom Garum was the first product for home cooks from Noma Projects, a food lab that was opened last year by the innovative, 3-Michelin-star Noma restaurant in Copenhagen. Introduced earlier this year in the U.S., it quickly sold out. The latest batch is on the verge of selling out, so see if this […]
[1] There’s a flavor of wine chips to pair with your favorite wine (all photos © Wine Chips). [2] There are four varieties in the Winter Edition Cheese Collection, (photo © Williams Sonoma). [3] Manchego potato chips pair with rosé, sparkling white wine, and full-bodied reds such as Tempranillo. [4] At the end of the […]
Here’s a way for chocolate lovers to sing their way through December: a chocolate advent calendar with a suggested playlist. There are 25 days to Christmas, 25 different bonbon* flavors, and 25 different popular holiday songs to sing as you nibble. This innovative idea is from Delysia Chocolatier. Pick up a piece of chocolate each […]
What are you doing for National Bread Pudding Day, November 13th? We’ve got recipes for sweet and savory bread pudding, below. First, a note: November 13th is also National Indian Pudding Day. We love Indian pudding, and strongly recommend that you try the recipe. But let’s focus on bread pudding. First, there’s some disagreement about […]
[1] It’s the season for pumpkin pie. How about hand pies? No need to slice (photos #1 and #3 © Colavita). [2] Be sure you’re using pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling (photo © Good Eggs). [3] When you make a crust with olive oil, always use extra virgin (photo © The Fresh Market | […]
If you know a pet with a penchant for Parisian pâtisserie, check out these Dog Macarons from Bonne et Filou. Nothing says pet pâtisserie better than macarons, a treat for the most royal of dogs. The delicious dog macarons are made from all-natural human-grade ingredients, and unlike human macarons, they are healthy! They’re available in […]
[1] Soft linen tea towels were originally created to dry fine china (photo © Tracey Hocking | Unsplash). [2] Examples of the designs in the 2022 year’s tea towel collection (photos #2, #4, #4, #5, #6, and #7 © Eat Drink Lucky). [3] Flowers. [4] Strawberries. [5] Birds. [6] Seashore. [7] Pomegranates. We’ve seen […]