Some might think that snow cones are for kids, but they’d be wrong. Some think they’re only for cooling off on a hot day, but that’s wrong, too. For ice-cream-loving dieters, the lactose-intolerant, vegans, kosher eaters and lovers of wine and spirits, they’re an alternative to ice cream, 365 days a year. We’re not talking […]
[1] Become a pancake artist with the PancakeBot (photo courtesy Crate & Barrel). [2] Have a bite of Stormtrooper (photo courtesy Home Depot). You may not be able to make pancakes with your 3-D printer, but you can make them in any shape you like with Dash’s revolutionary PancakeBot. It’s the world’s first pancake […]
Bumbleberry Farms’ founder transformed a love for bees into delicious creamed honeys (she calls them honey creams). Not plain creamed honey: flavored creamed honeys, in glorious, fun flavors. The business started making 18 jars of honey cream spread at a time, and selling them at farmers markets at the foothills of Pennsylvania’s Laurel Mountains. While […]
One of three tea advent calendars from David’s Tea: 24 Days Of Tea. Last week we recommended a gourmet chocolate advent calendar. Today, it’s a collection of tea advent calendars from David’s Teas. For the most serious lover, there’s 24 Days Of Tea, boxes of loose teas including these: Apple Cider, Buddha’s Blend, Candy […]
We love fresh basil. We always have a small pot of basil on our kitchen window ledge. We’ve always wished we could have more fresh herbs—chives, dill and parsley, particularly. But we only have one accessible window with good light. Recently, we acquired a system that doesn’t fit on the sill, but does look very […]
WHAT’S AN ADVENT CALENDAR? Advent, from the Latin word adventus, means “coming.” It’s a time of waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus, on Christmas Day. A tradition begun by Lutherans in Germany, the first known Advent calendar dates to 1851. Its purpose: to count down the 24 days of December […]
Italy’s most famous Italian liqueur, Disaronno, has launched this year’s limited-edition “Disaronno Wears…” bottle. This year, Disaronno wears Trussardi. For the past several years, Italy’s most famous liqueur has partnered with a top Italian fashion house to create a limited-edition bottle. This year, the bottle is “dressed” in a Trussardi pattern; the chartreuse figure at […]
[1] A gift box of Tayst coffee has 20 to 60 biodegradable K-cups (photo by Mary Ann S. | Yelp). [2] Finally, the greenest person can use K-cups (photo courtesy Tayst Coffee). Committed environmentalists and those who try to live green are in a quandary: They may want the ease of single-serving K-cups, but […]
Photo #1: Michel Cluizel’s WinterLand chocolate in dark, milk and white. SEE THE LARGE PHOTO BELOW. The pieces in the box (photo #2) assemble into the holiday scene (photos courtesy Michel Cluizel). We will write about other chocolate gifts this holiday season, but this is our favorite: the WinterLand Chocolate Box from French chocolatier […]
Gold glitter on donuts (both photos courtesy Fancy Sprinkles). Glass rimmers, available in every color in the rainbow. Here’s a holiday gift idea for a baker: edible fancy sprinkles from Fancy Sprinkles, a well-named company. Yes, it’s a bit of a niche product, but the right person will be tickled pink [sprinkles], or any […]