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December 21, 2007
Cool stuff: What's new in the world of food
BY NATALIE HAUGHTON
Daily News Food Editor
GIFT FOR PEAR FANS
Organic Royal Riviera Pears, grown in Medford, Ore., are available from Harry & David through January and would make a great gift. They are so juicy, you can eat them with a spoon … and they taste delicious. The thin-skinned Comice pears can be eaten softened or hard. Once they arrive, keep refrigerated up to a week. A 5-pound box contains about 11 pears and is $36.95, excluding shipping; a 6-pound box is $41.95. Shipping costs vary. To order, go to www.harryanddavid.com or call (877) 322-1200.
SANTA TOTE
Designed to resemble Santa's red suit, this new nifty mini tote box from See's Candies is filled with lollipops, candy canes and a foil milk chocolate Santa. Good for stocking stuffers, kids of all ages or party favors. $5.75 each at See's Candies shops.
MORE HEAT AND SPICE
Idaho-based Cowgirl Chocolates, known for spicy-sweet creations, is offering some new products in time for holiday indulging. Among them are three caramel corns … Mild Chipotle Vanilla Granola, Pumpkin Spicy and Spicy Chocolate Triple Nut … along with Caramel Nut Clusters and Roasted Hazelnut Toffee. The caramel corns are the least spicy, followed by the toffee. The nut clusters, which feature caramel nut (pecans, almonds and cashews) clusters dipped in dark chocolate, are potent and HOT, flavored with habenero chiles (they are for volcano-palate customers, we were told). They are definitely not for the timid. The chocolate nut caramel corn had a bite, but it was the favorite of the three caramel corn choices. The toffee was interesting, but I prefer mine without heat and spice. Depending on the item, packages range from 4 ounces to 1 pound, nothing fancy and something fancy options, with prices from $8.95 to $26.95. To order or view the collection, go to www.cowgirlchocolates.com or call (888) 882-4098.
GLASS BEAR WITH MAPLE SYRUP
This 6-inch-tall clear glass bear, sporting a red knit hat, is filled with pure maple syrup U.S. grade A medium amber from Highland Sugar Works in Vermont would make a fun holiday food gift. Refrigerate after opening. A 16.9-fluid-ounce jar is $19.95 at Williams-Sonoma stores.
Posted by Steven Rosenberg at December 21, 2007 12:45 PM
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