Chocolat 15-18

The humidor is the first sign that Montréal-based Chocolat 15-18 takes itself very seriously. So seriously, that they named the company after the temperature maintained by the humidor, an ideal 15º-18º Celsius (59º-64º Fahrenheit). Inside the humidor are simple but elegant boxes that contain three flights of chocolate. Each flight contains four handmade chocolates of increasing intensity. They are all single-origin and meant to be …

Filliers Fruit Jenevers

Nothing says summer's arrived like a cold jenever on ice. Jenever is a liquor made from juniper berries (and often grain) that comes in many varieties. Only those made in Holland or the northern part of Belgium are able to use the name jenever. Marisa, editor of CH sister site Needled stopped by CH HQ with a few bottles that she brought with her from …

Cabo Chips

The problem with chips is always one of balance, crunchiness, flavor, texture and consistency. Part chemistry, part technique, and part ingredients, the challenge often fails even the most skilled. Fortunately there are companies like Cabo Chips that have mastered the seemingly simple corn chip. Perfectly balanced, lightly salted, a hint of lemon and lime, these chips are incredibly satisfying on their own or with any …