I was intrigued by the concept, and am now a fan: Green Tomato Jam. An inspired balance of flavors and texture, and one of several fascinating jams made by L'Epicurean in France. A few to note: Gingerbread Clementine, Arbutus Berry, Sweet Potato, Melon with Vanilla Pod, Watermelon and Orange and Strawberry Champagne.
It's no secret that sometimes the simplest of foods offer the most pleasure, and anything made by hand with love and a little obsession adds another dimension. Martin's Pretzels are handmade in Pennsylvania and are simply the best you're likely to find. Anywhere. I've been obsessed with them for years. Their site provides great history of the pretzel, photos and video of the kitchen, information …
Nothing says I love you quite like a box of piglet shaped licorice… Route 29 Napa makes a variety of tasty licorice, but my favorite are the black and red licorice pieces shaped like piglets. The bags are a better deal, but the can (16 oz for $14) is a great gift. The Chewy Peps have a nice balance of texture and flavor and are …
