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Molecular Cuisine
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Nut and Seeds Oils
Oatmeal
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Oils
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Olive Oil - Olio Nuovo
Olive Oil - Infused
Olives
Panettone from Italy
Panforte from Italy
Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Pate
Pates de Fruit - Fruit Jellies
Piementon Paprika Pepper
Pesto
Pet Food
Pickled
Pomegranate
Preserved Fruit
Preserved Vegetables
Pruneaux d'Agen - Prunes
Pulses
Quinoa
Rice
Salt
- Sea Salt
- Smoked Salt
- Exotic & Flavored Salts
Sardines
Soy Sauce Shoyu
Stocks
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Fresh Fish
Garlic
Heritage Ham Smoked-to-order
Holiday Gourmet Gifts
Mangalitsa Pig
Nonnettes from France
Panettone
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PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO
Sardinian Cheese
Smoked & Specialty Meats
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Tomme Brulee Cheese
Torrone and Nougat
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Turkey
Wild Alaskan Salmon
Gourmet Survival Kit
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Marcella and Victor Hazan
Yotam Ottolenghi (Simple, Jerusalem, Plenty More ...)
Chef Brady William (Canlis)
Tim's Pantry Picks ChefShop.com
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Eliza's Essential Pantry
Tina Ujlaki - Amazing Food Person
Orangette.com (Molly Wizenberg)
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ChocolateAndZucchini.com (Clotilde Dusoulier)
Chef Brandon (Delancy, Seattle)
Chef Lesa Sullivan (LesaCooks.com)
GlutenFreeGirl.com (Shauna Ahern)
Chef Bridget Charters
herbivoracious.com (Michael Natkin)
Chef John Howie (Passion and Palate)
Chef Karen Binkhorst (Home Meals with Karen)
Chef Erin Coopey (The GlorifiedHomeChef)
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Acetum Manufaktur (Acetoria)
Agostoni Chocolate
Albertengo
Almazara As Pontis
Andrea Slitti Chocolatier
Antica Torroneria Piemontese
Apiculture Dr Pescia
Argencove Chocolate
Asin Tibuok
Askinosie Chocolate
Big Island Bees
Bona Furtuna
Breramilano Cova and Co
Brontedolci Pasticceria
Fallot Mustard Mill
Firefly Kitchens
Flamigni
Fra' Mani Handcrafted Foods
Garden Treasures Organic Farm of Arlington
Hawkshead Relish Company
Heilala Vanilla
Island Bakery
Jaipur Avenue Masala Chai
June Taylor
KATZ Farm
Kitchen Imp
KL KELLER FOODWAYS
Kozliks Mustard Company
La Trinquelinette
La Vecchia Dispansa Balsamico
Lakrids by John Bulow
Le Bon Magot
Le Dolcezze Di Nanni
Leone
Les Ruchers de Bourgogne
Love Cocoa James Cadbury
Mademoiselle de Margaux Chocolate
Mama Lils
Marshall's Haute Sauce Company
Mission Chocolate
Monograno Felicetti Organic Kamut Grain Pasta
Moonshine Trading Company
Oregon Growers Farm Direct
Ortiz Seafood Company
Pierre Biscuiterie
San Giacomo
Sgambaro Molino E Pastificio Italian Pasta
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Summerdown Mint
Tasmanian Honey Company
Villa Jerada
White Label Chocolate
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This is a story of
disaster
, a
gift
, a
helmet
and
love
.
It started quite simply like all Hallmark movies (that i love) where a jilted lover was given a symbol of hostility and a breakup gift just before the holiday. The gift as you might have deduced was a simple fruitcake.
What she (the giver) did not realize was that a Trappist Abbey Fruitcake is a very special cake. With a long history (especially in the 18th century) where fruitcakes were considered sinful.
And so with a heavy heart and a one pound cake, the recipient, who we will call William, left dejected and in pain. Donning his Panoply he trudged to the nearest cafe for a cup of joe.
As he sat at the little round table made of wood, he sipped his cappuccino thru his Armet, with great difficulty I might add. As he removed his gauntlets, and tried desperately to take a bite of the “parting” gift, he failed miserably, like his now defunct relationship.
The story should end here, all sad and stuff, instead, a strong but gentle voice, a dame they say named Joan, spoke. “I can help with that if you are willing to share.” she said. Will turned quickly to see who had spoken and found a shining light blasting around Joans head, (she sat with her back to the picture window) and an arming sword at the ready. He flinched, knowing this was the end to a long day....
Instead of him, Joan sliced a paper thin piece, “This fruitcake is a perfect match to go with a holiday fire. And when paired with a cup of hot chocolate or tea, you have the formula for a calm life.” she said.
And so the story goes that the secret key to a happy life is with a fruitcake experience that is not chunked into a mass that is so big that you can’t fit into the slit in your helmet, but instead, when thinly sliced (frozen or chilled makes it easier) the fruitcake becomes easy to eat and you will create a very special and long lasting relationship.
This unseemly and often made fun of cake is
actually really, really, rather good!
Cheers!