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Holiday Shipping dates for 2019 Shipping cutoffs are now!!! It’s that time of year where shipping times and costs go whacky! First, the official UPS Key Peak Holiday Season Dates are seen by clicking here. (And UPS reserves the right to change its mind!) In synopsis. Keep in mind UPS has a no guarantee policy for ground packages. Usual ground time is 5 business days for travel (this means 7 real people days) if you are more than 2 states away from us. Friday, December 13, 2019: Last day to ship ground packages to arrive by the 24th of December for states east of the Mississippi River. (Also known as the day Santa Claus is on the move.) Monday, December 16, 2019: Last day to ship Ground packages to arrive by the 24th of December for locations west of the great Mississippi. Thursday, December 19, 2019: Last day to ship UPS 2nd Day Air® to arrive all locations in time for the holiday. (Unless UPS identifies your location as “A limited number of UPS 2nd Day Air shipments tendered to UPS today, and with certain origins and destinations, may require an additional day in transit.) When in doubt please call and we can sort it out for you. Orders this time of year are limited to stock on hand in the effort to get your orders out in a timely fashion. If you are not in a panic let us know. And if you are, definitely let us know! Cheers and Happy Holidays from all of us at ChefShop! Shop now for the holidays today! |
Gourmet Stocking Stuffers for 2019 At this time of time of year we rush to do this... ...and rush to do that, and all the while we feel that we're late. Though it's rare that we are we actually late, it always feels exponentially that way. This is our annual stocking stuffer newsletter. Though I would say that it has expanded just outside the reaches of a conventional, normal-sized stocking. These are also perfect hostess gifts to have in your back pocket, just in case you get caught getting invited to Aunt Martha's or Aw'ntee Frances, but no worries because after shopping this list you will always be prepared. The best part is, you can't over do it, because everything keeps or you can always eat it yourself! Earliest written history has the first mention of stockings as a “wrapping” for gifts. It is unclear if the stocking came in pairs made of Wooly Mammoth hair or not, and some confusion was set in motion as to the size of said stocking which was much larger than man’s basic foot. Perhaps optimism was the reason. This perfectly preserved stocking, with the name “Lucy”, was found with most of the contents easily identifiable, including fruitcake. Today, after years of excessive gift giving (too many Rolls Royce's to name one) and giant trees required just to span the plethora of gifts, we have reverted back in time to filling a comfortable, albeit larger than life, stocking with useful, taste good, satisfying holiday “umami”. The key to a successful stuffer is to keep in mind the recipient and how and what they enjoy eating. We use the term “agrodolce” sour-sweet as an all-important determiner of treats that will bring a smile to your loved ones. Treat does not just mean sweet, but in fact means joyous consumption that is completely biodegradable. We have gathered with open arms some of our favorites this year, savory & sweet, taste tested in the shop (with customers just like you) and have included them here. Shop now for Gourmet Stocking stuffers! |
This is so wonderfulOne of our faves this year! Sea salt with edible flowers. It is so, so pretty in the palm of your hand! It is a fresh field of spring wildflowers in the palm of your hand. It’s a floral salt with a dreamy breath of fresh breeze. Share with the ones you are sweet on or that salty old sailer you know. Shop now for Sal de Ibiza with Edible Flowers! |
Give the gift of Pearls The jewels of Modena! Who wouldn't like pearls as a gift? Show you care with a jar of pearls! Skip the string and give a spoonful! Perfect for topping small bites of cream cheese and crackers. Or break in the new year with a great diet of deviled eggs topped with pearls of balsamic pearls. Filled with the passion and age of a great balsamico, these little round balls bring a contained taste. Not too much, just right. This popping little feat of modernity and tradition makes for pure holiday joy! Shop now for Balsamic Pearls! |
The perfect can of Tuna for the toe of the stocking A list of foods for a stocking is not complete without a can of tuna. This one is our daily favorite, convenience and size, fits nicely in the palm of your hand, as you flip its top! Not too much tuna and not too little. Shop now for the Toe of the stocking - Ortiz Oval tin of Bonito del Norte! |
A Flavorful dose of Goodness A perfect mix... of unhulled sesame seeds, bull kelp and stinging nettle. This is pure joy contained in a bottle. Top just plain rice to transform it. Add to your stir fry or your tuna salad. Shop now for Gomasio! |
Gin Barrel Aged Orange Bitters Fee Brothers have aged their classic Orange Bitters in Old Tom Gin barrels giving these bitters a unique and amazing twist. The barrel aged bitters are released only once a year and quantities are limited. Shop now for Gin barrel aged Orange Bitters! |
House of Edinburgh Dark Chocolate Shortbread Truly handmade dark chocolate biscuits from the land of the shortbread cookie. Hourse of Edinburgh prides itself on doing things properly. The result is a cookie that is genuinely made by hand to ensure that the taste, texture and appearance is far superior to mass produced products. Shop now for House of Edinburgh Shortbread Biscuits |
Thick, complex, amazing Essenza Balsamic Vinegar Pulled from the smallest of the barrels, this essential balsamic is just shy of 12 years. As close to a red seal as you can have at a third the price. With many notes of flavor hidden in every drop, to be exposed as you taste. This is a treat to give, to share and keep! Shop now for San Giacomo Essenza Balsamic! |
Harissa Harissa In a recent impromptu taste test with customers in the store of different Harissa jars side by side, this Harissa was the choice of everyone. Exclamations of "this has real taste" to "it seems so friendly" to "lots of flavor". We love this hot, not too hot, flavor is the next ketchup here. (It already is in Morocco.) Shop now for Mehdi's Harissa! |
Salt and Pepper All together now Literally pop one in your mouth and bite down. It's not hard or solid like other peppercorns, in fact it is like a hollow kernel. One little Kampot peppercorn delicately covered with fine ground salt is a flavor powerhouse! Shop now for the most awesome Peppercorns that come salted! |
Natural Bone-in Smoked heritage ham! Ok, so no matter how we try, there is no way we will be able to get this into a stocking...but at the holidays for us nothing replaces the Christmas Ham! We love it and eat it for days and days! Good for a party, good for meals, good for everything! Gordy makes this just for us! Shop now for Natural Bone-in Smoked Heritage Ham! |
Hard Candy made with Tasmanian Leatherwood Honey Drops If you like honey, then this is for you. If you like Tasmanian honey, then this is definitely for you. If your throat itches, then this is for you. If it’s cold outside, then this is for you. If it’s the winter where you are, then this is for you. Baby, it’s cold outside! Shop now for Tasmanian Leatherwood Honey Drops! |
Black Garlic Smoked and made into a ketchup! For the smoky lover in your life...who likes ketchup. First it is black garlic at the beginning, in the middle and even at the moment you suck your tongue and cheeks in at the end. There is also up front a balsamic vinegar moment. In between those moments there is a tomato puree feeling that is familiar, but not quite ketchup. It is the smokey that is a bear to describe. Shop now for Smoked Black Garlic Ketchup! |
A little salty wonder Uamami packed in a little fish Let's face it, anchovies may not be for you. But the cook in your life appreciates that its secret umami flavor gives a brightness to so many dishes...without the recipient thinking anything fishy is going on. This little jar slips in the stocking and packs a wonderful surprise! Shop now for a little jar of Anchovies! |
The other tuna in a can Some like this ... More than the oval tin. My sister for one, she likes As do Mar tuna and for 20 years now she has been getting this in her stocking. Filled with a deeper, often darker fleshed, tuna, it stands out amongst the others with a filling bite. It will feed an army, at least an army of two on a picnic. Shop now for the other tuna in a can! |
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Cru Sauvage! Wild Cocoa 68% Chocolate This may be the very best wild cocoa bean left growing on the planet! And the Chocolate it produces is mind blowing good. Picked and grown in the same location as it was first found, it is original. The substantial and harmonious cocoa flavors of the Cru Sauvage bittersweet baking chocolates are well complemented with the freshness of the lemon and the fruitiness of the grapefruit. The traditional gentle processing method (60 hours conching) unfolds the intense dried prune bouquet and vanilla in its most exquisite way. The exceptionally pleasant fruit acidity and the long-lasting ending make the Cru Sauvage with its cocoa content of 68% a unique experience. Shop now for Cru Sauvage Wild Cocoa 68% chocolate! |
Sorrento Lemon Panettone BEST EVER!!! "Do NOT hesitate to purchase this Lemon Panettone!!! I LOVE Lemon Panettone and Sorrento Lemon Panettone-Albertengo is THE BEST!! The luscious flavor is so lemony, the texture is soft and moist and the candied fruit is soft and chewey. I will buy no other Lemon Panettone as I've found the best! I've ordered 4 this year (2010). I intended to give a couple as hostess gifts but I'm re-thinking that idea, ha ha ha. Oh, they freeze well too!! Pre-order NOW, do not hesitate or it will be too late and you'll have to wait another year! " -- nancy One of the Most Delicious Things You'll Ever Taste "I'm back for my fourth year of ordering these amazing panettones, and they have become an important part of our holiday season. The moment you open one of these lovingly-packaged treats, you will find the aroma to be intoxicating. Try to resist poking your nose in this package over and over again. I simply can't. The rich smell of freshly-baked quality ingredients is amazing, but the best part is yet to come. Disregard any comparisons between panettone and fruitcake. The consistency of the panettone is light & fluffy, and the candied lemons are luscious but subtle. If you are looking for that special holiday gift that will impress the jingle bells off someone, you must try these (but be sure to order one for yourself or you'll regret it)." -- michael Shop now for Sorrento Lemon Panettone! |
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Panettone French Toast Recipe Panettone, the wonderful butter-rich Italian Christmas Bread, is very often consumed straight without leaving a crumb. But should you find yourself with the chance half loaf left, this recipe is a perfect holiday breakfast favorite. Ever since we discovered the divine Sorrento Lemon Panettone from Albertengo, it’s been our favorite for this recipe. But any of the wonderful panettone will work great. This recipe is so divine you’ll want to buy two panettone just to make sure you have enough! Panettone Bread Pudding Recipe Panettone, the wonderful butter-rich Italian Christmas Bread, is very often consumed straight without leaving a crumb. But should you find yourself with the chance half loaf left, this recipe is a perfect holiday breakfast favorite. Ever since we discovered the divine Sorrento Lemon Panettone from Albertengo, it’s been our favorite for this recipe. But any of the wonderful panettone will work great. This recipe is so divine you’ll want to buy two panettone just to make sure you have enough! Simple Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe With just four ingredients and the only skill you need is to mix (and a little melting) to make this drop dead cake! Remember to use only really good chocolate to have the best success. |
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