Though I don't get to spend anywhere near as much time in the shop as I used to, even my brief visits remind me of how lucky we are, because we truly have the best customers on the planet, in person and online!

It truly is a joy to spend time chatting and emailing about food, about ingredients, our favorites, your favorites, and yes, even looking for prices....

And we, of course, also love all the treats that come in this time of year!

Rest assured, everything is fabulous! And we test-eat absolutely everything we carry!

And if we can, we open so you can sample (if it makes sense), and if there is still enough, we can sample a little more, too!

Enjoy some of the holiday specials we have here today!

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One of our most challenging recipes that Jesse made for us way back when!

"Jesse spent two days in our kitchen perfecting this chocolate almond mousse cake recipe. Not only was it fun to watch Jesse do his work, but we learned a lot as we went along. Jesse has a magic touch when it comes to cakes. This recipe is perfect for a dinner party. It can be made a few days in advance, and frozen in the cake ring until the day of the party. It will definitely look like you just picked the cake up from your local, professional bakery."

See the Chocolate Almond Mousse Cake Recipe here!

I could easily eat an entire bag all by myself. They are so satisfying that they will last and last!

These might be the very best nuts you may ever have! Perfect hazelnuts with just enough texture from the pralinate or sugar. The feel in the mouth is delicious! One nut at a time is all you need in your mouth. With the gentle bite and the crunch that comes with it is a joy indeed!

These hazelnuts are typically made using Tonda Gentile Trilobata hazelnuts, a prized variety native to Piedmont known for its rich flavor, smooth texture, and high oil content.

The pralination process enhances the natural nuttiness of the hazelnuts with a delightful caramel crunch, creating a luxurious snack or dessert ingredient.

Shop now for Nocciole Pralinate - Hazelnuts!

Almonds covered in crunchy sugar! What more do you need than that!

Be sure to share them or you might eat them all by yourself in one sitting!

Shop now for Mandorle Pralinate - Almonds!

These cakes shaped like a pound cake have their origins in the same dough as the panettone from Flamigni. So you get all the flavors and feel of the bigger in a smaller package! And packed in are the famed Toschi Cherries! Perfect!

Shop now for Flamigni Toschi Cherry Cake here!

These are a wonderful gift! And be sure to finagle a way to get one for yourself!

Shop now for Antica Torroneria Piemontese Tartufo Stracciatella - white chocolate with Dark Chocolate Chips here!

Classic tartufo (truffles) from Italy - with lots of dark chocolate just to make them extra decadent.

These super smooth and dark hazelnut praline chocolates are rolled in cocoa powder! What joy!

Shop now for Antica Torroneria Piemontese Tartufo Extranero - Extra Dark Truffles!

What you would expect in an Italian tartufo (truffle), but with white chocolate and pistachios instead of hazelnuts. And we all know how well white chocolate and pistachios go together. They melt in your mouth!

Shop now for Antica Torroneria Piemontese Tartufo al Pistachio - Pistachio Chocolate Truffles!

Big doubts when it showed up to try! And one whiff and one touch and we knew we had something good!

And the taste! And oh the taste! It might just be like you want, way beyond what you expect! I ate all of the sample in an instant. Well, actually, 2 sittings, because I thought I had to share… and then I decided that I had waited long enough to share and ate the rest.

I bet they are great to eat with other ingredients. Next time.

Made with real onions and no preservatives! Perfect for taking your classic green bean casserole to the next level at Thanksgiving dinner! Also fabulous on hot dogs and hamburgers, sprinkled on salads and baked potatoes. You can even bake with them—add them to breads for a savory, flavorful bite.

Shop now for Lars Own Crispy Onions here!

A spice twist on a classic recipe using Mama Lil's Peppers.

See the Pasta ala Carbonara Recipe here!

French Nougat with Pistachios! Nice soft nougat!

Shop now for Le Petit Duc French Pistachio Nougat Aux Pistaches!

Nougat aux Amandes! Soft nougat with almonds - perfect!

Shop now for Le Petit Duc Classic French Almond Nougat!

The mix of Almonds and Walnuts is a nice nut mix in the nougat!

Shop now for Le Petit Duc French Des Cevennes (Almond and Walnut) Nougat!

Extremely limited supply this year. 8 flavors.

1. Pomegranate rose ~ dark chocolate filled with dark ganache, blended with pomegranate puree and a splash of rosewater

2. Apricot Rugelach ~ dark chocolate filled with apricot caramel, scented with orange zest, vanilla, bean, and cinnamon

3. Hanukkah Gelt ~ dark chocolate filled with dark ganache made from ultra dark 72% Venezuelan chocolate

4. Walnut Babka ~ milk chocolate filled with walnut almond praline swirl into buttery salted caramel with orange zest and sweet spices

5. Halva ~ milk, chocolate filled with sesame tahini, praline blended with white chocolate and flex of burnt sugar

6. Almond marzipan ~ dark chocolate filled with almond marzipan, blended with cream and cocoa butter

7. Coconut macaroon ~ white chocolate filled with white ganache, blended with coconut milk and shredded coconut

8. Raspberry Sufganiyot ~ white chocolate filled with tart raspberry jam

Shop now for Chocolat Moderne Hanukkah Chic Bonbon Collection - 12 piece!

Rich, aromatic, and unexpected, this 70% single-origin dark chocolate pairs the depth of Nicaraguan cacao with a touch of exotic saffron.

The saffron's earthy, floral spice lifts the natural complexity of the cacao, creating a flavor experience that is nuanced, elegant, and just a little adventurous.

It's a bar crafted for those who appreciate subtle sophistication—where each square unfolds slowly as it melts, revealing layers of spice, cocoa, and a refined, lingering finish.

Shop now for Argencove Saffron 70% Dark Chocolate Bar!