Gifts to Eat

Who wouldn't want to get something good to eat or cook with this holiday season?
Rancho Gordo Beans - seriously the best beans you'll ever cook with & heirloom varieties you can't find anywhere else. Plus the have hominy, quinoa and Mexican oregano. Their cookbook is on our wish list too.
Howling Wolf Barbecue Sauce - We were given some Howling Wolf barbecue sauce as a gift & were sold right away by their unusual flavor combinations. Plus it's all natural & made in small batches. They also make dry rubs which make great seasoning for dips too.
Cowgirl Chocolates - We were lucky enough last year to get a free sampler of Cowgirl's amazing confections & liked them enough that we bought some to give as gifts right away. We are especially fond of the caramels spiced with chipotle & habanero. (Well, the habaneros were way too hot for me but Matt loved them.)
Boulder Hot Sauce - Matt tried their Harry's Habanero Sauce at Birchwood Cafe & had to find some to have at home. We are really enjoying the Smoky Serrano Sauce in soups & chili.
Gourmet Drinking Chocolate - Caribou Coffee started using real dark, milk & white chocolate in the drinks this winter & now I've been spoiled forever, no other mocha will do. Now I can get some to make my drinks at home too.
Wee Willy's Barbecue Sauce - Yes, barbecue sauce from Minnesota that's good enough for Bon Appetit rated it as one of the best. This is our go-to basic sauce.
Nueske's Bacon - When we say use a good bacon in our recipes this is the bacon we are talking about. This Wisconsin applewood smoked bacon is to die for! And really what says happy holiday like a box of pork?!
Singing Dog Vanilla - There is nothing like the flavor you get from using real vanilla beans. Often the ones we get at the store are dried up & useless so we were thrilled when Singing Dog sent us some of their gourmet vanilla beans. They were soft & plump & full of flavor. What a great stocking stuffer for someone who love to bake or make ice cream. I know my dad wants to try their vanilla coffee.

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