Wally and Whiz's Nordic Winegums are chewy—not sticky—candies that have a gumdrop-like texture without the granulated coating. Kristian Them Hansen started his company in order to create gummy candies with real fruit flavor, not just syrupy sweetness. We love the two-tone flavor and modern-looking cube shape of Wally and Whiz winegums, echoed by the festive reindeer-themed box the sweets are packaged in. This flavor is both subtle and juicy—the interior is bursting with fresh pear flavor and covered in a delicate kiwi coating.

Depicting Santa and his elves, this children’s advent calendar from 150-year-old Belgian chocolatier Neuhaus features 25 handcrafted chocolates and figurines filled with praline. Flavors include dark chocolate with hazelnut praline, hazelnut and chocolate filled with crisped rice and milk chocolate with soft caramel. And that’s just to name a few.

Wally and Whiz's Nordic Winegums are a Milk Street bestseller, so we were thrilled to find 25 days worth of the gumdrop-like candies made with real fruit. Featuring 13 flavor combinations hidden in pull-out drawers, plus a bonus treat, this Danish advent calendar hides candies that are chewy, but not sticky thanks to the granulated coating. These are made for adults, with flavors like lime with elderflower, hibiscus with raspberry, cherry with vanilla and pomegranate with dragonfruit—just to name a few. And when you've finished, keep the reusable calendar for next year, and simply refill it with a new combination of winegums when December comes around again.

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with this Dancing Rabbis Menorah, designed, sculpted and cast in Michigan by artist Scott Nelles. The bronze piece features nine rabbis dancing, a whimsical nod to the joyous nature of Hanukkah. Able to fit both oil or wax candles, it makes the perfect gift or will look stunning on your table for all eight nights.

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with this Tree of Life Menorah, designed, sculpted and cast in Michigan by artist Scott Nelles. The bronze piece is inspired by and shaped like an African Acacia tree, which is often attributed with the tree of life—a recurring Jewish motif. The main tree comes separate from the base to lie flat for shipping and storage, but clicks in easily when in use. Able to fit both oil or wax candles, it makes the perfect gift or will look stunning on your table for all eight nights.

Celebrate the “Festival of Lights” with this Tree of Life Menorah, designed and hand painted in Jerusalem by artist Yair Emanuel. Full of vibrant color, the aluminum menorah features two Jewish symbols: a pomegranate and bird, which together signify growth, abundance, freedom and creativity. Able to fit both oil or wax candles, it makes the perfect gift or will look stunning on your table for all eight nights.

Celebrate the “Festival of Lights” with a Pomegranates Menorah that is designed, sculpted and hand-painted in Jerusalem by artist Yair Emanuel. Full of vibrant red color, the low-profile, metal menorah features the Jewish symbol of pomegranates, which signifies growth and abundance. Able to fit both oil or wax candles, it makes the perfect gift or will look stunning on your table for all eight nights.

Celebrate the holiday season with an advent calendar from a small-batch Danish producer, Lakrids by Bülow. Included in are 48 licorice treats (yes, that means two pieces of candy per day) in a variety of unique flavors from salt and caramel to passion fruit. Packaged sustainably and full of delicious surprises, it’ll take some restraint not to open up all of the days at once!

Made entirely by hand in Goyon-Chazeau’s knife workshop in Thiers, France, this beautiful tool is part wine opener, part pocket knife. It comes with a full-cutting, 4.5-inch blade. It’s designed by Robert Beillonnet, a renowned French cutlery expert synonymous with beautiful, functional knives. The blade, notched lever and thin corkscrew are made from sturdy, hardened steel that will stand up to a lifetime of heavy use. And it makes an elevated gift (especially for the person who has everything)—every wine opener comes in a leather pouch and cork gift box.

Filled with handcrafted bonbons and truffles from a 150-year-old Belgian chocolatier, Neuhaus’ chocolate advent calendar will be sure to get you into the holiday mood. Lifting the tab to reveal each confection creates another character in a charming Christmas tableau, with decorated trees, singing carolers, unwrapped presents and falling snow. Decadent flavors include nougatine covered in white chocolate, Belgian praline with honey, and milk chocolate with soft caramel. And that’s just to name a few.

The elegant design of the Goyon Chazeau “Thiers” folding knife was sourced from the region’s top knifemakers to best represent the long lineage of knifemaking in the city. Don’t underestimate the simple, classic shape, as it is designed as much for culinary pursuits as utility, evolving from the classic all-purpose knife carried by farmers and shepherds. With its long, slender blade, this pocket knife is a true do-it-all knife capable of everything from gathering herbs in the garden and trimming twine to opening mail, breaking down boxes, whittling or slicing sausage and cheese for lunch. The handmade knife features an ultra-tough Swedish 12c27 blade that will hold an edge for ages and sharpen up easily. The juniper wood handle packs a peppery aroma and terrific feel in the hand. The blade remains securely open with a stiff slipjoint spring, so there’s little risk of it closing during use.
Never to be caught without a knife, Matt Card, our creative director of recipe and products, has carried one of these for years—and even used it to prepare more than a few meals while on vacation. And the accompanying soft leather pouch will help keep it scratch free in your pocket or bag.

We’re sick of seeing truffle products plagued with bad-quality truffle flavoring—not using the real deal. This salt, however, only uses two ingredients: French Guérande salt and Italian white winter truffle. The result is an aromatic seasoning ideal for finishing all manner of savory dishes. The high quality of both ingredients truly comes through: the earthy, savory, delightfully musty taste of truffles and the delicate brine and minerality of the salt. And it’s incredibly aromatic to boot.

The petite pearls resemble caviar, but they offer the rich earthiness of black truffle. They’re made from the famous rare black winter truffles of Alba, Italy. The juice is gently extracted from the fresh truffle during a cooking process and then fashioned into little spheres using a molecular gastronomy technique. They’re elegant and surprising in both appearance and taste. Once they burst open on your tongue, you’ll get that immediate flavor of mushroomy, musty, oaky truffle in a silky little package.