Thailand’s most famous street food comes together quickly with Verve Culture’s delicious and easy Thai for Two Organic Pad Thai kit. The kit includes the type of rice noodles classic to the dish—soft, thin and flat—herbs, peanuts and a sauce that includes Thai ingredients, like tamarind, that are key to pad thai’s flavor but uncommon in the typical American pantry. Rich, sweet and salty, Verve Culture’s sauce doesn’t taste artificially sweet, like many supermarket brands, or too pungent from fish sauce; we find it more soy-forward. Simply stir-fry the provided ingredients with the protein and vegetables of your choice for a fast, flavorful meal. Verve Culture partners with a USDA-certified organic farm in Thailand that grows classic Thai produce—like makrut lime, galangal and lemon grass—so that every kit delivers traditional flavors and exceptional freshness. Plus, Thai for Two comes in a festive gift bag, so hosting or housewarming gifts are ready to go.

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Dinner is a snap with Verve Culture’s Thai for Two Organic Green Curry Kit. It comes with creamy coconut milk, whole dried herbs and a punchy curry paste starring classic Thai flavor agents like green chili, galangal, lemon grass and makrut lime. All you have to do is add the protein and veggies of your choice for a dinner that comes together in 10 minutes. In Thailand, green curry is prized for being herby and aromatic, with a good heat that doesn’t overwhelm. Verve Culture’s curry paste outperforms supermarket versions, offering a flavor profile that comes off balanced and surprisingly fresh. Verve Culture partners with a USDA-certified organic farm in Thailand that grows classic Thai produce—like makrut lime, galangal and lemon grass—so that every kit delivers traditional flavors and exceptional freshness. Plus, Thai for Two comes in a festive gift bag, so hosting or housewarming gifts are ready to go.

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This intricate wooden whisk from Mexico is the traditional tool used to prepare Mexican hot chocolate. Each molinillo is beautifully carved by hand from a single piece of alder wood, resulting in a one-of-a-kind product. And the designs aren't just decorative—the extra nooks and crannies are great for aerating liquid, resulting in an especially creamy drink. Simply roll the shaft back and forth between your palms to whip milk into a light, frothy consistency. For the most authentic experience preparing your hot chocolate and a visually appealing addition to your kitchen, Mexico's time-tested molinillo is perfect.

Our supplier partners with a single Mexican artisan to source these handcrafted terra cotta jugs, which are meant primarily for serving hot chocolate but can be used for a number of functions. The hourglass shape prevents liquid from splashing when you're whisking hot chocolate, and the clay can be heated directly on the stove over low flame to warm tea, coffee or even soup. Plus, the dramatic curves of the pitcher and handle make it an elegant and inviting decorative piece. To cure the jug before first use, fill with cool water below its rim and bring the water to a boil on the stove. Simmer for about 5 minutes, then allow the jug and the water to cool on their own. As with all clay cookware, this product should not be exposed to extreme temperature shock. Rinsing a hot jug under cold water, for instance, may cause it to crack.

Sustainably made from recycled glass, this handblown carafe is steeped in Mexican tradition. Each is crafted by a team of artisans in Tonala, Mexico, led by Javier Gutierrez Esponsa, who has been mastering the art of glassblowing for decades—beginning when he saved a glass factory from being demolished at age 22. Although each carafe has a slightly different character, as is the case with handmade pieces, all feature a round, balloon-like base that tapers into an elegant slender neck with a tidy spout for easy pouring. Clear with delicate tendrils of orange adoring the neck, this piece is sure to make a statement at the center of your table. Plus, it’s sturdy, yet easy to hold—ideal for serving libations like water, iced tea and batch cocktails in style.

This vibrant aqua-hued pitcher is sustainably made from recycled glass and steeped in Mexican tradition. Each is crafted by a team of artisans in Tonala, Mexico, led by Javier Gutierrez Esponsa, who has been mastering the art of glassblowing for decades—beginning when he saved a glass factory from being demolished at age 22. Although each pitcher has a slightly-different character, as is the case with handmade pieces, all feature a generously sized clear glass handle and large body to hold a large amount of libations like water, iced tea and batch cocktails in style.

This hot chocolate has only a few raw ingredients, yet the beverage has a wonderful depth and warmth, as well as a complex flavor: creamy, nutty and perfectly balanced between bitter and sweet. The addition of ground almonds makes for a silkier, buttery mouthfeel, especially if you whisk the milk constantly while heating it; this allows the nutty aroma of the almonds to permeate the drink for a richer sensation and fullness of flavor. The vanilla's pronounced aroma—paired with a greater percentage of cocoa—produces a comforting, familiar flavor profile that reminds us of high-quality milk chocolate. And cinnamon, a defining feature of Mexican hot chocolate, is an ideal complement for cacao's bitter undertones, as its spicy aroma brightens hot chocolate while its floral accents match those in the drink.

These versatile and vibrant Mexican servilletas, which come in a set of four, are an ideal piece to upgrade your table schemes for the holidays. Handmade by Mexican artisans and inspired by traditional pre-Hispanic fabric-making practices, you’ll love the mix of modern designs and striking colors that exemplify Mexico's rich culture.

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Infusing alcohol is a fun and easy way to experiment with different spirits and flavor profiles, a task made effortless with this gorgeous mezcal and tequila infusion and tasting set. Each handblown set, crafted by glassblower Javier Gutierrez Esponsa and his team of artisans, features a wide top decanter and four wide mouth cups—shaped specially to promote full flavor absorption. It’s the perfect way to explore the smoky notes of the craft Mexican spirit by trying different infusion combinations. We’re especially partial to ginger and lime.

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Style meets practicality with the woven Market Tote Backpack, a shopping basket that can be worn as a backpack (with adjustable straps!) or carried using the two leather handles at the top. Even better, there is an interior lining and pull cord to cover your purchases and protect them from the elements. Made with Dwarf Palm from the Fez region, artisans hand weave the material before it is finished by leather workers in Marrakesh. Wear it as a backpack (with adjustable straps!) or carry it using the two leather handles at the top. Carry your farmers market haul or picnic just about anywhere with the help of this handy pack.

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This set of 3 bowls, shaped from red clay, hail from Safi, Morocco, a small fishing village on Morocco’s Atlantic coast known for sardines and ceramics. Each piece is made by hand on a pottery wheel, so no two are exactly alike, before getting fired in 200-year-old kilns. Every bowl is glazed in a vibrant shade of blue, teal or red and finished with a beaten Berber silver trim. Berber silver, or low-purity silver, is a traditional material for Moroccan housewares or jewelry—Verve Culture partners with generational artisans to help preserving this Berber metalcraft. Try these bowls for serving tapas, snacks or desserts.

Basket making is a centuries-old craft in Morocco, and these hand-woven palm bags from Essaouira, a coastal town home to plentiful palm groves. We use this understated woven basket as an elegant substitute for a bag at the farmer’s market, beach and everywhere in between. The leather strap is long enough to sling over the shoulder, and the roomy, easy-to-clean basket stacks easily with other baskets between market runs. As each piece is hand-crafted by artisans, note that the strap and basket may vary slightly in size.