Soom Premium Tahini
Many supermarket tahinis are over-roasted, which gives them an unpleasant, bitter flavor. They are also too thick and hard to stir into a creamy blend. Soom's tahini has a full, nutty flavor as well as a pourable and well-balanced texture, made from roasted and pressed premium white sesame seeds that have an ideal oil-to-protein ratio.
Casablanca Market Preserved Lemons from Morocco
Casablanca Market's preserved lemons have a bright, balanced flavor and they aren't overly salty or bitter like some brands. We like that they add a bold, piquant kick to dishes without being too sour, and their tender texture is perfect for chopping finely and incorporating into recipes.
Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp
This chili sauce is enhanced with preserved black beans, mushroom powder, sesame oil and garlic for a complete flavor profile. The crispy bits of chili, the namesake ingredient of this dish, provide bursts of contrasting texture, making it an ideal tableside topping for stir fries, soups, braises and more.
Vain Vanilla Original Baker's Blend Pure Vanilla Extract
This small-batch vanilla extract from Kansas-based Vain Vanilla is prepared completely by hand using only the best ingredients. The Original Baker's Blend is made with top-shelf rum that emphasizes vanilla's sweet characteristics and adds its own cane-sugar dimension. We especially love that Vain Vanilla leaves its vanilla pods in the bottle, which has two benefits. First, over time the extract will continue to deepen in color and become more complex as the pods release more flavor compounds. Second, when you're done with the vanilla extract, you can still slice open the pods and use the beans themselves in your desserts.
Verve Culture Small Molinillo Whisk
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.
Verve Culture Thai for Two Organic Green Curry
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.
Verve Culture Mexican Servilletas - Set of 4
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.
Blossoms Syrup Sour Cherry
The first ingredient in this Sour Cherry Syrup by Blossoms Syrup is real cherry juice concentrate, so the syrup actually tastes like cherry, not a laboratory formulation of what cherry should taste like. Winner of a Great Taste winner in 2015, our kitchen called it “lip-smacking good”–rich and dark in taste and color with just enough acidity, reminiscent of cherry pie. It hits all the marks and doesn’t contain any colorings or flavorings. Use it in cocktails like a Manhattan, in drinks like a cherry lime rickey or drizzle over ice cream. We love it swirled into yogurt and granola.
Blossoms Syrup Pomegranate
The first ingredient in this Pomegranate Syrup by Blossoms Syrup is real pomegranate fruit juice concentrate, so the syrup actually tastes like pomegranate, not a laboratory formulation of what pomegranate should taste like. For the traditionalist who prefers pomegranate in their grenadine, this pure pomegranate syrup is a great option, as the fruit flavor doesn’t get lost or muddled. Winner of a Great Taste winner in 2018, it’s tart and tangy with just enough sweetness to keep it from tasting sour. It hits all the marks, and doesn’t contain any colorings or flavorings. Use it in cocktails or drizzle on desserts. We love it swirled into yogurt and granola.
Blossoms Syrup Passion Fruit
The first ingredient in this Passionfruit Syrup by Blossoms Syrup is real passion fruit juice concentrate, so the syrup actually tastes like passion fruit, not a laboratory formulation of what passion fruit should taste like. One of our favorites from the company, we see why this was the winner of a Great Taste award in 2012 and 2019. It’s sweet—but not cloyingly so—and levels out with a balanced tartness. It hits all the marks, and doesn’t contain any colorings or flavorings. Use it in cocktails or drizzle on desserts. The founders at Blossoms even like swirling it in yogurt.
Verve Culture Handblown Glass Carafe
Cheese Grotto Mezzo
Inspired by the caves used for centuries by cheesemakers to store their wheels and wares, this cheese grotto is aptly designed to preserve the food’s freshness, aroma and taste using natural materials and careful climate control. It’s handmade from Baltic birch with breathable bamboo wood shelving to prevent premature molding and contains a clay brick humidifier on the bottom that, when soaked in water regularly, regulates moisture (no more crumbly cheese!). An adjustable back panel and special air channels promote extra breathability. Plus, you won’t waste any more plastic wrap on cheese that’ll only make it slimy. Also, the plexiglass windows and pull-down door let you easily access and keep an eye on your cheese. Includes a 2oz bottle of mineral oil to help care for the wood. Holds up to 2 pounds of cheese.
Guelaguetza Designs Multicolor Otomi Table Runner
Handcrafted by artisans in Hidalgo, Mexico, this stunning table runner is embroidered with colorful flowers and birds. This style of embroidery has been passed down for generations among women, and each piece takes weeks to complete, finished with care and skill.
Moroccan Glazed Bowls with Silver Trim - Set of 3
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.
Verve Culture Handblown Glass Pitcher
Casablanca Market Handblown Glass Pitcher
These beautiful handblown glass pitchers are made in Morocco by one of our favorite producers, Casablanca Market. Made from recycled glass by generational artisans, this simple and useful pitcher can be used for anything from beverages to flowers. We love the weight of it and how our hand fits snugly around the handle. The pitcher comes in green or clear glass. Casablanca Market is eco-conscious, using recyclable materials and employing sustainable practices whenever possible. In addition, they strive to provide financial security for the craftspeople who create their wares, helping to preserve and secure their artistic and culinary heritage.
Cheese Grotto Classico
Inspired by the caves used for centuries by cheesemakers to store their wheels and wares, this cheese grotto is aptly designed to preserve the food’s freshness, aroma and taste using natural materials and careful climate control. It’s handmade from breathable bamboo wood to prevent premature molding and contains a clay brick humidifier on the bottom that, when soaked in water regularly, regulates moisture (no more crumbly cheese!). A vaulted ceiling makes for ideal airflow and condensation control, while an adjustable back panel promotes extra breathability. Plus, you won’t waste any more plastic wrap on cheese that’ll only make it slimy. The Grotto Classico is the most similar to a cheese cave out of the grotto collection; it can hold up to 8 pounds of cheese and will fit well in a medium-large-sized refrigerator. Its two removable shelves help to accommodate wheels and wedges of all sizes, while the plexiglass windows and pull-down door let you easily access and keep an eye on your cheese. And for budding cheese makers, this grotto can also be used to age homemade cheeses thanks to its air channels. Includes a 2oz bottle of mineral oil to help care for the wood.
J. Catma Upcycled Kantha Apron — Red/Pink Color Way
Kantha, the ancient embroidery tradition from India, can be traced back to the first or second century. The needlework gave new life to old cloth by upcycling and repurposing various fabrics. Traditionally, the technique was used to create quilts, encompassing layers of old cotton or silk cloth sewn together using a running stitch, or kantha stitch, of coarse thread. The J. Catma Kantha Apron now applies this unique approach to exclusively sourced, colorful vintage textiles resulting in these soft, thick, one-of-a-kind aprons. These authentic pieces come directly from artisans in India who curate and produce them in small batches. You won’t find these kitchen accessories anywhere else.
Made from a range of beautiful upcycled textiles, each apron is unique, coming directly from artisans in India who source the colorful vintage fabric and produce them in small batches.
Please note, these aprons are all handmade, no two will be alike. Choose the color way you like, however the exact pattern/patchwork will not exactly the same as shown in the pictures. We love the adjustable neck, as it helps ensure a comfortable fit. And these vibrant, durable aprons are unlikely to fade with use, as they’ve already been pre-washed to ensure their rich colors stay true.