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Samuel Maverick Private Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Maverick Distilling of San Antonio, Texas has the perfect gift for anyone who loves bourbon: A bottle of Samuel Maverick Private Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey is just $75. Be sure to book a tour and tasting for two at the distillery (115 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78205) if you visit our city!

A 2022 John Barleycorn Awards Double Gold winner, Private Reserve is distilled in San Antonio in small batches using select Texas-grown corn, rye, and barley and aged on-site in the vaults below the distillery in the historic Lockwood National Bank building located steps from the Alamo. Just seven barrels of the four-year-old reserve bourbon were bottled for this small-batch limited release of Samuel Maverick Private Reserve. At 45% ABV, 90 proof each 750ml bottle ($75 each) comes beautifully packaged, complete with Samuel Maverick’s historic signature embossed on the glass. Look for this special product and other Maverick Distilling whiskey and spirit options in-stores as distributed by Republic National Distributing Company, or order online for shipping to 42 states across the USA via: https://maverickwhiskey.com.

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Triple Dog Irish Whiskey

Everyone loves Triple Dog Irish Whiskey, an easy-to-drink and outrageously-smooth true Irish whiskey without too much bite. Featuring a modern taste profile beautifully aged for a minimum of four years in French Oak casks, Triple Dog is different from all the stodgy, establishment whiskeys. Distilled in Northern Ireland in the town of Dundalk, County Louth, Triple Dog Irish Whiskey is a sublimely approachable whiskey with a sweet aroma and an amazing crème brulee finish. Triple Dog Irish Whiskey is a great gift for moms who like to imbibe and would appreciate something different in the form of an unexpected delight. At 40% ABV and 80 proof, this option is a great one to sip solo, as well as mix into craft cocktails. Shoppers can find Triple Dog Irish Whiskey ($39.99 per 750ml bottle) in-store as it is currently widely available on-shelves at spirit retailers in California and Texas. The whiskey is also available for online purchase via https://www.tripledogwhiskey.com/buy-online/ and shipping to 42 states across the nation (temporarily excluding Alaska, Alabama, Hawaii, Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Utah).

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THE GERMAN BAKING BOOK

Jürgen Krauss has been called “possibly the best-loved contestant in Great British Baking Show history.” Now, Weldon Owen is pleased to announce Jürgen’s new book THE GERMAN BAKING BOOK: CAKES TARTS, BREADS AND MORE FROM THE BLACK FOREST AND BEYOND (Weldon Owen; Out August 29)- a celebration of German home baking. Readers will learn to make classic German pastries, from apple strudel and stolen to show stopping celebration desserts such as Black Forest cake and “Blushing Maid.” It’s sehr gut!

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Season’s Sardines

Tinned fish has been trending on TikTok and all over social media, and Season is leading the way as the #1 seller of sardines in the US. When it comes to sustainability, deliciousness, and convenience, our tinned boneless skinless sardines are the best and one of the most healthy options out there.

Upgrade your meals with Season’s Sardines and say goodbye to tinned tuna! Why choose sardines over tuna? Here’s why.

Powerful Nutritional Benefits: Our Season Skinless and Boneless Sardine Fillets packed with 1700mg of omega-3 fatty acids per serving—4 times more than light tuna. These essential nutrients improve brain health, boost mood, and balance hormones, giving your body the health boost it deserves.

Low Mercury Content: Sardines are a low-mercury fish, containing 15 times less mercury than tuna. Being near the bottom of the food chain, sardines don’t ingest harmful chemicals and pollutants found in larger fish.

Protein Powerhouse: Sardines are not only incredibly nutritious but also an excellent source of protein, with 22 grams per serving—comparable to a 3.5-ounce serving of tuna. You’ll get all the protein you need without the high levels of cholesterol found in other protein sources like prime sirloin.

Low Sodium Option: Our Skinless & Boneless Sardines are available in water with no salt added, making them perfect for those on salt-restricted diets.

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DC Scavenger

DC Scavenger is an interactive treasure map spanning seventeen distinct neighborhoods throughout our nation’s capital. If you think you know everything there is to know about Washington, DC—even the most weird, wonderful, and obscure parts of it—get ready to embark on an adventurous discovery of DC’s most hidden gems.

The author and explorer meticulously designed this ambitious hunt for adventurists, foodies, culture enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone curious about our capital city. Solve the riddles on your own or team up with family and friends to experience Washington, DC in a unique and engaging way. You’ll be amazed by what you discover along the way.

Author JoAnn Hill provides new ways to explore Washington, D.C. neighborhoods, including:

– World-renowned monuments and their lesser-known counterparts
– Innovative artworks promoting activism and celebrating diversity
– Overlooked historical markers
– Architectural oddities

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JoAnn Hill, author of Secret Washington, DC: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, has affectionately called Washington, DC home for over twenty years. She has written extensively about DC living, its food, and her world travels on her blog dcglobejotters.org and other mediums and publications. Through her writing and research, she shares stories and tips that inspire the insatiably curious traveler. When she’s not writing and exploring, you will find her teaching yoga and barre, indulging in DC’s culinary and theater scenes with her husband, and spending as much time outside as possible being active. She lives in Washington, DC with her husband Thalamus and dog Jackson.

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Tonnino Launches NEW Gourmet Tuna Flavors

When it comes to tuna that is sumptuous and sophisticated, Tonnino has it in the bag – or in this case, the jar. The gourmet brand renowned for crafting exceptional 100% yellowfin fillets that are as rich in Omega-3s as they are in flavor will be making waves in the culinary world once again at this year’s Summer Fancy Food. Expanding its offerings beyond Yellowfin, Tonnino is not only bringing all its refined flavors but also introducing American favorite Albacore tuna in jars, ensuring that tuna lovers can experience the same care and quality they have come to expect from Tonnino.

Tempting consumers’ taste with a series of new products, Tonnino continues to expand its treasures while utilizing only the freshest, high-quality ingredients. Tonnino has introduced five pole and line, wild-caught albacore options including Spring Water, Olive Oil, Ginger Soy, Herbs de Provence, and Truffle, which is also now a new Yellowfin flavor as well.

As Tonnino continues to innovate and expand its range, it remains a go-to brand for those seeking gourmet tuna options that elevate their culinary experiences and health benefits. With the introduction of Albacore Tuna, Tonnino is set to capture the hearts and palates of tuna enthusiasts across America, offering a taste that is both familiar and extraordinary with a wholesome choice for discerning consumers.

Tonnino takes pride in sourcing the best and finest tuna cuts available. Its tuna, albacore and yellowfin are responsibly caught in the wild and offer only the freshest slices of underbelly. Each fillet is meticulously hand-filleted and dipped in pure olive oil or water, resulting in a remarkable appearance, taste, and texture. Whether enjoyed straight from the jar or incorporated into a variety of recipes, Tonnino’s Tuna adds a touch of sophistication to every dish, from delicate niçoise salads to classic sandwiches.

Tonnino Albacore Tuna Fillets with Ginger Soy in Olive OilWith pure premium tuna in spring water or olive oil and flavored options with premium ingredient, Tonnino brings to the table a more satisfying and enjoyable eating experience with firmer and meatier texture, enhanced taste, and maximum freshness for a superior nutritional and tasting experience. Caught in tropical waters, Tonnino’s yellowfin tuna is hand cut and hand packed in over ten flavors from olive oil and spring water to Jalapenos in olive oil, lemon and pepper in olive oil, and now olive oil infused with truffle. Similarly fished, one by one with a pole & line, Tonnino’s albacore tuna captures the white meat with its mild flavors in five aromas: in olive oil, spring water, herbs de provence in olive oil, ginger soy in olive oil and olive oil infused with truffle.

Aside from its exquisite taste and quality, Tonnino offers convenience without compromising on environmental responsibility. Every jar is dolphin-safe, and the products boast the lowest possible level of mercury, ensuring both the well-being of marine life and the health of consumers.

Tonnino Tuna can be found at select retailers such as Wholefoods, Walmart, Fairway, as well as on Amazon and it is priced starting from $3.39 for a can to $6.99 for a jar.

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Prospector Popcorn

Prospector Popcorn is more than just a gourmet popcorn brand, but one that provides competitive and inclusive employment for people with disabilities. They sparkle and transform their passions into professions, while earning paychecks with competitive wages. Approximately 75% of its 125 employees self-identify with a disability.

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Devilish Dill – The Spice House

A brand new launch between Lisa Steele of Fresh Eggs Daily and The Spice House! Together they have brought their collaboration, Devilish Dill, to consumers nationwide. The mustardy melange is a delicious accompaniment for eggs, featuring mustard, sea salt, garlic, pepper, dill, tarragon, and chives.

Steele is known as the “Queen of the Chicken Coop.” Her Fresh Eggs Daily blog is read by thousands looking for new and improved egg recipes. She is a fifth-generation chicken keeper, cookbook author, lifestyle expert and an authority on raising chickens.

“I eat eggs almost every day and was looking for an interesting spice to switch up my scrambled eggs,” said Steele. “I was especially interested in combining my favorite flavors, including herbs like dill, tarragon, and chives, with garlic and mustard. I turned to the wonderful team at The Spice House since they’re a trusted purveyor who can help me develop a signature blend that is a perfect addition to scrambled and deviled eggs. The result is great for preparing fresh farm eggs, meat, fish, and vegetables.”

The Spice House is known as the top purveyor of the finest spices, herbs, blends, and extracts, catering to customers that range from renowned Michelin-star chefs to novice home cooks. The brand’s partnership with Lisa also celebrates the launch of their new collaboration initiative, The Shared Table, a program born out of the ethos of bringing people together around a shared love of food.

“As the name implies, the deviled eggs lover will be on cloud nine with what we’ve created together,” said The Spice House’s Alex Wilkens. “Lisa is a delight to work with and no one better to create a signature product like Devilish Dill that brings egg recipes to a new level. It’s a welcome addition to our over 400 spices, herbs and seasonings.”

Devilish Dill is priced at $10.99 a jar and will be available on TheSpiceHouse.com and at all Spice House stores (Chicago, Evanston, Naperville, and Milwaukee Public Market).

For meal ideas, visit the Fresh Eggs Daily blog for egg recipes.

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Macadamia Nut Milks – Milkadamia

Discover Milkadamia Plant-Based Milks This Summer

New for 2023, the brand just launched Milkadamia Coffee Latte, made from 100% arabica coffee and balanced with smooth macadamia milk, and Milkadamia Milk Tea, a delightful combination of delicious macadamia milk and floral black tea. Talk about refreshing!

Unsweetened – The delicious, milky taste you love without any added sugar.
Unsweetened Vanilla – A smooth and creamy vanilla flavor to help you unplug.
Barista – Subtle and creamy so the coffee notes can really sing for latte artists.
Unsweetened Barista – Froths and foams like a dream, proving you don’t have to be sweet to be loved.
Creamy – Lightly sweet, perfectly creamy and original, enjoy how milk tastes now.
NEW Milkadamia Coffee Latte – Creamy, smooth, balanced, and delicious, made from 100% real arabica coffee for an elevated morning classic.
NEW Milkadamia Milk Tea – An authentic tribute to a global favorite, made with smooth macadamia milk and real black tea.

Milkadamia milks are quickly becoming a must-have for everything from your morning cup of coffee or tea to smoothies, sweet and savory recipes, and more. You can find them at most grocery stores nationwide and many fine coffee shops.

What makes Milkadamia so noteworthy? The raw macadamias come from Milkadamia’s farms, Jindilli (the indigenous word for macadamias), near Australia’s Eastern Coast. The brand is a forerunner in regenerative farming practices (restoring the biodiversity and composition of the soil to yield more nutrients and sequestering carbon to let the Earth breathe easier).

All this has made the global brand a welcome source for vegans and those looking to consume less dairy, turning to nature for nourishment and making dairy-free products more mainstream. Top that off with the fact that macadamias are low in carbs, high in healthy fats, and rich in antioxidants and consumers have all the more reason to try it.

Heart and Soil: The Why Behind the Brand

Supports regenerative farming methods helping keep carbon levels in balance and making mindful choices for the future of the Earth.
Utilizes minimum tilling and cover crops and feeding the soil – it’s dirt done right.
Our macadamias grow on ‘free range trees’ in eastern coast of Australia, where they’re native to – with no artificial irrigation, just abundant rainfall. They’re free range – trees supporting life, not trees on life support (like other irrigation-dependent agriculture).
Promotes low-impact, gentle farming that’s good for trees and soil regeneration.
Makes switching to a plant-based diet easier, flavorful, and nutritious, better for ourselves and the planet.
Encourages the power of our food choices and selecting regeneratively farmed items to allow an abundant future for our planet.
Great as a delicious glass of milk or add to your morning for coffee, favorite smoothies, and baking.
Made from the finest raw, never roasted macadamia nuts for a smooth, easy flavor.
Products are vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, gluten-free, kosher, and non-GMO certified.
Preserves the subtle flavor, milky creaminess, and health benefits of macadamia nuts into a delicious plant-based milk made with care and flair.
Elevated texture is closer to dairy than any other plant milk.
Conveniently available at Whole Foods, Kroger, Costco, and other fine grocery store retailers nationwide and online, Amazon, Thrive Market and other online grocers.

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WakeUp!® your day with BioLift

I have grown to LOVE this beverage and drink it daily around 2 PM ET for a mid-day pick me up 🙂

We’re excited to introduce you to WakeUp!®, the first patented formula designed to harmonize with your body’s biological clock and support focus and concentration throughout the day. This revolutionary beverage is the outcome of a decade of clinical research by InnoBev, an Israeli food-tech company specializing in Chronobiology, the science of time and its effects on living systems.

Chronobiology is the study of how every living organism – including humans – responds to the cycles of the sun and moon. Our internal biological clocks dictate our daily oscillations or circadian rhythms that repeat in cycles throughout the day – for example, sleep-wake cycles and body temperature cycles. WakeUp!® is rooted in this science. Their scientific board and advisors, specializing in Chronobiology, have found a botanical solution for naturally alleviating daytime drowsiness by aligning with these biological rhythms.

WakeUp!® isn’t just another energy drink. It’s a game-changer, improving cognitive performance and focus by up to 20% within minutes without raising heart rate or blood pressure, and without creating tolerance over time. Moreover, it’s formulated with four globally recognized extracts that work in harmony with human biology:

Guarana: Originating from the Amazon forest, Guarana contains Guaranine, a molecule similar to caffeine but released slower in the body (3-6 hours). This makes it more effective than caffeine in mental and physical stimulation without the common drawbacks.

Ginkgo Biloba or Green Tea: Powerful antioxidants that support blood circulation, assisting in delivering oxygen to the body and brain, affecting concentration, mood, fatigue, and response rates.

Elderberry: Known as the “medicinal tree”, Elderberry’s flowers have anti-viral and antioxidant effects, contributing to the proper function of the immune system.

Carob and Apple Extract: These natural, low glycemic sweeteners derived from fruits help manage fatigue by maintaining a constant sugar level, reducing a decline in energy levels for better, longer-lasting physical and mental results.

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Le Portteus Red Wine Decanter

This thoughtfully designed hand-blown glass piece rethinks the wine sipping experience. Equipped with elegant cleaning beads, a cork and stopper ball for efficiency, product use increases oxygen exposure and releases natural aromas and deep flavors. Le Portteus improves the taste by softening astringent tannins and releasing fruit and floral notes.
With its high-quality crystal, slanted spout, it holds a full 750 ml wine bottle and can be used to spice up any kitchen counter, bookshelf, bar, library or serving area. The wide bottom makes it an effortless pour, eliminating the frustration of wine drips and stains. Indulge your taste buds with peace of mind and clean with ease since the beads are tough on grime, removing buildup without leaving a scratch. The high-grade steel pellets are an easy cleaning solution – reuse repeatedly.

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