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Daily Dish the Sonoma Market blog

  1. Twinings Chai Tea

    A Hot Cup of Twinings Tea

    Can you believe that Twinings tea has supplied tea to every successive British Monarch since Queen Victoria? In 1837 the Queen granted Twinings a Royal Warrant for tea, which appointed the company as the supplier of teas to her household, and they have been supplying tea to the British royalty ever since!

    One of our favorite teas made by Twinings is the Ultra Spice Chai. This tea has a vibrant aroma and bold taste. When drinking you’ll pick up flavors of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and ginger; perfect for cozying up on a winter’s eve with a book in hand, next to the fire! • Stephanie Stille, Specialty & Ethnic Foods

     

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  2. Crystal Egg Nog
  3. Peppermint Ice Cream Espresso
  4. Nocciolata

    Fior di Frutta & Nocciolata

    In every jar of Fior di Frutta’s line of 100 percent organic fruit spreads, you’ll find the product of more than three pounds of organic fruit and no added sugar. Fior di Frutta processes their fruits at low temperatures to preser ve all the vitamins and nutrients, making this yummy spread quite healthy — and also irresistible! The newest addition to the fam ily group is a pink grapefruit spread, but the strawberry and cherry spreads are classics.

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  5. Panettoni

    Holiday Field Guide — Battistero Panettone

    This Italian sweet bread is super soft and fluffy, with delicious bits of candied orange and raisins throughout. Eat it for breakfast with some mascarpone cheese or use it to make sweet French toast! You can even try it for dessert with some marsala wine — but if you do, remember to cin-cin (say “cheers” to) the people of Milan who created this delicious treat! • Stephanie Stille, Specialty & Ethnic Foods

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  7. Yam

    Sweet Potato? Yam? Which Is Which, and Which Do I Want?

    People ask me this question all the time: Which one is a sweet potato, which is a yam, and which one do I want? The answer, however, is not particularly simple. In American grocery stores, you typically find both “yams” and “sweet potatoes.” However, despite the labels, most of the time both are really sweet potatoes. The real “true yam,” popular in the Caribbean, is rarely seen in the US.

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  8. Bread vs. Crackers

    Bread vs. Crackers: What to Serve with Cheese?

    If you’re like me, French fries are merely the delivery vehicle for ketchup — and boy do I love ketchup! Well, the same is true for crackers and bread — I only eat them with cheese because picking it up with my hands can get quite messy (well that and after I’ve licked my hands clean from the first bite, my friends usually frown upon me digging back in again).

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  9. ROASTED GARLIC & KALAMATA OLIVE BAKED BRIE

    Baked Brie Extraordinaire

    Every year around the holidays, baked Brie becomes the talk of the town. But to be honest, until I tried this recipe I was ready to kick it to the curb.

    The oozy, garlicky, salty creaminess made me wish I’d dipped in a larger chunk of bread, or at least made a double batch. But you don’t have to take my word for it — make it yourself! We’ve even got all the ingredients you need, no hard work required.

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  10. coffee bar

    Enjoy Our Holiday Menu from the Coffee Bar

    The weather outside might be frightful, but our Coffee Bars are full of delightful holiday drinks! Warm up with a spicy Apple Cider or a Fireplace Mocha (our rich hot chocolate kissed with peppermint). Try some of our classic offerings with a festive twist, like a Candy Cane Mocha or a Pumpkin Latte.

    If you can’t get enough of the cold, we also offer seasonal milkshakes and freezes. Add a little pumpkin, peppermint, gingerbread or eggnog to your drink to get yourself in the holiday spirit! • Karisa Asato, Coffee Bar

     

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