Best New Food Products | February 2016
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Now that 2016 is in full swing, it's time to stock up on things that help you tackle the year, whether it's a smoothie subscription to help you stick to your resolutions or a brand-new cookbook to inspire you in the kitchen (looking at you, Chrissy Teigen). These are the top 11 products our food editors are into this month.
Cravings by Chrissy Teigen
I don't know if I've ever been more excited about a book, cookbook, or otherwise than Chrissy Teigen's Cravings ($18, originally $30). It's the momma-to-be's first cookbook ever, but every fan knows she's been cooking for years, and this is the perfect outlet for her to share all of her favorite recipes. Based on Chrissy's own words on Instagram, you can expect so many gems like "pot pie soup with crust crackers, Italian sausage meatloaf, cholula honey butter fried chicken, buttery scallops with the perfect sear, spicy black bean veggie chili, [and] herb and garlic goat cheese stuffed chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto." Yes, please — it's out Feb. 23!
— Erin Cullum, assistant editor
Veuve Cliq' Call
Veuve Cliq' Call ($69) takes personalization and entertainment to a whole new level. Each box comes with a flurry of stickers and instructions on how to record your own personalized message that plays every time you open the box. Not only would this make for a great Valentine's Day gift, with sultry messages to your loved ones, but I actually have so much fun having it on my desk at work. Whenever I sit down, I open it to find silly words of wisdom from my co-workers. Oh, right, and it comes with champagne, so added bonus!
— Nicole Iizuka, senior producer
Dairy Pail Utensil Jar
Daily Harvest Smoothie Subscription
When you're truly strapped for time, prepping and freezing fruit for smoothies can seem out of reach. Enter Daily Harvest, a service that delivers packages of six, 12, or 18 smoothie packs directly to your doorstep. In the morning, all you have to do is upend a container into the blender, add almond milk or your liquid of choice, and hit blend. At $8 a smoothie, the frozen smoothie packs definitely come with a dose of sticker shock, but if you can fit it into your budget, you won't be disappointed by the tasty flavors like the carrot-cake-inspired Wake & Cake, or the light and fruity Berry Brightener.
— Nicole Perry, contributor
Teavana Wellness Teas
I'm really into the wellness trend that’s happening so far this year, so I’m loving Teavana’s new line of wellness teas ($13 for 2 oz.). The line includes seven flavors that will give you a boost in everything from purification to comfort. My personal favorite is serenity, which has a blend of chamomile, rose hips, and orange, but also a tiny hint of apple to give you a calm and refreshing taste.
Mochidoki Treats
These adorable mochi treats by Mochidoki ($15) are like little treasures of strawberry ice cream heaven. Swapping out giving someone a box of chocolates for Mochidoki's Valentine's Day Collection this year is the way to go for any sweets-lover!
Malvi Marshmallows
These are marshmallows sandwiched between shortbread-style cookies ($7 each), so in other words, little pillows of joy you need in your life ASAP. Malvi makes these confections in a variety of flavors from raspberry hibiscus to peppermint chocolate and cotton candy, and they're all worthy of buying for yourself or giving as a gift to your valentine.
— EC
Breakfast Love
If you're in a breakfast rut, Breakfast Love: Perfect Little Bowls of Quick, Healthy Breakfasts ($23) by David Bez, out Feb. 2, might just be the solution you need. Within this cookbook's pages are more than 100 simple, produce-centric breakfast-bowl ideas, both sweet and savory. Some combinations I'm particularly eager to try: overnight oats with pomegranate, figs, and hemp seeds; amaranth porridge with nectarines, raspberries, and sesame seeds; and pomegranate-orange couscous with pistachios.
— NP
Ancho Reyes Liquor
Spice things up this month with this totally unique and smoky liquor laced with ancho chiles: Ancho Reyes ($35). This complex spirit not only adds a sweet level of heat to any drink but is now a staple fixture of my home bar. Not only does it stand alone as a much more sophisticated alternative to Fireball, but it pairs perfectly with tequila, rum, and whiskey. I love using it to spice up my old fashioned or to add a bit of complexity to a margarita.
— NI
Call Me Ish-Meal Lunch Bag
I've never been one to pack my lunch (I know!), but this adorable whale tote ($25) may be enough to inspire me to do so.
— AMR
Thrive Algae Oil
All right, I know there are a lot of crazy things out there, but you're just going to have to trust me on this one — Thrive Algae Oil ($12). It's is easily going to become your new best friend in the kitchen. Yes, it's an oil made from algae. Don't worry; it has virtually no taste. The added heart-healthy benefits are almost too good to be true. First off, algae is an incredible resource. It's a sustainable food source that can be grown literally anywhere, and it's full of monosaturated fats (aka the "good fats"). So not only is it better for the earth and better for you, but it also has a super high smoke point, and helps vegetables retain their vibrant colors when cooking with it. I've been using it on everything, and I have to say, I'm sold!
— NI
2015 Compartés x WINC Sparkling Red Blend With California Love Dark Chocolate Pretzel Bar
I can't think of a greater gift to yourself or a loved one than 2015 Compartés x WINC Sparkling Red Blend With California Love Dark Chocolate Pretzel Bar ($25). The Lambrusco-style wine is sweet and sparkling and a fun companion to the dark chocolate bar, filled with San Francisco sourdough pretzels.
— AMR
