Best New Food Products February 2017
The Best Ways to Treat Yourself This February
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It's February; you've almost survived Winter — congrats! The month calls for little indulgences to tide you over until Spring, so allow these new (mostly) edible items to get you there. Sweet tooths, get ready for a chocolate collection by Giada De Laurentiis and the most adorable cotton candy gift box you've ever seen. TV junkies, there's an all-new season of your favorite food series airing this month on Netflix. And, if you're in need of a drink, we know of a pretty pink gin and a perfect chocolate-wine pairing you will want to try ASAP. We'd like to think this collection is like diving into a pool full of sprinkles. Allow the happiness to commence!
1 Calabrian Chile Chocolate Box
"Giada De Laurentiis and Maggie Louise Chocolates in Texas teamed up for this stunning Calabrian Chile Chocolate Box ($38) that doesn't contain a single scary surprise. I seriously want all of them. My favorites? The tomato is milk chocolate with peanut butter candy, the chef’s hat is dark chocolate with cream caramel and sea salt, and the heart contains milk chocolate with vanilla marshmallow and spiced graham cracker. See? The entire box is a win!" — Anna Monette Roberts, editor, Food
2 The Bitter Truth Pink Gin
"At once familiar and unexpected, The Bitter Truth Pink Gin ($40) is a bitters-infused, juniper-heavy style of gin with origins in the Royal Navy. With its pretty pink hue and nuanced flavor, it shines in classic gin drinks like martinis and gin and tonics." — Nicole Perry, contributor, Food
3 Fire Dept. Bourbon-Infused Coffee
"There's nothing quite like an Irish coffee after a long day at work, and Fire Dept. Coffee's bourbon-infused blend ($18) is just asking to be turned into a comforting cocktail. I love the packaging of the coffee grounds and that fact that the company (which was founded by veteran firefighters) does its part by sourcing from sociably and environmentally friendly farms. It also offers a discount to military and first responders, so I feel extra good about my morning cup — or, in the case of this bourbon blend, my nightcap!" — Brinton Parker, assistant editor, Trending and Viral Features
4 Le Creuset Shallow Heart Cocotte in Hibiscus
"I swoon every time I pass Le Creuset's products in a kitchen store, and if there's one I have got to have, it's the new Shallow Heart Cocotte in Hibiscus ($150). Knowing that the pastel color and adorable shape will bring me joy even after Valentine's Day, I'll want to cook with this all Winter and Spring long." — Erin Cullum, assistant editor, Food
5 Limited Edition Buy a Lady a Drink Chalices
"After going to Uganda on a life-changing mission trip a couple years ago, I continue to find ways to support Africa and other developing countries. That's why when I learned about the partnership between Water.org (with cofounder Matt Damon) and Stella Artois to provide five years of clean drinking water to women in developing countries, I was incredibly moved. These beautiful Limited Edition Buy a Lady a Drink Chalices ($13) designed by local artists in Uganda, Brazil, and Cambodia provide five years of clean water to one person in the developing world. That's more than enough reason for me to get a dozen or more." — Brandi Milloy, host and producer, POPSUGAR Studios
6 Bissinger's Chocolate-Mint Hearts
"Like fancy, oversize Junior Mints with a cute heart topper, Bissinger's Valentine Mints ($35) make for an ideal holiday treat for chocolate-mint-lovers." — NP
7 Beauty and the Beast Limited Edition Fine China Tea Set
"Disney just released its line of Beauty and the Beast products to celebrate the release of the live-action film on March 17. My favorite is the fine china tea set ($250) with Mrs. Potts and Chip painted on the china. I may not be Belle, but I can at least pretend I am while sipping tea." — AMR
8 Delicacies Jewelry Basil Bracelet
"If you're stumped about what to give the food-lover in your life, I have to recommend Delicacies jewelry, which offers a chic nod to one's favorite culinary exploits. Sales from the line of ingredient-themed jewelry contribute to nonprofit hunger-relief organizations handpicked by celebrity chefs, and they come in a variety of styles. While the higher-end gold and diamond versions of each ingredient piece are lovely, I can't stop staring at the Basil Bracelet ($50); the small basil leaf charm on the thin leather strap is simply perfect!" — BP
9 Fluffe Valentine's Day Box
"Fluffegram brings serious happiness to my Instagram feed, and I'm totally smitten with the company's limited-edition Fluffe Box for Valentine's Day ($35, plus shipping for international orders outside of Australia). It includes four fluffe — aka fairy floss or cotton candy — flavors, like Love Spell, Boys' Tears, and Honey. Sugar is indeed cheaper than therapy, and this box will not only take care of my sugar cravings, but also guarantees a gorgeous Instagram photo." — EC
10 Sun Basket + Francis Ford Coppola Winery
"Sun Basket has partnered with Francis Ford Coppola Winery for all of February to offer recipes inspired by the winery’s Rustic restaurant. Any Italian American will appreciate the offerings, which include Pizza Sofia (named in honor of his daughter, filmmaker Sofia Coppola). Other delights include meatballs and red sauce with penne and caesar salad and orecchiette with Italian sausage and broccoli rabe (one of the winery’s most popular dishes). As a huge fan of Francis Ford Coppola, I personally can't wait to make these dishes on Oscars night, Feb. 26, paired with, of course, some FFC wine." — AMR
11 Sansaire Searing Kit
"The Sansaire Searing Kit ($159) is not your average, wimpy kitchen torch. With a huge, powerful flame, it quickly adds color, char, and flavor to everything from bell peppers to perfectly cooked sous vide steak. Plus, it's pretty fun to wield." — NP
12 Usquaebach Old-Rare Stone Flagon Scotch
"When it comes to Valentine's Day, I have a hard time picking gifts for my fiancé, so I've started adding something special to our bar cart every holiday instead. This year it's Usquaebach Old-Rare Stone Flagon Scotch ($115), which combines several aged single malts to create a multifaceted flavor experience. Notes of white pepper, coffee, brushed leather, and lemon peel are pleasing to the palate, and any whiskey snob will be pleased with the sophisticated mouthfeel. I'm particularly obsessed with the packaging of this scotch, because the porcelain flagon adds a historical element to my bar cart that harkens back to the olden days of whiskey distilling." — BP
13 Compartés x Winc
"Two of life's tastiest luxuries — sparkling wine and good dark chocolate — combine forces in Compartés x Winc's gift set ($37). The sparkling wine is crisp and balanced and the chocolate is smooth and salty; together they make for an ideal mid-Winter treat." — NP
14 Chef's Table Season 3 on Netflix
"I cannot get enough of Netflix's legendary culinary series Chef's Table, which has a third season premiering on Feb. 17. Here's hoping the episodes in this season inspire me just much as Dominique Crenn's, Magnus Nilsson's, and all the others in the first two seasons. Chef's Table not only tells intimate stories alongside stunning cinematography, but it also opens your eyes to insanely creative approaches to food. If you haven't watched it, I highly recommend starting this month." — EC
15 Bacon Bandages
"Ree Drummond's online Mercantile shop is finally open, and while she's selling all sorts of lovely, rustic house goods, I have my eyes on these hilarious Bacon Bandages ($6)." — AMR
16 Noosa Orange & Ginger
"Rich and creamy with a ginger-y orange marmalade swirl, Noosa Orange & Ginger ($3) is my latest yogurt fixation." — NP
