Best New Food Products | March 2015
From the Cutest Doughnut T-Shirt to a Killer Kale Cookbook: March's Top Food Finds
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It can be a great thing to shake up your kitchen routine. Whether it's a new piece of equipment, a killer cookbook, or a newfound snack addiction, we've got ideas aplenty. Keep reading to learn more about our favorite ready-to-eat cookie dough, a knife made almost entirely out of wood, two new go-to cookbooks, and more.
"Donut Judge Me" T-Shirt
"Donut Judge Me" is my mantra to a T! I love all things sweet and I can't say no to dessert. My Dad used to tell us that we have three stomachs: a real stomach, a "hit the spot" stomach, and a dessert stomach. This "Donut Judge Me" T-Shirt ($35) by Hot Sauce and Donuts is what I'll wear when all I want is seconds!
— Brandi Milloy, lifestyle reporter and producer
The Sprouted Kitchen Bowl + Spoon
If you're not yet familiar with Sprouted Kitchen, Sara Forte's gorgeous produce-centric blog, do yourself a favor and click over to that right now. Then preorder a copy of her second cookbook, The Sprouted Kitchen Bowl + Spoon: Simple and Inspired Whole Foods Recipes to Savor and Share ($19, originally $25), out March 31, a book at once inspirational and practical.
— Nicole Perry, assistant editor
Williams-Sonoma Easter Candies
Williams-Sonoma's collection of Easter sweets is so cute it hurts. Beautifully packaged in ribbon-tied cello bags, these candies would be great hostess gifts, or hoard them for yourself. Of the bunch, we're partial to the pillowy marshmallow ducks ($10) and mouth-puckeringly sour gummy bunnies ($16).
— NP
Minocqua Gourmet Popcorn Company, Featuring La Boite Spices
Though you can't go wrong with any of the flavors in La Boite’s Popcorn Collection ($8-$9), we are especially fond of the ultraspicy Shabazi N. 38 (don't inhale when eating — it's seriously spicy!) as well as the rich, chocolaty Apollonia N.29.
— NP
August Uncommon's Painted Desert Tea
Aside from chai, I'm not usually a fan of flavored teas, but I'll make an exception for August Uncommon's Painted Desert tea ($29 for 100 grams), a cozy black tea blend reminiscent of Mexican hot chocolate. Also notable: the luxe tea brand's Staring at the Sea ($29 for 100 grams), a blend of green tea and barley that tastes like a maltier genmaicha.
— NP
Maple Set Knives
With a sleek minimalist design, these handcrafted maple wood knives ($99) are the perfect collector's item for a true culinary enthusiast. Made with German steel, they require as much love and attention as my favorite Boos Block, but I don't mind. Over time, they'll develop a well-worn character that shows off the work of a dedicated cook.
— Nicole Iizuka, producer
Bubbly Champagne-Flavored Gummy Bears
These grown-up gummy bears ($8) from Sugarfina are infused with real Champagne and come in both classic brut and sparkling Rosé. I've been addicted to these ever since I discovered them, and while they do have those bubbly flavors, they're nonalcoholic, so they're super fun to share with my little cousins.
— NI
1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die
Part of an epic series of "bucket list" books, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die: A Food Lover's Life List ($20) by Mimi Sheraton, the award-winning cookbook author and former restaurant critic for The New York Times, is a must have for those who call themselves foodies. Think of it as the ultimate taste-bud challenge that anyone who enjoys delighting in the exotic should read, taste, and conquer. I know that personally I can't wait to eat my way through this book!
— NI
Dough & Co. Cookie Dough
Chocolate chip cookie dough that can be consumed without fear of salmonella might sound too good to be true, but it's not. Local San Francisco favorite Dough & Co. ($49 for four 14-ounce tubes) makes exactly that. Ground-up chia seeds replace the egg, making it safe to eat raw, while plenty of butter, Maldon sea salt, and Guittard chocolate chunks make it irresistible.
— NP
Trident Layers Jelly Bean Gum
I'll admit I cringed when I first saw Trident Layers Jelly Bean ($2), but I'm so very glad that I put my initial skepticism aside to try a piece (and then another and another). This gum isn't all looks: sweet and sour with a slightly mentholated, tingly finish, it's a great way to get your sweet fix without all the sugar.
— NP
No. 6 Oaxacan Old Fashioned
Crafting artisan cocktails just got so much easier with Bittermilk's cocktail mixers. The line includes everything from a Tom Collins infused with elderflowers and hops to a smoked honey whiskey sour, but it's No. 6 Oaxacan Old Fashioned ($15) that's stolen my heart. A strong and bittersweet cocktail flavored with Mexican chilies, cocoa nibs, and spices, it's an old fashioned meant to be paired with mezcal for a sultry, smoky drink. One sip and you'll be hooked.
— NI
The I Hate Kale Cookbook
If the title of Tucker Shaw's The I Hate Kale Cookbook ($12, originally $15), out March 17, doesn't make you smile, I don't know what will. This collection of kale-centric recipes from America's Test Kitchen's executive editor (so you know the recipes will be solid) aims to convert even the most stalwart kale haters and provide plenty of recipes for those who've already embraced the leafy green.
— NP
Cinder Sensing Cooker
The most revolutionary piece of cookware since the sous vide may be this Cinder Sensing Cooker ($500), which can cook anything that you would put in a frying pan or on a grill, griddle, or cooktop. Though it looks like a panini press (with two flat nonstick and removable cooking plates on the top and the bottom), the cooker has precise temperature control. Foods will never under- or overcook, plus you can keep foods warm if you're not ready to serve immediately. Cinder prides itself on being even better than sous vide, since the machine can sear vegetables and meats. The cooker has just been released to the public for preorder, with units shipping in early 2016.
— AMR
