Best New Food Products | March 2016
Welcome Spring With 11 Must-Have Foodie Finds For March
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It's hard to believe March is already here, but these new food products will make you look forward to Spring even more. Whether you want to fill your adult-approved Easter basket with a sophisticated chocolate egg or need some springtime kitchen inspiration in the form of a new cookbook or bright coasters, you're sure to find a new food product that speaks to you. Keep reading to see what our editors are loving this month and why.
1 The Love & Lemons Cookbook
We're huge fans of the Love & Lemons blog for its farmers-market-to-table recipes. That's why I can't wait to get my hands on the cookbook ($35), which looks just as vibrant and colorful. It's out March 29, but I'm dying to preorder it on her site so I can snag some lovely coasters as a gift.
— Anna Monette Roberts, editor
2 Williams-Sonoma Chocolate Surprise Egg
Who says adults can't have Easter baskets? I love this elevated Williams-Sonoma Chocolate Surprise Egg ($18): a hollow milk-chocolate egg filled with adorable white chocolate chicks. The gold foil and ribbon make it gift-worthy, and anyone who, like me, is obsessed with chocolate would appreciate this.
— Erin Cullum, assistant editor
3 City of Gold Documentary
Jonathan Gold, the Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic, has captured the essence of LA food with a narrative that shows you much more than just what's on the plate. He not only causes you to salivate at spicy Thai noodles, for instance, but he also offers an insider's look at the history that went into making that dish. While most critics simply make or break an establishment, Gold discovers and creates new hot spots and gives a voice to those who otherwise might never be heard. My one bit of advice? Don't go see City of Gold on an empty stomach. You'll be ravenous the moment you walk out of the theater, hungering for tacos and sushi!
— Nicole Iizuka, senior producer
4 Goodie Girl Toffee Chaos Cookies
I'm not even gluten-free, and I love the sh*t out of Goodie Girl Cookies ($5). They are ultra crispy, making them the perfect cookie to dunk and soak in a cold glass of milk. And if you're a fan of Thin Mints, don't miss out on the company's Mint Slims, which are shockingly similar in flakiness and flavor.
— AMR
5 Anthropologie Marlen Coaster
Now that it's almost Spring, I'm itching to brighten up my kitchen, like with these Anthropologie Marlen Coasters ($8 each).
— EC
6 Kara's Cupcakes Toasted Coconut Marshmallows
Kara's Cupcakes are a San Francisco staple, but the cupcakery now offers unique sweets that you can ship nationwide, including these yummy marshmallows ($12). The crunchy coconut coating paves the way to a fluffy but firm mallow square. It's the closest thing to edible heaven.
— AMR
7 One and Uni T-Shirt
For anyone like me who is obsessed with uni, do yourself a favor and get this One and Uni ($25) shirt. It's such a wonderfully cute design, and I can't get over how perfectly it encapsulates my total love for the sweet foie gras of the sea.
— NI
8 All-Clad D5 Stainless-Steel Nonstick All-in-One 4-Quart Pan
After using the KonMari Method on my kitchen, I'm all about multipurpose kitchen equipment, so this All-Clad All-in-One Pan ($190, originally $300) fits the bill. The unique shape allows for sauteing, simmering, or braising — really anything — plus the size makes it easy to stash in small apartment kitchens.
— AMR
9 Haku Smoked Shoyu
I bet you've never had soy sauce quite like this before. Haku Smoked Shoyu ($22) is a masterfully made soy sauce that's cold-smoked using Japanese oak to give it a rich, bold, and smoky flavor. I first encountered it drizzled over a perfectly roasted bone marrow dressed with kumquats and salad, but I was so instantly drawn to the flavor I asked them to bring out the bottle. And that's when I became obsessed! Aside from the regular uses like dipping sushi or garnishing roasted salmon, I could actually see this being used in cocktails as well. The smoky, salty flavor is like an umami bomb. After one taste, you'll certainly want to use it on everything!
— NI
10 OXO Good Grips Rice and Grains Washing Colander
Have you ever tried rinsing quinoa? How about rice? Even in a fine-mesh sieve, it seems like more of the little granules end up down the sink than in your pot. That's why I'm really enjoying my new OXO Good Grips Rice and Grains Washing Colander ($12). The design of the bowl makes it so rinsing and then pouring is easier than ever. No messes!
— AMR
11 Best Damn Cherry Cola
I really don't know what kind of drink could be better than cherry cola with a little bit of a kick, which is exactly what Best Damn Cherry Cola is. From Anheuser-Busch's Best Damn Brewing Co., this hard cherry cola tastes great on its own or mixed into a fun cocktail — it goes really well with Fireball. It'll be available in bars and stores as of March 7, and I recommend you pick up a six-pack of this, as well as its sister drink, Best Damn Root Beer.
