French Finest Sel Marin Sea Salt Le Paludier 500 gr Box

This French sea salt (I believe) to be the ultimate best..flavorful, and YES, you can tell the difference between this and other sea salt varieties. ~Tanya LaPorte

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Trader Joe's Gourmet Orange Muscat Champagne Vinegar

I bought this product having no idea what it was or how it tasted. I was searching for something with a hint of orange to make homemade salad dressings this was part of the search. I have no regret buying it, except for the fact I can't get enough! I blended it with some mandarin oranges, olive oil, cilantro, and an Agave nectar stick . . . . . YUM. Great on baby lettuce with goat cheese, dried cranberries, crushed walnuts and mandarin oranges slices on top!! I also made a chicken wardolf salad with a tablespoon of the above dressing added to some mayonnaise. Find a store near you.

***Note This vinegar is $2.99 in TraderJoe's.

I had this on my shelf unopened for several months, picked up on a whim and forgotten until snowstorm food became boring. By itself on lettuce, arugula, green beans, sprinkled on the Rancho Gordo heirloom beans. Makes a simple salad or veggie dish a refreshing experience. Like most quality foods, you do not need as much and you are satisfied after eating them. I am a quality over quantity cook.

I will be stocking up!

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I love this vinegar. I use it for salad dressing and as a marinade. It is delicious and such a good value. I haven't bought a commercial salad dressing in years. Why eat junk when you can have freshly made dressing in a minute? Equal parts of TJ orange muscat champagne vinegar, OJ and canola oil. OMG.

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This vinegar is so good on a salad, or on fish or any meat. I am on a diet so I can't have much oil, this makes a wonderful light salad.

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I really love the taste of this product. GREAT for marinading chicken & good on salad's. Highly recommend. Can't wait to try the other Trader Joe Gourmet product's.

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Escal Burgundy Snails Extra Large 3 dozen 250 g 8.8 oz can

Excellent quality, large French helix snails at a reasonable price. The expiration date was clearly marked on the cans I received (about 18 months after the date ordered), so they should have a nice, long shelf life. Also, free shipping from this vendor for orders of 5 or more cans (or other merchandise totaling over $50) make these a real bargain. I ordered 5 cans. Although packed well, 1 can arrived damaged (thanks USPS). The vendor promptly sent a replacement.

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Taza Organic Stone Ground Chocolate Disc - Salt and Pepper (2.7 ounce)

I'd steal for this chocolate.

...actually, I kind of did. I bought a sampler set for my husband for the holidays. He graciously shared a bite. Once he left the house, I polished off the rest. No joke.

These discs are designed to be used for hot chocolate. I haven't made it that far. One bite of this amazing stone-ground cocoa, and you'll be compelled to finish the entire thing.

The texture is a bit grainy... not quite as grainy as corn meal, but not as fine as sand. This is not your Mom's cocoa powder. This is the real-deal, aztec tradition. And it's amazing. The salt and pepper is similar to a salted hot chocolate (found at numerous coffee houses and grocery stores). It's just enough salt to bring out the flavor in the cocoa. The pepper is almost an after-thought. If you read the label, you'll be able to pick out the flavor, but if you blind-tested this bar, you'd notice something unique about the taste, but probably wouldn't peg it as pepper.

This stuff is the end-all be-all for gourmet chocolate. Buy as many discs as you can. Heck, buy stock in the stuff. I'm fairly sure it could solve the problems in the Middle East, cure cancer and make time travel possible. Seriously. This stuff is miraculous!

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Cavalli Silver Label Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

If you haven't tried this style of balsamic vinegar, do so! The high price of admission is well worth it. A quarter teaspoon can make even a winter tomato almost palatable. Its addition to a stew or sauce makes that je ne sais quoi difference to the taste that makes everyday food special. It is my host/hostess gift of choice for my friends who cook. The silver label is almost as good as the gold and definitely worth the step up from the red.

The Cavalli silver label is an amazing Balsamic unlike anything you will have ever bought in the grocery store. It's very rich and sweet with a mild acidic finish. You will not use this for salads but for cheeses or drizzled as a glaze for quality beef dishes. The good thing is that you need only use a few drops at a time so while expensive, this product will last for 4-6 months with occasional usage. It's worth it in my humble opinion. I've had a "thing" for balsamic vinegars for many years in the same way that many people do for fine wines. I've experimented with many of the best and this is one of them. Only the Gold label from Cavelli is better but it's considerably more expensive and though I love great Balsamic's I do have limits.

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It may seem like a very decadent extravagance to spend so much for such a small amount of vinegar, and I suppose it is, but it's really worth it if you have acquired a taste for great balsamic. We use it regularly on salads, etc, and it still lasts about 4 months.

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This one will give an idea of what very god aged balsamic vinegar tastes like without having to take out a loan. A good QPR. And the little bottle lasts longer than one would think.

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After reading the reviews I decided to splurge and purchase the Cavalli. The

taste is so unique and a little goes a long way.

Try it!

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