Whether for giving as gifts to friends and family, enjoying as a special treat for yourself or both (highly recommended), share the holiday spirit in snack form with these marvelous munchies. From sweet to savory, traditional to trend-setting, one thing all these gourmet goodies have in common: they’re definitely on the nice list.
If you’re looking for a dessert that makes Christmas spirits bright, look no further. Both panettone and pandoro are delicious Italian traditions that have become a hit worldwide. Golden brown on the outside and soft and pillowy on the inside, these festive brioche-style cakes are especially popular around Christmas and the New Year. While many families are divided on which bread is better, we say the more the merrier!
When it comes to great gifts, you can’t go wrong with food. Thanks to our Specialty Grocery Buyer, Josh Dwinell, we offer more than 15,000 gourmet goodies fit for any food lover. With 22 years of grocery experience, Josh curates the amazing selection of dry goods across our stores, specializing in specialty, gourmet and organic products from around the corner and around the globe. It’s a big job, but Josh juggles it all like the pro he is.
Set the stage for a good time this holiday season by stocking your bar with a few new liqueurs, smoky spirits and some obligatory bubbles. Our adult beverage experts hand-picked four fantastic options, each with a corresponding cocktail to get the evening going. Cheers!
Along with fine wines and craft beers, we also have just the picks for the cocktail and spirit fans in your life. Here are a few of our experts' personal favorites for gifting this year.
Kick off the holidays in style with our Coffee & Juice Bar’s seasonal menu of festive sips you’re sure to love. From our classic Eggnog Chai and Fireplace Hot Chocolate to our new Citrus Solstice tea and festive Grinchmas Latte, there’s something for everyone to warm up with!
Whether for Santa, the neighbors or your own family at home, baking Christmas cookies is a timeless tradition. Make this fun family activity even more exciting by going 3D! No red and blue glasses required for these clever cookie constructions, just follow these simple steps for making cookie bases for your chosen cookie shapes, then bake as usual, decorate and assemble. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3D!
Complex, cultured and aged to perfection... We’re talking about cheese and wine, of course, and no holiday celebration is complete without them. Great for gifting, indulging, small celebrations and big flavor alike, these two food groups are a natural pairing across the board. Luckily, Mike and Jeremy are also a dynamic duo, leading our teams of wine stewards and cheesemongers and their respective departments to delicious new heights every day.
How do you make cheese even better? Set it on fire. Okay, not really, but with a generous dusting of sugar and some well-placed torching (safety first!), brûléed cheese becomes something magical. Take your next celebration over the top in the best possible way with these pro tips for brûléed cheese.
Brûléed cheese? You bet! Heating sugars and proteins to high temperatures causes complex reactions to occur which makes flavors of roasted nuts, caramel and chocolate to become more pronounced. Sounds good, right? Make this dream a reality with melt-in-your-mouth cheeses like these.