delicious holiday gifts for him

Now is the time to shower your man with deliciously seductive gifts of love.  We’ve put together a collection of ideas that range for gourmet food treats to sweet stocking stuffers, spy cameras to Love baseballs, gourmet popcorn to bacon-chocolate pancakes, and cooking accessories and gadgets he will love adding to his kitchen. Happy shopping!

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Vosges: Holiday Truffle Collection with Jonathan Adler Ornament: $6
Give our new, limited edition Holiday Truffle Collection adorned with a keepsake Jonathan Adler ornament. This truffle collection pays homage to Victorian holiday traditions that brought family and friends together after months of preparation to celebrate the most precious holiday. The limited edition ornament depicts the peace sign inside a circle.

John & Kira’s Drunken Chocolate Figs – $36
We love this combination! Noted for their extremely thin skins and sweet, almost candy-like taste, our Spanish figs are filled by hand with a silky dark 64% Valrhona ganache flavored with Whiskey and enrobed in a thin layer of dark 54% chocolate. The Calabacita variety of fig is grown by a family owned company in “Los Llanillos” in the village of Almoharin located in the Extremadura region of Spain.

love_baseball_spy_camera.jpgVIVRE: Love Baseball by Bergino – $25.00
For the sports fanatic in your life we present: The baseball–cornerstone of America’s favorite pastime. We give it a cool makeover to remind us of some timely priorities sure to hit home. Handmade to professional standards. White graphics on red suede.

VIVRE: Digital Spy Camera by Minox – $249.00
Go ahead, have a little fun. With a resolution of five million pixels, this minimalist masterpiece features a bright viewfinder for fast shots in the worst-lit conditions, and an integrated flash that switches on at twilight automatically. Includes an additional external flash that can be connected to its side. Image data can be saved on micro SD memory cards of up to 16 GB in addition to the internal memory. Measures 86 x 29 x 20 mm.
 

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Riedel O Trio Red & Wite Wine Glasses – $36
Pick him up Riedel’s TriO Red+White ($36) – a laid-back glass that  is a multi-purpose workhorse–from water to ice tea to mixed drinks, from your favorite rosso (or rouge) to a quaffable bianco or crisp blanc. Thin, perfectly balanced and a pleasure to drink from, it is an every day, go-to glass that can take whatever you pour.Set includes 3 Riedel glasses cleverly packaged in a triangle- shaped box.

Buonissimo! Cookbook
– $13.57
Tasty and easy italian Food for Every Occassion by Gino D’Acampo is filled with tempting dishes sure to please. The book has five sections, beginning with Romantico, elegant recipes for two. “This was the easiest chapter for me to write,” says D’Acampo, “as Italians are born with a natural romantic style.”

horn_cork_screw_froi_gras.jpgTusk Handle Corkscrew: $135
Vintage inspired and crafted with an authentic tusk from a warthog for a handle, this corkscrew also features a custom-made, knife-edge cork thread made from stainless steel. Exquisite, unique and the perfect gift for your favorite oenophile

Dean & DeLuca: Duck Foie Gras Au Torchon: $60
A gfit for the true gourmand in your life. Dean & DeLuca’s duck liver is prepared in the classic torchon style, in which the foie gras is seasoned with port wine, wrapped in a kitchen towel or torchon, and cooked sous-vide in order to achieve optimal flavor and texture. It is at its best when served chilled in 1/4″ slices with crusty French bread, cracked pepper and a little sea salt.

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Black River Caviar
– Price Varies
A favorite among top chefs including Laurent Torondel (BLT), Scott Conant (Scarpetta), Alexandra Guarnaschelli (Butter), David Chang (Momofuku) and Mario Batali (Babbo & Otto), to name a few, Black River Caviar is the first “wild-raised,” caviar on the market, a term coined to describe the company’s sustainable practices and ideal birthing environments. Black River Caviar comes in specially wrapped, custom-packed tins, available in sizes ranging from 30 grams ($102) up to 500 grams ($1,575).  Deliveries are made within 24 hours via FedEx.

vosges_caramel_beer_MO_bacon_pancakes.jpgVosges: Caramel Marshmallows and Beer – $55
Samuel Smith’s Imperial Stout is in the style of the Russian imperial stout which was originally brewed in Great Britain to satisfy the tastes of the Czar’s court; the great connoisseurs of Champagne, caviar and the art of the table. Need we say more? This beer is a rich, flavorful, deep chocolate color and scented with a roasted barley nose. The complexity of malt, hops, alcohol and yeast, compliment our sweet Madagascar vanilla bean marshmallow and caramel nuttiness. Some Restrictions on Delivery

Vosges:Mo’s Bacon Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix
– $12
The newest member of the bacon + chocolate family combines the Mo’s Bacon Bar with fluffy flapjacks. These buttermilk pancakes are spotted with chunks of our most popular Exotic Candy Bar, which combines applewood smoked bacon and Alder sea salt with deep milk chocolate. Treat your lover to these unbelievable pancakes for a holiday breakfast in bed treat.

gourmet_sea_salt.jpgSpice up your holidays with the perfect stocking stuffer–gourmet flavored salt and pepper from Beyond the Shaker.

Bolivian Rose Salt – $10.99
The glistening crystals of Bolivian Rose will bring salty-dazzle to almost any dish.  Bolivian Rose is harvested by hand in the pristine Andes Mountains, and its color evokes the peaceful calm of pink quartz. This salt is perfect on seared red snapper filets, fresh mozzarella, or the rim of a strawberry margarita.

Fumee De Sel – $13.99
Fumee de Sel marries two culinary delights, salt and wine, in a taste-forward union.  Our sumptuous Fumee de Sel is slow-smoked over chardonnay oak barrels imparting a subtle sweet tone to this balanced salt.  A sprinkle of  this gourmet salt adds complex flavor and smokiness to root vegetables, on chopped salad with blue cheese, or in a poultry marinade or brine. 

fortune_cookie_cheese_of_month_club.jpgPolished Pewter Fortune Cookie – $26
Slip your lover a flirtatiously naughty note in Artist Herbert Hoover polished pewter fortune cookie. Choose from one of twelve pre-printed time-honored fortunes (You will step on the lands of many counties) – or add your own custom fortune to give the present a personal touch

Cheese of the month: $495
Cheese is, in our humble opinion, one of the most wonderful foods in existence, and Dean & DeLuca has been fortunate to travel the world looking for the finest varietals available. Of course, when they find something truly fabulous they can’t wait to share it with you, which is why we present this three-month, six-month and nine-month gourmet gift idea. 

cooking_books_strainer.jpgKitchenCue DVD Cooking Tutorials – $29.95 per DVD
Learn the basics of cooking
and your kitchen will be limited only by your imagination. Kitchencue’s technique-based interactive DVDs empower you like none other, elevating your cooking skills to the next level. A gift for anyone interested in cooking….and for yourself if you are the recipient of these meals!

Fissler Magic Vegetable / Noodle Colander – $95
Surprise your lover with the finest in European cookware. The Fissler colander is a beautifully designed, high-quality and professional-grade kitchen accessories. Click on the link above for retailers in your area. 

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Candy Cane Brownies  – $19.95
Another cool stocking stuffer for your sweetheart. These Candy Cane Brownies are made with deep, dark chocolate laced with just the right hint of peppermint. Yummy!

Dean & DeLuca: Chocolate Covered Caramel Apples  – $48
There is nothing like a crisp apple dipped in butter-rich caramel to bring you back that childhood holiday spirit. An  American tradition dating from the 1950s, these apples up the ante with a final flourish of dark or milk Belgian chocolate. Made exclusively with tart Granny Smiths, a treat for even the most discerning ghosts and goblins.

gourmet_popcorn.jpgGourmet Popcorn for Foodies – $34.99
He will love finding these treats in his holiday gift stocking or basket: Luscious flavored popcorn:  Just imagine the tantalizing flavors of Fleur de Sel Caramel, Ginger Sesame Caramel, Black Truffle + Aged White Cheddar, Madras Coconut Curry + Cashew, and Chiplote Caramel + Almonds. Just Divine! 

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DEAN & DELUCA Spice Tin Candles – $55
This “Spice Tin” is filled with some of our favorite scented candles. Fill your surroundings with the fragrance of Lavender Flowers, Thyme, Tarragon, Basil, Rosemary, Black Pepper, Clove, Coriander and Shiso Leaf. Each box comes with nine 2-oz. candles that each yield 20 hours of exquisite illumination.

Dean & DeLuca: Truffle Lovers
– $135
White Truffle Oil to anoint whatever inspires you. Rich truffled egg Tagliatelle Pasta to toss with butter and Parmesan. A mince of tuber aestivum, mushrooms and olives to spread on grilled meats. Acaccia Honey flecked with truffle to drizzle on cheese and a unique cream that blends truffle and artichoke.