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Sunday December 06, 2009
great holiday gifts for foodies
It's that time of the year again, and Seduction Meals is happy to present an array of enticing gift options for the foodie in your life with culinary delights that are sure to please. So hang the mistletoe and let the romance begin.


caviar_gifts.jpgDean & DeLuca Whitefish Roe Sampler - $85
Tsar Nicoulai's un-pasteurized whitefish roes are naturally colored and flavored for bejeweled hors d'oeuvres, canapés and sushi. Green wasabi, beet and saffron, ginger, and brown tiger eye scented with white truffle.

Mother of Pearl Caviar Spoons
- $65
The caviar connoisseur's choice. Sleek to the touch and non-reactive. Pure luxe.

Glass Caviar Server - $35
This glass caviar server rests on a bed of ice and embraces two ounces of caviar. Perfect presentation for your next romantic rendezvous.

charity_water.jpgCharity Water: The Little Black Box and other Gifts: $24 - $80
Each year, Americans spend about $450 billion celebrating the holidays. That's enough to solve the water crisis several times over. This holiday, we're giving you some alternatives to the fuzzy slippers and warm sweaters. These gifts give people around the world clean, safe water.This small box makes a big impact. This gives clean water to one person in a developing nation for 20 years. Each bracelet is a reminder of the person your gift will help.
 

oliver_kita_champagne_glasses.jpgOlivia Kita Holiday Collection - $40
The NEW Sustainable Holiday Collection of organic goodness from Oliver Kita Chocolates. Oliver is an artisan chocolatier creating small batch, hand made tantalizing chocolate morsels for our delight.

Chateau Orleans Champagne Flute Glasses
- $32
Toast your special time together in sophisticated style with festive Chateau Orleans Flute glasses. The artfully sleek stem gives way to a sophisticated flute standing 11" high and 3" across. This set of six trumpet-shaped flute glasses is ideal for romantic entertaining that includes Champagne or sparkling wine. 

dried_mushroom_mix.jpgMarx Foods Dried Wild Mushroom Mix - $29 for 4 oz
A wild mix of the most delicious Pacific Northwest mushrooms: wild morel, lobster, chanterelle, porcini and black trumpet mushrooms.

dean_deluca_EVOO_Torrone.jpgDean & DeLuca Antico Frantoio Muraglia 'Intenso' Extra Virgin Olive Oil: $48
This high-quality oil is obtained exclusively from prestigious Coratina olives, which are classically cold-pressed using granite grindstones and state-of-the-art processing equipment. Part of the Orci collection, it comes in a traditional Puglian jar, made by the expert hands of skilled master ceramists and covered with rainbow stripes.

Dean & DeLuca Torrone Gift Box:  - $32
Known since antiquity throughout the Mediterranean, Torrone Morbido (soft) reaches its apotheosis in the hands of Sicilian confectioners. Confected simply of whisked egg whites, honey and Sicily's exceptional fragrant citrus, almonds and the prized pistachios of Bronte. Set of four.

black_small_phoenix_bowl_gold_ice_bucket.jpgVIVRE: black Small Phoenix Bowl - $125.00
As if it's soaring through a dramatic black sky, the mythical phoenix bird spreads its wonderful wings revealing brilliant details painted with 22k gold glaze. Part of  the debut collection of authentic re-editions from prolific sculptor Waylande Gregory, this handmade ceramic collectible came to life when Gregory's great  nephew, Bryan Downey, discovered a treasure trove of forgotten pieces in the basement of his uncle's estate. Matte finish.

VIVRE: Ice Bucket with Gold Plated Bamboo Handles - $275.00
Undeniably elegant, this nickel-plated ice bucket flaunts unique bamboo handles plated with 24kt gold. Soldered with sterling silver.

Gift Certificate.jpgCulinary Institute of America (CIA)
The ulitimate gift for the foodie in your life: A gift certificate for a diverse array of cooking classes (for the non-professional) at the highly acclaimed Culinary Institute. Choose from culinary immersion Boot Camps or weekend classes in their Food Enthusiast program. These classes take place at Hyde Park, NY,  Napa Valley, CA and the new campus at San Antonio, Texas. Gift certificates can also be used for dinners at our award-winning on-campus restaurants, including The Escoffier Room, Caterina d' Medici, American Bounty and St. Andrew's Cafe. 


smoked_salmon_trio_gourmet_cheese.jpgWilliam Sonoma Smoked Salmon Trio - $99.95
Ideal for entertaining, this salmon assortment showcases the art of the smoke master with three delectable varieties of smoked salmon. Farm-raised in Scotland, the salmon is brined and smoked for us by the Browne Trading Co., a family-run smokehouse on the Maine coast, using techniques passed down through generations of fishermen. The sampler comes in a wooden gift box and includes three 1/2-pound salmon fillets: Scotch-Cured Salmon, cold-smoked with sweet fruitwoods and offering a subtle hint of whiskey flavor; Maine Sea Spice Salmon, rubbed with paprika, garlic and herbs, then smoked to a peppery, complex finish; and Lemon & Dill Salmon, with a bright dill-laced flavor reminiscent of traditional gravlax.  

Beekman1802 Blaak  - $45
Beekman 1802 Blaak is the first artisanal cheese produced from the goats at Beekman Farm. Blaak is an Italian-style semi-hard cheese made from a 60:40 mix of unpasteurized goat and cow milk giving the cheese a mild but distinctive flavor. In keeping with traditional cheesemaking practices, this rare cheese is aged for 4 months in our caves and is coated with ash at each turning to promote the ripening of the wheel. The resulting edible black rind gives the cheese its name and makes it a true conversation piece on your table.  Each wheel is approximately 2 lbs, perfect for dividing up and sharing.


mother_inlaws_kimchi_gourmet_salts.jpgMother In Law's Kimchi - $20 for 2 Jars
Special Gift Pack for the Holidays -- Seoul Express includes two pint size jars of this popular kimchi - Napa cabbage (House Style) in one gift pack for the kimchi connoisseur..or future kimchi connoisseur.

Dean & DeLuca Salt Essentials Collection - $60
We're fascinated by the subtle differences in flavor and texture found in the world's salt varieties. Dean & DeLuca has chosen four of the most distinctive, each of which lends its own special character to whatever you're cooking: Pyramid-shaped Cyprus Flake Salt, Murray River Salt from Australia, Fleur de Sel from France, and coarse Himalayan Pink Salt.
 
dolce_nonna_.jpgDolce Nonna Marinated Vegetables -  $45
Dolce Nonna is a line of delicious hand-packed, Italian-style marinated vegetables. There are three ready-to-serve varieties to choose from: Marinated Eggplant, Marinated String Beans and Agri-Dolce Peppers. Spoon them onto an antipasto platter or use as toppings for bruschetta, grilled fish or pasta.This gift set includes: 3 products, one of each variety, a unique, reusable, three-compartment gourmet bag with window and compartment separator made from natural handmade paper, a dishtowel, wooden spoon and 3 corresponding recipe cards.

 
dean_deluca_cookbook_frugal_foodie.jpgDean & DeLuca Food & Wine Cookbook Gift - $37.50
This original Dean & DeLuca Food & Wine cookbook is an invaluable resource for pairing food with wine. Includes wood spoon.

The Frugal Foodie Cookbook: Waste-Not Recipes for the Wise Cook - $15.95
The Frugal Foodie Cookbook by Lara Starr with Lynette Shirk is a book of stories, recipes and essential advice for anyone seeking delicious meals on a dime. Starr and Shirk are gourmet chefs with a recessionista attitude and provide tips on shopping smartly and cooking deliciously, and entertaining on a budget for the holidays!


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