A story of Love in Medieval Times, Fruitcake, Baby It's Cold Outside, Stollen and more at chefshop.com/enews
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This is a story of love lost
a gift, a helmet, and true love.
It started quite simply like all Hallmark movies (that I love) where a jilted lover was given a symbol of hostility and a breakup gift just before the holiday. The gift, as you might have deduced, was a simple fruitcake.
What she (the giver) did not realize was that a Trappist Abbey Fruitcake is a very special cake. With a long history (especially in the 18th century) when fruitcakes were considered sinful.
And so with a heavy heart and a one pound cake, the recipient, who we will call William, left dejected and in pain. Donning his Panoply, he trudged to the nearest cafe for a cup of joe.
As he sat at the little round table made of wood, he sipped his cappuccino thru his Armet, with great difficulty I might add. As he removed his gauntlets, and tried desperately to take a bite of the “parting” gift, he failed miserably, like his now defunct relationship.
The story should end here, all sad and stuff, but instead, a strong but gentle voice, a dame they say named Joan, spoke, “I can help with that if you are willing to share,” she said. Will turned quickly to see who had spoken and found a shining light blasting around Joan's head, (she sat with her back to the picture window) and an arming sword at the ready. He flinched, knowing this was the end to a long day....
Instead of him, Joan sliced a paper thin piece, “This fruitcake is a perfect match to go with a holiday fire. And when paired with a cup of hot chocolate or tea, you have the formula for a calm life,” she said.
And so the story goes that the secret key to a happy life is with a fruitcake experience that is not chunked into a mass that is so big that you can’t fit through the slit in your helmet, but instead, when thinly sliced (frozen or chilled makes it easier) the fruitcake becomes easy to eat and you will create a very special and long lasting relationship.
This unseemly and often made fun of cake is actually really, really, rather good! Cheers!
Shop right now for Trappist Abbey Fruitcake!
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Christollen
A traditional loaf-shaped German sweet bread made with candied orange peels, golden raisins, rum and marzipan and covered with powdered sugar or icing. Originating from Dresden, Germany, stollen is usually eaten during the Christmas season when called Christstollen. Baked fresh.
Shop now for Stollen. Makes the best bread ...
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Andrea Slitti's Hazelnut Creme
Beyond spoon-worthy, this favorite chocolate and hazelnut cream spread is so good, all you need is a spoon to consume it. If you have any left, you can also use it for a topping in luscious desserts. One taste and you will close your eyes and go to heaven!
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Brandy Butter
Flavored with real French brandy, this brandy butter is a cookie dough lover's delight. The perfect topping for your hot plum pudding, once you have had this magic combination, there's no going back! Think liquid butter full of brandy!
Shop now for Hawkshead Brandy Butter
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Toot Sweets!
Pates de Fruit is a Paris Caramel specialty. Jellies of sugar and fruit juices combine to be the best suite of sweets. Not for everyone, if you (or they) love things sweet then this is the cat's meow of fruit candies.
Shop now for Pates de Fruite!
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Baby it's Cold Outside!
You have Stollen my heart with a heart of marzipan
Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But the stollen is so delightful,
And since we've no place to go,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
It doesn't show signs of stopping,
And I've bought some powder for topping,
The lights are turned way down low,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
When we finally take our first bite,
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you'll really toast me right,
All the way home I'll be warm.
The fire is slowly dying,
And, my dear, there's still good-buying,
As long as UPS goes,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Sing! Stollen for Christmas!
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Cocoa Powder
This is fabulous cocoa and makes the best brownies. Once you have a bag you'll be happy. It is also a fabulous gift!
Les Terroirs de Marrakech
This delicately complex aroma takes in almonds, culinary herbs with a touch of basil, lemons and sweet bananas. There is also a hint of woody hedgerows and wet grass. A gorgeous bottle to give and keep!
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