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Issue Date: Aug. 04, 2008
grocery - canned food
Pastene
Canned Tomatoes

For more than 134 years, Pastene has filled kitchens with the unforgettable flavors and aromas of Italy. Their Kitchen Ready Canned Tomatoes are the finest available, capturing the vibrant colors, aromas and flavors of peeled and ground sun-ripened tomatoes. Pastene also adds fresh tomato puree for a naturally sweet, perfectly thick texture ideal for tomato sauces, or any recipe that calls for ground tomatoes. With Pastene Kitchen Ready Tomatoes in your pantry, your favorite mouth-watering homemade Italian recipes are sure to be a success.

| italian tomato italy |

Issue Date: Aug. 04, 2008
grocery - pasta
Maestri Pastai
Pasta

Maestri Pastai captures the art of authentic pasta-making in all of their pastas. Using the finest durum wheat and bronze draw plates, their pasta is prized for its exceptional taste, quality, and a porous surface that perfectly absorbs flavorful sauces. The extraordinary flavor of these pastas comes from the careful process that is used to dry the semolina grain, which preserves the natural qualities of the grain, treating your palate to the true, authentic taste of traditional Italian pasta.

Issue Date: Aug. 04, 2008
grocery - condiments
Royal Hawaiian
Honey

Tempt your taste buds with Royal Hawaiian Honey. This unfiltered, pure, 100% raw certified organic Hawaiian honey is unique because it tastes like the environment where it comes from: The Big Island. Choose from Certified Organic Hawaiian Christmas Berry Honey, Certified Organic Hawaiian Lehua Honey or Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Blossom Honey. The Royal Hawaiian Honey label takes responsibility for its carbon footprint by counterbalancing their carbon emission activities by reducing an equal amount of carbon elsewhere

| hawaii hawaiian honey organic |

Issue Date: Aug. 04, 2008
grocery - rice
Lotus Foods
Rice

With the distinctive rice from Lotus Foods, you'll take your taste buds on a journey to exotic, far away places without ever leaving the comfort of your own kitchen. Known for their exceptional flavor, color, nutritional value, texture and cooking quality, these rice varieties are grown in limited quantities on small family farms. Experience the nutty flavor of Bhutanese Red Rice; soft, deeply colored Forbidden Rice; premium long-grain white Kalijira Rice; creamy and bold Carnaroli Rice; moist, tender and aromatic Jasmine Rice; or Jade Pearl Rice infused with a special kind of Bamboo extract, lending it a subtle, vanilla-like flavor.

Issue Date: Aug. 04, 2008
grocery - canned food
Wild Planet
Albacore and Salmon

Dedicated to the conservation of wild marine ecosystems, Wild Planet, Inc. distributes seafood only from ecologically sound, sustainable fisheries. Their Albacore and Salmon are packed raw and, therefore, cooked only once. And the liquid in the containers may be used in your recipes, as it is the natural juices and fats from the fish itself. Wild Planet Canned Seafood is the perfect fish to have on hand for quick and healthy meals.

| albacore salmon fish |

Issue Date: Aug. 04, 2008
grocery - spices
Morton & Bassett
Spices

While cooking your next family meal, heighten the smells and tastes in the foods you prepare with Morton & Bassett Spices (M & B Spices). Selecting only premier spices from around the world is Morton & Bassett's mission. With over 70 world-class spices in their product line and more flavors in the works, Morton & Bassett Spices offer a top quality difference that you can see, smell and taste. Use these all-natural, salt free spices in the following types of recipes: beverages, breads, desserts, main courses, rubs and dips, sauces and dressings, and side dishes.

Issue Date: Jun. 30, 2008
grocery - condiments
Everett and Jones
Barbeque Sauce

An epic story in itself, Everett and Jones Barbeque began with one woman, eight daughters, one son, and one son-in-law. What began as a family restaurant business in 1973 remains that way today. Known for cooking up a real good time, Everett and Jones is famous for their mouthwatering barbecue and smoky, sweet sauce. Andronico's is thrilled to be able to share with you their brilliant barbecue sauce, bottled and ready to serve with all of your favorite grilled foods right at home. This sauce is so good, just about anything tastes great smothered in it.

| barbecue bbq sauce |

Issue Date: Jun. 30, 2008
grocery - grilling
Lazzari Fuel's
Mesquite Lump Charcoal

Lazzari Fuel's mesquite lump charcoal offers natural wood smoke that imparts a uniquely delicious flavor to grilled foods. Its high cooking temperature sears the outside of food, preserving natural juices, aroma and juiciness. Lazzari Fuel's 100% natural charcoal contains no coal, additives, fillers, recycled wood or chemicals, and Lazzari Fuel Company utilizes an ecologically responsible method to harvest mesquite wood by pruning and selectively thinning mesquite trees. Lazzari's mesquite harvests are non-detrimental to the mesquite tree, the ecosystem and the habitats that surround it.

| charcoal mesquite grill lazzari |

Issue Date: Jun. 30, 2008
deli - cheese
G. & I. Keses Dairy
Halloumi cheese

Halloumi cheese is a distinctive delight that is perfect for summer. Indigenous to Cyprus, the Halloumi cheese from G. & I. Keses Dairy is carefully and lovingly made by hand from a combination of sheep and goat's milk, and takes its shape in traditional straw containers. Stored in its natural juices with salt water, this cheese has a salty flavor and a unique, layered texture. It is a favorite during the summer season because it is exceptional grilled, and fantastic paired with sweet watermelon or grilled summer stone fruits.

Issue Date: Jun. 30, 2008
grocery - condiments
Artisan Salt Company
Finishing Salts

Finishing salts add a whole new dimension to many foods. Fleur de Sel from the Artisan Salt Company is a finishing salt celebrated by many chefs as the best of all sea salts. French for "flower of salt," Fleur de Sel has a moist texture and uniquely delicate flavor. Sprinkle this "caviar of salts" down over a freshly grilled steak, and watch as it melts into the meat, infusing it with an almost magical depth of flavor.

Issue Date: Jun. 30, 2008
grocery - grilling
Char Crust
Rubs

For more than 40 years, diners have been savoring grilled foods enhanced with legendary Char Crust Rubs. First created in the 1950s at the famous Al Farber's Steakhouse in Chicago, these rubs give grilled meats an unforgettable blackened crust that is packed full of flavor. Their many varieties of rubs include memorable flavor combinations such as Ginger Teriyaki, Hickory Molasses and Roasted Garlic Peppercorn. Discover your favorite Char Crust Rubs, and see just how tantalizing your grilled foods can be.

Issue Date: Jun. 02, 2008
grocery - condiments
Raye's
Down East Schooner Mustard

Jazz up a sandwich or turn a grilled hot dog or hamburger into a gourmet delicacy with Raye's Down East Schooner Mustard. Raye's Mustard has been making authentic, 100% stone-ground mustard since 1900, and their Down East Schooner is one of our favorites! The extraordinary, full-bodied depth of flavor found in this American-style yellow mustard made it a gold medal winner at the 2008 Napa Valley Mustard Festival.

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Issue Date: Jun. 02, 2008
grocery - beverage
Sweet Leaf
Teas

If you like the taste of homemade tea and lemonade, look no further than Sweet Tea Leaf. This special tea was conceived while the creator was living on a sailboat in the Florida Keys. Pondering the thought of why bottled tea never tasted as good as homemade, he was inspired to change the taste of bottled teas. And he did! From the humble beginnings of delivering teas throughout Southeast Texas in an old refrigerated van, to one of the fastest growing bottled tea companies on the market, Sweet Tea Leaf has come a long way. From their original smooth-sippin' sweet tea, to their USDA certified organic lemonades you can pucker up to, Sweet Tea Leaf offers great flavors inspired by the well-traveled taste buds of their creators.

Issue Date: Jun. 02, 2008
grocery - condiments
Bubbies
Kosher Dill Pickles

What is a leisurely picnic lunch without pickles? Boring! Pickles are the perfect palate-pleasing picnic side! Bubbies all natural, handmade Kosher Dills have always aroused the passions of those lucky enough to taste them. Naturally crunchy, they taste just like the 'pickle barrel' pickles so many folks remember from childhood. Today, Bubbies special blend of spices and their painstaking preparation process can be discovered in every jar of Bubbies Kosher Dill Pickles. Though Bubbies Kosher Dills start out simple, hard work and more than a little love turn them into something special. Made with no vinegar or preservatives, the cloudy brine is proof that Bubbies pickles are naturally fermented and cured.

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Issue Date: Jun. 02, 2008
wine & bee - beer
Mirror Pond
Pale Ale

If you are a fan of pale ale, you're going to want to pack some Mirror Pond Pale Ale into your picnic cooler. It's the quintessential American pale ale, perfect for relaxing on a picnic blanket. The sweetness of malted barley has been elegantly blended with the bite of hops, making Mirror Pond Pale Ale perfectly balanced and refreshing. Since 1994, this tasty brew has been winning medal after medal. The most recent was a Gold Medal at the 2008 World Beer Championships (93 - American Style Pale Ale). Deschutes Brewery celebrates beer, its culture and tradition, bringing you the finest beer in the world.

Issue Date: May. 05, 2008
bakery - cake
Andronico's
Cheesecake

The possibilities of cheesecake are seemingly endless. Called a "canvas" by cheesecake-cooking champion David Gluckman, cheesecake is truly a blank palette, delicious as is, yet wonderful when enhanced with an array of ingredients. Andronico's Chocolate Dunked Cheesecake with Raspberries is made with real cream cheese and Madagascar vanilla, and then dunked in dark chocolate and finished with fresh raspberries. With the smooth and rich texture of classic cheesecake, the addition of raspberries and dark chocolate makes this cake distinctive. Treating yourself to a slice of our favorite cheesecake is a great way to end a memorable feast.

| cheesecake cream cheese chocolate raspberry |

Issue Date: May. 05, 2008
grocery - beverages
Monin
Syrups

When you're in the mood for a fruity, sweet sipper, Monin Syrups are the way to go. Three of our favorite flavors are Cherry, Raspberry and Strawberry. These natural flavors can be used to enhance your coffee, smoothies, teas, cocktails, frozen drinks or sodas. With Monin Syrups, you can create your own premium drinks using any one of their flavored syrups with sparkling water and ice. Discover the world of possibilities with Monin Gourmet Flavorings.

Issue Date: May. 05, 2008
frozen - ice cream
Belizza
Acai Sorbet

If you've never heard of the Acai berry (pronounced ah-sigh-ee), take note. This little powerhouse is an ecologically sustainable berry that grows in the Amazon rainforest. It is incredibly rich in nutrients including antioxidants, minerals, oleic acid, potassium and vitamins. For a burst of antioxidant-powered energy that lasts, look no further than the delicious Belizza Acai sorbet. This sensational sorbet can be eaten as is, blended into smoothies, or topped with granola and fresh banana. Without argument, this is one of the best sorbets in the universe.

Issue Date: May. 05, 2008
grocery - condiments
Earth and Vine's
Vinaigrettes

Add elegance and zip to your salads with ethereal vinaigrettes made with real fruit and grape seed oil. Earth and Vine's Blackberry Peppercorn Zinfandel Vinaigrette and Raspberry Cranberry Vinaigrette are two of Andronico's favorites. Serve the Raspberry Cranberry Vinaigrette with a cheese and fruit platter, or fold into Bellwether Farms creme fraiche and serve with grilled chicken or salmon for a meal that is simply scrumptious. The Blackberry Peppercorn Zinfandel Vinaigrette is fantastic drizzled over sauteed spinach, or tossed with fresh spring greens, toasted pecans and crumbled goat cheese. These gourmet vinaigrettes can also be used as marinades for chicken, fish and pork.

Issue Date: Mar. 31, 2008
wine -
Sigalas, Assyrtiko
Santorini 2006 Greek Wine

This is the wine that got Jeff Porter, our Wine Buyer, excited about Greek Wines. For those that say white wines are simple, this wine may just blow your mind. The nose is expressive with lemons, limes and the volcanic soil in which it is grown. The most unique aspect of this wine is the texture. The wine caresses your palate like no wine you have ever tried. It is bright and fresh on the palate with a finish that goes on for days! Perfect with fritto misto and whole roasted fish.

Issue Date: Mar. 31, 2008
grocery - condiments
Attiki
Honey

Legend has it that Zeus, the king of the ancient Greek gods, was saved by the sweet, sticky goodness of honey. To protect him from the murderous, jealous rage of his father Chronos, baby Zeus was fed spoonfuls of honey to make him stay quiet! Honey is a beloved staple of Greek cuisine, and this Greek honey is utterly divine. Attiki Honey comes from the nectar of blooms found on the lush hillsides of Greece. With a rich, decadent texture and pure, sweet flavor, it is sublime drizzled on everything from Greek yogurt, to fruit, to grilled meats and vegetables.

Issue Date: Mar. 31, 2008
grocery - oils
Taste of Crete
PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Health conscious and gourmet-food-loving Americans adore the Taste of Crete PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The nutritional benefits of extra virgin olive oil are an important component of the healthful Mediterranean diet, a diet rich in history and culture. Taste of Crete PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil is made using the finest olive oil from Crete, Greece. Honored with both Silver and Gold Medals in the International Olive Oils of the World Competition, Taste of Crete PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil carries the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) classification. This means that it has been recognized by the European Union with highest distinction in quality and adherence to traditional production methods in its geographical region. When it comes to Taste of Crete PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil, no one is more proud of its distinct recognition than the farmers who take exceptional pride in their olive oil cultivation and production.

Issue Date: Mar. 31, 2008
produce -
Andronico's
Kalamata olives

Greece is known for its cultivation of olives. Black, green and brown, olives are one luscious food that can always be found on the Greek table. The Kalamata olive, the most famous olive from Greece, is unmistakable with its glossy, plump almond shape, pointed tip and deep purple color. Picked ripe, and cured in red wine vinegar brine, the Kalamata hails from the Peloponnese peninsula and is named for the town of Kalamata. It is aromatic, meaty and firm, with a smoky, wine-infused snap. The Kalamata is the classic olive for Greek salads, olive bread, pizzas and pasta sauces.

Issue Date: Mar. 03, 2008
bakery - cookie
Alice's
Stick Cookies

Best Cookie of 2004 and 2006

Having received the coveted Fancy Food Show awards for Best Cookie of 2004 and 2006, these winning cookies are prized for their deliciously delightful texture-they magically seem to melt and crumble with each and every sublimely pleasing bite. These buttery toffee cookies are baked locally using only the finest ingredients, and are wonderful as a sweet snack or delectable dessert. We love them for their fantastic flavor, simple shape and unique texture.

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Issue Date: Mar. 03, 2008
frozen - ice cream
Mashti Malones
Exotic Ice Creams and Sorbets

Mashti Malones Exotic Ice Creams and Sorbets is a favorite find from last year's winter Fancy Food Show. With ingredients such as Rosewater, Saffron, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Pistachio Nut, the love of regional flavors of a homeland far away enhance the deliciously exotic products made by the owners of Mashti Malones. Their Middle Eastern-inspired ice creams and sorbets contain no preservatives, eggs, refined sugar, corn syrup, trans fat or artificial flavors or colorings. They're all-natural sweet treats, with exceptional, exotic taste.

Issue Date: Mar. 03, 2008
frozen - appetizers
White Toque
Hors d'Oeuvres

Whether you're looking to serve something sweet or something savory at your next celebration, this line of inventive gourmet frozen foods can help you host a gathering with elegance and ease. Pass around a tray of White Toque's all-natural Fillo Hors D'Oeuvres. Flaky and buttery, with mouthwatering ingredients such as roasted vegetables and feta with sun-dried tomatoes, they're truly scrumptious little morsels. For something sweet, we adore White Toque's Financiers. These fancy, individual almond cakes come in four fanciful flavors, and are perfect for brunch, luncheons or springtime parties.

Issue Date: Feb. 04, 2008
grocery - beverage
Schokinag
European Drinking Chocolate

A long, lingering sip of velvety rich cocoa is a decadent way to warm a winter day. Our favorite cocoa is Schokinag European Drinking Chocolate, and in indulgent flavors such as Triple Chocolate, Moroccan Spice and Chocolate Mint, it is sure to become a favorite of yours too. Made with ingredients such as morsels of milk and dark chocolate, aromatic and exotic spices and refreshing mint, a mug of this cocoa is pure magic.

| chocolate schokinag cocoa |

Issue Date: Feb. 04, 2008
grocery - chocolate
3400 Phinney
Chocolate Bars

What do Madagascar vanilla bean, toasted artisan breadcrumbs, curry spice and black tea have in common? They are all among the tantalizing ingredients that are used in the creation of these uniquely flavored chocolates, named for the address of the factory where Theo chocolate makers create their fabulous chocolates. Organic and Fair Trade Certified, 3400 Phinney Chocolate Bars are our favorite chocolate bars. They come in an array of bold and innovative flavors, from milk chocolate with a warming blend of black tea and Chai spice, to dark chocolate with organic roasted cocoa nibs and sweet brittle.

| theo chocolate organic |

Issue Date: Feb. 04, 2008
bakery - cake
Rubicon Bakery
Chocolate Cake

Our favorite product from the local non profit Rubicon Bakery is a moist and rich chocolate cake layered with creamy, dark chocolate icing. The sophisticated, rich flavor of this double-layer, six-inch cake comes from Fair Trade dark chocolate and coffee, both of which are certified by TransFair USA. Treat your love to a slice of this cake as a sweet ending to a romantic meal!

| dark chocolate fair trade dessert rubicon bakery transfair usa |

Issue Date: Feb. 04, 2008
frozen - ice cream
Dr. Bob's
Ice Cream

Intensely flavorful and sublimely rich and creamy, Dr. Bob's is the ultimate chocolate ice cream. Dr. Robert Small, a professor at Cal Poly University, and his close friend Bill Baldwin began creating their award-winning ice creams in 1999. Produced in small batches, this hand-mixed, hand-packed premium ice cream has a high butterfat content, and is made using the finest Scharffen Berger Chocolates. So richly smooth and full-flavored, it turns eating a bowl of ice cream into a delightful culinary experience!

Issue Date: Jan. 28, 2008
grocery - snacks
Tyrrells
Chips

We think that Tyrrells, based in the UK, produces one of the tastiest chips around. With flavors like Cheddar Cheese & Chive, Cider Vinegar & Sea Salt, and Sweet Chilli & Red Pepper, you are sure to find one to call your favorite. From seed to chip, Tyrrells takes great pride in controlling the entire process. It takes 12 months to make a Tyrrells Potato Chip! Your whole crowd will cheer for these crunchy, bold, uniquely flavored chips. Serve them with your favorite dips as a fun and festive appetizer, or enjoy them straight from the bag. It's good stuff!

Issue Date: Jan. 28, 2008
grocery - snacks
Casa Sanchez
Chips

Whether you like your chips alone, or dipped into a zesty salsa, Casa Sanchez has a chip that is sure to satisfy your snacking desires! Choose from an assortment of products, many of which are made from family recipes that date back to the 1920s. We love them because they can take on any salsa. They're also great crushed up, and used as a chili topper!

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Issue Date: Jan. 28, 2008
grocery - snacks
Andronico's
Salsa

Vibrant and flavorful, this is a delicious medley of ripe plump tomatoes, sweet red onions, crisp jalapenos, and fresh herbs. The ideal texture, it is terrific with Casa Sanchez Tortilla Chips. Serve it as a dip, or alongside some hearty, cheesy nachos made with our New York 5 Year Cheddar. Perfectly spiced and unbelievably fresh, you can't go wrong with this salsa.

Issue Date: Jan. 28, 2008
grocery - snacks
Andronico's
Fresh Guacamole

Our fresh guacamole is made with delicious avocado, sweet red onion, spicy jalapeno and fresh cilantro, and then topped with our own Salsa Fresca. This guacamole is healthy and colorful-a great addition to a chili meal. Smooth and creamy, its mellow flavor and rich texture is wonderful scooped onto a spicy bowl of chili, or served as a dip alongside a bowl of Casa Sanchez Tortilla Chips.

Issue Date: Jan. 14, 2008
houseware - towels
Danica Now Designs
Organic Towel

Organic farming practices are healthier for farm workers, they do not contaminate the air or water, nor do they threaten surrounding wildlife. Danica realizes the importance of these practices and has since created a whole certified organic line. Made from 100% certified organic unbleached cotton yarns with no chemicals or dyes used in the entire production,

Issue Date: Jan. 02, 2008
books - guides
Zagat
San Francisco Restaurant Guide

Zagat's San Francisco Bay Area Restaurant Guide covers 1,000 restaurants throughout San Francisco, including Wine Country, Silicon Valley, and the Monterey Peninsula, plus expanded neighborhood guides! This handy guide contains Zagat Survey's trusted ratings and reviews for San Francisco Bay Area restaurants based on the opinions of diners like you.

The trademark reviews and corresponding ratings for Food, Decor, Service and Cost are organized alphabetically in a user-friendly format. Use the indexes arranged by cuisine, neighborhood and special features like "In" Places, Winning Wine Lists, or Romantic Places to find the perfect restaurant for any occasion. Now with a color foldout map, neighborhood maps, stick-on bookmarks, new cover, added interior color and more!

Issue Date: Jan. 02, 2008
meat - chicken
Andronico's
Organic Roasted Chicken

The tantalizing aromas of our freshly Roasted Organic Chickens will make you happy to be eating healthy! Our plump chickens are raised on a healthy organic diet, making them exceptionally tender, juicy and nutritious. Delicious with a fresh green salad or your favorite seasonal veggies, they're perfect for a hearty, healthy meal that's full of flavor.

Issue Date: Dec. 26, 2007
wine - burgundy
Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot

Laurent Pillot is one of the "young guns" of Burgundy. Based in the village of Chassagne - Montrachet, Domaine Pillot is an exciting property that has gone from only tending vines, to producing world-class estate bottled wine in less than twenty years. Known for his Premier Cru, whites Laurent is also a tireless vigneron of Pinot Noir. The "Tavannes" Pommard is a 4.83 acre vineyard that has produced a wine that stopped me in my tracks. The color is deep, but not overly concentrated and the aromas are mind bending. The nose is rich of black cherries, black berries, truffles and "fall".

Once it hits your palate, you will sit back, close your eyes and see yourself on the slopes of the Cote d'Or, among some of the best Pinot Noir vineyards in the world. The wine is velvet, yet intense and full bodied. If you must try this wine today, decant it for at least an hour and watch it evolve. Red Burgundy is the stuff legends are made of, and this is a modern day legend that we can all be a part of. This IS a wine not to miss. It will cellar for a very long time and has already found its way into my cellar for the long haul.

| wine pinot noir |

Issue Date: Dec. 26, 2007
deli - cured meat
Prosciutto di Parma

The genuine Prosciutto from Parma, Italy, where cool mountain breezes dry these pampered hams to a sweet perfection. Eat with a fresh ripe melon or figs, or use in an authentic Saltimbocca ala Romana. Must bear the insignia or the Conzorzio del Prosciutto di Parma.

Issue Date: Dec. 26, 2007
beverages - sparkling
Lorina
Sparkling Beverages

Two spectacular things happened in the year 1895. Cinema was born, and in the small village of Munster, in the heart of France's Moselle region, the secret recipe for Lorina's sensational French Sparkling Lemonade was created. Victor Geyer's secret recipe has been kept for more than one hundred years, blending history, tradition and true taste. Lorina's sparkling beverages offer ethereal and surprising flavors in a rainbow of sensational colors and tastes.

Issue Date: Dec. 26, 2007
bakery - bars
Andronico's
Adult Brownie Platter

This brownie does not contain any alcohol, tobacco, or controlled substances, so why call it the "Adult" Brownie? Why not "Our Signature" Brownie or "Chocolate Fudge" Brownie? One bite and you will understand the name. This brownie is not for the amateur brownie eater, not for the faint of heart, and certainly not for children. This thing is so sinfully decadent it stops just short of needing to be sold in a plain brown wrapper. We believe this is the perfect dessert for any New Year's party!

| brownie dessert chocolate |

Issue Date:
houseware - party
Talisman Disposable
Party Picks

Party Time! Let Talisman disposable Party Picks liven up your holiday party with their stylish design. The ingenious ready-to-use tray house 30 assorted picks and becomes an instant serving piece as well. With the picks at your fingertips, any appetizer or dip will become festive hors-d'oeuvres. Fancy enough to reuse, but priced to be disposable.

Issue Date: Dec. 10, 2007
seafood - caviar
Tsar Nicoulai
Caviar

The quality of caviar is as important as the source it comes from. As pioneers of domestic sturgeon farming, and producers of the acclaimed California Estate Osetra, it is our mission to bring you caviar of the highest quality and integrity. That is why all of our caviar comes from sustainable sources. Whether you choose our California Estate Osetra, or our farm raised sturgeon, you can rest assured that all of our extensive varieties of American caviar come from trustworthy sources.

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Issue Date: Dec. 10, 2007
bakery - cookies
Raison d'Etre
Shortbread Cookies

In 1994, local and native San Franciscans Arnold and Richard Wong started Raison d'Etre in a little kitchen above their familys gourmet market. Today, Raison d'Etre produces over 100 different types of artisan-baked goods, such as their scones made with cream and butter, classic French pastries and decadent cookies and bars, using only the finest quality ingredients. They have always taken, and continue to take, great pride in making their meticulously hand crafted baked goods, which is a reflection of their commitment to quality. These shortbreads are all natural, and locally made.

| shortbread cookies |

Issue Date: Dec. 10, 2007
beverage - hot chocolate
Moonstruck Organic
Double Dark Hot Chocolate

A rich, dark indulgent hot cocoa experience you need to taste to believe

| hot cocoa chocolate organic |

Issue Date: Nov. 26, 2007
candy - holiday
Elegant
Gourmet Lollies

Beautiful and whimsical, these all-natural lollies from Elegant Gourmet are made with pure, quality ingredients and are crafted with the highest attention to detail from uniquely flavorful recipes. The Tree-shaped and Cinnamon-swirl Lollies are perfect for holiday gift giving, or as stocking stuffers.

| lollipop gourmet holiday |

Issue Date: Nov. 26, 2007
cookies - holiday
Dancing Deer
Snowfolk Decorating Set

All of the fun of decorated holiday cookies, without the hassle! Keep your kitchen clean this season with this kit, which includes all-natural frosting and cookies. No baking required!

Issue Date: Nov. 26, 2007
condiments - dips
Robert Rothschild Farms
Products

Enjoy great savings on an array of Robert Rothschild Farm Products. These assorted gourmet goodies add elegance and flavor to everyday meals and the most special occasions alike. Give your favorites as unique and delicious gifts.

Issue Date: Nov. 12, 2007
bakery - cookies
Outrageous Offering
Shortbreads
Blue Cheese Walnut

Blue Cheese Walnut

Developed from a love of Pinot Noir and blue cheese, the combination of cheese and walnuts will make your taste buds dance. Pairs well with Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Semillon and Late Harvest Riesling Roquefort cheese.

| shortbread cheese blue cheese pinot noir |

Issue Date: Nov. 12, 2007
bakery - pie
Forno
Pecan Pie

You've got to try our Forno Pecan Pie! This San Francisco Chronicle Hall of Fame winner is a pie we're proud to share with you. The flaky, tender crust cradles a smooth, deep-brown, ultra-sweet filling tempered by the addition of toasted pecans. Sugary and nutty with a mouthwatering mix of tastes and textures, it's the perfect pecan pie.

Issue Date: Nov. 12, 2007
frozen - ice cream
Gelato Massimo

Creamy and indulgent with pure vanilla flavor, Gelato Massimo Vanilla Bean ice cream is a wonderful companion to our pecan pie.

Issue Date: Nov. 12, 2007
deli - dips
Marcel et Henri
Pateé

Although distributed nationally, Marcel et Henri pates are still made under the close supervision of Henri, described by USA Today as "still the dean of pates". Marcel et Henri pates, described by Food and Wine Magazine as "ethereal" have even been enjoyed by many American Presidents. Experience for yourself the rich textures and flavors that go elegantly-well with wines, fruits, breads or cheeses.

Issue Date: Nov. 01, 2007
produce - nuts
Spanish
Carmelized Nuts

The caramelized almonds, hazelnuts, and walnuts are hand-made in small batches by a family in Spain. Containing pure ingredients, these crunchy and delicious treats are great to snack on anytime of day and anywhere! Shipped from Spain, these little gourmet gems can only be found at Andronico's, the only retailer in California with nuts from this maker. And we've got the best wine pairing: Cossart Gordon 5 year Bual Maderia

| almond hazelnut walnut |

Issue Date: Nov. 01, 2007
deli - cheese
Manchego Cheese

Manchego is a D.O.P. (Protected Denomination of Origin) Cheese, which can be made only by the milk of the Manchega sheep that graze in the region of La Mancha. The abundance of wild herbs in these grazing lands gives Manchego a special taste and aroma. Manchego is aged for at least three months resulting in a rich flavor with mild tang and a nutty finish. Try it with dried fruits for a wonderful contrast

Issue Date: Nov. 01, 2007
deli - cheese
Raclette
Cheese

Directly related to the way it is eaten, this cheese derives its name from the French verb racler, meaning, "to scrape off". Traditionally, the surface of the half wheel is melted before an open fire, and then scraped on to a warm plate. Today, Raclette is more commonly melted on an electric tabletop machine specially made for that purpose. Like, fondue, it becomes a participatory social meal, often accompanied by boiled potatoes and gherkins. Although made in other countries, the variety produced in Switzerland is by far the finest example. Samples will be available at all stores on 11/3 and 11/10 from 12 pm-2pm.

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deli - cured meat
Spanish
Iberian Gold Ham

Pass on the prosciutto, and instead try our Spanish Iberian Gold Ham! The Iberian pig, found in the southern parts of Spain, seeks out and eats mainly acorns, giving its meat a sweet delicate flavor. Made in the traditional way, cured and aged for 20 months, this ham has a moderate marbling of fat and well-tempered salt content. Rich and buttery, you'll want to savor this long awaited delicacy.

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Issue Date: Oct. 15, 2007
deli - cured meat
Spanish
Pork Lomo

The Gift of the Gods

Lomo is a dry-cured pork loin that has been infused with spices and then cured for a minimum of three months. Popular in Spain and served as a tapas course, the flavor of Pork Lomo is sweet. Slice very thin, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and eat with Manchego cheese or in a sandwich made from a crusty loaf of bread.

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Issue Date: Oct. 15, 2007
cookbooks - holiday
Seriously Simple Holidays

Simplify the Season

The joys of the holiday season are upon us, and Seriously Simple Holidays is here to show you how to entertain with style and ease. Covering all of the fall/winter holidays, from Rosh Hashana through New Year's, this book offers ways to keep things simple yet wonderful. You'll find suggestions for setting up an in-home bar, great handmade gift ideas, knowledgeable wine and cheese paring notes from wine expert Peter Marks, and plenty of recipes guaranteed to delight your dinner guests.

Issue Date: Oct. 01, 2007
dairy - yogurt
Fagé
Total Greek Yogurt
Selected Varieties, 5.3 to 7.05 Container

The Gift of the Gods

Made in Greece in the traditional fashion, Fage authentic Greek yogurt is richer and creamier than your average yogurt. It's a good choice for breakfast, but indulgent enough for dessert, and it's great with a variety of savory Greek foods too!

Issue Date: Oct. 01, 2007
deli - sausages
Family Owned & Local Molinari
Fresh Sausage
Sicilian Hot or Sicilian Sweet

The Molinari family has been making traditional Italian deli items in their San Francisco shop for four generations. Their fresh Sicilian style sausage is great in sauces, on pizza or simply grilled.

Issue Date: Sep. 24, 2007
bakery - cookies

Fresh Baked Cookies
Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Cherry Chocolate & Walnut, Mint Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, Old Fashion Oatmeal Raisin, Ginger Snapper and White Chocolate, Macadamia Nut, 6 Count

All Natural & Delicious

These wonderful homemade cookies are made from scratch in small batches, using the best ingredients available. They are baked fresh in our stores each day, and depending on when you stop by, you might even be able to get some fresh from the oven! All natural and delicious, they come in variety of tempting flavors!

Issue Date: Sep. 24, 2007
beverages - teas
Two Leaves and a Bud
Single Origin Teas
15 Sachets, Selected Varieties.

Tea Time

Much like wine, tea can have body, intensity, tannin and various aromas that all culminate to make an exciting experience. This is how Two Leaves and a Bud tea company approaches their teas, scouring the tea plantations of China, India, Japan and beyond searching for tea that has personality and above all quality.

Issue Date: Sep. 24, 2007
deli - sausages
Fra'Mani
Handcrafted Salumi
Salametto and Salametto Picante

Located in Berkeley, Fra' Mani Handcrafted Salumi brings the art of traditional Italian salumi to America's discriminating palates in these unique and mouthwatering creations!

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Issue Date: Sep. 17, 2007
beverages - soda
Boylan
Sodas
Selected Varieties 11.6 oz. Bottles

Old Fashioned Soda Fountain Flavor!

Family owned and operated for nearly 100 years, Boylan Bottling Co. makes amazing all natural sodas. If you long for a classic Root Beer, Black Cherry Soda or Orange Cream Soda, you must try Boylan's Sodas! This is our favorite soda, and we hope it will become yours!

Issue Date: Sep. 17, 2007
produce - mushrooms
Mycopia
Exotic Specialty Mushrooms
8 oz. Package, Brown Clamshell, Alba Clamshell, Trumpet Royale and Velvet Poppini

Who knew mushrooms could be so exciting! These exotic delicacies liven up recipes of all types with their rich, earthy flavors.

Issue Date: Sep. 10, 2007
wine - Gruener Veltliner
Weingut Setzer, Gruener Veltliner, Weinviertel Austria
Wine
1 Liter Bottle

Gruener What?

Gruener Veltiner is the traditional white grape of Austria. This refreshing, bright, crisp and complex white wine is a treasure. Weingut Setzer is a small family owned winery with the husband and wife team of Hans and Uli Setzer growing the grapes and making the wine. Why Gruener? Well, this liter bottle with a crown cap is a great wine and a great value. The moment you pop the top your glass will be filled with white floral aromas, hints of lime zest and Kaffir Lime leaves buttressed by a fine wall of minerality. This wine is perfect for any thing with shellfish, grilled halibut, and cold cuts like mortadella or black forest ham. If you are constantly searching for the next new wine...here it is!

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Issue Date: Sep. 10, 2007
bakery - cakes
Sticky Toffee
Pudding Company
Molten Chocolate Baby-Cake, English Lemon Pudding, Toffee Pudding, or Ginger Pudding

A Sticky Situation

Which flavor to choose? These unique little desserts are adapted from traditional British recipes and handmade in small batches using fresh, natural ingredients. Just heat and serve, then let yourself get lost in the amazing texture and flavor.

Issue Date: Sep. 10, 2007
gadgets - cutting board
Chop 2 Pot
Cutting Board

Chop! Chop!

This innovative chopping board uses the clever technology of polypropylene to create a truly useful must-have accessory for any kitchen. When the handle is squeezed the product folds into a chute to help guide diced and chopped food into a pot. This award winning product is dishwasher safe and comes with a 3 year guarantee.

Issue Date: Sep. 04, 2007
wine - pinot
Borgo Conventi Collio DOC
Pinot Grigio Wine
750 ml. Bottle

Tantalize Your Palate

If you have ever wondered what Pinot Grigio is really supposed to taste like, Borgo Conventi is the wine to teach you. Grown on hillsides in the Collio DOC, one of the best growing regions for Pinot Grigio in Friuli, which is in northeastern Italy, this is a marvel of a wine. Layered, complex, beguiling all in one fell sip. Aromas of ripe Asian pear kissed with a squeeze of lemon, hints of chalk and a touch of lemon grass. This wine will tantalize your palate, reawaking your inner white wine lover, and make your next roast fish dish or even grilled pork with an apricot glaze that much better! Salute!

Issue Date: Sep. 04, 2007
frozen - ice cream
Mashti Malone
Ice Cream & Sorbet
Lavender, Orange Blossom, Saffron Rosewater, Turkish Coffee, Pomegranate Sorbet, Rosewater, Ginger Rosewater Sorbet, 16 oz.

Icy & Exotic

Mashti Malone's ice cream takes on the delicious and exotic flavors of its co-owners' native Iran. Rosewater is the base for most flavors, enhanced with Middle Eastern ingredients such as orange blossom, saffron and cardamom.

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Issue Date: Sep. 04, 2007
condiments - salad dressing
Live-A-Little
Salad Dressings

Dressed To Impress

Created in San Francisco by Virginia Davis, Live-A-Little Gourmet Foods offers a delicious assortment of premium salad

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chocolate - bars
Theo Chocolate
Chocolate Bars
3400 Phinney Chai Milk, 2 oz., 3400 Phinney Coconut Curry, 2 oz., 3400 Phinney Nib Brittle, 2 oz., Ivory Coast, Ghana 3 oz.

Callling Chocolate Lovers

Seattle-based Theo Chocolate is the only true bean-to-bar maker of organic and Fair Trade Certified chocolate in the U.S., and one of only 12 companies that are "makers" not "melters," meaning they transform the cocoa bean into the finished products they sell.

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Issue Date: Aug. 27, 2007
liquor - cider
Ace
Hard Cider
Apple, Pear, and Honey & Berry, 6 pack, 12 oz. Bottle

Hard To Resist

Ace Hard Cider is made in Sebastopol in Sonoma County and is made from the best apples, pears, honey and berries. Refreshing, not too sweet and a great accompaniment to salads, grilled seafood, and BBQ with spicy sauces!

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Issue Date: Aug. 27, 2007
coffee - packaged
Tony's
Coffee
Assorted 12 oz. Bags

Morning Aroma

From the first cup, we were enamored with this coffee. Each blend is well balanced and full of flavor making each cup not just a morning routine but an experience! Every bag is organic and Fair Trade Certified. We stand behind this product and know that you will love it too!

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Issue Date: Aug. 27, 2007
gadgets - knives
Van Vacter
Avocado Knife

An Avocado Art

The days of wrestling with that slippery avocado pit are over! This handy tool not only cuts the avocado open, but easily removes the pit using the barbs on the other side.

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