07.26.08
Posted in Butcher Shop, Cooking, Coupon Codes, Fish and Seafood, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, Shopping Tips, Specialty Grocers at 6:43 am by Deb Savvy
Whatever your rub, marinade or glaze of choice – when you’re grilling it’s all about the meat. For the best in gourmet meat, poultry and seafood, look no further than igourmet.com
, one of our favorite online gourmet grocery sources. Their fish selection is awesome. When it comes to poultry, fantastic chicken and poultry is barely the beginning. They’ve got quail, duck, goose, pheasant and lots more. Wonderful beef and lamb and a nice selection of game meats including ostrich and venison.
Everything is seal packed, flash frozen and shipped overnight to you for maximum possible freshness.
- Enter coupon code KJB5 at checkout to save 5% on your entire order. Valid until 9/30/2008.
If you are reading this after that date, click here for updated information.
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07.25.08
Posted in As Seen on TV, Cooking, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries at 6:35 pm by Deb Savvy
Last night I cooked dinner for some friends. It sounds like a selfless act but I had an ulterior motive. Their baby, Dude, is now 6 weeks old and I wanted to come over and see the bath-time show! Anyway, I talked my way in with a delicious meal of maple/soy marinated salmon and rice noodles with bok choy and peapods. (Beware of natives bearing gifts, yes?)
Anyway, the salmon is something I’ve made a bunch of times before, but I stressed over it yesterday, not really remembering how much soy sauce relative to how much maple syrup. And then I had a flash thought that maybe I had actually used teriyaki or tamari and not soy sauce at all. It turned out great and we had a wonderful meal and Dude put on a terrific show. Then I nearly fell off my chair in laughter when I got an e-mail this morning that the Barefoot Contessa Pantry
maple teriaki sauce was a featured product this month at StonewallKitchen.com
. I don’t think I’ll ever worry about making my own marinade again – not when it comes in one simple package. It’s easier and it’s actually less expensive given the current price of a really good bottle of maple syrup.
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07.22.08
Posted in Cooking, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, Hard to Find Items, Hostess Gifts, International Foods, International Grocers at 3:49 am by Deb Savvy
With your own personal Spice Sage! Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for a gift appropriate for an at-home Iron Chef, you’ll find (literally) a world of spices from all over the world at MySpiceSage.com.
A family run gourmet business for over 80 years, MySpiceSage.com takes true pride in their premium spices. The site is more than just a shopping experience, they serve as your virtual guide into the exotic world of spices.
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07.17.08
Posted in American Regional Products, Chocolate, Gifts under $25, Gourmet Shopping, Hard to Find Items at 8:10 pm by Deb Savvy
Serendipity’s frozen hot chocolate is a world famous New York original and quite possibly the ultimate frosty treat for a hot summer day. Or night. And now you can enjoy this legendary creation at home – any time you like with their original frozen hot chocolate mix.
I’ve tried this both in the Manhattan landmark ice cream parlor and at home it my own kitchen. Either way – it’s delish! And super easy to make.
Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Gift Box – Brown $25 at Soft Surroundings 
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One of Oprah’s favorite things. And soon to be one of yours, too!
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Posted in Chocolate, Clearance Sales, Gourmet Shopping, Indulge Youself, International Foods, International Shopping at 6:44 pm by Deb Savvy
Hotel Chocolat 
(pronounced shok-o-LA) began 14 years ago in the UK, when co-founders Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris embarked on a journey to reset the stakes of the chocolate market in terms of quality, variety and inspiration. A mail-order catalog preceded their award-winning Web site and retail stores across the UK. The unbeatable combination of authentic premium ingredients with imagination and flair has translated into some of the best chocolates worldwide.
And what’s going on now? They’re busily clearing the decks for the upcoming holiday season and that means an exclusive collection of their delectable treats is now on sale for a limited time only. Visit Hotel Chocolat now and check out their End of Season Selection for some of the most delicious deals anywhere in the world – delivered anywhere in the world.
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06.22.08
Posted in Cheese, Gourmet Shopping, International Foods at 11:05 pm by Deb Savvy
The best way to think of artisanalcheese.com 
is as an international gallery of cheese.
They offer an incredible selection of hundreds of hand crafted gourmet cheese from around the world. They specialize in affinage – which is the fine art of maturing cheese to its peak ripeness.
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06.08.08
Posted in Caviar, Fish and Seafood, Gourmet Shopping, International Foods, Shopping Tips at 11:16 pm by Deb Savvy
We used to have a couple of lovely caviar shops here in Chicago and slowly they’ve disappeared. We also had a Petrossian over at Bloomies for quite a long time – but it’s now a shadow of it’s former self. I’ve gone virtual with my caviar shopping over the last couple of years. And believe it or not, caviar is actually an excellent thing to shop for on-line. Especially with the fabulous choices available – like an incredible range of Russian, Iranian, American, & Specialty Caviar from GourmetFoodStore.com
Expect to find a larger selection of products from a wider array of places than you’d typically find at any single bricks and mortar caviar boutique. And prices that are at worst competitive and at best and often represent significant savings. I personally suspect that they do a much larger volume than any of my now defunct neighborhood options, because the freshness is pretty incredible.
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06.04.08
Posted in Chocolate, Designer and Luxury, Father's Day, Gourmet Shopping, International Foods at 6:57 am by Deb Savvy
Then you should indulge that passion on Father’s Day. And all year long. With luxury chocolates from zChocolat.com 
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Each of their custom gift boxes is designed to enhance the entire chocolate experience – with each piece nestled in a work of art worthy of its contents. They also offer beautiful wooden and ceramic boxes – each a permanent keepsake, suitable for display and years of use with the convenient zChocolat luxury chocolate giftbox refills.
Rated Forbes’s favorite online chocolatier by Forbes Inc. Thye deliver the World’s premier chocolates worldwide by. These luxury chocolates are hand-made by 4 award-winning French chocolatiers including Pascal Caffet, world champion.
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Posted in Cooking, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, International Grocers at 6:13 am by Deb Savvy
Talk about perfect timing!
All grilling and barbecue sauces, rubs, marinades and more are on sale until June 30th at CyberCucina.com.
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06.03.08
Posted in Gourmet Shopping, Hard to Find Items, Tea at 7:59 pm by Deb Savvy
Tea is more than just a drink; it’s a culture. It’s a ritual. It’s a way of life. If you’re a tea drinker than Teavana 
might just be your version of nirvana.
They offer only the highest quality and freshest teas along with everything else a tea drinker might want or need. Teapots – cast iron, porcelain, ceramic, china and more. Unique tea gift sets. Tee of the month clubs. Tea cups. Sake sets. Trivets, coasters and serving trays. Sugar, honey and sweeteners. Tea storage. Teapot warmers. Tea kettles, makers and infusers. Books, music and more – all featuring tea.
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06.01.08
Posted in Bakeries, Cake and Cookies, Discounts, Gourmet Shopping at 10:13 pm by Deb Savvy
Want the perfect coconut cake? You could bake it yourself. (Way too hard.) You could try to buy one at your corner bakery. (Good luck!) You could buy one of those frozen ones. (Ick!)
COCONUT CAKE
Or you could get the best COCONUT CAKE on the planet delivered fresh, directly to your door from Black Hound New York
. And it doesn’t stop at coconut cake, either. This Manhattan treasure creates some of most delectible cakes imaginable – chocolate, lemon, checkerboard, chocolate macaroon, white chocolate, hazelnut mocha, chocolate mousse, carrot, almond apricot Grand Marneir, praline, pear almond….. I could go on ALL day.
Click through the link above for 10% off your order. No coupon code required.
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Posted in Chocolate, Edible Gifts, Father's Day, Fruit, Gourmet Shopping, Snacks at 3:17 am by Deb Savvy
You can’t go wrong with Mrs. Prindables Gourmet Caramel Apples.
A perfect gift for Father’s Day or just about any other occasion. Or just because.
YUM!
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05.31.08
Posted in Care Packages, Edible Gifts, Entertaining, Gourmet Shopping, Kosher, Popcorn, Snacks at 9:14 pm by Deb Savvy
When it comes to popcorn, no one does it quite like Dale & Thomas Popcorn
. Their unique flavor combinations are absolutely addictive. And with their terrific assortment packages, you won’t have to try just one or two.
All products from Dale & Thomas Popcorn are hand finished and made from authentic ingredients. All their treats are certified Kosher. Great as a gift, but I also like to keep some on hand for easy (and impressive) snacks when I’m entertaining.
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05.30.08
Posted in American Regional Products, Chocolate, Gourmet Shopping at 9:34 pm by Deb Savvy
No, I’m not talking about Rice-A-Roni. I’m talking Ghirardelli ® Chocolate, of course.
Perfect for gifting, cooking, baking and, of course, eating. As often as possible. Orders over $50 always ship free. Better yet, you can even get some FREE chocolate. Buy any 4 bars, Get 5th FREE
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05.25.08
Posted in Candies, Chocolate, Edible Gifts, Gifts under $30, Gourmet Shopping, Indulge Yourself, International Foods, International Shopping at 5:03 am by Deb Savvy
It’s absolute chocolate perfection. Caramel, milk and white chocolate – swirled into a bar of paradise on earth.
Triple Chocolate Wham Bam 
Or for something a little more exotic there’s the Chilli and Orange 
. A smooth dark chocolate base is infused with orange essential oil, studded with orange confit and a hint of warming chili spice.
And for a taste of the past, try the Rocky Road Slab . Generous chunks of white chocolate, crispy puffed rice and hand made chocolate chip cookies blended into a 70/30 fusion of milk and dark chocolate.
These gourmet bark bars are sold in one-pound slabs for $30 each at Hotel Chocolat 
. Perfect for gifting – and perfect for indulging yourself because you absolutely deserve it.
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Posted in Ecofriendly Shopping, Father's Day, Gift Baskets, Gifts under $40, Gourmet Shopping, Houseplants, Living Gifts, Organics, Plants, Shopping Tips, Wine at 1:01 am by Deb Savvy
It’s never been easier to go green for Father’s Day – especially if you shop at Organic Style 
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They’ve got a great selection of gourmet treats, biodynamic wine collections, bonsai and miniature trees. Great gifts that make a powerful earth-friendly statement.
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05.15.08
Posted in Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, International Foods, Shopping Tips at 2:22 am by Deb Savvy
Have you been craving some curry? Or mango chutney? Maybe some papadams or some sugar coated fennel seeds?
Find these and all your other favorite Indian delicacies at IndianBlend.com.
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05.14.08
Posted in Cooking, Discounts, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, Limited Time Offers at 8:51 pm by Deb Savvy
That’s right. May is mango month. At least it is at Stonewall Kitchen
, where their product of the month features the mango. Save 10% all month long – on mango chutney, mango preserves, mango grilling sauce, mango hot sauce and more. The featured product changes monthly and is always offered at 10% off. No coupon code required.
They’ve also got a great selection of recipes available – featuring their monthly product picks and everything else they sell.
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05.12.08
Posted in Chocolate, Gift Baskets, Gourmet Shopping, Shopping Tips at 6:50 am by Deb Savvy
If you’re shopping for chocolate, whether for gifting, eating or baking, you’ll find it all at Chocolate Source. Chocoholics will be blown aways by their vast selection of gourmet chocolate bars – from some of the best gourmet chocolate houses of the world.
They feature products from some of the top names in the dark art of chocolate – Valhrona, Callebaut, Nirvana, Lindt, Dolfin, Charlemagne, Scharfeen-Berger and others. Home chocolatiers will find bulk white, dark, bitter and milk chocolate in both blocks and pellets. Not to mention Belcolade Praline filling, gourmet cocoa powder, cocoa nibs and more.
For gift shoppers, they’ve got a great selection of boxed chocolate gifts and their own unique chocolate gift baskets, featuring delectable treats from a variety of chocolate artisans.
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05.04.08
Posted in Discounts, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, International Foods, International Grocers, Limited Time Offers at 6:24 am by Deb Savvy
This month you’ve got a great opportunity to snag some great deals on tasty jams, preserves and chutneys during the annual sale at CyberCucina. Sample new products from all over the world. Stock up your all time favorites. And a few extras or for easy gifting.
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Posted in Care Packages, Dorm Living, Easy Gifting, Gift Baskets, Gourmet Shopping, Housewarming Gifts, Moving at 1:53 am by Deb Savvy
If you’re looking to send some sustenance to keep your dorm dweller fueled during finals week, here’s a great idea. Instead of snacks, send a tasty meal.
Quick, easy and nutritious. The gift of a delicious meal is also a great housewarming gift. Consider timing your gift to arrive just after moving day – the new homeowners will be ready to enjoy a first meal at home, but not yet ready to cook. How thoughtful!
Looking for more? Click here for the latest coupon codes from Home Bistro.
Stay up-to-the-minute savvy, read us daily at savvyshoppingblog.com where we’re dedicated to better living through better shopping.
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05.02.08
Posted in Gift Baskets, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, Hard to Find Items, International Foods, International Grocers, Organics at 5:22 am by Deb Savvy
A new one-stop shop for Italian food lovers. OliveNation
has launched an Italian specialty online food store for the Italian food lover. Bringing the best of gourmet and authentic Italian food and recipes to your kitchen at a reasonable price. The store features specially selected foods such as single-estate golden extra virgin olive oil from various regions in Italy, authentic aged balsamic vinegars which can only be described as liquid gold. A fine selection of organic pasta, and gluten-free corn pasta, organic Cervia sea salt essential to Italian cooking, along with Venetian style fine Italian roast coffee as well as cook books and gift sets.
The founders Chiara Lucia and Amit Mitra, wanted to share their favorite flavors and tastes. All products featured are from small local producers, and you can taste the difference. Take a tour of the easy to use site and tempt your taste buds with delicious Italian recipes along with useful tips on how to store your extra virgin olive oil.
OliveNation.com only offers high quality authentic Italian products, going beyond package labels, like seeking out olive oil pressed within 24 hours from hand-picked Italian olives, and organic pasta made from bronze dies -creating a superior pasta shape to better capture your favorite sauce. Orders over $25 ship free.
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04.19.08
Posted in Bakeries, Cake and Cookies, Chocolate, Gift Baskets, Gourmet Shopping at 8:46 pm by Deb Savvy
Recent travels included an extended stay in Manhattan and lots of time to nibble on tasty treats from some of the cities best bakeries. From the best known to the as yet undiscovered. From the trendy and new to the generations old favorites.
I nibbled on everything from cheesecake to cupcakes and cookies galore. Not to mention the brownies, chocolates and other specialties. My top pick – Black Hound New York. Fresh, fresh, fresh and made from only the finest ingredients. Everything is loaded with homemade and handmade goodness. Elegant without being at too formal.
YUM!
Black Hound New York - Click Here for 10% Off All Purchases!
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Posted in All Time Favorites, Chocolate, Gourmet Shopping, Indulge Yourself, International Foods, Shopping Tips at 6:17 pm by Deb Savvy
My recent globetrotting was not just about shopping. I spent a fair amount of time working on a project related to my ‘day job’. And it was a good thing, too. Everything was SO expensive. With the EURO reaching an all time high against the dollar, it was just way too expensive to do that much extremely high end shopping. Truth be told, a Louis Vuitton purse or Hermes scarf is now more expensive in Paris than it is in New York. When I lived in Paris the Euro was at an all time low of about 85 cents. Now it’s nearly $1.60 – that means that prices have just about DOUBLED! But I had plenty of time to eat. And I indulged myself in some incredible tasty treats. Including chocolate. Lots of chocolate.
During my 5 day stop in Paris I sampled chocolates at boutique chocolatiers on the Ile Saint Louis and in the Marais. I nibbled tasty treats from big name artisan chocolatiers, too. And (drumroll, please…..) my pick for the best chocolates in Paris….. RICHART Gourmet French Chocolate. 
RICHART is dedicated to producing fine chocolates for chocolate lovers around the world. This devotion to creating fine chocolate and the art of the chocolatier is unmatched by other chocolate companies. RICHART Gourmet French Chocolate collections combine the finest chocolate and best ingredients the world has to offer in beautifully presented specialty boxes (ballotins). Trust me. You’ll love it!
Give the people close to you the gift of art topped with an free edible chocolate card of you choice 
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03.23.08
Posted in All Time Favorites, Chocolate, Edible Gifts, Fruit, Gourmet Shopping, Snacks at 8:20 am by Deb Savvy
There’s just something about a caramel apple. Depending on where you live you might call it a taffy apple or a candy apple. There might be disagreement about the name – but there’s no disagreement about the taste. And if you’re looking for the ultimate interpretation of that classic treat, look no further than Mrs. Prindables Gourmet Caramel Apples.
YUM!
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