Accompaniments

The delicious cookie without the guilt™ – this is the cookie that made them famous and it is still their #1 bestseller. Based on Grandma Dina’s original secret recipe that she called Petit Gateau Sec, she begin with top quality almonds, plump raisins, and a blend of other natural flavors, then cook this to a perfect crispness. Delicious. Crunchy. All-natural. No Cholesterol.

We love them with the triple-cremes or the brie!

These award-winning Cheese Bites are great tasting snacks. All the boring old wheat flour is replaced with real cheese (which makes up a whopping 48% of the ingredients) and they are baked rather than fried. They are a great example of gluten-free products being an improvement – not a compromise. Crimble’s Cheese Bites won the 2009 ‘Free From’ Award for the best tasting Savoury Snack and Biscuit.

Crunchy Crust. These great tasting crackers have a variety of toppings that include wheat, seeds, garlic and spices for an anytime snack. They can be used in a variety of ways and are as versatile as your imagination.

Pairings: Effie’s Oatcakes are great by themselves, but they’re also wonderful when paired with other specialty foods. Here are some of our favorites: Sharp Cheddar or Stilton Cheese, tea, chocolate, jams.

Fun Facts: Oats are an ancient food staple brought to the New World by early settlers.

These are long, thin, toasty, buttery breadsticks imported from Turin, Italy. Can be enjoyed alone, with butter or olive oil for dipping, or with prosciutto and cheese as a first course. What’s more hospitable than providing a simple, tasty pre-dinner treat for your guests to enjoy with cocktails? Cucina Viva Grissini are an easy way to add a touch of authentic Italian charm to any cheese basket.

In 1910 a woman named Ines Rosales started to make olive oil tortas (tortas de Aceite) by hand and sold them at the train station in Sevilla. Soon she could not keep up with the demand, so she employed the women of the local village to assist her in producing these delicate and crisp treats. She used local ingredients including extra virgin olive oil. In a short time this Andalucian specialty became known and enjoyed throughout Spain. Today the tradition continues. Ines Rosales Sweet Olive Oil tortas and almond tortas are still made by hand with the same recipe Ines Rosales created almost 100 years earlier. Women from the local village are still employed to hand-flatten and hand-wrap the tortas that are made in small batches. These Anise Dessert Crisps may remind you of the pie crust cookies your Mom made when she was trimming her pie before putting it in the oven. Those were generally sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, but the classic Ines Rosales ones have a few anise seeds sprinkled on top of a healthy tart made with olive oil

Flatbread made form natural ingredients and an original Italian recipe. Original, Rosemary, Sesame, Black Pepper.

Discover all natural Mediterranean Baked™ Lentil Crackers – your gluten free choice for great snacking! These crackers are baked with all natural ingredients and protein rich lentils for a uniquely healthy and tasty snack cracker. A staple since ancient times, lentils are among the world’s healthiest foods and are high in protein, iron, vitamin B1 and essential minerals for a healthy diet. This gluten-free Lentil Crackers provide a rustic taste you’ll love in a low fat, healthier snack.

All Natural 100% Whole Grain Cholesterol Free Certified Gluten Free Sugar Free Vegan/Dairy Free.

Known in Japan as Rice Sembei, rice-based crackers are the most traditional – and popular – of Japanese snacks. KA•ME Rice Crackers are all-natural, gluten-free and subtly seasoned with traditional Asian flavors and contemporary spices. Original Rice Crackers can be enjoyed on their own, or served with cheese or dips.

The Petits Toasts are the ideal way to enjoy Provençal foods anytime of day. In the morning, spread a little butter and Provençal jam: breakfast is ready! How about a platter of these jam toasts to share in the middle of the table when treating guests to breakfast? At noon, spread a little cheese and a slice of raw tomato for a lunch snack. In the evening, the petits toasts are fantastic for classic bite-size appetizers. See how the flavor of salmon comes through after that crunchy bite. Or how about a layer of tapenade followed with a layer of bucherolle goat cheese… topped off with a sip of red wine?

Urban Oven thinks a cracker should be perfectly crisp, surprisingly sturdy and most importantly, utterly delicious. These crackers paired with the right cheese are a taste sensation. Partnered with an olive tapenade or creamy artichoke dip, a delight to behold. Enjoyed by themselves, a snack like no other. We think you’ll agree Urban Oven has created the ultimate cracker.

Fine Wafer Crackers. Great with cheese, dips, paté and antipasto. Water Wheel Fine Wafer Crackers are unique. Unlike traditional water crackers, Water wheels have a fine ‘melt in your mouth’ wafer texture with a subtle taste that does not overpower the flavours of your favourite toppings. Enjoy Water wheels crackers with cheese, paté or dips and as a great accompaniment to your antipasto selection. Water Wheel crackers taste so good they can even be eaten on their own.

A mixture of dried herbs typical of Provence.

Fabrizio’s family has been tending bees and collecting honey as a hobby for over 20 years. They take the bees around Italy to collect the best nectar possible from the different plants and flowers. Their passion converted to revenue accidentally as his friends kept wanting to sell his raw, unfiltered honey and we are excited to share it in the U.S. Lavender honey has a wonderful creaminess that coats your mouth with citrus and floral notes. It is especially delicious when paired with fresh cheeses or lighter blues.

“Curiously sweet, hot & spicy!” Everyone’s favorite. This sweet, hot & spicy mustard is the perfect accompaniment for sandwiches, potato salads, deviled eggs or shellfish. It’s a great dip for pretzels and vegetables, and a great addition to salad dressings. Tarragon vinegars give this product a uniquely pleasing flavor!

The exotic taste and magic of Jamaica! Using Scotch Bonnet peppers and other indigenous Caribbean spices, Mrs. Dog has bottled her favorite recipe for jerk sauce. Mrs. Dog’s Jamaican Jerk is an ideal, fat-free marinade for your favorite meat, game, seafood or poultry. Each jar contains enough jerk for 24 pounds of meat. Add to burgers, soups, dips, omelets & veggies. ‘Jerking’ is uniquely Jamaican; a tradition begun by the Arawak Indians centuries ago to flavor and preserve meat that was slowly cooked over a pimento wood fire. Jerked foods become very tender and virtually explode with heat & flavor.

Creamed honey from the Rata flower in New Zealand. A subtle yet distinctive flavor, considered to be one of the best honeys ever made.

Local pear jam from Semelbauer Farms located in Montague, Michigan.

They are popular in trail mix, salads, and breads, with cereals or eaten on their own. Of course we love them with cheese.

Lush Nuts are handcrafted in small batches to ensure the highest quality. There are only 3 ingredients in the recipe: peanuts, a bit of cane sugar, and the highest quality spices. They never use artificial ingredients or preservatives. Lush Nuts are made using a process that gives them a great crunch and depth of flavor. Lush Nuts are unlike any other coated nut you have ever tasted and come in unique flavors like Hot Curry and Coffee! We hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Handcrafted in Kalamazoo! Available in Kalamazoo store.

Marcona Almonds are sometimes referred to as the “Queen of Almonds” and all of the production is from Spain. They are sweeter, fatter and rounder than the typical California variety. In Spain, they are usually blanched and then quickly sautéed in fresh extra virgin olive oil. When toasty brown, they are tossed with sea salt and served as a delicious snack.

The Mission fig is a high quality fig variety. An excellent accompaniment to almost any cheese.

These crispy pecans are mostly sweet with a hint of sour and a complex orange aroma that makes your mouth water.

Pine nuts have been eaten in Europe and Asia since the Paleolithic period. They are frequently added to meat, fish, salads and vegetable dishes or baked into bread. They are an essential ingredient in Italian pesto.

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