Community Corner
More comfort foods to enjoy!
As we transition from autumn to winter, these brands offer satisfying, seasonal treats.
Pur Spices (pronounced pure)
purspices.com (Also available on Amazon)
Masala Paste - $8
Warm your belly and your soul with PUR Spices. Cooking Indian-inspired dishes is made easy. This Masala paste is the perfect meal prep time saver and made with healthy ingredients! Masala paste or bhuna masala is a balanced blend of onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, and freshly ground spices like garam masala and turmeric to use as a base sauce or marinade for your favorite Indian curry dishes. Hand-made • small-batch • artisanal
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Coo Moo Jams
coomoojams.com
Perfect for spicing up grazing boards or family recipes, hosts will love adding a little kick to cooking or snacks with Apricot Habanero jam ($12). Perhaps the sweeter Peachy Mango Madness jam ($12) or Triple Berry Moogarita jam ($12) may become a favorite spread. Founded by Julie Deck, her love of jam, Scotland, and Highland Coo cows have blossomed into a sweet and spicy jam company filled with love that you can taste. Woman-owned • endless recipes • perfect kick
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The Biscotti Company
thebiscotticompany.com - $9.99 - $12.99
Nothing brings comfort like a snack with the perfect crunch. Even non-biscotti lovers may find their whole opinion on the crunchy cookie changed after trying a fresh baked biscotti. These gourmet biscotti are so scrumptious, it’s not uncommon for an entire bag to be eaten in one sitting! With flavors including Double Chocolate (available in gluten-free), Double Chocolate Cherry, Chocolate Almond (available in gluten-free), Dark Chocolate & Orange Almond, Chocolate Pecan & Salted Caramel, there's sure to be a flavor that everyone can obsess over! Baked-to-order • gluten-free options • family recipe.
Guiltless by Shayne
guiltlessbyshayne.com - 3-pack $60
Sink your teeth into the first-ever plant-based, low-calorie cupcake! Guiltless by Shayne is bringing the best of nature together by trading out the added oils and sugars typically found in vegan desserts for plants like pumpkin and apples, creating a lighter, cleaner and addicting treat. These nutritious and delicious gluten-free treats are the perfect way to indulge your sweet tooth without the sugar and nonsense that comes with it. Available in Double Chocolate, Birthday Cake, and Classic Carrot. Woman-owned • vegan/gluten-free • low-carb.
Bell’s Cookie Co.
Bellscookieco.com (Available on GoldBelly)
Seasonal Flavors - Dozen $36, Box of 8 $28
Get freshly baked homemade cookies (without the work) with Bell’s Cookie Co. They have released 3 new flavors for the holidays, including Pumpkin Snickerdoodle, Double Chocolate Mint, and Ginger Molasses w/ Dried Cherries. The Seattle, Washington cookie shop (voted the best in the state) delivers nationwide with their cookies individually wrapped to remain fresh and boxed to ship. Gourmet • family-owned • freshly made.
Upright
Uprightoats.com (Available on Amazon)
Chocolate - $15
Amazing to use as a milk substitute while baking, cooking, or drinking this holiday season! Grab Upright and cozy up with their recipe for Peppermint Hot Chocolate. Check out their blog for dozens more to try! Vegan • sustainable • organic oats.
