PREMIUM PRESENTS
For the cook who has (almost) everything and foodies who think they’ve tried everything, these rare and unique finds make giftgiving easy.
1 From James Chatto, Senior Editor: Aceto Niagara’s Icewine Vinegar ($25, 200 mL) is a rich, flavourful alternative to Balsamic. FoodiePages.ca.
2 From Catherine MacFadyen, Prop Stylist: Formaticum Cheese Papers ($12.95, 15 sheets and labels) are a premium solution for preserving the flavour and quality of leftover cheese. Bradshaws & Kitchen Detail, 844•271•6281, bradshawscanada.com.
3 From Lucy Waverman, Food Editor: Marina Del Rey’s Argentinian Red Shrimp ($10.99, 300 g bag) will impress seafood lovers with their lobster-like taste and texture. Loblaws.
4 From Tonia Wilson, Recipe Developer: Bottarga ($109, 250 grams), a Mediterranean delicacy of salted, cured fish roe. Pair with a flat rasp to grate over pasta in place of Parmesan. 877•BELUGA4, caviarcentre.com.
5 Can’t decide? Toronto’s Best Restaurants Gift Box ($90) is an exclusive collection of signature ingredients and recipes from some of the city’s top kitchens. FoodiePages.ca. Basket not included.
6 From Eric Vellend, Recipe Developer: Make a mixologist merry with a jar of Luxardo, the original maraschino cherries ($17.99, 400 g). A product of Italy, they are the Ferrari of cocktail cherries. Cocktail Emporium, 647•727•3600, cocktailemporium.ca.