SWEET TREATS
The holidays are a time to indulge. Here are some scrumptious treats to serve guests, tuck under a tree or indulge on your own.
1 From Eric Vellend, Recipe Developer: A profound taste experience for any hot cocoa lover, Soma’s Drinking Chocolate, including Maya Chili & Spices ($15, 200 g) can be served in shot glasses or blended with milk in a mug. 416•815•7662, somachocolate.com.
2 From Cathy Cicchini, Co-Art Director: Make spirits bright with a colourful sampling of Nadège Chocolate BonBons ($22, box of 9). 416•368•2009, nadege-patisserie.com.
3 From Charlene Rooke, Contributing Editor: Kinsip Whisky Barrel Aged Maple Syrup ($22.95, 375 mL) from Prince Edward County, deserves a spot at the breakfast table on Christmas morning. kinsip.ca.
4 From James Chatto, Senior Editor: A French delicacy and holiday tradition, Marrons Glacés ($41.95, box of 8) are exquisite candied chestnuts with a subtle hint of vanilla. dolcegourmando.com.
5 Also from Eric Vellend: A rich, creamy alternative to ice cream, Oat & Mill ($10, 500 mL) is a gluten-free non-dairy frozen treat in flavours including Chocolate Mint and Coffee Biscotti. oatandmill.com.
6 From Lucy Waverman, Food Editor: BOOM Candy offers a mesmerizing array of sweet treats—chewy, crunchy, sour, gummies—in quantities from small $3 loot bags to 1 kg bulk size, along with special holiday gift boxes. 416•800•4314, BOOMcandy.com.