by Lauren Goldberg
on June 24, 2014
Here at CMB, we’re determined to drink in every last bit of summer – literally. We are making avid use of our new Mason Jar Shakers ($28) to mix up cooling summer cocktails. Our recent margarita experiments went very well. It was a great day at work!
After gathering supplies from our store, Halen Mon Sea Salt ($8.95) and Luscombe Lime Crush ($3.50), and picking up a few things from neighbors Chelsea Wine Vault and Manhattan Fruit Exchange, we settled on the following recipe to make the perfect easy margarita with a fizzy twist.
The Very Chelsea Margarita
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by David
on June 13, 2014
I recently had the tantalizing yet daunting job of being a judge for the Specialty Food Association to determine the 10 finalists for the best new product. From the 10 finalist, attendees at the later June New York Fancy Food show vote on the best new product. Included in the tasting were about 1,000 products including 35 or so new ice creams. We also judged the outstanding product line.
Specialty Food presents about 20 awards which were judged by about 16 judges for a week in April and a few days in May and the winners are all announced at the Fancy Food Show. Judges included representatives from large stores like Whole Foods, Kroger’s, and Fresh Direct, in addition to small stores like Chelsea Market Baskets and specialty food consultants. Being in the fancy food business for as long as I have, it was interesting to be with many different people with varying points of view. I was comforted at times that my opinion would be considered along with other folks with their own taste buds and who come from very different places. I was surprised that in the end we all did come from a fairly similar place and our choices seemed pretty consistent and did push the industry in the direction of better quality all the way around including taste, ingredients, packaging, accessibility, and affordability.
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by Lauren Goldberg
on May 1, 2014
It’s no easy task to find a gift that shows Mom how much you appreciate her. After all, as she loves to remind you, she raised you and sacrificed for you and made you the person you are, even if you can never be bothered to call her enough. (We get it, Mom.)
This Mother’s Day, we’re going back to the basics to please every mama: tasty teas, chocolates & confections, and bountiful baskets. But don’t worry—just because we’re old souls doesn’t mean we have no new tricks. We created a new spring gift line and chose three of our favorites to highlight for you. They’re sure to dazzle even the most demanding mom (or mom-to-be)!
Chelsea Market Sweets Mother’s Day Basket
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