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Think Global Taste Local

June 15, 2011 – 1:20 pm | One Comment

It was the amazing illustrations, bold and bright, whimsically wrapping humble olive oil canisters that first caught my eye. As I began to dig deeper and learn more about this limited edition series, it was …

Ice Cream That’ll Float Your Boat

June 8, 2011 – 9:41 am | 4 Comments

If you’re strolling along the banks of the Thames this week and you happen to hear the siren song of an ice cream truck, do yourself a favor and jump in the river. Yup, you …

Cool Enough to Melt a Fever: Feverish, Miami

June 6, 2011 – 8:24 pm | One Comment

Popsicles and summer: a perfect combination. In Florida, the land of endless summer, a husband and wife duo brings this unadulterated treat to the streets, where they serve their Feverpops from a sleek, eco-friendly ‘truck’ …

Delicioso! AMMA Chocolate

June 6, 2011 – 8:49 am | No Comment

Have you ever been to the valley of the Rio de Contas, in Itacare, Brazil? We’re guessing that for most of you readers, that’s a negative. But if you want to have a sumptuous taste …

For the Love of Sausage: Creminelli

May 27, 2011 – 12:43 pm | No Comment
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In life, they say, we get out what we put in. Cristiano Creminelli – whose Italian family has been producing artisanal sausages since the 1600s – takes that adage to heart. Using only the best …

Steal a Kiss: Foxy’s Yoghurt

May 25, 2011 – 10:16 am | One Comment
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Think frozen yogurt is bland, and maybe a little too self-righteous compared to good ole ice cream? Think again, says Foxy’s Yoghurt, a little Australian company that’s out to give that quintessential summertime indulgence a …

Maple Syrup Fit for Nobility: Noble Handcrafted

May 19, 2011 – 9:28 am | No Comment

Looking for a high-class way to top off your French toast? Check out Noble Handcrafted, a little Canadian outfit that specializes in small-batch maple syrup for the discriminating foodie. If you’re not already seduced by …

Dolce Come il Cioccolato: Nudo Cioccolatini

May 16, 2011 – 9:32 am | 2 Comments

Nudo Olive Oil is something that The Urban Grocer has been hooked on since the very beginning. The work of two British expats who have relocated to Le Marche, Italy, Nudo is an adopt-an-olive-tree program, …

Cookie Curator: Cookieboy

May 9, 2011 – 6:04 pm | One Comment
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Eyeglasses, keys, feathers, a camera. Sounds more like items you’d find in your junk drawer, than delightful cookies; that is, until Cookieboy. Based in Japan, this baker/ artist extraordinaire churns out tasty works of …

It’s the Tops: Empire Mayonnaise Co.

May 4, 2011 – 1:45 pm | One Comment

Of all of the tasty condiments out there – savory jams, off-the-wall chutneys, exotic spreads – mayonnaise might seem like the ultimate Plain Jane. No longer. Allow us to introduce you to a tiny little …