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dining
Swallowtail Tea
J.T. Copper Barista Syrup
chocolatepaper
Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn
sustainably sourcing the highest quality tea
from around the world. Try the Moroccan
Mint, Swallowtail's riff on a classic that features
a crisp, refreshing and slightly smoky blend
of certified organic spearmint and Pinhead
Gunpowder. The Earl Grey makes a vibrant
brew; when steeped, you get a smack of citrusy
bergamot up front, then lingering spicy, floral
and citrus notes from the Orange Pekoe Special
Assam. Available at Crystal Spring Grocery.
J.T. Copper Barista Syrup Sampler
Floyd-based duo Theda Anderson and Jolie
Greatorex founded J.T. Copper with a mission
to make flavorful, small batch syrups using only
simple, thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Perk
up your morning cup of Joe with the barista
syrup sampler, which includes Single Origin
Chocolate, made from cocoa from Ghana;
Vanilla Bean, robust and creamy, with flecks
of real vanilla bean; Amber Caramel, a silky
syrup that's rich yet dairy-free; Sweet Mint,
mellowed out with a touch of vanilla. If coffee
isn't your thing, try adding syrups to steamed
milk or to make a rich hot chocolate. The
syrups are also great drizzled over pancakes
and ice cream or mixed into cocktails. Available
at Crystal Spring Grocery; Amber Caramel
available at Linens and Ladles.
For the Friend with a
Sweet Tooth
Assorted Chocolate Truffles & Grown-Up
Gummies
Perusing the truffle cases at shops around town
is like visiting an edible art gallery, so allow for
plenty of time to take in the dazzling designs
and mull over the flavors. At chocolatepaper,
seek out truffles from Nancy's Candy Co., a
local confectioner located just off the Blue Ridge
Parkway. There's something for all cravings, from
chocolate overboard to dark salted to jalapeño.
(Wine Gourmet carries chocolatepaper truffles,
too) At the newly opened Sugar Magnolia,
curate a selection of truffles from the case or
opt for grown-up gummy candies from Serafina
or nostalgia-inducing jars of gummy cola bottles
or rainbow sour belts by Candy Club. Available
at chocolatepaper, Wine Gourmet and Sugar
Magnolia.
La Vache Microcreamery Caramels
These sumptuous caramels are hand-crafted in
Charlottesville, Virginia, using local ingredients
and traditional French techniques. Try one and
you'll understand why they're called La Vache,
which roughly translates to Holy Cow! Perfect
Candy Club
LAYLA KHOURY-HANOLD is always looking for the next exciting bite-and relishes uncovering the story behind it. Her work has appeared on Saveur, Food Network and Refinery29 and in The
Chicago Tribune, Drinks International and Our State. Follow her on Instagram @theglassofrose or on Twitter @glassofrose.
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for stocking stuffers, under $10 gift exchanges
or a treat-yourself moment. Available at
Crafteria.
Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn Cinnamon
Bourbon Pecan
Asheville-based popcorn company Poppy has
earned a reputation for its irresistible and clever
flavor combinations. We'll always have love for
savory flavors such as pimento, but we can't get
enough of the perennially popular cinnamon
bourbon pecan which feels especially festive
this time of year. This combination teams up
popcorn with a duo of Southern ingredient
superstars, including Made with Troy &
Sons® Cinnamon Honey Whiskey and fresh,
caramelized southern pecans. And it's glutenfree,
to boot. Available at Sugar Magnolia,
Crafteria and at appalachian-revival.com,
Crafteria's holiday pop-up.I
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