I grew up
stopping at Collin Street Bakery in old Corsicana on the way to Dallas. Their
new mega stop on the highway is even more handy. I’m always amused by the
vintage tin design featuring a carriage in a snow scene and a cowboy at the
Alamo. It’s iconic, but it doesn’t look like my part of Texas. My daughter asked
for one of my tins but I couldn’t let them go. They’re always at estate sales, so I picked up
extra for pocket change. I confess, I like the tins more than the fruitcakes
they once contained. They just look like the holidays. Read on for more fruity
finds:
Speak to your Landlord - If you’ll take an Eviction Notice in a Condo size, you must be at
Landlord’s Signature Daiquiri Den, a new business at 1645 Jefferson Drive.
Beginning with a heartfelt prayer, this place had a ribbon cutting and
distributed menu cards. The Golden Triangle features Hypnotic, Strawberry and
Peach and there’s another offering called Sex on the Seawall. Now that’s
customized. Sizes range from Apartment to Estate. By the Way, the Eviction
Notice is a Hurricane.
FigBrew
- It’s complicated. It may be a thing to describe
Figbrew as coffee’s mellow mate when it is fragrant ground figs you brew into
your morning drink. An inviting can, labeled that it was roasted about 4 days
before arriving at my door, gave way to a nostalgic aroma. Figs are Biblical.
They are also like the big tree kids may recall picking from on visits to
“older” relatives in the country. Now figs are new as you scoop out just a tad
and drop into your French press to make Figgee or Mellow Mix. It’s not coffee
at all, but you’ll probably think it is. Roasted figs have the texture and
color in your mug. It’s fragrant and brews a powerhouse serving of fiber,
calcium and magnesium. Curious? I hope so. Learn about the pumpkin spice latte
version at www.figbrew.com
Burst
of Lemon - I know you. You’re going for the Cake Jar. Who
wouldn’t, with a view of goodness peeking from the cute little canning jar? F
abrizia Lemon Baking Company’s Whoopie Pies are fun to say and their Blondies
are rich to eat. Fabrizia Spirits Limoncello indulgence is part of their sunny
lemon collection. Enjoy some chilled in a glass on “coffee break” with giant
lemon cookies. My personal favorite a soft biscotti to flavorful to dunk. There
you have it. www.fabrizialemonbakery.com is ready to ship Italy’s
lemony sunshine to you, complete with yellow ribbons. You didn’t know you
needed to have this, but you do. I shared, and I was thanked.
Almonds
= Pumpkin - Nutpods is still at it with plant-based, dairy-free
creamers ready to flavor your holiday coffee, etc. Almond + Coconut unsweetened
creamer comes in pumpkin spice, peppermint mocha and holiday nog. Who doesn’t
love a good nog. I’ve read you can cook an egg in cream, so I took my tiny
skillet, added the pumpkin variety and made myself an egg for breakfast.
Guilt-free luxury. Makers would love to hear from you at nutpods.com/hello
Austin
East Ciders - Picture a canning jar stuffed with golden peaches
soaking in a golden spiced soak. Now pop open a can of Austin Eastciders Spiced
Peaches Cider, and you might envision yourself on grandma’s front porch. This
can of hard apple cider is just right. “How do you like them apples?” the can
asks? Very much, I tell it.
Superiore grapes – La Gioiosa
offers several Prosecco labels, but why not go straight to the one called
Superiore D.O.G.C (denomination of controlled and guaranteed origin) It’s a
bubbly with a flavor and is sure to get attention at holiday gatherings. A pop
and fizz satisfies the senses as well. We toasted the memory of a loved one in
her special stemmed glasses with this line. Valdobbiandene Prosecco and all the
others sparkle with more info at: lagioiosa.it/en/ It will have to
do in lieu of a trip to Italy.
0ats got
alternative – When did
you last get excited about oatmeal? When peaches & cream, banana bread and
acai bowl came to breakfast? Alternative Oats looks much more “whole” when you
open the packet when compared to more well-known brands. Artisan oatmeal with
components including pecans, flax seed, guava and cacao boost the flavor,
nutrition and interest in your quickie breakfast that will keep you satisfied
until lunch break. I actually lined my packets up in anticipation of the next
morning’s flavor options.www.alternativeoats.com
Fruity
chews – I truly had no
idea Jelly Belly had so many offerings. They’re known for flavors and as
they’ve branched into sugar-free gum you can taste your childhood by chomping
Verry Cherry, Berry Blue, Watermelon and Island Punch. Stuff stockings with
little boxes of fun.
Darragh
Doiron is a Port Arthur area fruity foodie. Reach her at darraghcastillo@icloud.com
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