Author Archives: Tina

CMB Cross-Country BBQ Sauce-Off!

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Tina

During the 4th of July weekend, we had a CMB Cross-Country BBQ Sauce-Off.  John from NYC Hot Sauce helped us out with the sauce-off.  The contest consisted of the following sauces. Scott’s BBQ Sauce Goldsboro, North Carolina Scott’s spicy, BBQ … Continue reading →

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End of School Year Teacher Gifts…

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Tina

At the end of ever school year many parents want to thank their child’s teacher for going the extra mile and buy them a thoughtful end of the school year gift.  It’s never easy deciding what to send, here are … Continue reading →

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Les Canelés de Céline comes to Chelsea Market Baskets

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Tina

Les Canelés de Céline online pastry shop is coming to Chelsea Market Baskets for a limited time. Formerly, you could only purchase these sweets online for delivery or pick-up. However, for two days Sunday, May 1st between 1-6pm and Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Falernum Syrup from Fee Brother’s

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Tina

Falernum Syrup (pronounced fah-learn-um) is a new product for us; it’s from Fee Brother’s, which is the supplier of the bitters we carry. Falernum is syrup used in Caribbean and tropical drinks, it contains more savory spices including nutmeg, ginger, … Continue reading →

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Prestat Chocolate from England!

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Tina

Never before has Prestat Fine Chocolate crossed the Atlantic to be sold in the United States; well, thanks to David (the owner) this chocolate has found its way.  Prestate an English company started in 1902 by Antonie Dufour whose family … Continue reading →

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