LYRA MAG.

PART 2 Solid chunks of fruits and nuts...and the coconut (joining sea salt)...are notable favorite additions in rich chocolates and sweet buttery caramels...PLUS...an amazing combo of chocolates and cocktails...a new trend! SOME HIGHLIGHTS: AnnieB' s specializes in  all natural, gluten-free Caramels...small batch made, couple owned- chewy buttery melt in your mouth treats -original flavor= so amazing-it got Oprah anointed!!!! Tasty additions include chocolate selections and the new tropical coconut favoring which paired perfectly well! FYI-the fabulous gourmet popcorn are great gifts. Packaged pictured... 10 rolls/per  $5 B. T McELRATH new premium- Prairie line of adventurous chocolate bars showed its 3 new socially responsible GMO free 2 ounce chocolate bars made from Fair-trade Certified chocolate...above-New Frontier 76% deep dark chocolate -intensifies the sweet acidity of organic black currants+ it of Tellicherry black...for chewy fruity spice taste...

NYC: Caravel Gourmet French Salt Sampler -$22 A few years back -as a host' gift for the annual Thanksgiving---we brought pretty glass jars- packaged bunch of specialty salts...that was received with a verbal "thank-you" but a visual "what the heck am I going to do with this." HA. In a few years...specialty salts-fine and coarse, sourced from all over the world are so mainstream now-a stroll down any super market aisle will offer up several options... and focused retailers for gourmet types-offer up dozens of choices now-with distinct tastes and colors-nutrients+minerals. Some Highlights: France's Baleine Sea Salts -from the Mediterranean ...were the first-upscale coarse salts we remember seeing in our local grocery store... Baleine Grey Sea Salt-Fine from Guérande-convenient opening w/ multiple measuring spouts Baleine Kosher Salt-naturally crystallized...additive free sold in 33.5oz box Retro Tin- Baleine NATIERRA-tag line ...