Well, we suppose it was only a matter of time. Aeroshot ($TBA) provides you with a portable burst of caffeine — 100mg of it, to be exact — via a fine powder that falls out of the air and dissolves instantly in your mouth. Oh, and since it's not liquid, you should be able to carry it through security, although... [More]
The glorious god of cured meat has bestowed upon us a new bacon-only bakery, aptly named The Baconery. Among the sweet, sweet offerings, we found their Bacon Pumpkin Spice Muffins ($22/6-pack) and Bacon Blueberry Muffins ($22/6-pack) to be the first things added to our cart. We've yet to taste the creations, but we're seriously doubting there's any way to... [More]
Add a serious dose of spice to your food wherever you are with some Ghost Pepper Bumps ($12). Inside this innocuous-looking travel tin lies 10 grams of freshly crushed dried Ghost Pepper chillies — the world's hottest — ready for you to drop on top of sauces, soups, pizza, your buddy's latte, and anything else you want to take from... [More]
"It takes a bad Jew to know good barbecue." So goes the quote that led to the formation of Bad Jew BBQ Sauce ($12/2-pack). As you might have gathered from the name, this is a Kosher BBQ sauce, giving our observant friends out there all the flavor with none of the guilt. We dare you to try it on your... [More]
Jonesing for something sweet? Feel a bit less guilty by stuffing your pie hole with some Yummy Earth Organic Candy ($4-$34). These USDA and EU certified organic treats are made with real fruit extracts, and are gluten-free, peanut-free, tree nut-free, corn syrup-free, and often times fat-free, and are available as lollipops, gummy bears, gummy worms, gum drops, and artisanal candies.... [More]
Whether you're using them to accompany a favorite sandwich or simply looking for an unordinary snack, Stu's Sour Spicy Garlic Pickles ($11) should suffice. Made by Stu's Sour in Chicago, these pickles are farm-fresh, offering a great pickle taste, with a precise helping of garlic flavor and just a hint of heat. For true fans, you can even send in... [More]
Take your taste buds on a trip across the country this July 4th with BBQ Rubs of the States ($TBA). This set includes four reusable tins packed with dry rubs of your choice, each meant to capture the taste and essence of a certain city — like Kansas City beef or pork rib, Santa Maria tri tip roast, or Lexington,... [More]
Are you ready to declare war on your taste buds? Defcon Sauces ($6-$40) can help you prepare for attack. This line of seasonings ranges from a relatively mild Buffalo-style wing sauce all the way up to the ZERO Sludge extract, which comes with a "Use with caution" warning, with stops for Asian-style sauces and Habanero Horseradish in between. Just remember... [More]
Like a local pub crammed into a portable snack, these Black & Tan Cookie Bars ($40) mix beer and food to fantastic effect. True to their name, these bars feature a Guinness fudge stout brownie topped with a Bass-infused butterscotch ale ganache, and topped off with that bar snack staple, the crunchy salted pretzel.... [More]
Beer lovers, take notice: your favorite beverage is now available in a sweet, tasty treat. Beercandy ($7-19) is a line of assorted caramels and taffy, the latter usually covered in some form of chocolate, and made with IPA, Stout, Lager, and Lambic, giving it all of the hoppy flavor you've come to love. [Thanks, Chuck]... [More]
Some sauces are simply made to set your mouth on fire — but this isn't the case with Dragon's Blood Elixir ($8). Made in small numbered batches from various peppers with a hint of local apple cider thrown in for good measure, it's a sure-fire cure for bland food — it even says so right on the label.... [More]
Treat yourself to a Father's Day sweet that won't make you look like a sissy with this Smokey Bacon Maple Bar Cake ($35). Measuring 14" x 10" and serving up to 12 people, this delicious blend of fresh raised dough, maple, and bacon can, alas, only be ordered from Frost Doughnuts, which pretty much limits this one to those in... [More]
Make your summertime cookouts the stuff of legend with some Pat LaFrieda Burger Blends ($30-$35). As third-generation butchers, Pat LaFrieda supplies some of NYC's top restaurants with the same options as you'll find here, including a pork shoulder & beef burger blend, a brisket burger blend, a turkey burger blend, and the "Ultimate" blend of Black Angus chuck, brisket, and... [More]
Jerky aficionados and simple snackers alike should enjoy the tasty meat that comes from SlantShack Jerky ($10-$52). Available in grain- or grass-fed beef varieties, this artisanal snack can also be purchased in pre-formulated, Chef's Choice form, while more adventurous eaters can use the Build-a-Jerky tool to pick their own meat, marinade, rub, and glaze, resulting in a super-fresh product that's... [More]
Having a hard time balancing your cookie cravings while staying true to your new, Dan Benjamin-approved Paleo diet? You can do both with Caveman Cookies ($6-$18). Available in three flavors — oatmeal-raisin Original, coconut and macadamia-inspired Tropical, and hazelnut and chocolate Alpine — and in packs ranging from six to 24 cookies, they're the perfect reward for a hard day... [More]
To say we're addicted to caffeine is a bit of an understatement — apart from the loads of coffee and espresso gadgets we've covered, we've also written about caffeinated cookies, brownies, jerky, and even marshmallows. We're continuing that fine tradition by informing you of Biofuel Caffeinated Popcorn ($3; $7/3-pack). Each five ounce bag of the kettle corn-style popcorn offers 150-200mg... [More]
Having conquered and bacon-ified nearly every other condiment imaginable, lords of the cured pork J&D's have turned their sights to a longtime grillmaster favorite: the dry rub. Bacon Rub ($6) allows you to give nearly any meat a bacon-wrapped flavor simply by rubbing in this mix of herbs, spices, and brown sugar, while keeping your health in check thanks to... [More]
As fans of hot sauce, we're just itching — or is that drooling — to get our hands on some more Tabasco Family Reserve ($25). This limited public release of a longstanding McIlhenny family tradition is brought about by family members hand-picking the best, brightest, and most flavorful peppers, mashing them with salt, and aging them for up to eight... [More]
That's right. Hot honey. Mike's Hot Honey ($6) is a chili pepper-infused honey, handmade in Brooklyn, NY with honey, vinegar and chilies. It's tasty in and on pretty much anything, from hot green tea to pizza. Then again, what isn't tasty on pizza? Wait, what we were talking about? Oh, Mike's Hot Honey. Right. It's damn good.... [More]
No matter the apocalyptic scenario — nuclear war, devastating floods, scorching drought, or just a good ol' fashioned zombie outbreak — you'll be prepared with a Tactical Sammich ($6) or three... hundred. Available in pepperoni or honey BBQ beef flavors, these individually packaged meals weigh in at less than 300 calories and have an astonishing two-year shelf life when stored... [More]