We just love our global imports. Tortuga Rum Cakes are whisked to your home straight from the Cayman Islands where they’re baked fresh daily with the finest ingredients. We could wax poetic about the imported walnuts and special blend of 5-year-old, oak barrel aged Tortuga Gold Rum, but we’ll spare you the time. These cakes are individually hand glazed then vacuum packed to guarantee a shelf life of 6 months (that’s a mighty long time), or longer, if refrigerated or frozen.

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There are no less than 11 different colours in Höganäs range of mugs, plates, bowls and dishes. As well as several stunning designs. Let your imagination run free and set your table in all kinds of variations. During the summer of 2006 Höganäs Keramik will be renewing parts of its standard range by launching a new bowl in three sizes. With its smooth, spherical lines, the new bowl will add the finishing touches to their “round” family, opening up new opportunities for stunning table settings in combination with both the triangular and square items in the range.

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Maria Löw - well known Swedish designer and writer - has designed Grill&Gryt, a beautiful, colorful kitchen textile program in red, cerise, blue and green. Limited edition available at Scandinavian Designcenter.

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Nothing beats an old-fashioned cheesecake, especially a towering creation packed with a graham cracker crust and chunks of Mandarin oranges swirled about. In addition to this marvelous Mandarin Cheesecake, Cheesecake Momma offers 30 handmade flavors, all of them made in the heart of Mendocino County’s Wine Country. The gourmet sweets are made with loving attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Savor every bite.

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Hot on the heels of Oxo’s Good Grips Uplift model, which comes in a number of vibrant shades, the company is introducing its newest Click Click design, which boasts a trigger spout, over-sized handle and intensified whistle. Oxo International bases their designs on universal principles, which means the handles provide soft-grip comfort for the left- and right-handed and those with special needs.

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Geometry was never our strong suit, but this Parallellogram group of chocolates by Scharffen Berger, Berkeley’s first-tier chocolate manufacturers, almost makes us want to break out the protractor set. Almost. The company sources everything from the beans to the molding of the bars and they pay close attention to every step (sans shortcuts). The result is evident in every bite.

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We despise all things cheesy when it comes to design (bean bag chair, anyone?), but we can’t help but cave into our cravings for Formaggio’s sublimely crispy cheese sticks. Some people covet chips and salsa—others prefer these with a side of marinara (or ranch dressing, if you have no shame). They’re a perfect snack and plenty habit forming.

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Edith Heath’s Plaza pattern is her most recent style. It reminds us of the good-looking dishes we might find in our favorite Japanese restaurant, so we were quick to swoop up a set for our dining room. Sturdy and stylish, these square designs are rooted, once again, in their creator’s versatile design philosophy. Use them as accessories or as serving pieces to complement any of the stunningly simplistic Heathware collections.

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Attention Chocoholics! Bissingers, makers of some of the world’s finest handmade, gourmet candies, are serving up chocolate covered blackberries through September. Suffice it to say, we’ll argue the luscious dark fruit is mighty good for you (they say the same about chocolate, you know). Also check out the sumptuous chocolate dipped apricots.

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Every chef needs a secret ingredient. Consider black summer truffles from Abruzzi your own. These are air dried, crushed and combined with Italian sea salt for your ultimate enjoyment. When you open the jar, the sensuous aroma is unleashed throughout the room and will alter your mood in no time. The fragrance is all at once earthy, musty and intoxicating. Pair with risotto, eggs and potatoes for a special treat.

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