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Askinosie Chocolates Davao Dark Milk Chocolate + Black Licorice collaBARation Bar. One would think that 62 percent dark milk chocolate (made with cacao beans from the Philippines), organic cane juice, goat's milk powder and a touch of fleur de sel would be enough to yield the perfect concoction. But Askinosie, a small-batch, bean-to-bar chocolate manufacturer in Springfield, Mo., didn't stop there. It teamed with a Swedish licorice factory to add bits of organic, gluten-free salted black licorice, and then topped the bar with anise seed to enhance that distinct licorice flavor. The result? An aromatic, flavorful chocolate bar that scored a silver medal in the 2012 World Finals at the International Chocolate Awards in London. askinosie.com Belle Chevre Homemade Cookies. Goat's milk is making its mark in the dessert category with Belle Chevre's handmade cookies. Topped with artisanal goat cheese frosting, these cookies are available in customer-engaging shapes, from footballs for the sporting season to charming white goats. Also on the menu from this rural Alabama cheesemaker is a decadent chevre cheesecake, at once light and airy and sweet and creamy, with a touch of vanilla and zested lemon. bellechevre.com Big Picture Farm Farmstead Goat Milk Caramels. After receiving the 2012 sofi Gold Award for Outstanding Confection, Big Picture Farm has been so inundated with orders for its Farmstead Caramels that the owners barely have time to keep up with their blog. For farmers who refer to their goats by name and regularly post photos and anecdotes online, that's a problem. It's the herd, after all, that give the caramels an expansive flavor profile and chewy—but not sticky—texture, thanks to a lush pasture diet that the business prides itself on. The newest flavor has a sprinkling of sea salt and a kiss of pure bourbon vanilla, a delectable complement to the rich milk from these esteemed goats. bigpicturefarm.com Not to be mistaken for children's confections, Fat Toad's creation is spiked with Kentucky Straight Bourbon for a subtle sophistication that only adults will appreciate. 99 ❘ SPECIALTY FOOD MAGAZINE ❘ specialtyfood.com Fat Toad Farm Salted Bourbon Caramel Sauce. Draw specialty customers to this boozy caramel sauce with tart apples and other youth-reminiscent pairings. Not to be mistaken for children's confections, Fat Toad's creation is spiked with Kentucky Straight Bourbon for a subtle sophistication that only adults will appreciate. The family-owned farm recently introduced a variety of goat's milk caramel (or cajeta) sauces, including Original, Salted Bourbon, Vanilla Bean, Cinnamon and Coffee Bean, all of which are gluten-free and use only natural and organic ingredients. The creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture is courtesy of its herd of 50 French Alpine dairy goats that are milked every day, twice a day. The end result is so delectable, in fact, that the farm recently stopped making its fresh goat cheeses to focus solely on caramel. fattoadfarm.com HappyGoat Goat Milk + Winter Spice Caramels. This San Francisco–area confectionery knows how to make inventive, flavorrich caramel. Using the milk of goats from independent eco-friendly farms throughout northern California, HappyGoat mixes in an array of high-quality, all-natural ingredients, like real Madagascar bourbon vanilla beans, dark chocolate, coconut or lime. For its seasonal Winter Spice caramels, the caramel experts stir in a blend of aromatic spices, such as delicate Ceylon cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, ginger and clove. New to the fold is a caramel sauce made with Speyside singlemalt scotch, matured for 12 years in bourbon and sherry casks, an unquestionably winning combination. happygoatcaramel.com Meyenberg Goat Milk Products European-Style Goat Butter. Perfect for slathering over freshly baked bread or piping-hot vegetables, this pure white, European-style butter is unlike any other, courtesy of the complex flavors of its 100 percent Grade A goat's milk and goat's cream. The naturally gluten-free and certified kosher butter, with just a sprinkle of organic sea salt, can be used in recipes calling for salted or unsalted butter. Goat's milk gives this spread a lower melting point, which makes it smoother than traditional butter and renders it a versatile ingredient for sauces, sautes and baked goods. meyenberg.com JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 99