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Bedemco Seeds of Peace. Packaged in small clear cylinders featur- ing psychedelic designs, this new line of dry-roasted and seasoned sunflower and pumpkin seeds is groovy and delicious. The flavors include Sea Salt and Black Pepper Sunflower Seeds, Habanero BBQ Sunflower Seeds, Chile Lime Sunflower Seeds, Honey Mustard Pumpkin Seeds, Wasabi Soy Pumpkin Seeds, and Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds. Whether merrymakers prefer sweet or savory, they'll find a variety to love—especially since a portion of the proceeds is donated to Seeds of Peace, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring positive leaders in areas of con- flict around the world. seeds4peace.com Boston's Best Coffee Roasters Holiday Coffees. Boston's Best Coffee Roasters has released a line of holiday-themed coffees, sure to add festivity to the morning ritual. New flavors include: Rudolph's Donut Shop Blend (unflavored medium roast), Nutcracker Sweet Vanilla Hazelnut, Grandma's Iced Gingerbread (with vanilla and spices) and Frosty's White Chocolate. Products are available in colorful and easy-to-use dispenser boxes with 12 packets each, ideal for placing next to cash registers. Also consider Pumpkin Spice, a long-time favorite that's now available in the new packaging. bostonsbestcoffee.com Casablanca Foods Mina Harissa. Harissa, a spicy, fire engine–red Moroccan red pepper sauce, has been gaining in popularity—for good reason. Casablanca Foods has launched two varieties of Mina Harissa that make a great gift for a loved one who's well-traveled or simply loves heat: Spicy and Mild, both surefire ways to heat up the holidays. In stylish jars, the products comprise just six ingredients: red chile pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar and salt. Try as a condiment (on burg- ers or steak sandwiches), dip or sauce, alongside couscous, tagine or eggs. casablancafoods.com Moonstruck Chocolate Holiday Chocolate Collections. Three charming assortments of hand-formed and hand-decorated choco- lates have joined this company's holiday offerings. The Mr. & Mrs. Claus Collection contains two each of milk chocolate toffee Mrs. Claus and milk chocolate ganache Mr. Claus. The Holiday Gift Collection stars three bittersweet Snowflake Truffles and two Milk Gift Truffles. For adults, the Holiday Liqueur Collection includes two each of milk chocolate truffles with Bailey's Irish Cream and dark chocolate truffles with Grand Marnier liqueur. Who needs eggnog? moonstruckchocolate.com Robert Lambert Hot Ginger Caramel Sauce. Ginger makes this rich caramel sauce positively wintry, and one that will impress discerning palates. Featuring a clean ingredient list—heavy cream, sugar, butter, ginger juice, sea salt and spices—this dessert sauce can be drizzled on poached pears, ice cream, fruit pie or steamed pudding. robertlambert.com Robert Rothschild Farm Holiday Dip Set. Evoking sweet Christmas traditions, this whimsical collection of sample-size dips will bring everyone swiftly together. The set includes Peppermint Candy Cane Dip (try it on chocolate cupcakes or brownies), Nutcracker Dip (with brown sugar, toffee and pecans, ideal in tarts and on cinna- mon toast), Chocolate S'mores Dip (serve with skewered fresh fruit or spread on graham crackers) and Gingerbread Dip (decadent with sliced pears and apples). robertrothschild.com Sabatino Tartufi Saffron Salt. The holidays are all about luxury, and this saffron-infused salt, featuring Sicilian sea salt and saffron from the La Mancha region of Spain, is an apt example. The hexagonal glass jar holds 3.2 ounces of vibrant yellow salt with the distinctive floral flavor and evocative aroma of the world's most expensive spice. Suggested uses (as an ingredient or finishing salt) include seafood, chicken and lamb dishes. sabatinostore.com Sahale Snacks Crunchers. Sahale Snacks has introduced a line of gluten-free and kosher snacks highlighting roasted sliced almonds. Delicious on salads, soups, oatmeal and yogurt, each 4-ounce bag has 140 calories or fewer per serving. Flavors include: Almonds with Cherries, Almonds with Cranberries, Cherries, Apples + Maple (with dried cherries, maple glaze and cinnamon), Sesame Seeds + Honey (with dried cranber- ries, orange blossom honey glaze and Madagascar vanilla bean) and Almonds with Parmesan Cheese + Herbs (with sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, thyme and basil). Ideal for the health-conscious snackers on the gift list. sahalesnacks.com SEPTEMBER 2012 47