at Calamityware

These beautiful porcelain mugs graciously remind you things could be worse. You could be chased by UFOs, pestered by pirates, or plagued by giant frogs! Made by the award-winning Kristoff Porcelain workshop in Poland using the traditional in-glaze technique with the image slightly melted into the surface, the muare food, microwave, dishwasher safe so you can use them every day. Designed by artist Don Moyer and initially launched as a Kickstarter project in 2015. Curator: Phyllis

at OTOTO

Believe it or not, out of the deep pot comes Nessie! Diving into your favorite soup or standing by ready to use, Nessie guarantees a legendary experience in the kitchen. Humor is an important part of the design process for the OTOTO team. Along with functionality, they infuse whimsy and playfulness into every product. Curator: Tina

at Rancho Meladuco Date Farm

"These are the world’s best dates,” according to Bon Appetit Magazine. Rancho Meladuco Date Farm began decades ago with 4 original date trees planted on the family ranch in California’s Coachella Valley. Their jumbo Medjool dates are selected for their deep, rich caramel and brown sugar flavors, and melt in your mouth texture. They use traditional farming and harvesting methods and pack each box by hand. Curator: Laural

at Bow Hill Blueberry Farm

From pickled to powdered, choose everything blueberry from a family-run, organic blueberry farm. They do sell jam, but you'll love the salad dressings, juices and marinades as well. Curator: Laural     

at Sarafina Fiber Art

Oh yes! It comes in three flavors: coconut, eucalyptus mint and honey almond! Curator: Laura 

at Turned Pen Designs

Always have salt or other spices on hand with this bowl. This unique oak bowl is hand turned and finished with a durable, food safe polish. The cook or foodie in your life will enjoy this bowl for years to come! Curator: Phyllis

at Fran's

As seen on The Best Thing I Ever Ate, the gold bars reflect the unique quality of Fran's chocolates, which have become known around the world. The sea salt caramels and fudge sauces are legendary! Curator: Laural  

at Calvert Farm with delivery only to Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland

Calvert Farm continues a tradition of working with other small farms to bring the best variety and freshness to your table. Apply for a Fall subscription to this CSA (community sustainable farm), which uses only natural/chemical free growing methods. Curator: Laura 

at The Japanese Pantry

Kakuida’s organic black vinegar is a very special product. This rice vinegar has been aged for five years in black earthenware jars in the sun, wind and rain on the shores of Kagoshima Bay under the watch of the active volcano. Curator: Phyllis  

at Farmhouse Pottery

This pretty little honey pot with dipper will look so sweet on a counter or breakfast table. The honey pot, which measures 3.5 x 3.5 and holds 14 ounces, is wheel thrown in Vermont of durable American stoneware and is oven, microwave and dishwasher safe. The set includes 16 ounces of exclusive Vermont apiary honey. The artisans at Farmhouse Pottery are old-world potters with simple tools and strong beliefs in process and authenticity. Curator: Laural  

at Yatra Tea Company

GIVES BACK

This sampler consists of 6 teas from estates representing Darjeeling, Sikkim, Nilgiri and Nepal. Each sample yields approximately 4 cups of tea. Yatra artfully curates premium teas sourced from iconic estates in India and Nepal and, through its collaboration with nonprofit Induz,   helps to improve the lives of tea workers and their children. Curator: Phyllis 

at Chukar Cherries

For three decades, family owned Chukar Cherries has been transforming sweet Washington State cherries into award-winning confections. A favorite at their location in Seattle's iconic Pike Place Market are these naturally dried, rich and chewy sweet cherries covered in the finest artisan chocolate. Whether you choose cherry chocolate, no sugar added dried cherries, cherry nut mixes or a gift assortment, these Northwest goodies are guaranteed to deliver joy. Curator: Laural  

at The Evolution  

Did you know that the humble house cricket Acheta domestica is easy to raise and is quite edible? In many places around Asia, Africa and the Middle East crickets are sold as a fried or roasted snack, and the eating of insects for protein is a much more sustainable practice than the raising of cattle for food. These Cricket Lollipops are made with sugar-free Maltitol and are available in four fine flavors — an unusual way to expand your palette. Curator: Laura 

at Tracy's Small Batch Granola

GIVES BACK

Whether topping your yogurt in the morning or your vanilla ice cream in the evening, great granola makes it extra special. Since 2004, Tracy has been making small batches of granola using the highest quality ingredients (organic whenever possible). 100% of the profits fund the work of Urban Gleaners, an organization she founded to collect  unharvested crops for the purpose of feeding people in need. Curator:  Laural  

at Little Goat Coffee Roasting Co

Let Little Goat be your community coffee shop no matter where you live. These micro-brewers share the importance of ethical and sustainable coffee consumption as well as "serve the world's best cup of coffee" in their shop or in your kitchen. Curator: Laura

at fruitsuper

Legendary chef Alice Waters shares her secrets to stocking a great pantry. Kit includes her book My Pantry, which includes her recipe for simple and delicious lentil soup, as well as a bag of French-style green lentils. From popular Seattle shop fruitsuper, which curates a fine selection of US artisan made goods and creates their own thoughtfully-designed, everyday objects. Curator: Laural 

at The Grommet

Each sweetly shaped drop is a combination of finely ground tea leaves compressed with aromatic spices and a hint of natural sugar. Drop one into hot water and it dissolves almost instantly. Great for tea on the go! Curator: Phyllis 

at Zingerman's

The perfect lunch, the perfect gift, for the deli lover in your life. This is the deli sandwich of their dreams!  A favorite of Oprah and President Obama, and voted “Best Reuben in America” by Food and Wine Magazine. Kits serve 3 to 4 or 6 to 8, and come with Jewish Rye, sliced corned beef, sliced Emmentaler Swiss, potato chips, coleslaw, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, pickles, and Magic Brownie Bites. Curator: Laural  

at Peterbrooke Chocolatier

This crazy-good (12 oz) treat combines the taste and textures of sweet, smooth milk chocolate and savory, crunchy popcorn. No doubt, any calories involved are worth it! Also available in dark chocolate. Curator: Lisa

at Arbor Novo

GIVES BACK

Each piece of unique kitchenware was "rescued" from freshly fallen or cut trees to invoke art and function. What started as a small endeavor has grown into a brand dedicated to bringing sustainable, contemporary visions through individually hand-crafted pieces such as coffee measuring spoons and charcuterie boards. Through a nonprofit partner, one tree is planted for every wooden product sold. Curator: Lisa

at Cheese Jawn

Life is good, but cheese surely makes it better! Be wowed by these custom cheese boxes, boards and grazing tables. Contact Cheese Jawn, which is based in Pennsylvania's dairy rich Lehigh Valley, to create your own. Curator: Laura

at Portlandia Foods

Spice up your life with condiments like this flagship ketchup from Portlandia foods out of Portland, Oregon. The company’s passion for food, health, nature and community has resulted in a new standard in condiments.Their fabulous ketchup, mustard, Worchester and barbecue sauces are all USDA Certified Organic, GMO free, contain less salt and sugar than the standards, and never contain high fructose corn syrup. Deliciously good for you! Curator: Laural  

at Uncommon Goods

Whip up fairy-size cupcakes, Lilliputian pizza, and much more with this teeny tiny baking set. Junior pastry chefs can explore the STEM-inspired booklet of 48 recipes that offers mini lessons on why cakes rise and cookies smell delicious. Curator: Phyllis 

by Neuchatel

Neuchatel's renowned Swiss premium truffles are the delicacy on which Neuchatel has built its reputation for excellence. The truffles consist of 100% Swiss Chocolate shells filled with a variety of creamy mousses made from dairy-fresh butter and cream. These delights are presented in a elegant purple moire box. Curator: Laura

by Carley Sheehy 

at Uncommon Goods

Let your friends or family be the authors of their own dessert destiny when you whip up 40 (4 batches of 10) homemade fortune cookies. Curator: Phyllis 

at Zingerman's

This delectable creation is truly a feast for the senses. Two different varieties of dried fig (Black Mission and Green Turkish) along with dried dates, almonds and hazelnuts combine to create a pressed on wood cake that’s as gorgeous to behold as it is mouth-watering to eat. An exceptional addition to your cheese platter, and makes a very special gift. From Zingerman's, the renown specialty foods purveyor. Curator: Laural

at Tom Douglas

This James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur brings his  

Pacific Northwest flavors to your kitchen with mustards, sauces and rubs. Flavors range from smoked paprika to spicy Tokyo. Curator: Laural   

at Southern Hill Farms  

Show a farm family some love! Try Southern Hill Farms’ delicious made-on-the-farm jams and salsas. Better yet, visit the Orlando-area farm where they teach their neighbors where food comes from, who grows it, and how revitalizing a little sunshine and fresh air can be! Curator: Lisa  

at King Arthur Flour

GIVES BACK

It hardly seems possible, but yes, this is as good as homemade. You can rely on this 5-star rated mix to deliver delicious, consistent results every time - a rich, moist cake with classic chocolate flavor. The folks at King Arthur Flour use only simple, good ingredients that are non-GMO. King Arthur Flour, in business since 1790, is 100% employee owned and gives back through programs like their “Bake for Good” student outreach project. Curator: Laural

at Natural Life

These decorative drying mats perk up the kitchen and make doing the dishes more fun. Can also be used as a mat for the dog dish to soak up all those splatters! Curator: Laural

at The Spice House

This best-selling blend provides an unbeatable balance of sweet and savory flavor, with it’s perfect combination of Wisconsin maple sugar, brown sugar, garlic, kosher salt, pepper and onion. Terrific on grilled or roasted salmon, pork, and veggies. From Illinois based Spice House, providing the best spices and creative blends to the culinary world since 1957. Curator: Laural

at Olympia Provisions American Charcuterie

Portland, Oregon based Olympia Provisions believes that charcuterie is as much an art as a science. Everything they make is handcrafted naturally using only the best and freshest ingredients. Voted “Best Charcuterie in America” by Bon Appetit Magazine. Curator: Laural

at See's Candies

See’s Candies, founded in Los Angeles in 1921, has been beloved for generations for their delicious chocolates. But those in the know agree that their Peanut Brittle is simply THE BEST. Made from Mary See’s original recipe, it is buttery, crunchy, and full of nutty goodness. In 2014, See’s was named by Fortune Magazine as one of the 13 most American companies. Curator: Laural

at Downing Pottery

This truly fabulous one-of-a-kind kitchen addition is made to order in white or any of 8 colors, and with the city skyline of your choice. From Tacoma, WA, Downing Pottery creates handmade ceramics that celebrate home. Curator: Laural