Big City, Little Kitchen

Venerable British institution Fortnum & Mason, long known for their teas, biscuits, and “hampers” (essentially chic gift/picnic baskets), has finally made its goods available for order in the U.S. In perusing their new website, I found so many special, poetically-named condiments and foodstuffs (Strawberry Preserve with Champagne! Welsh Heather Honey!) it was difficult to avoid ordering every last piece. In the end, I decided on Scottish Golden Raspberry and Banana Preserves; I’m dying for the Clotted Cream Biscuits, but when I placed my order they were out of stock. Try the banana preserves spooned over a high-quality vanilla or dark chocolate ice cream; the golden raspberry tastes almost like honey, and is perfect on toast.

Of course, all of these treats would be amazing gifts, but it’s hard not to get greedy in the face of such temptation. If you find something amazing for yourself, be sure to let me know about it!