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Littlejohn's English Toffee at L.A. Farmer's Market

Next time you are near the Original L.A. Farmer's Market at 3rd and Fairfax, make a stop over at Littlejohn's Candy Shoppe and Kitchen and indulge in your sweet tooth cravings. Littlejohn's world famous English Toffee is a sure crowd-pleaser and makes the ideal gift for friends, colleagues, and loved ones. On a recent trip out of town, I brought a gift box of the Butter Crunch Toffee to some out of town dessert connoiseurs and they were immediately addicted. How could you not be with the melt in your mouth butter crunch topped with high quality milk chocolate and fresh roasted almonds.

Littlejohn's Shoppe and Kitchen has been located at the Farmer's Market since 1946, but have been around since 1924. Their long standing success and following comes from a dedication to "hand-stirring over open flames in small batches, working each batch to perfection on marble tables and using only fresh high quality ingredients". Besides their world famous English Toffee, Littlejohn's also hand makes Fudge, Caramels, and "old fashion favorites and candies you just can't find anymore like Honeycomb, Marzipan, Cherry Cordials and Divinity".

For those who aren't in close proximity to the Original L.A. Farmer's Market, you are in luck. Littlejohn's Candies can be ordered online at LittleJohn's Candies.

For More Info, or to Order Littlejohn's Candies, visit HERE

For More Info on the LA Farmer's Market visit HERE

Charbonnel et Walker Chocolate Shoes

 

Usually a pair of pumps at SAKS would set you back a hand full plus of benjamins, but here's your chance to purchase three pairs of delectable shoes from British master chocolatier Charbonnel et Walker for less than an infant child's pair of metallic Gucci lace ups (which we do love, by the way).

These adorable and stylish milk chocolates are made in the U.K. and come individually packaged in pairs of Charbonnel et Walker shoe logo boxes. Made exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue. 

To Purchase these fabulous Chocolate Shoes, visit HERE

 

For More Info on Charbonnel et Walker Chocolates visit HERE

Cuisinart Pink Ice Cream Maker

 

 

I scream, you scream, we all scream for homemade ice cream! While browsing Neimans, I ran across this pretty in pink number with stainless steel accents. This stylish yet functional Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker makes soft serve ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, sherbet and we're hoping gelato at the turn of a dial. It also features three condiment makers on top that dispense your favorite toppings. Oh and even better yet, it's on sale right now for $100.00 from it's original $185.00. When you think of how much $$ you spend out on frozen treats every year, this investment will be sure to pay off. Just another reason to shop for Spring and invite the friends (and their well behaved kids) over for some home made frozen treats. Also available in white for those who aren't quite into the Hello Kitty pink vibe.

Pink Model Available at NeimanMarcus.com

Free Pinkberry for your Sweetheart

From 2/12 to 2/19, Pinkberry is offering a FREE Pinkberry with toppings when you buy a Pinkberry of equal or greater value. With flavors like coconut, pomegranate, chocolate, coffee, and original, how can you go wrong. An assortment of toppings are also included in this special offer. Food Fashionista's fave Pinkberry is topped with fresh strawberries, pomegranate seeds, sliced almonds, coconut shavings, mochi and drizzled with their caramel sauce..ooh la la!

Make sure to print out your FREE COUPON HERE

For Pinkberry Store Locations, visit HERE

Eleni's Golden Globe Cookies

Spotted at today's NASFT Winter Fancy Food Show, were edible Golden Globe nominees George Clooney, Daniel Day Lewis, Meryl Streep, Marion Cotillard, Penelope Cruz and Helen Mirren. Courtesy of NYC Chelsea based bakery Eleni's, the stars were all smiles and nothing but sweet.

All of Eleni's sugar cookies are hand made, certified Kosher and created only with the most natural high-quality ingredients.

Eleni's

75 Ninth Avenue @15th St.

New York, NY 10011 ·

PH 1.888.4.ELENIS (1-888-435-3647)

Payard - Sweet Holiday Gift Ideas

 

We can never say no to a box of Payard chocolates and now with their special holiday offerings, we don't think you can either. With truffles, macarons, jams, cookies, pastries, kosher products and non-edible goodies such as Begarmot Truffle Perfume and Francois Payard's Chocolate Epiphany Cookbook, there's a gift for everyone on your list. And believe us, they won't be complaining about this one. Payard makes it even sweeter by offering a complimentary signature Payard tote bag when you spend $100 or more or a complimentary Voyager bag when you spend $150 or more. This offer is valid from now until December 31st and only applies to website orders placed at Payard.com. Just a click away, and you will be having your own Chocolate Epiphany...

Your gift when you spend $100 at Payard.com

Your gift when you spend $150 at Payard.com

www.Payard.com

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World Series/Playoff Baseball Cupcakes at CRUMBS

Forget the chips and salsa folks, if you really want to WOW them at your next baseball viewing party, bring a box of these gourmet baseball team cupcakes. Each generous cupcake is adorned with the logo of the Yankees, Phillies, or the Angels - because after all, this is the CRUMBS Bakery in Los Angeles.

Your sweet tooth loving friends will thank you and we guarantee... as far as dessert gift givers, you will now be up in the Major Leagues.

CRUMBS Bake Shop

(310) 550-9811
9465 Santa Monica Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Toast for Brunch & Red Velvet Cupcakes

L.A. is one of those towns that everyone loves to brunch. In the City of Angels, there is no shortage of citizens without the 9-5 grind and time to meet up with amigos at 11 a.m. or even 1 p.m. for some lengthy noshing and chit chatting. There are a number of good brunch picks for those in the Los Angeles area. One spot that you will be sure to find a swarm of hipsters and eye candy wanna be actors/models lining the streets for the next available table is Toast on West 3rd Street.

Affordable prices, something for everyone on the menu, and those cream cheese lathered red velvet cupcakes are some of the enticements that bring the throngs to this friendly neighborhood restaurant. Oh yeah, and the celebrity sightings for the out of towners is always an exciting thrill (for them). One time as I was walking in, Ms Paris Hilton was walking out and the flashes from the paparazzi nearly blinded me. To me it was just another day in L.A., but for my girlfriend who was visiting from out of town, it was a live in the flesh Us Weekly moment. Like it or not, Toast is a fun, casual cafe that offers great people watching, quick tasty food, and an ultimate L.A. brunch experience.

Toast Bakery Cafe
8221 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048-4302
(323) 655-5018

Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival 9/12 - 9/13

 

Magnolia Bakery - New York

It seems that in every major U.S. city, there is a cupcake shop that draws lines out the door. In Los Angeles, it's Sprinkles, and in New York, it seems to be a competition between Magnolia Bakery and Billy's Cupcakes - which are both favorites among locals and tourists alike.

After my brunch at The Spotted Pig in the West Village, I was jonesing for something sweet, so how convenient it was that Magnolia Bakery was just a hop, skip and jump away. Surprisingly, I was the only one in my group that wanted a cupcake, but curiosity got the best of one of my friends and so he decided to wait in line with me to see what all the hype was about. The other friends went shopping at the many fab boutiques on Bleecker Street. 

Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Icing

 

Chocolate Buttermilk w/ Pastel Vanilla Frosting & Sprinkles

At the door, there was an employee who played the "bouncer" role delegating how many cupcake fiends could enter at a time. The major difference with this bouncer as opposed to the ones you see at the nightclubs was that he was super friendly, had no attitude, and was excited to talk cupcakes. Once inside, I found myself almost feeling like I was at a bake sale at a friend's house. The space was a down home neighborhood vibe and the various self serve Chocolate Buttermilk and Vanilla Cupcakes were laid out on tables to place in a box and bring to the counter. Magnolia also has daily cupcake specials such as Red Velvet, German Chocolate, and Pumpkin which are a dozen minimum order.

Magnolia Bakery was a favorite of Carrie Bradshaw on the popular Sex and the City series. They definitely got a lot of buzz on that show and in the press which they proudly display on their wall. Below are my photos of Magnolia:

 

My two Colorful Happy Cupcakes - before I eat them!

Vanilla Cupcakes with Pastel Vanilla Frosting & Sprinkles

Magnolia Bakery