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The 17 Best Barbecue Gifts for the Grill Master in Your Life
Mouth Team, May 8, 2019

This year’s grilling season will be #lit with these mouthwatering rubs, marinades and condiments.

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{"id":30960812066,"title":"The 17 Best Barbecue Gifts for the Grill Master in Your Life","created_at":"2019-05-08T14:28:37-04:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eLadies and gentlemen, start your fires! Grilling season is upon us. While cooking out can seem intimidating to some—what with the propane and coals and, oh yeah, \u003cem\u003efire\u003c\/em\u003e—there’s always that one open-flamed friend, that meat meister and grill sergeant who cannot stay away from the heat. They’ve got their technique down pat—their spatula work and flipping skills are impeccable. They’re on a first-name basis with the butcher, and only cook the most delectable cuts of meat. But we guarantee that even the most grill obsessed will be blown away by what’s in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/collections\/for-smokin-hot-dads\/products\/grill-sergeant-gift-box#variant=16632421941282\" title=\"Grill Sergeant Grilling Gift Box\"\u003eGrill Sergeant Gift Box\u003c\/a\u003e. It’s got all the exceptional dry rubs, tangy marinades and essential sauces for outdoor cooking to fuel their fiery passion. But that’s not the only way to turn up the heat this summer—read on for all of our smokin’ hot grilling gifts...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere’s the Rub: Spice Mixes and Rubs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone from Instagram’s suave salt bae to your salty grill daddy knows that every grilled food must have salt and ample seasoning. These mixes and rubs are sure to spice things up...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarmer Freed’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/meyer-lemon-salt#variant=false\" title=\"Meyer Lemon Salt\"\u003eMeyer Lemon Salt\u003c\/a\u003e — A bright blend of organic Meyer lemon zest and flaky sea salt that’s perfect for fish, asparagus or even grilled melon preparations. It's a real zinger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiceologist’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/chile-margarita-spice-mix-spiceologist#variant=32921920914\" title=\"Chile Margarita Spice Mix\"\u003eChile Margarita Spice Mix\u003c\/a\u003e — With only five ingredients—chile pepper, brown sugar, salt, orange peel, and lime oil—this is one of the most versatile spice mixes we’ve ever come across. The griller in your life can liberally add it to literally anything... including their margarita (For the after-party. Grill responsibly).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpicewalla’s Cowboy Steak Rub — Herbaceous and smoky, the blend is made up of salt and black pepper boosted by garlic, cumin seed, dill seed and crushed red pepper. The texture is coarse, with chunky salt crystals and whole seeds. Giddy up!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClif Family’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/porcini-mushroom-rub-clif-family-kitchen#variant=16421655576610\" title=\"Porcini Mushroom Spice Rub\"\u003ePorcini Mushroom Dry Rub\u003c\/a\u003e —Porcini mushrooms are already rich in flavor and rather hard to improve upon, but the Clif Family has done just that by combining them with cumin, mustard, Chinese five-spice, brown sugar and garlic. This rub definitely came to party. It's a real fun-gi. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBourbon Barrel Foods’ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/bourbon-smoked-paprika-bourbon-barrel-foods#variant=269741606\" title=\"Bourbon Barrel Smoked Paprika\"\u003eBourbon Barrel Smoked Paprika\u003c\/a\u003e — Holy smokes! All the flavor of smoking meat for hours and hours but in no time at all. Simply add a dash and get that grill smokin'!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting Sauced: Sauces and Marinades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re hittin’ the sauce... in the very best of ways. Sauces and marinades are the single best way to preserve all your grilled goodies tenderness and juiciness (veggies included). And while some grill meisters like to get inventive with their own mixtures, we’ve already found the best one from small-batch America, so you can save ‘em the hassle...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilfil’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/garlic-spread-marinade-no-6#variant=19077719557\" title=\"Garlic Marinade\"\u003eGarlic Spread \u0026amp; Marinade\u003c\/a\u003e — The actual name of this sauce is \u003cem\u003efilfil chuma\u003c\/em\u003e, aka a North African garlic-based wonder-sauce, perked up with vinegar, paprika, cayenne and other spices. And it makes an amazing marinade or finishing sauce. Filfilment achieved. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilfil’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/garlic-hot-sauce-no-7-filfil-foods#variant=19077725509\" title=\"Garlic Sauce\"\u003eGarlic Hot Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e — A bit tangy and a \u003cem\u003elot\u003c\/em\u003e kicky, we are obsessed with this sauce. Twenty \u003cem\u003ewhole cloves of garlic\u003c\/em\u003e go into each bottle, enough to knock out any vampire, but not too pungent. Try dousing on anything from pizza to grilled melon for a real kick in the Mouth. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLillie’s Q’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/carolina-barbecue-sauce-lillies-q#variant=1088309340\" title=\"Barbecue Sauce\"\u003eCarolina Barbecue Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e — Lillie’s Q was named \u003cem\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/em\u003e’s best new BBQ restaurant in the country, and \u003cem\u003ethis\u003c\/em\u003e barbecue sauce is exactly why. It is the most perfect Southern BBQ sauce with secret ingredients such as apple and lime juice. Chow down, y'all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXilli’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/mole-poblano-sauce-xilli#variant=16814386949\" title=\"Mole Poblano Sauce\"\u003eMole Poblano Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e — What takes 30 different ingredients, 5 days to make and about 30 minutes for you to enjoy? This thick, rich, chocolatey, open-and-go Mexican mole. With notes of pepper heat, acidic tomato, starchy plantain and bittersweet cacao, it will be the most complex grilling sauce in the grill master’s repertoire. It truly gives 'it's complicated' a whole new meaning. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractice Safe Grilling: Use A Condiment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilling isn’t complete without mustard and ketchup. And we’ve got the best two takes of those classics. But, Americans, condiments do not need to be so limited. Whether your grill master is slathering up a hot dog or spreading onto a burger, these are the absolute best condiments for any grilling enthusiast to try...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin Mustard’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/tin-mustard-whole-grain-mustard#variant=132757502\" title=\"Whole Grain Mustard\"\u003eWhole Grain Mustard\u003c\/a\u003e — We mustard-mit this one of the best condiments we’ve ever tasted. This is definitely no normal mustard. Whole grain pickled mustard seeds pop like caviar in your mouth. Gift this with a little spoon for them to just dig in. Yellow, flavor!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Field’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/jersey-ketchup-first-field#variant=137020152\" title=\"Jersey Ketchup\"\u003eJersey Ketchup\u003c\/a\u003e — This is not your diner countertop standard. It’s an original recipe made with sweet Jersey tomatoes so good it could even go on steak. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMike’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/hot-honey-mikes-hot-honey#variant=1093350720\" title=\"Mike's Hot Honey\"\u003eHot Honey\u003c\/a\u003e — An infusion of chiles and honey with a splash of vinegar. It sounds simple, but this is a super-condiment that we can easily imagine on grilled halloumi (or grilled cheese, if it’s raining). Oh, honey. You're grill master is going to want this. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Kitchen Garden’s Original \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/original-sriracha-the-kitchen-garden#variant=17840600581\" title=\"Original Sriracha\"\u003eOrganic Sriracha\u003c\/a\u003e — A preservative-free, farm-fresh take on the original rooster sauce will have them crowing about the new bird in town. Sriracha waiting for?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Little Figs’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/french-onion-confit#variant=289776630\" title=\"French Onion Confit\"\u003eFrench Onion Confit\u003c\/a\u003e — Sure, we’ve all had grilled onions on our burgers or steak. But when onions are cooked down with white wine, red wine \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e Cognac, you’ve got a spread that no one will be able to resist. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Top it Off: Grilling Toppings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to grilling, we’ve got the pickles on top. For the final flourish, don’t gherk around. These are our top choices that pair well with some char...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnbound Pickling’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/bacon-pickles-unbound-pickling#variant=215637984\" title=\"Bacon Pickles\"\u003eBacon Pickles\u003c\/a\u003e — Pickles. And. Bacon. And it’s vegetarian. (Nope, we’re not gherkin’ around. It’s liquid smoke that gives these pickles their bacon flavor!) Bacon us crazy!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackyard Brine’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/everything-bagel-pickles-backyard-brine#variant=15892273561634\" title=\"Everything Bagel Pickles\"\u003eEverything Bagel Pickles\u003c\/a\u003e — These cukes spiced with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, peppercorns and onions will quickly be any grill afficionado’s \u003cem\u003eeverything\u003c\/em\u003e. #BaeGoals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGordy’s Pickle Jar’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/gordys-pickled-thai-basil-jalapenos#variant=342950969\" title=\"Pickled Thai Basil Jalapeños\"\u003ePickled Thai Basil Jalapeños\u003c\/a\u003e — The pickled jalapeños sloppily thrown on baseball nachos these are not. Sliced jalapeños pickled in a classic brine, brightened by the distinctive herbal, citrus notes of Thai basil. The sweet heat will be jalapeño business. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo come on, baby, light their fire. Turn up the heat for your favorite summer grill master. They’ll be fired up, and we’re pretty sure they’ll let you join in for some of their smokey, savory, charred, absolutely mouthwatering work.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":35247813,"author":"Mouth Team","user_id":48867525,"published_at":"2019-05-08T14:54:00-04:00","updated_at":"2019-08-20T13:14:06-04:00","summary_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis year’s grilling season will be #lit with these mouthwatering rubs, marinades and condiments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"the-best-17-grilling-and-barbecue-gifts","tags":"best grilling, grilling gifts, grilling ideas, grilling tips, summer grilling ideas","image":{"created_at":"2019-05-08T14:53:32-04:00","alt":"","width":1500,"height":1000,"src":"\/\/www.mouth.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Barbecue-Lifestyle_Mouth_2019_EHG-130.jpg?v=1557341612"}}
The Best Birthday Gifts for Guys Who Love Food
Mouth Team, May 6, 2019

Whether it’s their birthday or really anytime, all guys will love these mouthwatering gifts.

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{"id":30944722978,"title":"The Best Birthday Gifts for Guys Who Love Food","created_at":"2019-05-06T18:19:30-04:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eYou’ve marked the date on the calendar, and you’ve seen it coming up for weeks... your man’s birthday. His birthday gift always stumps you though—what do you get the man who has \u003cem\u003eeverything\u003c\/em\u003e (aka YOU!)? Ok, don’t start hyperventilating. We’d like to remind you that food is the way to a man’s heart. He always seems happiest when he has food or drink in front of him… whether it’s his morning cold brew, that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/blogs\/mouthpiece\/3-easy-grilled-cheese-recipes\" title=\"Grilled Cheese Hacks\"\u003egrilled cheese\u003c\/a\u003e you made for him on a rainy day or just a basic styrofoam container of pad Thai scarfed down during a night of Netflix \u0026amp; Seamless. Step up the game with a beautifully packaged box of our newest and best seasonal food finds crafted by small-batch makers from across America. Mouth comes to the rescue with our Birthday Gift Guide for Guys, perfect for any father, husband, boyfriend, baby daddy, bestie, side piece or coworker...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Guy Who’s Kinda a Big Dill: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/spicy-pickles-gift-set#variant=15996571189282\" title=\"Spicy Pickles Gift Box\"\u003eThe Spicy Pickles Gift Box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe’s the type to order a pickleback shot... and then \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e drink the whiskey. When he gets up in the middle of the night, his midnight snack is a pickle spear. Do you \u003cem\u003eunderstand\u003c\/em\u003e his briny obsession? No. But you do know that he’ll go absolutely crazy for a box full of the most dill-icious, spicy pickles we’ve tasted. And we’re not gherkin around—these pickled veggies are damn hot. He’ll love classic cucumber varieties, and you’ll get to introduce him to more unusual briny creations like crunchy green beans with jalapeños.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Man Who’s Got the Hot Hot Hots for You: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/hot-hot-hot-sauce-gift-box#variant=38103225490\" title=\"Hot hot hot Sauce Gift Box\"\u003eThe Hot Hot Hot Sauce Gift Box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spinach omelette you made him for breakfast. His roast beef and Swiss on rye. Happy hour pork tacos. Even the popcorn you split at the movies. It drives you insane that when it comes to this guy, everything gets doused in hot sauce. Indulge his fiery obsession with a gift box that features everything from mild sriracha to absolutely flaming ghost pepper and habanero hot sauce. He’ll be in tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Guy Who’s Always Going Above and Beyond: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/raise-the-bars#variant=15884984287266\" title=\"Raise the Bars Gift Box\"\u003eThe Raise the Bars Gift Box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only does your man find the time to work out every morning, but he actually \u003cem\u003eenjoys\u003c\/em\u003e it. And to top it off, he’s uber conscious about everything he puts in his body. To fuel his early work-outs (or honestly to fuel the rest of his day), he will love all-natural energy bars that actually taste good. With flavors like figgy chai nut butter and strawberry coconut, you might find yourself sneaking a bite. Joining in for the workout? That’s another discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Guy Who’s Caffeine Crazed: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/the-coffee-fix-gift-box#variant=12556934709282\" title=\"The Coffee Fix Gift Box\"\u003eThe Coffee Fix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s 30 minutes before bedtime and he \u003cem\u003estill\u003c\/em\u003e has a cup of coffee in his hand. And you can’t blame him, he’s been up since 6:15. He needs his fix: Eye-opening chocolate espresso cookies, rich java chocolate, coffee and chocolate-dusted hazelnuts… oh, and before he asks, yes, there is a tin of our favorite coffee beans for brewing, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Guy Who Can Be a Bit of a Meathead: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/jerky-of-the-month-club\" title=\"Jerky Subscription\"\u003eThe Jerky Subscription\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether he’s out on the rugged backcountry trail or pounding the pavement of the concrete jungle, a man’s gotta eat. Fuel him with some protein-packed food to satisfy his need for meat. Wrassle up a monthly delivery of the best craft jerkies from all over the country. He’ll love cowboy classics of the beef variety, but he’ll be blown away by innovative lesser-known types. Umami-heavy teriyaki salmon is like lox on-the-go. As for peppery turkey jerky? He’ll \u003cem\u003egobble\u003c\/em\u003e it right up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Guy Who Likes Life on the Rocks: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/bourbon-planner-kit#variant=12590633254946\" title=\"Bourbon Planner Kit\"\u003eThe Bourbon Planner Cocktail Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying your man a bottle of booze is \u003cem\u003eintimidating\u003c\/em\u003e. He already has the bar cart stocked with all of his aged scotches and single-grain whiskeys. Better to get him a cocktail kit that’ll heighten his spirits – our Bourbon Planner kit will get his bourb-on, with a small-batch Old Fashioned mixer, juicy cherries (not like the bright red Maraschinos), giant ice cube trays and swanky accessories. He’ll get to live out his mixologist dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Gin-tleman in Your Life: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/just-add-gin#variant=12556414386210\" title=\"Just Add Gin Cocktail Kit\"\u003eJust Add Gin Cocktail Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour man is sophisticated and elegant. He’s got particular but excellent taste, especially when it comes to his drinks. With this cocktail kit, he can indulge in game-changing mixers that feature refined flavors such as lime leaf and charred grapefruit. Oh, and there’s a tonic concentrate syrup that literally makes the perfect G\u0026amp;T \u003cem\u003eevery\u003c\/em\u003e time. It’s a gin-spired gift idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Your Cookie Monster: The Cookie Subscription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate chip. Macadamia white chocolate. Oatmeal. Gingersnap. Your guy \u003cem\u003eloves\u003c\/em\u003e a good cookie. Our subscription delivers the dough with a monthly delivery of the most unique finds – lemon zest sugar cookies, chewy, fluffy macaroons dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with almonds, hazelnut sandwich cookies with \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e whiskey in them and more… your cookie monster will be lucky if he can make the box last the month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou never have to worry again when it comes to guys. Just remember to keep it simple and to keep it \u003cem\u003edelicious\u003c\/em\u003e. And if none of those options sound \u003cem\u003equite\u003c\/em\u003e like your man, we have even more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/collections\/gifts-for-guys\" title=\"Gifts for Guys\"\u003egift ideas for guys\u003c\/a\u003e here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","blog_id":35247813,"author":"Mouth Team","user_id":48867525,"published_at":"2019-05-06T18:23:00-04:00","updated_at":"2020-08-26T09:58:15-04:00","summary_html":"Whether it’s their birthday or really \u003cem\u003eanytime\u003c\/em\u003e, all guys will love these mouthwatering gifts.","template_suffix":"","handle":"birthday-food-gift-guide-for-guys","tags":"birthday gifts for a guy, birthday gifts for guys, birthday gifts for him, Birthday gifts guys, gift ideas for guys, gifts for guys, gifts for guys ideas","image":{"created_at":"2019-05-06T18:19:30-04:00","alt":"","width":3042,"height":2242,"src":"\/\/www.mouth.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Mouthpiece_VdayGiftGuideDudes_5BourbonPlanner.jpg?v=1557181170"}}
The Best Food Gifts Made in Brooklyn
Mouth Team, May 3, 2019

From the hipster capital of America come the hippest, undiscovered food finds that’ll show you’re totally in-the-know.

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{"id":30927028258,"title":"The Best Food Gifts Made in Brooklyn","created_at":"2019-05-03T13:14:21-04:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eBrooklyn, the land of thick black glasses and lumberjack flannel. It wasn’t long ago that Brooklyn was seen as the less desired area code, with a few oyster bars, pizzerias, mom-and-pop coffee shops and bodegas with good burritos. The restaurant scene was a footnote to big sister Manhattan. Now, you’ll find bearded bartenders with their own line of bitters, single-origin chocolate laboratories and a whole community of trend-seeking foodies who could give ol’ Manhattan a run for her money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull disclosure: Brooklyn is the home of Mouth HQ (Dumbo, represent!)—we’re right in the middle of all the foodie action, exploring the open-air markets, chatting up makers and eating nonstop. Here are our latest and best food finds (that also make delicious gifts) from the borough we call home...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Friend Who Loves Their Ironic Baristas: Brooklyn-Made Coffee \u0026amp; Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrooklyn loves its baristas. The mid-20 year-old, clad in a slouchy 80s sweater and beanie, smells of coffee grounds and is here to pour some irony into your morning cup. For your friend who always needs their caffeine fix, there’s nothing like a cup from these Brooklyn Makers...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrady’s Cold Brew — Manhattanite GQ producer by day, coffee fiend by night, Grady debuted his 20-hour-brewed chicory-spiked smooth \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/diy-cold-brew-coffee-kit-gradys-cold-brew#variant=690187497\" title=\"DIY Cold Brew Coffee Kit\"\u003ecold brew Ethiopean coffee\u003c\/a\u003e at Smorgasbord, the famed Brooklyn waterfront market. We’re totally addicted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrooklyn Roasting Company — This maker is right down the street from us in DUMBO, and their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/iris-espresso-coffee-brooklyn-roasting-company#variant=false\" title=\"Iris Espresso Coffee\"\u003ecoffee\u003c\/a\u003e is not only super delicious, we feel good knowing that each cup supports impoverished coffee farmers around the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDona Chai — Inspired by the local food movement, Amy sources all the spices for her wholesome \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/chai-tea-concentrate-dona-chai#variant=16424181317\" title=\"Chai Concentrate\"\u003echai\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/turmeric-concentrate-dona-chai#variant=15885816889378\" title=\"Turmeric Tea Concentrate\"\u003eturmeric tea concentrates\u003c\/a\u003e in Brooklyn, grinds them in Gowanus and composts the grounds locally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Friend Who's Still a Kid at Heart: Treats for the Brooklyn-Loving Adult\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrooklyn loves a reimagined childhood snack. Bacon turned into a spreadable jam. Macaroni and cheese transformed with duck and mascarpone cheese. A donut sprinkled with hibiscus dust. For the friend who loves a sweet TBT, we would never forget...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMegpies — A reinvention of the toasty childhood favorite, Meg started selling her frosted jammy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/blueberry-toaster-tart#variant=898187485\" title=\"Toaster Tart\"\u003ehandpies\u003c\/a\u003e on a Park Slope brownstone stoop outside of the subway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalty Road — The hand-pulled \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/sea-salt-caramel-salt-water-taffy-the-salty-road#variant=19506317637\" title=\"Sea Salt Caramel Taffy\"\u003etaffy confections\u003c\/a\u003e, creations of Marisa Wu, are nothing like the plasticky store-bought variety. We like to think they get their salty bite from the sea air in Far Rockaway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Friend Who Likes to Get Sauced: Brooklyn-Born Condiments \u0026amp; Sauces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condiment of the moment comes and goes faster than a fedora-clad gent on a vintage bike. Sriracha exploded onto the American food scene about ten years ago. Then, local single-flower varietal honey was the sauce \u003cem\u003edu jour.\u003c\/em\u003e In 2015, small-batch ketchup and something called harissa started popping up everywhere. But before these sauces went wide, Brooklynites were dowsing and dunking their foods in them. If your friend can’t get enough of the sauce, these Brooklyn makers are ahead of the next trend...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin Mustard — The company is named for Red Hook-based chef Tin Dizdarevic who has created a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/tin-mustard-whole-grain-mustard#variant=132757502\" title=\"Whole Grain Mustard\"\u003emustard\u003c\/a\u003e with crunchy whole mustard grains. It’s the caviar of spreads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMike’s Hot Honey — Mike was early to the Brooklyn scene, drizzling a Brazilian-inspired, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/hot-honey-mikes-hot-honey#variant=1093350720\" title=\"Hot Honey\"\u003echile-infused honey\u003c\/a\u003e on top of pies at Paulie Gee’s pizzeria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Friend Who Has a Sweet Spot for Sweets: Cookies \u0026amp; Chocolate Made in Brooklyn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Brooklyn sweets freak doesn’t settle for your break-and-bake cookie or factory-produced chocolate bar—they need unusual ingredients and small-batch techniques. Well, Brooklyn \u003cem\u003edelivers\u003c\/em\u003e with cutting-edge, disruptive flavors...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhimsy \u0026amp; Spice — Sunset Park-based Mark Sopchak and Jenna Park teamed up for a company that bakes up inventive spins on cookies. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/hazelnut-whiskey-sandwich-cookies-whimsy-and-spice#variant=950303233\" title=\"Hazelnut Whiskey Sandwich Cookies\"\u003eHazelnut sandwich cookies with whiskey-infused ganache\u003c\/a\u003e? Yes please.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJacques Torres — The French chocolatier was on the Brooklyn food scene in 2000, long before anyone had heard of DUMBO or single-origin or absinthe speakeasies. When he’s not crafting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/chocolate-covered-cheerios#variant=150249942\" title=\"Chocolate-Covered Cheerios\"\u003echocolates\u003c\/a\u003e, he’s sleeping in his boat, docked on the Hudson. Now \u003cem\u003ethat’s\u003c\/em\u003e hipster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Friend Who Likes to Get Crafty: Cocktails ala Brooklyn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brooklyn bar scene is one of contradictions. On one hand, you can get $2 PBR… but on the other, you can get a craft cocktail that features two liqueurs you definitely can’t pronounce, infused with African bumblebee honey and strained through sustainably-farmed algae. Then, it’s lit on fire and costs $17. For a friend who always likes to have the latest in their glass, two Brooklyn makers rep the scene...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorris Kitchen — Starting out as a secret supper club (yet another trendy idea), this brother-sister team based in Williamsburg makes mixology a snap with their all-natural \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/ginger-spice-cocktail-syrup-morris-kitchen#variant=false\" title=\"Ginger Spice Cocktail Syrup\"\u003eelixirs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickett Brothers Beverage — Raised in 1960s Cleveland, three brothers learned the art of the cocktail party (as well as the art of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/ginger-beer-syrup-pickett-brothers-beverage#variant=352322977\" title=\"Pickett's Cocktail Syrup\"\u003ecocktail syrup\u003c\/a\u003e) very early on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrooklyn hipsters (or whatever the \u003cem\u003enew\u003c\/em\u003e hipster word is for hipsters) always want to find the next big but currently little-known discovery, so it’s no surprise that the borough offers so much to the small-batch scene. This Brooklyn gift guide covered many of our favorites, but you can check out all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/collections\/shop-by-state#!made-in-new-york\" title=\"New York Gifts\"\u003eNew York finds here\u003c\/a\u003e. When it comes to Brooklyn, we have to say… the hipster food scene is lit!\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":35247813,"author":"Mouth Team","user_id":48867525,"published_at":"2019-05-03T14:46:00-04:00","updated_at":"2020-08-15T18:31:49-04:00","summary_html":"From the hipster capital of America come the hippest, undiscovered food finds that’ll show you’re totally in-the-know.","template_suffix":"","handle":"the-brooklyn-made-food-gift-guide","tags":"Brooklyn food market, Brooklyn foods, Brooklyn gifts, food Brooklyn, food in Brooklyn, gifts from Brooklyn, hipster food","image":{"created_at":"2019-05-03T13:14:21-04:00","alt":"","width":3042,"height":2242,"src":"\/\/www.mouth.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Blogpost_Makers_BK_2.jpg?v=1556903661"}}
A Gift Guide for the Taurus in Your Life
Mouth Team, May 1, 2019

Your favorite bullish friend has their birthday coming up. The stars say that these gifts will align with their personality.

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{"id":30907138082,"title":"A Gift Guide for the Taurus in Your Life","created_at":"2019-05-01T17:09:46-04:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eSmart, ambitious, trustworthy, hardworking and stubborn… some would even say \u003cem\u003ebull-headed\u003c\/em\u003e. Yes, we’re talking about your Earth-ruled, buckin’ Taurus. They’re the one who’s always pushing you to start Saturday at the crack of dawn with a high-intensity spin class… as opposed your normal morning laying in bed and scrolling your Instagram feed. They can drive you a little crazy with their intense, unwavering opinions, but in the end, they’ve got your back, especially when it comes to an argument. They’re right behind you, defending that you do indeed know for a fact that the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/blogs\/mouthpiece\/game-of-thrones-gifts-guide\" title=\"Game of Thrones Gift Guide\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e books are better than the show. And they’re also \u003cem\u003euncannily\u003c\/em\u003e that one friend who has been working their way up in the same company since college. They’re always driven to \u003cem\u003ebulldoze\u003c\/em\u003e the competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your \u003cem\u003ebully\u003c\/em\u003e Taurus friend, certain gifts will perfectly align with their stars. We present the Ultimate Gift Guide for Tauruses...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Appeal to their Indulgent Side: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/chocolate-covered-deliciousness#variant=978502992\" title=\"Chocolate-Covered Deliciousness\"\u003eChocolate-Covered Deliciousness\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Taurus in your life isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get to work, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t know how to kick back. In fact, they're experts at kicking back! They’re just nit-picky about \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e they kick back, spoiling themselves with only the best indulgences. This box of chocolatey riches is filled with the best of the best small-batch chocolate that they can carefully eat, one treat at a time. A few dark chocolate malt balls on Wednesday… two chocolate-covered animal crackers on Thursday. You might not \u003cem\u003epersonally\u003c\/em\u003e understand the method to this madness, but with their discipline, they’ll probably make the box last until their next birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Pamper Them: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/easy-like-sunday-morning#variant=false\" title=\"Easy Like Sunday Morning Box\"\u003eEasy Like Sunday Morning Box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake that bull by the horns and make them relax. They do actually \u003cem\u003elike\u003c\/em\u003e to work—they’re downright proud they’re the one who gets things done—but for once, take the reins from their hands. Although Tauruses are work \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"\u003ehorses\u003c\/span\u003e bulls, they do enjoy a little pampering. Surprise them with breakfast in bed with this gift box. Whole grain pancakes and dark maple syrup, toasty pecan and coconut granola, strawberry-rose jam and an absolutely dill-icious Bloody Mary mix. Yes, they’ll criticize \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e you \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/blogs\/mouthpiece\/the-best-bloody-mary-hacks-in-13-ingredients\" title=\"Best Bloody Mary Cocktail Ever\"\u003emade the Bloody Mary\u003c\/a\u003e and will analyze the minute detail of your granola-to-yogurt ratio, but will appreciate it nonetheless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Fuel Their Ambition: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/diy-cold-brew-coffee-kit-gradys-cold-brew#variant=690187497\" title=\"DIY Cold Brew Kit\"\u003eDIY Cold Brew Coffee Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Taurus’ drive inspires, compels and exhausts you. How are they always the friend to show up to every birthday, every brunch, every late-night party, clear-eyed and cheery-faced? They’re always apparently the most reliable at the office, too. And they’re always off to their next big commitment. Clearly, they need to stay caffeinated, and this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/diy-cold-brew-coffee-kit-gradys-cold-brew#variant=690187497\"\u003eDIY Cold Brew Kit\u003c\/a\u003e will fuel them for the ride. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/blogs\/mouthpiece\/how-to-make-iced-coffee-at-home-better\" title=\"How to Make the Best Cold Brew\"\u003eBrewing cold brew\u003c\/a\u003e takes minimal effort before they go to bed, and in the morning, they’ll have a smooth, icy coffee with notes of chicory to grab as they saunter out the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Let Them Horn in on the Action: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/bourbon-smoked-paprika-bourbon-barrel-foods\" title=\"Bourbon Smoked Paprika\"\u003eBourbon-Smoked Paprika\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/black-garlic-salt-jacobsen-salt-co#variant=15965614440482\" title=\"Black Garlic Salt\"\u003eBlack Garlic Salt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Taurus simply cannot resist getting hands-on in any situation. Whether it’s digging their hands into the garden, getting messy in the art studio or sinking their teeth into a new difficult recipe, they’re getting the job done better than anyone else. For the foodie Taurus, leave the cooking to them, and gift them high-end, small-batch spices. Within a week, they will have mastered the spices and showcase them in ways you could never imagine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Ride on Their Generous Nature: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/pop-stars#variant=false\" title=\"Pop Stars Gourmet Popcorn Box\"\u003eThe Pop Stars Popcorn Box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTauruses do \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e to share. Always the bull, they are possessive and uncompromising, but good friends fulfill Taurus’s need for partnership. They want to share and look out for you. With this gift box, you two can dig in together to cinnamon bourbon pecan caramel corn, bacon caramel corn and cheesy sun-popped popcorn. With your Taurus’ love of everything orderly, you’ll probably have to go \u003cem\u003eone\u003c\/em\u003e bag at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Thank Them for Being Your Rock(s): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/just-add-whiskey#variant=12556388401186\" title=\"Just Add Whiskey Gift Box\"\u003eJust Add Whiskey Gift Box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Taurus is dependable. They were the only friend who helped you move cross-city after that terrible breakup. They brought you your favorite kombucha when you caught the flu. They always pick up the phone. They’re just \u003cem\u003ealways there\u003c\/em\u003e. Ol' faithful. Thank them by serving your rock a solid drink \u003cem\u003eon\u003c\/em\u003e the rocks. Zingy ginger spice mules or smoked honey sours? Your opinionated bull will lead the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe zodiac dictates that the Taurus in your life is “strong, grounded, and dependable.” They deserve the best for their birthday, recent job promotion, new home or what have you... even if they can get a little bull-headed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","blog_id":35247813,"author":"Mouth Team","user_id":48867525,"published_at":"2019-05-01T17:35:00-04:00","updated_at":"2019-05-02T09:59:59-04:00","summary_html":"Your favorite \u003cem\u003ebullish\u003c\/em\u003e friend has their birthday coming up. The stars say that these gifts will align with their personality.","template_suffix":"","handle":"the-ultimate-taurus-gift-guide","tags":"gifts for Taurus, Taurus birthday, Taurus birthday gifts, Taurus gifts","image":{"created_at":"2019-05-01T17:24:15-04:00","alt":"","width":3042,"height":2242,"src":"\/\/www.mouth.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Taurus.jpg?v=1556745855"}}
Bloody Mary Hacks That’ll Make Your Homemade Brunch Way Better
Mouth Team, April 29, 2019

In four simple steps, you’ll be bloody killin’ it when it comes to the classic brunch drink.

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{"id":30892654626,"title":"Bloody Mary Hacks That’ll Make Your Homemade Brunch Way Better","created_at":"2019-04-29T14:06:58-04:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\"Brunch so hard.\" Here at Mouth, this it's our swan song. But, ya know, sometimes we could do without the long lines, trying to organize your friends so everyone *actually* shows up on time, or the mass of brunch-goers standing up on their chair trying to get that perfect shot for insta. #brunchlife! For those times, hosting a boozy brunch at home is definitely our tune. And there’s one cocktail that always has a place on our brunch table: The Bloody Mary. Ahh, The savory Bloody —packed with earthy vegetables and garnishes up the wazoo, it verges more on appetizer than it does cocktail. And that’s just how we like it... Because go hard or go home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut you can't do a bloody brunch like a pro until you master a pro bloody strategy. Lucky for you, we're here to help...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's All About That Base: Bloody Mary Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's nothing basic about these bases. We’ve discovered three incredible, dill-icious mixers that we keep on hand in the Mouth fridge at all times. And you should, too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGordy's Pickle Jar \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/gordy-bloody-mary-mix#variant=964521708\" title=\"Gordy's Pickle Jar Bloody Mary Mix\"\u003eBloody Mary Mix\u003c\/a\u003e—Gordy's combines pickle brine and a gazpacho-like blend of tomato juice with the kick of cherry bomb pepper. It’s so good we would drink it straight. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/blogs\/mouthpiece\/the-real-dill-bloody-mary-mix-uses\" title=\"Uses for Bloody Mary Mix\"\u003eThe Real Dill\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/dill-ish-bloody-mary-mix-the-real-dill#variant=324281381\" title=\"The Real Dill Bloody Mary Mix\"\u003eBloody Mary Mix\u003c\/a\u003e—You can actually see the flecks of garlic, dill, horseradish and habanero in this spicier mix. It’s almost like a drinkable salsa. (Cue the red dress dancing emoji.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreservation \u0026amp; Co. Original \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/original-bloody-mary-mix#variant=false\" title=\"Preservation \u0026amp; Co Bloody Mary Mix\"\u003eBloody Mary Mix\u003c\/a\u003e—Pinkies out for this one because it's packed with fancy ingredients – balsamic reduction, dijon mustard, crushed capers and green bean brine. (We're swooning, and it's not from the vodka.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying with Fire: Hot Sauces for Bloodies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want your hair of the dog to pack a little more bite, adding a ash to your hot sauce will truly change your life. These three hot sauces have been tried, tested and trued in our bloodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumble House’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/hamajang-ghost-pepper-hot-sauce-adoboloco#variant=880377829\" title=\"Hamajang Ghost Pepper Sauce\"\u003eHamajang Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e—The heat will initially go undetected, but it’ll creep up and haunt your palate. Proceed with caution! (But also, YOLO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitchen Garden’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/original-sriracha-the-kitchen-garden#variant=17840600581\" title=\"Organic Sriracha\"\u003eOrganic Sriracha\u003c\/a\u003e—This fermented addition to the Bloody is better than the normal rooster sauce because it’s small-batch, farm-fresh and organic. You'll be brunching soooo #ontrend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISH Premium’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/ish-premium-horseradish#variant=226118532\" title=\"Ish Premium Beet Horseradish\"\u003eBeet Horseradish\u003c\/a\u003e—This adds a different (and some would say traditional) type of heat which will hit right in the sinuses. It pops in the glass and on the tongue. Time to start horsin’ around!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice it Up: Bloody Mary Seasonings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalting your Bloody Mary rim always seems to be a hot bed of debate. Well, the Mouth teams falls on the side of religiously salting things up. Salt, along with other spices that can go on the rim, really brings out and heightens the flavor of any Bloody. Here are our top three...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBourbon Barrel Foods’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/bourbon-smoked-paprika-bourbon-barrel-foods#variant=269741606\" title=\"Bourbon-Barrel Paprika\"\u003eBourbon Smoked Paprika\u003c\/a\u003e—This is a spice unlike any other, adding an additional depth of flavor (aka smokiness). Mix with equal parts kosher salt for a rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJ.Q. Dickinson’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/bloody-mary-salt-jq-dickinson#variant=12757977202722\" title=\"Bloody Mary Salt\"\u003eBloody Mary Salt\u003c\/a\u003e— For those who want something easy and already prepared, this savory and spicy mix of applewood smoked salt, local dried chili peppers, roasted garlic and celery seed is a winner. It can also be added to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/blogs\/mouthpiece\/best-easy-easter-breakfast-ideas\" title=\"Brunch Ideas\"\u003ebrunch dishes\u003c\/a\u003e like egg and vegetable frittata or hashbrowns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJacobsen Salt Co.’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/black-garlic-salt-jacobsen-salt-co#variant=15965614440482\" title=\"Black Garlic Salt\"\u003eBlack Garlic Salt\u003c\/a\u003e—This high-drama salt with umami-rich caramelized garlic is perfectly suited for any Bloody… and it’ll add to any high-drama tea that’s split over brunch as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloody Mary Garnishes: The Bouquet on Top\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave the wilted celery stalks to the bunnies. The Bloody Mary garnish is what sets it apart from the first look. If you’re gifting one of the best Bloody Mary kits, you’ve got to step up your garnish skills. And the garnish game has also gotten competitive out there. We like to think in two camps: pickled or meaty...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePernicious Pickling’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/bloody-mary-bar-in-a-jar-pernicious-pickling#variant=15999380553762\" title=\"Bloody Mary in a Jar\"\u003eBloody Mary in a Jar\u003c\/a\u003e—This gorgeous jar is filled with carrots, cucumbers, celery, string beans, asparagus and okra, all brined in apple cider vinegar with a little bit of spice – Bloody Mary lovers can mix and match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoux South’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/organic-pickled-cherry-tomatoes#variant=false\" title=\"Pickled Tomatoes\"\u003ePickled Tomatoes\u003c\/a\u003e—An obvious companion to the tomato base of a Bloody, these juicy, plump and unusual pickles provide a literal burst of flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharlito’s Cocina’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/campo-seco-salami-charlitos-cocina#variant=15908405706786\" title=\"Salame Seco\"\u003eSalame Seco\u003c\/a\u003e—A high-grade, earthy dry salami, made from pasture raised, heritage breed pork and cured with a mineral rich fleur de sel, that’s perfect for dicing up. They’ll be asking for a plateful of more salami long before they’ve hit the bottom of their glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChef's Cut Real Jerky's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/applewood-uncured-bacon-jerky-chefs-cut-real-jerky#variant=16769603013\" title=\"Applewood Uncured Bacon Jerky\"\u003eApplewood Uncured Bacon Jerky\u003c\/a\u003e—Try garnishing with a breakfast item that no one can resist. Bacon as a Bloody Mary garnish has been showing up at our favorite brunch spots around Brooklyn, and we’re here for it. Add a crisp strip right to any Bloody connoisseur’s glass, and they’ll be in pig heaven. Unanimously, the Best Bloody Mary ever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beauty about the Bloody Mary is that it’s the ultimate cocktail to personalize. From the ready-to-go \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/bloody-mary-cocktail-kit-gift-box#variant=12556438568994\" title=\"Bloody Mary Cocktail Kit\"\u003eBloody Mary Cocktail Kit\u003c\/a\u003e to each of these ingredient hacks, every Bloody lover can experiment at brunch until they’re bloody killing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","blog_id":35247813,"author":"Mouth Team","user_id":48867525,"published_at":"2019-04-29T15:50:00-04:00","updated_at":"2019-08-14T22:33:03-04:00","summary_html":"In four simple steps, you’ll be bloody killin’ it when it comes to the classic brunch drink.","template_suffix":"","handle":"the-best-bloody-mary-hacks-in-13-ingredients","tags":"best bloody mary, bloody mary, bloody mary cocktail, Bloody Mary hacks, bloody mary ingredients, bloody mary mix, bloody mary recipe, brunch drinks","image":{"created_at":"2019-04-29T15:50:32-04:00","alt":"","width":3042,"height":2242,"src":"\/\/www.mouth.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/MP_BloodyMary.jpg?v=1556567432"}}
AirBNB Tip: Be a Great Host & Give Your Guest a Gift
Mouth Team, April 26, 2019

What’s a sure-fire way to make sure your AirBNB guest enjoys their stay at your place? Unbelievably delicious treats are a 5-star idea.

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{"id":30877253666,"title":"AirBNB Tip: Be a Great Host \u0026 Give Your Guest a Gift","created_at":"2019-04-26T16:49:05-04:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eYou’re the envy of all your friends – you have a spare bedroom AND you’re get to travel to cool places for your job! (We’re totally jealous.) So you’ve come to realize you can actually AirBNB your space and earn some extra cash (so you can buy something for yourself on those trips). While there are many necessities you need to outfit your AirBNB space with (toiletries, towels, blankets, how-to manuals for using the remotes), here’s something helpful that AirBNB hosts are starting to leave for their guests: something to eat and drink!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small display of edible AirBNB guest gifts goes a long way in the hospitality world—and you’ll get that coveted 5 star rating. No need to stock the refrigerator with black truffles or the bar cart with Veuve Cliquot. So put on your best hotelier thinking cap, and prepare the best AirBNB guest experience with a few small-batch, American-made goodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirBNB Hosting Tip #1: Think Mini-Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink of the last time you traveled… what’s one of the surprises that brought a smile to your tired, just-off-the-airplane face? No, not room service... you probably wouldn’t want to wait on your AirBNB guests (besides, you’re out of town yourself, anyway). We’re talking about the mini-bar… especially one that’s well-stocked and complimentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone loves a good mini bar. Since you don’t know your incoming guest that well, get a little bit of everything. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/snack-it-to-me#variant=false\" title=\"Snack it to Me Box\"\u003eSnack It to Me box\u003c\/a\u003e, offers a range of goodies – from irresistible oat cookies studded with milk and dark chocolate to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/bjornqorn-popcorn\" title=\"Sun-popped popcorn\"\u003esun-popped popcorn\u003c\/a\u003e. Or go a little over-the-top with and leave them our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/snack-in-the-box-gift-box#variant=false\" title=\"Snack in the Box\"\u003eSnack in the Box\u003c\/a\u003e. It includes a bit more to choose from, including black lava salt caramels and extra fudgey brownies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs for the bar, you don’t need to buy AirBNB guest expensive spirits. A nice start would be our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/getaway-in-a-glass#variant=29783457042\" title=\"Getaway in a Glass Cocktail Kit Box\"\u003eGetaway in a Glass cocktail kit\u003c\/a\u003e. Chances are your visitors are celebrating or on vacation—set the mood with a tropical vibe with a juicy lime cucumber cocktail mixer and charred grapefruit tonic. Or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/just-add-champagne#variant=15996585115682\" title=\"Just Add Champagne Cocktail Kit\"\u003eJust Add Champagne kit\u003c\/a\u003e – they’ll be tickled pink from these ingredients that can transform a mimosas from the typical to the extraordinary. (Real cherry grenadine is nothing like that standard sticky red syrup) A garnish soaked in Woodford Reserve bourbon will be simply the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/jack-rudy-bourbon-cocktail-cherries#variant=false\" title=\"Bourbon Cherries\"\u003echerry on top\u003c\/a\u003e. They can also mix up a super easy pomegranate mule by just adding vodka to the mix. Pro AirBNB host tip: Both kits come with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/stemless-champagne-flutes-govino#variant=973051658258\" title=\"Champagne Flutes\"\u003eunbreakable glasses by Govino\u003c\/a\u003e, so you don’t have to worry about them accidentally breaking your good set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirBNB Host Tip #2: Make It Personal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaybe your AirBNB guest is coming all the way to Orlando for the first time from LA. Or maybe they’ve left small-town Ohio for your San Francisco loft. You want to show them that the state they’re visiting (aka the place you call home) is the best, go give them an AirBNB gift with the latest and greatest food finds from your area. At Mouth, you can shop our full collection of American-made goodies by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/collections\/shop-by-state\" title=\"Shop by State\"\u003estate\u003c\/a\u003e. For that Orlando treat? Leave them handmade \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/bourbon-marshmallows-wondermade#variant=392743604\" title=\"Bourbon Marshmallows\"\u003ebourbon marshmallows\u003c\/a\u003e. Welcoming them to the Bay Area? Give them a taste of that famous Northern California bounty with fig jam or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/olive-parmesan-tapenade-sutter-buttes#variant=803212453\" title=\"Olive and Parmesan Tappenade\"\u003eolive and parmesan tapenade\u003c\/a\u003e. These savvy and swanky souvenirs from your home state really can give them a sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirBNB Host Tip #3: Provide the Essentials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’ve just arrived in a new city and have no idea where to go for food and they’re hangry. Take the hassle out of at least their first meal, and your AirBNB guest will be so relieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot having to stumble out for coffee in the morning is key. Stock up on well-balanced \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/iris-espresso-coffee-brooklyn-roasting-company#variant=false\" title=\"Espresso Beans\"\u003eespresso beans\u003c\/a\u003e with notes of maple sugar, plum and cocoa. This coffee is super versatile, so they’ll work whether you have a drip system or aeropress. Or if your AirBNB is in New York during the humid summer, leave them \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/diy-cold-brew-coffee-kit-gradys-cold-brew#variant=690187497\" title=\"Grady's Cold Brew Maker Bio\"\u003eDIY cold brew coffee by Grady’s\u003c\/a\u003e. The New Orlean’s style cold brew is delicious and has the directions right on the can. Leave them a note with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/blogs\/mouthpiece\/how-to-make-iced-coffee-at-home-better\" title=\"How to Make the Best Iced Coffee\"\u003ecold brew tips\u003c\/a\u003e so they know to put it in the fridge before they crash the night before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re in LA or Miami Beach (or you’re just more of a zen type), a fun thing to set out is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/turmeric-concentrate-dona-chai#variant=15885816889378\" title=\"Turmeric Concentrate\"\u003eGolden Milk concentrate\u003c\/a\u003e. Your AirBNB guest will thank you for introducing them to this antioxidant and anti-inflammatory elixir made with a spicy blend of turmeric, peppercorns, ginger, and allspice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo a little further and set out some small-batch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/collections\/jam-and-jelly\" title=\"Jellies and Jams Collection\"\u003ejams\u003c\/a\u003e with some local bread on the counter, or a box of unique \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/raise-the-bars#variant=15884984287266\" title=\"Raise the Bars Gift box\"\u003eenergy bars\u003c\/a\u003e which they can throw into their backpacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirBNB Host Tip #4: Sweeten Their Stay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn AirBNB guest will not be able to resist our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/cookie-monster-gift-box#variant=219405644\" title=\"Cookie Monster Gift Box\"\u003eCookie Monster box\u003c\/a\u003e. Most of us need a sweet \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/blogs\/mouthpiece\/the-ultimate-snack-gift-guide\" title=\"Gift Guide for Snackers\"\u003esnack fix\u003c\/a\u003e to close out the night. Stock the pantry with a selection of cookies that includes everything from vanilla sugar cookies, elegant orange pistachio shortbreads or rich, chip-studded chocolate sables. A half-gallon of milk in the fridge and they’re set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirBNB Host Tip #5: If You Know About Dietary Restrictions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re not a psychic AirBNB host. You can’t anticipate their allergies or dietary restrictions. But, if you did find out in your back and forth exchange that your AirBNB guest is gluten-free or vegan, surprise them (aka blow their mind) with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/gluten-free-snack-box#variant=false\" title=\"Gluten-Free Snack Box\"\u003eGluten-Free snack box\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/vegan-snack-box#variant=411060861\" title=\"Vegan Snack Box\"\u003eVegan snack box\u003c\/a\u003e. The options in these boxes are so delicious that, even though you might be a complete omnivore, you’ll be tempted to steal a snack before they arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important thing to remember is that your AirBNB guest is probably pretty similar to you. After all, they chose your place. They appreciate your location. They dig your aesthetic. You probably have a lot in common! So, AirBNB hosts, be kind and leave a friendly welcome note. But most importantly, show them how awesome you are with a standout food gift. And if you’re lucky, they’ll leave you an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/blogs\/mouthpiece\/the-best-food-gift-boxes-for-your-airbnb-host\" title=\"AirBNB Guest Tips\"\u003eAirBNB host gift\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow that’s a five-star idea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","blog_id":35247813,"author":"Mouth Team","user_id":48867525,"published_at":"2019-04-26T17:06:00-04:00","updated_at":"2021-02-21T19:01:05-05:00","summary_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat’s a sure-fire way to make sure your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAirBNB guest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e enjoys their stay at your place? Unbelievably delicious treats are a 5-star idea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","template_suffix":"","handle":"the-best-food-gift-boxes-for-your-airbnb-guest","tags":"airbnb etiquette, Airbnb gift, Airbnb guest, AirBNB guest gifts, Airbnb Host, Airbnb host tips, AirBNB hosting tips, airbnb tips, guest gift ideas, guest gifts, tips for airbnb","image":{"created_at":"2019-04-26T16:49:05-04:00","alt":"","width":5000,"height":3333,"src":"\/\/www.mouth.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/SnackItToMe_2018.JPG?v=1556311745"}}
AirBNB Tip: Be a Great Guest & Give Your Host a Gift
Mouth Team, April 24, 2019

How do you make sure your AirBNB host leaves you a 5-star review? An unbelievably delicious treat that’ll have them raving about you.

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{"id":30861787170,"title":"AirBNB Tip: Be a Great Guest \u0026 Give Your Host a Gift","created_at":"2019-04-24T13:14:50-04:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhen you use AirBNB, your head is full of questions... Will the AirBNB host actually be a helpful guide, offering advice, tips and highlights of their personal faves? How much food will be accessible? Do you have to bring your own toilet paper? All these are important. But you may be overlooking an important piece of AirBNB etiquette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirBNB’s are different from other accommodations in one very obvious way: they’re someone’s full-time \u003cem\u003ehome\u003c\/em\u003e. This creates a special relationship between host and guest that doesn’t exist in the hotel world, and, believe it or not, a unique type of AirBNB etiquette has emerged. No, you’re not expected to tip. But a small expression of your genuine and heartfelt appreciation goes a long way. Since you won’t know your host \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e too well, your AirBNB gift should be something universally enjoyed. (See where we’re going here?) Read on for the best, tastiest AirBNB host gift ideas...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Best-Selling AirBNB Host Thank You Gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, while you should leave a handwritten note on your way out the door along with an online review (this is really key), you can also go beyond simply \u003cem\u003ewriting\u003c\/em\u003e your thank you. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/tasty-thank-you-gift-box#variant=1314428964\" title=\"Tasty Thank You Gift Box\"\u003eTasty Thank You Gift Box\u003c\/a\u003e is a total host-pleaser. Who has ever turned down rich chocolate cookies? Or salted caramel corn? How about the best sweet potato chips that we’ve ever tasted? (And we’ve tasted a lot of them.) Your AirBNB host will be noshing for days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut that might not be enough. What if your AirBNB host waited an extra 3 hours for you to arrive from the airport after a \u003cem\u003eseriously\u003c\/em\u003e delayed flight and then STILL went on to give you a full tour of the home \u003cem\u003ewith\u003c\/em\u003e a breakdown of how to use the multiple remote controls (so you wouldn't miss a single episode of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/blogs\/mouthpiece\/game-of-thrones-gifts-guide\" title=\"Game of Thrones Gift Guide\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e). Or the home had extra fancy bed sheets and a rain shower, not to mention the full-sized Peruvian-style open-fire grill. They were obviously the greatest of hosts, so you should repay them with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/the-great-guest-host-gift-set#variant=false\" title=\"Great Guest Gift Box\"\u003eGreat Guest gift box\u003c\/a\u003e. Sun-popped popcorn dusted with nutritional yeast, extra crunchy spiced pecans, and a Moscow Mule cocktail mixer… all they need to do is add some vodka. They’ll be leaving you a 5-star guest review in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirBNB Host Gifts from Your Home State\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour AirBNB host went the extra mile. They sent you an email \u003cem\u003ein advance\u003c\/em\u003e with all the insider tourist spots that you \u003cem\u003ejust couldn’t miss\u003c\/em\u003e. It only seems appropriate to leave this in-the-know host something from your hometown. Luckily, at Mouth you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/collections\/shop-by-state\" title=\"Shop by State\"\u003eshop by state\u003c\/a\u003e. Traveling from Kentucky? Bring \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/collections\/vendors?q=Bourbon%20Barrel%20Foods\" title=\"Bourbon Barrel Foods\"\u003ebourbon barrel smoked spices\u003c\/a\u003e for their pantry. Do you hail from the Carolinas? Ship them \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/collections\/vendors?q=Jack+Rudy+Cocktail+Co.\" title=\"Jack Rudy Cocktail Co.\"\u003ecocktail cherries and the single best small-batch tonic syrup\u003c\/a\u003e that ever existed. They’ll be impressed by these savvy and swanky souvenirs from your home state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirBNB Gifts to Ease the Stressed Out Host \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough you might’ve been the best of guests, they’ll still need to clean up after you spilled all the shampoo in the shower, take out the trash and scrub down that Peruvian grill. You’ve heard some horror stories. Your AirBNB host might’ve even told you some—like the time their guests held a college-aged kegger. You feel their pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedirect their attention to your pleasant stay. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/peace-of-mind-tea#variant=8326359109\" title=\"Peace of Mind Tea\"\u003ePeace of Mind Tea\u003c\/a\u003e comes by way of Washington’s Flying Bird Botanicals and the absolutely stunning letter-pressed tin is filled with the calming aromas of lemon balm, oat straw, spearmint, and roasted skullcap (helping to eliminate any AirBNB guest-induced headaches). And from 2 Queens in New York, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/splendid-serenity-tea-two-queens-honey-and-tea#variant=12835271966754\" title=\"Serenity Tea\"\u003eSerenity Tea\u003c\/a\u003e is rooibos and chamomile spiced with warming anise, cinnamon and dried orange. One brew will have them sighing phew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this was your first vacation in months and the AirBNB happened to include a warm jacuzzi and the plush robe treatment, return the favor of the ultimate relaxation. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/wellness-in-a-box#variant=15884981895202\" title=\"Wellness in a Box Gift Box\"\u003eWellness in a Box host gift box\u003c\/a\u003e includes calming teas, and more zen-inducing treats such as dark, antioxidant rich chocolate; whipped, spreadable honey (yep, it’s a thing); invigorating golden milk concentrate. They’ll probably hop into that backyard jacuzzi to enjoy and slip into an n-ommmmmm state of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Sweet Ending to Your AirBNB Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there’s one gift any AirBNB hosts will not be able to resist (or any \u003cem\u003ehuman\u003c\/em\u003e, for that matter), it’s our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/chocolate-fix-gift-box#variant=12556464521250\" title=\"Chocolate Fix Gift Box\"\u003eChocolate Fix gift box\u003c\/a\u003e. We believe that chocolate, well, fixes everything, Maybe they’ll overlook the fact that you dropped one of their dinner plates. This perfect mea culpa AirBNB host gift box is packed with unbelievably rich double chocolate cookies, gooey brownies, decadent chocolate caramels and more. (That broken plate? Chocolate erases all.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you may want to remember is that your AirBNB host is probably pretty similar to you. After all, you picked a place that seemed like your home away from home, with just the right location and aesthetic. You probably have a lot in common! So, traveling people, be courteous and communicative. Leave a kind note and an awesome review for their page. But most importantly, show them your appreciation with a standout small-batch food gift. Now that’s a five-star idea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","blog_id":35247813,"author":"Mouth Team","user_id":48867525,"published_at":"2019-04-24T18:06:00-04:00","updated_at":"2019-05-19T13:47:59-04:00","summary_html":"How do you make sure your AirBNB host leaves you a 5-star review? An unbelievably delicious treat that’ll have them raving about you.","template_suffix":"","handle":"the-best-food-gift-boxes-for-your-airbnb-host","tags":"airbnb etiquette, Airbnb gift, Airbnb guest, Airbnb guest tips, Airbnb Host, airbnb tips, gift for host, gifts for your host, host gift ideas, host gifts, tips for airbnb","image":{"created_at":"2019-04-24T18:05:42-04:00","alt":"","width":4611,"height":2593,"src":"\/\/www.mouth.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/GreatGuest_Box.jpg?v=1556143542"}}
The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Snacker in Your Life
Mouth Team, April 23, 2019

We all need our salty-sweet, munchy-crunchy fix sometime—we got all snackers out there covered, no matter when the craving hits.

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{"id":30855102498,"title":"The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Snacker in Your Life","created_at":"2019-04-23T15:48:06-04:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eYou can always tell when someone needs a snack, whether it’s from a stomach rumble in the middle of a morning meeting or full on frantic hangriness. The snack attack can strike your co-worker around 4pm after a measly kale salad that you definitely warned them was definitely not enough food. Or you might see it sneaking up on your teenager who’s been editing that term paper for 3 straight hours. Or you might spy your partner sneaking off to the kitchen around midnight when dinner is long past and they want “a little something” for the third binge-watched episode of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/blogs\/mouthpiece\/game-of-thrones-gifts-guide\" title=\"Game of Thrones Gift Guide\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the dreaded snack attack. When it grabs hold, it must be satisfied. \u003cem\u003eEveryone\u003c\/em\u003e gets a case of the munchies...or the crunchies...or the salties and sweets, and it takes real discipline not to cave and immediately reach for our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/all-the-snacks-gift-box#variant=12556985368610\" title=\"All the Snacks Gift Box\"\u003eAll the Snacks box\u003c\/a\u003e on the spot. (It’s filled with all the best snack foods from the best cookies to cross our tasting table, shockingly delicious dried fruit, artisanal candies, savory cheese crackers and more. TBH, you should have it on hand at all times for your snacking friends and family.) But for all the snackers in your life, you may need to provide them with more custom-tailored snacks. We present to you our ultimate gift guide for snackers...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Snack Gift Box Do You Get for the On-the-go Snacker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe all have that one friend who always seems to be in a rush. They bolt from your brunch table to get to another lunch appointment. They double (no triple!) book their evenings with book parties, dinners and late night cocktails. They speed walk \u003cem\u003eeverywhere\u003c\/em\u003e. They certainly don’t take 10 minutes for breakfast in the morning. No, these people never slow down for anything, especially food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what if they could take breakfast \u003cem\u003ewith them\u003c\/em\u003e? And no, we’re not talking about that last sad spotted banana. For the speed demons in your life to keep going at 100mph, a great gift is our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/raise-the-bars#variant=15884984287266\" title=\"Raise the Bars Gift Box\"\u003eRaise the Bars\u003c\/a\u003e snack box. It’s packed with all the best small-batch energy bars, from figgy chai nut butter to a strawberry coconut and more. But what they’ll love most about these snacks is that they are all quite efficient: high in nutrient-rich calories and definitely portable. So they can hold the bar in one hand while continuing to tap out that business email in the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Are the Best Snack Foods for The Midday Snacker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidday attacks can be tough. The midday snacker is often seen pacing back and forth in the office, debating whether they should make a trip to the local bodega or just wait it out until lunch. The hunger is real, and they’re not thinking straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your friends (or business associates if you’re \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/blogs\/mouthpiece\/top-gifts-for-employee-appreciation-gifts\" title=\"Top Gifts for Coworkers and Employees\"\u003egifting for your coworkers\u003c\/a\u003e) who experience midday snack attacks, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/office-snack-bar-gift-box#variant=12556744130594\" title=\"Office Snack Bar Box\"\u003eOffice Snack Bar\u003c\/a\u003e gift box is the perfect emergency snack preparedness kit. It has everything for every craving, whether it’s the most perfectly crisp sweet potato chips, super savory sriracha beef jerky, salty sun-popped popcorn dusted with nutritional yeast, a chewy gooey chocolate brownie or one of the many other goodies awaiting inside. If you’re just a startup with three employees and an intern or you are gifting to an individual, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/snack-it-to-me#variant=12556094963746\" title=\"Snack It To Me Snack Box\"\u003eSnack it to Me\u003c\/a\u003e box has is a just-right option... not too much food and not too little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Gifts for Snackers during the Dreaded Afternoon Lull?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s the dreaded few hours before the last period bell or before the office door is locked for the night. Lunch has hit the stomach and the brain seems to slow way down… anyone up for a nap? Dinner is nowhere close. For these moments, send your favorite hypoglycemic (or just plain procrastinator) the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/the-nut-fix-gift-set#variant=15996582690850\" title=\"Nut Fix Snack Gift Box\"\u003eNut Fix snack gift box\u003c\/a\u003e. Filled with peanuts, cashews, pistachios, pecans and almonds fixed up with glazes, spices or salts, it’ll satisfy any hankering. But the best part is that nuts are packed with protein, which will boost anyone through until taco night (or whatever they’re having for dinner) begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Best Healthy Snack Ideas for Post-Work (or Post-Class or Post-Workout...)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe all know the feeling of getting home and desperately needing a little something to bring us a quick comfort. We’ve got just the box of snacks to satisfy any afternoon snacker that you know (and all without ruining their dinner appetite): the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/happy-and-healthy#variant=25080156873\" title=\"Happy and Healthy Snack Box\"\u003eHappy and Healthy snack box\u003c\/a\u003e. Totally addicting crackers made with cassava flour, sun-popped popcorn with nutritional yeast, chewy dried cranberries and blueberries, a big jar of gooey almond butter and more. It will hold anyone (from your own kids to your over-extended spouse) over to dinnertime, and it’ll have them tossing the bag of flamin’ hot whatevers down the trash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Specialized Gifts for Snackers (who Might Have Specific Diets)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe all know now that just because someone is gluten-free doesn’t mean they should have to suffer sad snacks. We’ve curated the most awesome \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/gluten-free-snack-box#variant=370971837\" title=\"Gluten-Free Gift Box\"\u003egluten-free snack box\u003c\/a\u003e, featuring crispy granolas, craft energy bars, stone ground nut butters, herbaceous popcorn and even more… and everything just \u003cem\u003ehappens\u003c\/em\u003e to be gluten-free. In fact, they’ll have to guard the gift... because even gluten-full friends won’t be able to stay away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve also just introduced a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/vegan-snack-box#variant=411060861\" title=\"Vegan Snack Box\"\u003evegan snack box\u003c\/a\u003e, or as we say a snack gift box that also just \u003cem\u003ehappens\u003c\/em\u003e to be vegan. Even omnivores will love the chewy fruit jerky (think fruit snacks all grown up), crunchy maple granola, craft popcorn with rosemary and olive oil and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Those Snackers Who Seem to be Bottomless Pits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what about those people who \u003cem\u003enever\u003c\/em\u003e seem satisfied? They always have to be munching on some bag of something whether they’re in a morning meeting, watching TV, on the road… it’s baffling. Good thing you have a trick up your sleeve. Gift the grazer in your life our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/pop-stars#variant=false\" title=\"Pop Stars popcorn gift box\"\u003ePop Stars popcorn gift box\u003c\/a\u003e. Popcorn is the perfect food gift for the grazer, because large quantities don’t pack too many calories. And this snack gift box will introduce them to the most mouthwatering (not to mention unique) flavors on the whole American small-batch scene. They’ll pucker up for salt and vinegar. They’ll go pinkies out for the white truffle. They’ll settle down with a glass, er, bowl of cinnamon bourbon pecan. And bacon caramel? Well, your grazer will go to hog heaven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor The Snackers Who Always Seem to Have Midnight Cravings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it’s past midnight and they need something to pair with their third episode (in a row) of \u003cem\u003eStranger Things\u003c\/em\u003e or they’ve actually gotten out of bed and are now gazing absent-mindedly into the fridge, we all know the type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the thing about a late-night hankering is that it \u003cem\u003emust\u003c\/em\u003e be satisfied or the snacker will toss and turn for the rest of the night. Late-night cravings come in two varieties: salty or sweet. For the salty snacker, send the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/pop-stars#variant=false\" title=\"Pop Stars popcorn gift box\"\u003ePop Stars popcorn gift box\u003c\/a\u003e. And after all, no snack is more classic than popcorn to pair with late-night binge watching. For sweet snackers, send our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/cookie-monster-gift-box\" title=\"Cookie Monster gift box\"\u003eCookie Monster gift box\u003c\/a\u003e. Vanilla sugar cookies, rich \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/mouth-chocolate-sables\" title=\"Chocolate Sables\"\u003echocolate sables\u003c\/a\u003e, elegant orange pistachio shortbreads… the only other thing they’ll need to cure a late-night craving is a glass. For the milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, if you can’t decide between all these snacksational options, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/all-the-snacks-gift-box#variant=12556985368610\" title=\"All the Snacks Gift Box\"\u003eAll the Snacks gift box\u003c\/a\u003e provides a taste (a very generous taste) of everything. And don’t just gift it to your favorite snackers—you should feel free to indulge \u003cem\u003eyourself\u003c\/em\u003e, too. No one (yourself included) should ever fall victim to the snack attack ever again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","blog_id":35247813,"author":"Mouth Team","user_id":48867525,"published_at":"2019-04-23T16:01:00-04:00","updated_at":"2021-02-21T19:20:47-05:00","summary_html":"We all need our salty-sweet, munchy-crunchy fix sometime—we got all snackers out there covered, no matter when the craving hits.","template_suffix":"","handle":"the-ultimate-snack-gift-guide","tags":"best snack food, best snack foods, best snack foods healthy, gifts for snackers, healthy snacks ideas, healthy snacks late night, snack box, snack box gift, snack box healthy, snack boxes, snack gift box","image":{"created_at":"2019-04-23T15:48:06-04:00","alt":"","width":5000,"height":3333,"src":"\/\/www.mouth.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/SnacksLifestyle_2018_3.JPG?v=1556048886"}}
All of the Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas That’ll Prove You're the Golden Child
Mouth Team, April 19, 2019

Mom will know exactly who her favorite is after you break out this mom-tastic brunch.

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{"id":30814568482,"title":"All of the Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas That’ll Prove You're the Golden Child","created_at":"2019-04-19T13:11:03-04:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eEveryone (and their mother) knows that Mother’s Day is really all about brunch. Oh, yeah... and showing your mom that you appreciate her. After all, who was the one who pulled the covers off you every school morning, made sure you were clean and dressed (in \u003cem\u003eappropriate\u003c\/em\u003e clothes, for both weather and modesty), packed your soccer uniform and made you hot oatmeal for breakfast and an egg salad wrap for lunch, all before the 7am bus arrived? If she got \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e up at 6:15, that means she had to get up at 6:00. And we have an important update—\u003cem\u003eno one\u003c\/em\u003e likes to wake up at that hour (it’s the middle of the night, as far as we’re concerned). And that includes mom, no matter how Wonder Woman-esque she is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo thank her for showering you with early morning love and graciousness and throw her the Mother’s Day brunch of her dreams. If you want to make mom a brunch that is guaranteed to flip her out, read on. These Mother’s Day brunch ideas are all you need. Bonus points if you serve it in the comfort of her own bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMother’s Day Cocktails Because She Deserves a Toast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrunch is just breakfast, but slowed down and with better menu options. Give a luxurious Mother’s Day brunch and lean in on the cocktails. Standard mom’s day cocktail fare is champagne and OJ. With our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/just-add-champagne#variant=15996585115682\" title=\"Just Add Champagne\"\u003eJust Add Champagne kit\u003c\/a\u003e, mom’s traditional mimosa takes a turn for pastel pink – a juicy pomegranate-ginger mixer, cherry bitters, or a splash of real grenadine. Go for a literal cherry on top, and add a bourbon-soaked cherry into her glass The only downside? She’ll want to start every morning with one of these. Here’s to the ladies who brunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf mom isn’t exactly the bubbly type, treat her to a floral or fruity cocktail. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/hibiscus-lavendar-cocktail-syrup-raft#variant=16000161447970\" title=\"Hibiscus Lavender Cocktail Syrup\"\u003eHibiscus lavender syrup\u003c\/a\u003e is like a Mother’s Day bouquet in a glass. Adding one simple tart-meets-floral tablespoon to a standard G\u0026amp;T or margarita will completely transform them. And we are smitten with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/watermelon-margarita-cocktail-mixer-owls-brew#variant=false\" title=\"Watermelon Margarita Cocktail Mixer\"\u003eWatermelon Margarita mixer\u003c\/a\u003e brewed from watermelon (of course), pomegranate and white tea. Mom will be eagerly asking for a refill, and, hey, it’s her day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd note: if those don’t sound like mom’s cup of tea, check out our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/blogs\/mouthpiece\/easy-easter-spring-cocktail-ideas\" title=\"Easy Spring Cocktails\"\u003espring cocktail ideas guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Drinks to Energize Mom’s Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMom’s day is a marathon for many. Not only is it \u003cem\u003eher\u003c\/em\u003e Mother’s Day, but it’s also Mother’s Day for her mother, her spouse’s mother, her sister who just had a newborn baby and her demanding sisters-in-law. There’s so much relative visiting, loading kids into and out of the minivan and small talk... she needs a boost. Not just with those Mother’s Day cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/tea-tasting-kit#variant=15884983304226\" title=\"Positivi-Tea Gift Box\"\u003ePositivi-Tea box\u003c\/a\u003e is filled with a trio of refreshing and reviving teas, including a tart hibiscus rose, a zingy white lemon ginger and a matcha that promotes whole-body wellness. Each will stimulate her mind and keep her alert for the marathon ahead. If mom is super on-trend, you might want to consider a golden milk, made from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/turmeric-concentrate-dona-chai\" title=\"Turmeric Concentrate\"\u003eturmeric concentrate\u003c\/a\u003e. Like tea, it’s brewed from a blend of spices and aromatics, sans actual tea leaves. Turmeric powder, pink and black peppercorn, ginger, allspice and lemongrass come together for a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory drink. Golden hour, mom style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternately, go for a good ol’ fashioned cup ‘o’ Joe... erm, we mean, cup of whatever your dad’s name is. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/diy-cold-brew-coffee-kit-gradys-cold-brew#variant=690187497\" title=\"Grady's DIY Cold Brew Coffee Kit\"\u003eCold brew from Grady’s\u003c\/a\u003e will give the buzz Mom craves with New Orlean’s style chicory infused coffee. Unsure how to make cold brew? Just follow our simple \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/blogs\/mouthpiece\/how-to-make-iced-coffee-at-home-better\" title=\"How to Make Better Cold Brew Coffee\"\u003etutorial\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMother’s Day Brunch Ideas for a Strong Start\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf jam is Mom’s jam (and she’s ever the Tina Turner fan), give her our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/stand-by-your-jam#variant=15999464112162\" title=\"Stand By Your Jam Gift Box\"\u003eStand by Your Jam box\u003c\/a\u003e. This special Mother’s Day gift box includes a tasting of all our favorite jams and jellies: a rich plum cutting preserve with a cooling minty finish; organic blueberry jam, bursting with late-summer juiciness; super-thick luxurious strawberry jam with hints of rose; indulgent cherry jam cooked with sticky-sweet Vermont honey and tart hibiscus; sunny bright apricot orange jam; and a game-changing carrot cake jam that is (almost) like starting the day with a big slab of cake. Warm toast spread with these preserved fruits will serve as the perfect start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother mom’s day hit around our houses is a grown-up version of those tarts she used to put in your hand when you were dashing for that bus. Our small-batch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/megpies-mixed-berry-toaster-tart#variant=28265262930\" title=\"Mixed Berry Toaster Tart\"\u003etoaster tarts\u003c\/a\u003e are like warm berry pie, with a totally natural, concentrated fruit filling in the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf mom is more of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/collections\/the-mothers-day-gift-collection#!for-moms-who-feel-like-a-natural-woman\" title=\"Natural Woman Mother's Day Collection\"\u003enatural woman\u003c\/a\u003e, the crunchy granola type, serve a Greek yogurt parfait, layered with sprinkles of toasty \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/pecan-cherry-coconut-granola-banner-road#variant=15965653499938\" title=\"Pecan Cherry + Coconut Granola\"\u003epecan, cherry + coconut granola\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/catskill-mountain-spring-honey-catskill-provisions#variant=26177042057\" title=\"Catskill Mountain Raw Honey\"\u003eraw honey\u003c\/a\u003e harvested from bees in the Catskill Mountains. M-om nom nom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Mother’s Day Brunch Main Fit For a Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when it comes to luxurious Mother’s Day brunch ideas, there is one ingredient that rises above all: black truffle. A frittata made with rich \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/black-truffle-cheese#variant=15398680657954\" title=\"Black Truffle Cheddar Cheese\"\u003eblack truffle-infused cheddar cheese\u003c\/a\u003e and bright spring vegetables such as asparagus and broccoli rabe is the food equivalent of placing a crown on her head. Don’t forget an extra sprinkle of hand-harvested \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/white-truffle-sea-salt-jacobsen-salt-co#variant=676847581\" title=\"White Truffle Sea Salt\"\u003ewhite truffle sea salt\u003c\/a\u003e for an added layer of earthy-floral perfume. If she doesn’t feel like a queen after that, we don’t know what will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Final Boost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you’ve officially been awarded the “favorite child” award from your brunch gifting skills, it’s time to hit the ground running. As the light haze of her cocktails starts to wear off, make sure she has is ready to power through the day with a few energy bars from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/raise-the-bars#variant=15884984287266\" title=\"Raise the Bars Gift Box\"\u003eRaise the Bars box\u003c\/a\u003e. Choose from figgy chai nut butter bars to chewy strawberry coconut... it’ll be enough to keep the whole family going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the time you’re done with Mother’s Day brunch, mom will be thankful for all those days she woke up early to tend to your needs, because—hey, you didn’t turn out all that bad. For even more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/blogs\/mouthpiece\/6-best-mothers-day-gift-ideas\" title=\"Mother's Day Gift Guide\"\u003eMother’s Day Gift Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e, check out our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/blogs\/mouthpiece\/6-best-mothers-day-gift-ideas\" title=\"Mother's Day Gift Guide\"\u003eguide\u003c\/a\u003e, sorted by the type of mom she is. Crunchy granola mom? We have stuff to appeal to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/collections\/the-mothers-day-gift-collection#!for-moms-who-feel-like-a-natural-woman\" title=\"Mother Nature Gifts\"\u003eMother Nature\u003c\/a\u003e. Zen mama? Namaste right \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/collections\/the-mothers-day-gift-collection#!for-zen-moms\" title=\"Zen Mom Gifts\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e with some calming teas and hand-made candles. Or does she simply deserve a toast for outstanding mom-dom? Raise a glass with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/collections\/the-mothers-day-gift-collection#!for-moms-who-deserve-a-toast\" title=\"Mother's Day Cocktail Gifts\"\u003ethese gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you really want to earn “favorite child” status, gift her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/collections\/for-moms-who-want-it-all\/products\/the-mother-load-mothers-day-gift-box#variant=15999460900898\" title=\"Mother Load Gift Box\"\u003eThe Mother Load\u003c\/a\u003e, filled with everything from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/lemon-mint-mate-tea-flying-bird-botanicals#variant=16212522860578\" title=\"Lemon Mint Maté\"\u003elemon mint maté tea\u003c\/a\u003e and luscious \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/donut-peach-with-lime-preserves-girl-meets-dirt#variant=16000118226978\" title=\"Donut Peach with Lime Jam\"\u003esmall-batch jam\u003c\/a\u003e to start the day to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/lemon-sugar-cookies-grey-ghost-bakery#variant=656514353\" title=\"Lemon Sugar Cookies\"\u003elemon sugar cookies\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/daffodil-goat-milk-caramel-mix-big-picture-farm#variant=15999487737890\" title=\"Goat Milk Caramels\"\u003erich goat-milk caramels\u003c\/a\u003e to end the night on a sweet note (a.k.a. before she passes out from exhaustion).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo here’s to you mom—thanks for being there every morning, even when we fussed about getting out of bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhoto by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/hOFNeJ9_B98?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003efreestocks.org\u003c\/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/search\/photos\/breakfast-in-bed?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003eUnsplash\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","blog_id":35247813,"author":"Mouth Team","user_id":48867525,"published_at":"2019-04-19T14:02:00-04:00","updated_at":"2019-05-20T15:48:30-04:00","summary_html":"Mom will know \u003cem\u003eexactly\u003c\/em\u003e who her favorite is after you break out this mom-tastic brunch.","template_suffix":"","handle":"delicious-mothers-day-brunch-menu-ideas","tags":"Mother's Day brunch gifts, Mother's Day food gifts, Mother's Day food ideas, mother’s day brunch, mother’s day brunch ideas, mother’s day brunch menu, mother’s day cocktails","image":{"created_at":"2019-04-19T14:01:34-04:00","alt":"","width":1500,"height":1000,"src":"\/\/www.mouth.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/freestocks-org-596381-unsplash_RT-2.jpg?v=1555696894"}}
Secrets for a Perfect, Restaurant-worthy Classic Caesar Salad
Mouth Team, April 17, 2019

Make your salad the king, with small-batch ingredients and key techniques.

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{"id":30658232354,"title":"Secrets for a Perfect, Restaurant-worthy Classic Caesar Salad","created_at":"2019-04-17T10:33:04-04:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThere’s a reason classic Caesar salad reigns supreme. It’s one of the few salads that is perfect in the height of summer cookout season—try grilling your romaine lettuce over the open flame for added smokiness—and yet is just as welcome on the Thanksgiving dinner table. It probably helps that few people can really turn their nose up at it, whether you’re dealing with your little one who never eats anything fresh or your all-natural cousin from Berkeley. We attribute this to the irresistible creamy, cheesiness of the classic Caesar salad—hello, umami! And though there are many varieties of Caesar salad (from kale Caesar, grilled Caesar or the wilty sad version at your work cafeteria buffet line), there are only a few ingredients that will truly take it to the next level. We present our small-batch secrets to perfecting the classic caesar salad...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lettuce: Keep It Clean and Crisp...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a new suit. The bulk of any salad is the greens, right? The texture you want to achieve is crispy crunch, as a fresh green should be when it’s plucked from the ground. Whatever green you use, the way you prepare them for the salad is where the difference lies. Shock your greens in ice cold water for 10 minutes, then dry in a salad spinner or colander. Once you’ve dried the greens, remove them to dry paper towels. Roll up the cloth and place in the refrigerator to remove any residual moisture. All of this extra prep work may seem tedious, but it’ll yield a crisper (and therefore more satisfying) salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Croutons: A Toast!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best classic Caesar salad, there’s no way around it—you \u003cem\u003ehave\u003c\/em\u003e to make your own croutons. Don’t panic. It only requires a few ingredients and a little extra time. Cut a rustic loaf of bread into cubes (you can keep or remove the crusts, depending on your taste). Place in a large bowl and drizzle with a high-grade, small-batch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/organic-extra-virgin-olive-oil#variant=false\" title=\"Extra Virgin Olive Oil\"\u003eorganic olive oil\u003c\/a\u003e. Now, our blend of seasonings is what’s going to… ahem, spice things up. Most classic Caesar salad recipes only call for garlic in the dressing, but we include an umami-rich flavor bomb that is known as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/black-garlic-salt-jacobsen-salt-co#variant=15965614440482\" title=\"Black Garlic Salt\"\u003eBlack Garlic salt\u003c\/a\u003e. This salt features in-house fermented garlic that has both a caramelized sweetness and earthy depth. Blend ½ teaspoon of this salt with freshly ground black pepper and 4 ounces of grated firm \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/cheese-is-goat-lambert#variant=15414879223842\" title=\"Cheese is Goat\"\u003egoat cheese\u003c\/a\u003e. Toss with your bread and toast at 400 degrees for 12 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Big Cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet down the pre-grated tub of Parmesan and back away. Now do a 180-degree turn and head toward the block cheeses. Get fresh Parmesan. When it comes to perfect Caesar salad, put away that old box grater and use a vegetable peeler to get big, thick shavings of Parmesan. Don’t forget to shave extra… some you’ll toss in the salad, others you’ll toss directly into your mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dressing: Only the Creamiest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the bad news: When it comes to Caesar, you can’t be squeamish about anchovies or raw egg yolk in your dressing. Four anchovy fillets mashed with two garlic cloves is the starting point. Whisk in the juice of half a lemon, 1 teaspoon bourbon barrel-aged \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/worcestershire-sauce-bourbon-barrel-foods#variant=208108898\" title=\"Worcestershire sauce\"\u003eWorcestershire sauce\u003c\/a\u003e, ½ teaspoon hand-crafted \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/classic-grain-mustard-abauers-mustard#variant=588302881\" title=\"Dijon Mustard\"\u003eDijon mustard\u003c\/a\u003e, 1 egg yolk and freshly ground pepper. As you’re whisking, slowly add ⅓ cup extra virgin \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/organic-extra-virgin-olive-oil#variant=false\" title=\"Extra Virgin Olive oil\"\u003eolive oil\u003c\/a\u003e in a thin stream. Going the extra mile for high-quality ingredients will produce a high-quality dressing, rich in flavor and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs soon as the dressing is done, you’re ready to combine everything for your next-level Mouth-watering classic Caesar salad. In a large bowl, toss your greens, fresh croutons, dressing, and a generous amount of Parmesan shavings (at least one cup for two heads of Romaine). Finish with just a pinch of fresh mineral-rich \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouth.com\/products\/finishing-sea-salt-jacobsen-salt-co#variant=4624625733\" title=\"Flake Sea Salt\"\u003eflaky sea salt\u003c\/a\u003e sprinkled over the top. It will bring out the flavors and add a bit more texture to the salad. Serve with a slice of lemon, for people who want to adjust the acidity of the dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s no reason salad should be the brunt of the potluck duties or the sad side of the buffet line. If you have to bring the salad for your next event, romaine calm and get cooking. These small-batch classic Caesar salad recipe tips will make you the king of any family gathering, weeknight meal, summer cookout or holiday extravaganza (and all with so few ingredients!). \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":35247813,"author":"Mouth Team","user_id":48867525,"published_at":"2019-04-17T10:56:00-04:00","updated_at":"2019-05-20T15:50:23-04:00","summary_html":"Make your salad the king, with small-batch ingredients and key techniques.","template_suffix":"","handle":"perfect-classic-caesar-salad-ingredients","tags":"Appetizer recipes, Caesar salad, Caesar salad recipe, Classic Caesar Salad, Classic caesar salad dressing, classic caesar salad ingredients, Salad ingredients, Side salad recipes","image":{"created_at":"2019-04-17T10:55:32-04:00","alt":"","width":1920,"height":1080,"src":"\/\/www.mouth.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/ceasar-salad.jpg?v=1555512932"}}
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