Going nuts for nuts

This is the time of year I start keeping some gourmet goodies in the pantry for unexpected holiday guests, or impromptu cocktail parties that spring from Wii tournaments on snowy Sundays. And ooh, I have a new favorite. I discovered a sa…

Going nuts for nuts
This is the time of year I start keeping some gourmet goodies in the pantry for unexpected holiday guests, or impromptu cocktail parties that spring from Wii tournaments on snowy Sundays. And ooh, I have a new favorite.
I discovered a sample of Coconut Chili Macadamias from Oren's Kitchen in my Foodzie Tasting Box a month or so back, and they are about the most delicious and addictive snack I've had in a long time. They're hand roasted, made with super top-notch ingredients, and you can absolutely taste it. If you've got foodie company coming over around the holidays, put these out, instead of boring old bridge mix. I'm planning to keep a few packs in the pantry for that very thing.

You can also opt for slightly less adventurous but still delicious combos like the fabulous Wild Rosemary Almonds; although I suppose that's something you gourmet moms could replicate to some degree. Not me though. I'm sticking with Oren. -Liz

Find amazing gourmet nut mixes from Oren's Kitchen on Foodzie.

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