(Part 3) Best food & beverage gifts according to redditors

The actual bunny from the picture didn't list nutrition... I used Dark Chocolate 75% as reference using 1.6oz servings.

I just want him to buy the shit I ASKED him to buy me for Valentine's Day (which is also our wedding anniversary) back in Feb:

This Autism mom tank top

This special unicorn tea

and of course, a tea strainer to go with it, natch.

AWAKE Chocolate
It’s essentially equal to half a cup of coffee, plus they taste like chocolate and not coffee.

Green Tea Pills
I use these twice a day, bonus side effect is “weight loss”, however, they don’t keep you from getting tired, they just keep you awake. I’d use this in conjunction with other methods

Honestly I don't cook and I'm content to eat the same shit every day, lol. Pre-cooked chicken with cheese on top. Feta and dill dressing. String cheese. Halo Top. These for chocolate cravings (only 3g net carbs each!). Cutting up a head of lettuce and putting said dressing, bacon bits, and cheese crisps on top.

This all the way. We need to pull our food production out of the wide open spaces of the country, and put it right in the cities where we live. This reduces food waste, transportation costs and emissions, dependence on pesticides, and dependence on climate stability (which is far from certain in the near future), and we can give the spaces that used to be filled with farms back to nature, improving ecological stability, and providing a modest carbon sink.

In addition, I think whole-animal meat farming is inherently inferior, both from an ethical and environmental standpoint (and potentially from a flavor standpoint), to lab-grown meat. At the moment, lab grown meat can't really create much texture, which is its biggest flaw. But once we figure it how to create proper muscle fiber, skin, and intramuscular fat, we can make steaks, chops, and poultry cuts indistinguishable from that taken from animals. What's more, these can be made boneless, and with more flavor via custom fat distribution. Imagine if every steak looked like this, while being cheaper than any prepackaged cut at Walmart.

I think there will always be a place for homegrown foods, and maybe even meat animals, but that place will be as hobbyist or luxury foodstuffs, taking up very little space on private residences or small scale farms.

This one?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maltesers-Teasers-Chocolate-Gift-Pack/dp/B075CQHC47

Candy Capital of the World, Buffalo New York! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079Y58GR2/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_i_Ja0xCb0G925BC

Drools 😍

We had some official and some less official traditions. Officially the only traditions we had were

1. presents were opened Christmas morning (I couldn’t wake my parents before 6 and then progressively later as I got older). We were allowed to open stockings prior to parents getting up but nothing else. I’m sure part of that was to keep me occupied at the horrible morning hour I would wake.
   
2. we would have a turkey dinner which my dad would be cooking all day
   
3. at dinner we would have Christmas crackers because my dad is British. We would wear the paper crown during the dessert and read off the little joke to one another. After eating was done I could play with the cheap little toy that came with it. You open it by holding one end and another person holding the other. Then you pull and they make a popping noise and inside traditionally there is at least a tissue paper crown and a joke.
   
4. when I was little we would sit down as a family and write wishlists to Santa. Once we were done, we would burn the lists. It was to send them to Santa. All the wishes were carried on the wind to him. After all, Santa is magic, so why couldn’t he hear wishes sent in the wind?
   
5. my grandmum would send us advent calendars so that each night leading up to Christmas we’d get a small piece of chocolate and get to count down to Christmas. There are really expensive calendars (not what we had) or some much more affordable options like this.
   
   Unofficially I would decorate the tree with my mom. When I was younger my mom would give me non-delicate/non-sentimental ornaments to hang. When I was older she would direct me to hang those important ones near the top of the tree (away from the cats).
   
   
   All my important memories about Christmas were about the time spent with my parents. Yes, I remember how delicious the meal was, but I also remember sitting in the kitchen with my dad while he cooked. I remember the magic of making Christmas lists with my parents and the thought of Santa getting my list with it materializing for him at his home. I remember the paper crowns because I felt like a princess and we’d go around trying to make people laugh with the corny included jokes. Everything came down to spending time with family and doing something that didn’t happen every day of the year. That’s literally all it took to make my Christmas and Christmas-time magic.

My wife buys this from local Korean grocery store. Hopefully you have a Korean grocery store in your area.

https://www.amazon.com/Bibigo-Korean-Pre-made-Packaged-Stock/dp/B079Z4BHCQ?th=1

No thyme used in this blend: https://www.amazon.com/Spice-Way-Traditional-substitute-Perservatives/dp/B078NKQRXB/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=zatar&qid=1571413437&sr=8-5

What's a chocolate section box

Edit: Just googled it, it's the box of chocolates with multiple mini chocolates
Link

/u/atvar8 these are really good snacks

It's under $10 but this is addictive. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076HBL654/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rlOLBbMS37RV4
Eating them makes me feel like I'm reliving my childhood. Admittedly it's not exactly like what the reptar bar is actually supposed to be but it at least turns your tongue green 😂

This might come in handy. You can find it in most larger grocery stores (in the US, anyway).

Here’s a similar pack of 50 for $14:

Daelmans Bite Size Caramel Stroopwafels, 0.28 oz Packages in a BlackTie Box (Pack of 50) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071WXJGSV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3moLBbHWV274F

And minis that aren’t individually wrapped for those who don’t suck at portion control:

Daelmans Stroopwafel Minis, Caramel, 5.29 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015JSOXM8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_croLBb4SP6A2Q

I have mixed feelings about the Costco tri-tips. For one, they are blade tenderized, which I generally avoid. There is increased risk of food contamination with blade tenderization, however I consider it an acceptable risk (similarly, I am willing to cook burgers medium to medium rare). Your mileage may vary, and I would not recommend it if cooking for young children, the elderly, or immunocompromised.

I also had to trim a decent amount of silverskin from one of them.

That said, these did reinforce Costco's reputation for selling Choice beef that approaches Prime quality. These were well-marbled, silky tender, and tasted great.

Next time for the Santa Maria seasoning I will ditch the onion flakes and parsley, as I don't think they did anything of note. Instead I will incorporate a small amount of onion powder, switch to granulated garlic, and finish with fresh chopped parsley after I slice up the meat. I also ordered up some Siberian Porcini Mushroom Powder which I will add for an even deeper umami profile.

The Cindy Lou's Black Label Dry Rub was actually recommended to me for pork chops by John Fuelling at Corner Butcher Shop in La Verne, CA. Not only is it a great butcher shop and grilling depot, but they have a BBQ joint that cooks up good stuff and an exceptionally well-stocked beer fridge. If you're ever in the area, stop by and have some brisket and an IPA.

I tried the Black Label on the tri-tip on a hunch, and it is phenomenal. The only thing I will change next time is to use more rub. I was worried about over salting, but the salt content is low enough that I left a lot of headroom on the table.

Mo's Smoking Pouches are the best thing to happen to gas grills in a long time. The level of versatility you gain with these things will elevate your grill game massively. I am still working on fine tuning the smoke output - They tend to put out a thicker, whiter smoke rather than that thin blue stuff "real" smokers put out when you get them dialed in. Oddly, the flavor is more in line with the real deal than the acrid, bitter notes I expect from whiter smoke. I am not sure why this is, it may be a function of the lean fuel/air mix you get in the bags. More experiments are needed. Long burning, thin blue smoke IS possible with these, I have achieved it a few times. Once I get all the variables figured out you can expect a follow up post with a guide. At this point it's my white whale.

I source all my smoking woods from J.C.'s Smoking Wood Products. He has an excellent selection and the wood is always high quality, consistently sized, and properly dried. I have also had some above and beyond customer service from Jay. He is a good dude and backs his products up. I especially recommend trying out the Wild Black Cherry wood. If you've never messed around with cherrywood the flavor from this stuff is mind blowing.

I think that about sums it up. My hope is that there's enough info here to get folks cooking with woodsmoke on their gasser with nothing more than this guide. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments, and happy grilling!

How about this? Keto Snack Box (20 Count) - Ultra Low Carb Snacks, Ketogenic Friendly, Gluten Free, Low Sugar - Healthy Keto Gift Box Variety Pack - Protein Bars, Pork Rinds, Cheese Crisps, Nuts, Jerky https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G4H8XBY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rm0rDbW6XQCCJ

Flatiron Pepper Co, Premium Chile Flake Blends Gift Set. Four Pepper Red, Hatch Valley Green, Dark and Smoky Chipotle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H23NTVG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MNoNDb3PCKYDS

Here’s some stuff on Amazon:

Mexican Candy Assortment Snacks (64 Count), Variety Of Spicy, Sweet, Sour Bulk Candies Dulces Mexicanos, Includes Lucas Candy, Pelon, Vero Lollipop, Pulparindo Makes A Great Gift By MTC. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J5BCZPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BeKYDbM5YP4PJ

Assorted Russian Candy (Alenka, Grilyazh, Batonchik, Korovka, Romashka, Honey Mishka Grilyazh) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018RNJOJ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hgKYDbH0JKQ3H

KINDER Mix Medium Chocolate Sweet Selection Gift Box Present Treat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DY3ZX2D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KiKYDbC4PVJNB

Or if you have a Cost Plus World Market nearby, they sell a lot of otherwise hard-to-find international treats.

Your love of sweets makes me wonder if you enjoy snacks of all kind. This is a care package with a variety of snacks!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071GMDHNF/?coliid=IOS3RUR9Z8Y5Y&colid=329QQ6I86XYU5&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it