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Countdown to Thanksgiving! October 27 2017

Warmth. The thing I love the most about Thanksgiving is the warmth it embodies. It is usually quite cold in Minnesota by late November, and more times than not, the ground is painted white with snow, but no matter how cold the winter air may be, I am filled with an abundance of warmth. As the symphony of laughter echoes through the event hall my family rents every Thanksgiving, joyful and loving energy embrace you like a warm hug, and light dances off the full-mouth smile everyone is wearing. Cinnamon, apple, fennel, and clove drape the event center walls, weaving together an intoxicating tapestry synonymous with the holiday season. A banquet of turkey, stuffing, meatballs, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, and Norwegian fare consume the twenty-foot-long buffet table, eagerly awaiting hungry stomaches. Despite the frigid number shown on the thermometer, everyone is warm.

As Thanksgiving nears, find warmth in the indulgent, comfort-food flavors of the season. Check out two of Julie's Beet favorite fall recipes below.

Enjoy!

Payton

Butternut Squash Pasta with Jacobsen Salt Co. Pure Flake Salt

Apple Pie with Spiced Whole Wheat Crust and Gus & Grey Pearfection Jam

The Perfect Gift November 25 2016

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. The turkey has digested and we’re getting ready for the traditional Friday-after-Thanksgiving Family Football game. I would be lying to say I’m not 100% focused on the game; I’ve got a few other things on my mind.

Tis the season for gift giving and I spend a lot of time pondering what will be a good gift for each person on my list. The list becomes pretty long when you have 15 nephews and nieces! Here are some tips on how to select the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

Give a piece of You – Even if you aren’t crafty, you can still give a unique gift that represents yourself. Do you love to cook? Give a cookbook. Do you love the movies? A gift of popcorn would be appropriate.
Find a common ground – Giving a gift is tough when you don’t know the person well, so focus on what you do know. I know my cousin’s husband really likes to grill and I love to cook too. A gift of these spices from La Boîte are going to make the perfect gift. Do you both love dessert? Then you cannot go wrong with our chocolate selection.
Resist the urge to give something you’d like – This one is tricky given tip #2 but ultimately the gift is for someone else, not yourself. Make sure you’re thinking about them when selecting the gift and keep that other one for yourself and a rainy day.

At the end of the day, be sure to give. Multiple studies support that you feel better after giving a gift compared with receiving one.

If you are in New York in December, be sure to stop by our showroom. We’re opening our doors the first three Fridays to help you find that perfect gift.

Happy Friday,

Julie

Thanksgiving Recipes! November 04 2016

Halloween is over and it is finally time to look ahead to Thanksgiving. It is definitely one of my favorite holidays because it is all about family, friends and eating!

Here are some great recipes for your Thanksgiving meal using some of the products from our marketplace.

Roasted Chicken with Jacobsen Kosher Salt, just in case a Turkey won’t fit in your NYC oven

Honey Glazed Carrots with Bee Local Cherrywood Smoked Honey

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with La Boite Ayala N.16 and Bee Local Portland Farmland Honey

Simple Stuffing with La Boite Breeze N.5

Pumpkin Pie with Paul + Pippa Chocolate Crust

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