Fran’s Chocolates
USA

This online store sells some of the most divine candy Rebecca and Larry Moset (foodie friends) ever tasted. Fran’s truffles are delish - but I hear her Gray and Smoked Salt Caramels are completely irresistible . These award-winning yummie are dipped in 56% dark chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt from the Brittany coast… Treat a sweet-toothed friend or yourself… Delivery available US-wide.

www.franschocolates.com
orders@franschocolates.com
+1 800 422 3726

Poilane, Belgravia
A fabulous Parisian export which still uses traditional baking methods and a wood fired oven. Many of their breads have a low yeast content, which is better for many people who are intolerant.
46 Elizabeth Street, London, SW1W 9PA| www.poilane.fr | +44 20 7808 4910

The Tea Palace, Notting Hill
150+ teas and infusions from all over the world. Gorgeous, unique and regal packaging makes for a great gift or kitchen accessory. Kids love the whole jasmine blossoms that expand in water before your eyes! Skip Starbucks and hop over to Westbourne Grove.
175 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2SB | www.teapalace.com |+44 20 7727 2600

Paxton & Whitfield, St James’s
This marvelously old-fashioned shop has an array of the best cheeses that would make any mouse suspect a trap! Their cave-aged cheddar is sublime with spicy chutney and port. Nigella shops here, Churchill frequented – a must for fromage fans.
93 Jermyn Street, London, Sw1Y 6JE | www.paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk | +44 20 7930 0259

VB House, Wembley
For the most exotic array of Indian groceries: lentils, spices and pickles galore; my discerning Indian friend is a regular. Also check out Wembley Exotics, a few doors down, for fresh vegetables and fruits from all over the world.
Woodside End, Alperton, HA0 1UR | +44 20 8900 1355

La Fromagerie, Marylebone
Chunky Italian market table surrounded by all kinds of chatter & goodies - unique Sunday brunch in trendy Marylebone area, plus amazing selection of cheeses.
2 Moxon Street, London, W1U 4EW | +44 20 7935 0341

Daylseford Organic, Pimlico
Sit downstairs next to the glass front kitchen and surrounded by foodie delights a long table for a rainy day lunch with family/ friends. Pick up healthy soups, compotes and stock on your way out.
44B Pimlico Road, London, SW1 8LP | +44 20 7881 8060 | www.daylesfordorganic.com

Laudree at Harrods, Knightsbridge
Laudree’s sensational macaroons are baked from the finest organic ingredients and come in over 20 delicious flavors, including pistachio, rose petal and chocolate. New flavors emerge seasonally. One of my favorite spots for tea!
87–135 Brompton Road, London, SW1X 7XL | www.laduree.fr | +44 203 155 0111

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Agata and Valentina, Upper East Side
Marvelous Sicilian emporium. Expect the rarest and finest imported produce, the healthiest prepared food and one of the best cheese counters in the city. They do a great organic multi-seed roll. Head to the restaurant across the road for the full taste experience.  Delish!
Store: 1505 1st Avenue At 79th Street, NY 10021 | www.agatavalentina.com | +1 212 452 0690
Restaurant: 1513 1st Avenue At 79th St, NY 10021 | www.agatavalentina.com | +1 212 452 0691

Kalustyan’s, Lower East Side
The largest spice emporium in Manhattan has a fabulous café upstairs. After you’ve bought enough chutneys, rice and spice to last until your next visit, feast one of their tasty falafel sandwiches.
123 Lexington Avenue, NY 10016 | www.kalustyans.com | +1 212 685 3451

Ceci-Cela, Tribeca & Nolita
This tiny French bakery is the best and most authentic NYC has to offer. The white pear cake is to die-for- make sure you order in advance as these babies sell like - well - hot cakes!
166 Chambers Street, NY 10017 | www.ceci-celapatisserie.com | + 1 212 566 8933
55 Spring Street, NY 10012 | +1 212 274 9179

Gramercy Meat Market, Gramercy
An organic and artisan meat mecca: 100% grass fed beef, corn fed chicken, ostrich, venison, rare heritage pork, frogs legs… you name it, this super find has got it! Plus free delivery throughout most of Manhattan. Open 7 days a week 9:00am - 7:30pm.
383 B 2nd Avenue (between 22nd and 23rd Street), NY 10010 | +1 212 481 1114

Il Laboratorio del Gelato, Lower East Side
Hand-made gelato and sorbet in to-die-for flavors… My faves are the cinnamon gelato and green plum and pear sorbet… mouth-wateringly good!
95 Orchard Street, NY 10002 | www.laboratoriodelgelato.com | +1 212 343 9922

Chelsea Market Fish Market,
Check out The Lobster Place… All the seafood here is super fresh…you’ll be stunned by all the different varieties of oysters.
436 West 16th Street, NY 10011 | www.lobsterplace.com | +1 212 255 5672

TSP Spices
Available US Wide

Cooking adventurously is great fun, but often means you’re left with a shelf of exotic spices that lose their flavour before long. “Carda-moms”, Katie and Sara, have found a simple solution: sealing the spices in 1-teaspoon packets for you to use as and when you need them- you’ll never have to worry about bland food again! My favorites: the Sweet Heat Blend (Ancho chile pepper and cinnamon) and Savoir Faire (marjoram and sage). The packets are stored in great looking tins which look fab displayed on a worktop (great if you’re short on cupboard space!) making them the perfect gift for all your foodie friends. Spices are available either individually or in boxed sets- ideal for creative types who want to try their hand at self-blending.

www.tspspices.com

Tristan Chocolate
1172 Bougy-Villars
Geneva, Switzerland

These fabulous chocolatiers make divine chocolates fit for a Queen- in fact they make chocolates for the Spanish royal family! Well worth a little drive from Geneva or Lausanne while visiting the old town of Aubonne.  The caramel truffles are, in my opinion, their piece de la resistance!  Open Wed. - Fri. 10:00 - 12:00 and 1:30 - 6-30; Sat. 9:00 - 4:30 Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

+41 22 21 807 21 25