Guru Top 5 Holiday Guide Part III: Consumables.
Welcome to the third edition of the Guru Holiday Guide. This list features my top 5 picks for edible gifts. A unique cocktail mix, locally made snacks, excellent coffee and more. Give any of the gifts in this list and even the hardest person to buy for will be impressed. Some of these items have been mentioned before on the Guru but they still made the cut. I’ve painstaking picked out each item on this list and I guarantee anything here will be a big hit. Enjoy, I hope this list inspires you to step up your gift-giving.
Read MoreGuru Top 5 Holiday Guide Part II: Music.
Here’s Part II of the Guru Top 5 Holiday Guide! Click here for Part I. This time around I’m focusing on all music related gifts–both local and not so local products. Music is arguably the most popular thing ever, which makes albums, gift cards, speakers, headphones, turntables and vinyls perfect for the holiday. Here are the Top 5 best bets for anyone on your list who lives for music. Lets go!
Read MoreGuru Top 5 Holiday Guide Part I: Tickets & Events.
The first in my continuing series of the best, mostly local holiday gifts for 2011. As promised, here are the Top 5 gifts based on Syracuse tickets and events. I tried to work in something for everyone on your list but if not, be sure to check the forthcoming Guru Holiday Gift Guide Part II. This top 5 gift list gets you through unique Syracuse sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, plays, ballet, art and more! Take a quick look for the perfect primer on what to buy. I’ve provided everything you’ll need to start your holiday shopping! Click here for Part II.
Read MoreGet Ready for SyracuseFirst’s Buy Local Bash!
Coming up very soon on Monday, November 21st is SyracuseFirst’s Buy Local Bash. It’s been widely publicized but I thought I’d chime in on what it’s actually about. I’ve written about SyracuseFirst’s mission to encourage reinvestment in the Syracuse community by promoting local businesses but the Buy Local Bash is a very tangible, real world example of what the organization can do. It’s great to have a guiding ideology but action is key–SyracuseFirst has both covered.
Read MoreJoe’s Jerky: Best Beef Jerky Around.
As you know if you saw my article, I attended the Pride of New York Harvest Fest this past weekend. I found a number of awesome local Central New York products and food while I was there. Most of what I left with were hot sauces and condiments but the one odd item out was beef jerky. And not just any jerky–Joe’s Jerky. Many people assume a few things about beef jerky–extremely salty, leathery, thick and inedible–but they’re just missing the fact that it’s the only socially acceptable way to eat steak wherever you are.
Read MorePride of New York Harvest Festival!
Although I’ve never been to the Pride of New York Harvest Fest, it promises to be a great time for all CNY foodies and local food fans. This year you’ll get a chance to discover wines from over twenty New York State wineries and an even longer list of local foods. You’ll find salsa, beef jerky, pasta sauce, locally-roasted coffee, local cheeses, a ton of organic selections, sweets like cookies and fudge as well as many local staples.
Read MoreGuru Find: Wolaver’s Organic Pumpkin Ale
Being ever vigilant in my search for new ways to consume alcohol, I discovered Wolaver’s Organic Pumpkin Ale ($9.99/six pack) at Wegman’s today. You may remember one of my early posts on another of Wolaver’s brews, but this one is way better and more importantly, brewed with Vermont pumpkins! Not only that, but the pumpkins are organically grown less than twenty miles from the Vermont brewery.
Read More‘Cuse Product: Better Brittle
I discovered this delicious snack a few weeks ago and I have had a bag of Better Brittle peanut brittle with me at all times since then. The all natural, vegan, fair trade certified brittle is locally produced in very small batches, which ensures you’ll be snacking on it as fresh as possible. An interesting thing about this specific product is its West African-based origin and inspiration.
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