LES DAMES D'ESCOFFIER'S 2019 ANNUAL GIFT GUIDE

Our wonderful partners have put together some of their best items to help you through this holiday season. Whether your own pantry or fridge needs an update or you’re looking for a great gift, please shop our partners when you can to show your support for their generous support of LDEI.

1. Wente Family EstatesUse code LDEI for 20% off through 12/31/2018

Wente Vineyards Riva Ranch Chardonnay: $22 ($17.60 with discount)“Our Riva Ranch Single Vineyard Chardonnay is a beautifully rich, yet balanced California-style Chardonnay that represents what the Arroyo Seco appellation has to offer. In addition to classic Chardonnay flavors of apple and pear, Arroyo Seco fruit consistently provides aromas and flavors of tropical and stone fruits. 90% barrel fermented, this is a distinctly robust and full-bodied Chardonnay perfectly balanced with ample acidity and ripe fruit character.” – Karl D. Wente, 5th Generation Winegrower Click here to purchase

Wente Vineyards Charles Wetmore Cabernet Sauvignon: $30 ($24 with discount)Our Charles Wetmore Cabernet Sauvignon is a great representation of a Livermore Valley Cabernet, bringing forth dark berry notes such as blackberry, complemented by pink peppercorn and a layer of cocoa dust. This wine has a velvety acidity and would be great to drink immediately or store in your cellar.Click here to purchase

Murrieta’s Well The Whip: $26 ($20.80 with discount)When we create The Whip each vintage, we look to deliver a wine with aromatic appeal that provides a textured and delicious palate, and has the presence and crisp finish to be an excellent food wine. We are fortunate to grow several aromatic white varietals on our estate, such as Viognier and Orange Muscat, that provide beautiful fruit and floral expressions. We use those varietals and others to accentuate the rich and full palate provided by our estate Chardonnay and Semillon enhanced by the wonderful natural acidity of our Sauvignon Blanc. This helps us deliver a complete wine that tells the story of our estate each and every vintage.Click here to purchase

2. KerrygoldMini Linzer Cookies featuring Kerrygold Pure Irish Salted Butter recipe is available HERE.Kerrygold cows graze outdoors on the green, lush pastures of small family farms in Irelandfor up to 300 days a year. The Pure Irish Salted Butter is a full flavored, sweet cream,imported from Ireland. It has a rich, creamy, natural taste. Excellent for baking or spreadingon crusty bread for an indulgent treat.

3. Chateau Ste. MichelleHoliday selections for all occasions!Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling ($22)Fantastic with all your holiday pairings, Eroica Riesling offers sweet lime and mandarinorange aromas with subtle mineral notes. The mouth-watering acidity is beautifullybalanced by flavorful Washington Riesling fruit. To achieve our off-dry Eroica style we strivefor bright fruit with crisp acidity and enhanced mineralilty. Click here to purchase.

Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Rosé ($15)New and festive, this is a dry elegant style rosé with a beautiful light pale pink color. The fresh and lively wine offers bright aromas of watermelon, raspberry, and lemon with flavors of wild strawberry, citrus zest, hints of melon. It is soft and flavorful on the palate with a long crisp finish. Click here to purchase.

Chateau Ste. Michelle Artist Series Red Wine ($65)Combining Art & WinemakingWinemakers and artists have drawn inspiration from one another for centuries. For our Artist Series wines, head winemaker Bob Bertheau crafts exceptional Bordeaux-style blends of unique power and character that honor world-class artisans such as Dale Chihuly, Alden Mason and Andre Petterson. A great gift idea! Click here to purchase.

4. Alaska Seafood Marketing InstituteFall Abundance Bowl with Wild Alaska Pollock and Spicy Cashew Sauce recipe featuringAlaska Seafood is available HERE. Sorghum jumps on the bandwagon in this grain bowl that'stopped with roasted fall vegetables, wild Alaska pollock fillets, and a creamy cashewdressing. If you are only familiar with sorghum as a kind of molasses, you should make itsacquaintance in its original form as a grain. Sorghum is drought resistant, gluten-free, andpacked with all the nutritional benefits you would expect from an ancient grain. Werecommend cooking it in nutrient-rich, gut-healing bone broth to maximize all those healthbenefits. Sorghum takes about an hour to cook, but once you have it on hand, it will keepfor several days in the refrigerator.

5. National Processed Raspberry CouncilPickled Raspberries recipe is available HERE. Only the highest quality, perfectly riperaspberries are selected for freezing. When raspberries are flash-frozen (with just cold air!),their nutrients and signature sweet-tart flavor are essentially “locked-in.” Raspberries areequally delicious partnered with smoky, piquant, sweet, and umami flavors; the uniqueperfume, extraordinary depth of berry flavor, and vibrant fruit acidity makes raspberry apremium, coveted flavor to menus. You can find frozen raspberries in the freezer aisle ofyour supermarket any time of year. Enjoy these pickled raspberries tossed in a salad, on asandwich, or used as a condiment to roast pork or turkey.

6. ChefwearUse code LDEI20 for 20% off and Free Shipping until 12/31/2018

Women’s Mozo Mavi Leather Shoe: $94.95 ($75.96 with discount)Water-resistant, full grain leather upper. Heel counter for support and stability. Gel insoles for fit and cushioning. Slip-resistant traction. Elastic goring for a slip-on style. Additional white laces for a classic sneaker look. Three-hole arch ventilation for breathability. Sizes 6-10 (half sizes available). Click here to purchase.

Greenpoint Apron: $27.50 ($22 with discount)Vintage style apron. Adjustable neck. Contrast trim and waist ties. One patch pocket. Ruffle hem. One size fits all. 27" W x 30" L. Click here to purchase.

7. Sunnyland FarmsUse 10% discount for LDEI Call-In Orders through 01/01/2019 *1-800-999-2488

Classic Pecan Trio Gift Tower: $60.75 ($54.68 with discount)This Collection of Sunnyland Pecan gift tins has something for everyone: One tin of Raw Mammoth Halves, One Tin of Toasted and Salted Halves, & One Tin of Gourmet Chocolate Covered Pecans. The BEST of SUNNYLAND’S BEST in a delightful little trio. Each carefully packed in our exclusive silver and black tins and topped with a festive green bow. Click here to purchase.

8. Roland FoodsFarro, an ancient grainAs creative culinary partners, Roland Foods engages with companies early in the ideationphase to invent new menus and products. Their ever-growing inventory includes over 1,500items, and they know them all intimately. They navigate the nitty gritty details ofexperimenting, sourcing, processing and order fulfillment to put the focus back where itbelongs—on the enjoyment of quality food. Visit www.rolandfoods.com to see all Rolanditems, along with great recipes for one of their most-loved items, farro.

9. Mahatma RiceSelectIsland Pork with Tropical Rice and Spicy Apricot Drizzle recipe featuring Mahatma isavailable HERE. Mahatma… America’s Favorite Rice is a healthy, great-tasting choice for sidedishes and delicious main courses. When you eat rice, you eat right. Make your family meals“gourmet” when you use Mahatma Thai Jasmine Rice. Authentic and natural, itcomplements your menu with exotic scent and flavor. All of the Mahatma products areavailable for purchase on Amazon.

10. BrevilleThe Smart Oven Pizzaiolo: $799.95The Smart Oven Pizzaiolo is the first domestic countertop oven to hit 750°F and cook anauthentic wood fired style pizza in 2 minutes. It replicates the three types of heat generatedby a brick oven - conductive, radiant and convective. Our Element iQ system also replicatesthe ideal baking environment for New York, Pan, Thin & Crispy and Frozen pizzas. Click hereto purchase.

11. Cakebread Cellars2016 Two Creeks Pinot Noir ($56)The 2016 Two Creeks Pinot Noir displays fresh, fragrant aromas of red and black cherry,raspberry and tea-leaf spice. The palate is lush and mouth-filling with rich blackberry,strawberry, raspberry and plum flavors that segue into a long finish suffused with notes ofblack cherry, spice and mineral. Delicious now, this full-flavored, cool-climate pinot noir willdevelop additional complexity with up to five more years of bottle aging. A very versatilewine retailing at the winery at $43 per bottle and available nationwide. Another wonderfuloption is the 2015 Chardonnay Reserve, a rich, vibrant white wine that is also a holidayfavorite. Click here to purchase.

12. Beautiful Briny SeaUse code LDEI20 for 20% off now through 12/31/2018

Salty Santa Trio Gift Set: $22 ($17.60 with discount)Santa and his Little Helpers are ready to bring the flavor for all your holiday needs! Perfect for stuffing stockings, personal use or leaving out on Christmas Eve for The Big Guy! Santa Salt (6 oz): Pure Ocean Salt, Organic Rosemary, Pink Peppercorn; Magic Unicorn (6 oz): Pure Ocean Salt with Smoked Paprika, Rosemary, Garlic; and French Picnic (6 oz): Pure Ocean Salt with Dijon Mustard, Garlic, Herbs de Provence. Click here to purchase.

13. Zingerman’s BakehouseZingerman's Bakehouse Classes ($75-$500)BAKE! is the hands-on teaching kitchen for home bakers at Zingerman's Bakehouse in AnnArbor, Michigan. We offer more than 70 different baking and cooking classes such as BakingPies a Plenty, Signature Sour Cream Coffee Cake, Rockin' Rye Bread, and Naturally LeavenedBreads. Join in the fun for just a few hours or a two day action packed BAKE!-cation®. We doall the measuring and clean up, while you relax and learn from our expert bakers. You'llleave BAKE! with Zingerman's Bakehouse recipes, all the food you made in class and theknowledge and inspiration to bake at home! A great gift for home bakers of all skill levels.Browse the class menu and register HERE.