A decadent assortment of cookies and other holiday desserts from across Italy. 14 pieces, including:

Pizzelle - Classic waffle snowflake cookies flavored with anise, the favorite Christmas treat of Abruzzo.

Ricciarelli - Soft almond amaretti, a specialty of Siena (GF).

Cantucci - Tuscan biscotti flavored with sweet wine and almond; dipped in dark chocolate.

Ricci di mandorle - Sicilian almond cookies with a colorful candied fruit center (GF).

Mostaccioli - Spiced honey cookies dipped in chocolate, the traditional Christmas cookie of Naples.

Fichi secchi calabresi - Calabrian fig stuffed with candied citrus, marzipan and walnut (GF).

Struffoli - Neapolitan fried sweet dough with honey and confectionery.

Includes a festive menu card with historical and cultural details.

A decadent assortment of 8 favorite desserts from Lebanon and Levantine communities that have made Lebanon home. Date-filled Ma'moul, Ghraybeh Shortbread with Apricot Jam, Layered Baklava Pastry with Spiced Nuts and Rosewater Syrup, Pistachio and Cedar Pinwheels, Palestinian Tamr Mahshi Medjool Dates Stuffed with Rose Petal Marzipan (GF), Syrian Kadaifi Pastry "Nightingale Nest" Canapé with Honey Pistachios, Jazarieh Candied Pumpkin Confection with Spiced Nuts (GF) and Chocolate Cardamon Qahwa Crinkle Cookies (GF). Includes a festive menu card with historical and cultural details. (14 pieces).

Orange, cardamom and almond cake with lemon glaze, pistachio, and candied cranberry. (5-inch loaf cake, wrapped with a bow).

A favorite Italian Christmas tradition, Panforte has been made in Siena since the Middle Ages. A cross between honey cake and nougat, this rich confection is packed full of toasted nuts and candied fruit. This recipe was rumored to be the favorite of Queen Margherita. A version spiced with nutmeg, cloves and pepper, Panforte Margherita is chewy, dense and studded with almonds, candied citrus, and dusted with sugar. Delicious on its own, Panforte pairs well with espresso or dessert wine, and is a perfect accompaniment to a cheese plate. In 2013 Panforte received the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) from the EU. Wrapped in tissue paper, includes a card with historical details. Stores for up to 2 months. (5 inches; 250g).

Packed with dark chocolate, figs, and hazelnuts, Panforte Nero is Margherita's spicier cousin. The name Panforte (“strong bread”) refers to the many spices, including black pepper, cloves, coriander, ginger and nutmeg, that give this confection its strong flavor. Our recipe uses two types of Valhrona chocolate and chestnut honey for maximum richness. Panforte was sold by apothecaries and monasteries in 13th century Tuscany, and was carried by the crusaders as trail food. Delicious as a hearty breakfast, panforte also pairs well with espresso, dessert wine, or a cheese plate. Wrapped in tissue paper and a bow; includes a card with historical details. Perfect for giving! Stores for up to 2 months. (5 inches; 250g).

Gluten-free Panforte Nero made with toasted buckwheat, dark chocolate, figs, hazelnuts and our house blend of freshly ground spices. Our recipe uses two types of Valhrona chocolate and chestnut honey for maximum richness. Originally popular in Tuscany, today Panforte is a holiday favorite throughout Italy. In many homes, it's not Christmas until someone pulls out the Panforte! Pairs well with espresso, dessert wine, and cheese. Wrapped in tissue paper and a bow; includes a card with historical details. Perfect for giving! Stores for up to 2 months. (5 inches; 250g).

Traditional New England immune-boosting remedy for wintertime. Add to tea or hot water. Delicious on pancakes and oatmeal, too! Handcrafted with Organic Elderberries from Frith Farm in Maine, Frith Farm and local VT honey, and warming, immune-boosting herbs (Organic Echinacea purpurea, Organic Ginger Root, and Organic Cinnamon Bark). Makes a great holiday gift! Keeps refrigerated for up to 3 months. 4 oz.