They have done it again. Zingerman’s is that cool kid that always knows what is next before the rest of us have it on our radars. One step ahead. They began selling specialty foods in 1982 before most of us even knew what olive oil was or that bread wasn’t born sliced. Over the years, Zingerman’s built a family of businesses that together create a “living, breathing culinary laboratory.” Cooler than cool. Yummier than yummy.
Yes, this little place in Ann Arbor, Michigan has a big agenda. One of their stratagems is to travel as far and wide as needed to seek out and provide the best cheeses, sweets, ingredients, breads and treats found on earth. Last year, I highlighted their Weekender Gift Box. This year, I had the distinct pleasure of experiencing their Chocolate Covered Clementines from the Calabria region in Italy. A crunch of dark chocolate breaks the seal and a burst of fragrant ambrosia… refreshing sweet citrus awakens while the bitterness of the dark chocolate provides balance with every bite. Minutes after my last swallow my palate is still playing around with the flavor.
Please trust me. If you haven’t tried Zingerman’s, you must. You will not be disppointed. On top of the best food you’ll every taste, you will be supporting the most honest, passionate group of people. I have so much respect, admiration and awe for these guys, it is oozing from my pores. I know I am gushing and laying it on extra thick… I think it’s the lovely, intoxicating trance I am in from eating half the box of Chocolate Covered Clementines.
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