Oh, 2016. What a year you’ve been. When we thought you could go low, you went lower. But before we move on, we’d like to thank you. Because you reminded us more than ever how grateful we are: for our health, for our great team and for our brilliant makers whose hard work and dedication to their craft inspire us every day. And we will never forget all the delicious, small-batch goodies you sent to our tasting table this year.
Below, the 15 best things we put in our Mouths this year:
BOURBON PECAN PEANUT BUTTER
“I’ve bought 13 jars of this peanut butter so far this year… And 2016 isn’t over.”—Arthur, Content Team
ST. INNOCENT CHARDONNAY
“An artful mix of mineral-rich White Burgundy and buttery California Chardonnay.”—Jeff, Spirits + Wine Team
BLUE CHEESE JALAPENO CHEESY PUFFS
“Brilliant combo of spice and cheese, both things that I adore.”—Ayesha, Marketing Team
MCCARTHY'S OREGON SINGLE MALT WHISKEY
“Made in Oregon, with peat smoke-dried, malted barley from Scotland.”—Josie, Content Team
DARK CHOCOLATE + TOFFEE PISTACHIOS
“I love pistachios. These satisfy my cravings one sweet morsel at a time.”—Sophie, Customer Happiness Team
VEGAN MARSHMALLOWS
“They make a great snack when smashed into a peanut butter sandwich.”—Anthony, Operations Team
SHALLOT SAFFLOWER OIL
“The oil is infused with shallots, which give it a savory quality. Hard to beat.”—Ethan, Operations Team
APPLE CIDER CARAMELS
“The cider cuts through the sweetness of caramel; I can eat a whole box at once.”—Kate, Buying Team
FLUFFERNUTTER
“Organic peanut butter with gooey marshmallow drives me completely stir-crazy.”—Sam, COO
CHIMICHURRI
“An amazing Argentinean herb sauce that’s as versatile and as easy to use as pesto.”—Kiernan, Corporate Team
BLUEBERRY VANILLA ENERGY BAR
“Probably the best-tasting energy bar I’ve ever had.”—Brent, Tech Team
MOLE POBLANO SAUCE
“A mole poblano sauce for home that gives the New York dining scene a run for its money.”—Molly, Human Resources Team
CHILI GRANOLA
“I always have granola in my desk drawer. This one's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.”—Marianne, Marketing Team
INNER BEAUTY HOT SAUCE
“I pour it on scrambled eggs. I mix it into Bloody Marys. I put it on everything.”—Craig, CEO
Now on to 2017…