Noble Handcrafted Tonics. Syrups And Vinegars That Taste As Good As They Look.

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOxUPyYU221fjK2Ur9gC7M2uKC5nssya9s9HVqHexcXhsS6F7nFKlvA-wPWwboMk0-5m0DEBHPZwLM_f7tIPSeG1bn-HWsLuJA27FV63jb4XO1rc58S90Jg_HU76J_G45HBwjUsNIJc4/s1600/Noble+tonics+hero.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632000561712852914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOxUPyYU221fjK2Ur9gC7M2uKC5nssya9s9HVqHexcXhsS6F7nFKlvA-wPWwboMk0-5m0DEBHPZwLM_f7tIPSeG1bn-HWsLuJA27FV63jb4XO1rc58S90Jg_HU76J_G45HBwjUsNIJc4/s400/Noble+tonics+hero.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 525px; height: 431px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy19NNqp48fAv2uv178XELuxeOY1nY_Fm6a_uzT6TSB2Lm5ZojLoiaWzbPVKKwNasjC_2B4ZAscIrKDiJ_6S0Q2WeZdAEcLiyvtu3m08VoKBNoPz8x5vV3JWSzFC1XmCKm07YTk4fx-mE/s1600/all+the+tonics.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632000487976105362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy19NNqp48fAv2uv178XELuxeOY1nY_Fm6a_uzT6TSB2Lm5ZojLoiaWzbPVKKwNasjC_2B4ZAscIrKDiJ_6S0Q2WeZdAEcLiyvtu3m08VoKBNoPz8x5vV3JWSzFC1XmCKm07YTk4fx-mE/s400/all+the+tonics.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 402px;" /></a><br /><br />I was seduced by the packaging of these beautiful maple syrups and vinegar tonics distributed by Seattle-based <a href="http://mikuniwildharvest.com/">Mikuni Wild Harvest</a> when I spotted them on <a href="http://www.gilttaste.com/categories/pantry">GiltTaste.com</a> so I researched them a little further.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMHuvgh8yjJtNgZ5oCZFyjSNT04phOjkdQSW7KZlmrbEfZ-Jm2TDh1NiStENjsF5BiZ-xXRsIuoEBH5M27Tbpl833LlhATsbBMHTJmCguogi3aNvtg_cq55IDgsCAfutvPsArNr_FqG-8/s1600/206697_10150163468973622_39235753621_6676795_3182030_n.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631607517493121666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMHuvgh8yjJtNgZ5oCZFyjSNT04phOjkdQSW7KZlmrbEfZ-Jm2TDh1NiStENjsF5BiZ-xXRsIuoEBH5M27Tbpl833LlhATsbBMHTJmCguogi3aNvtg_cq55IDgsCAfutvPsArNr_FqG-8/s400/206697_10150163468973622_39235753621_6676795_3182030_n.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 329px;" /></a><br /><br />According to an article by <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/blogsandforums/blogs/badaily/2011/05/noble-tonics.html">Janet McCracken for Bon Appetit</a>, the Vancouver based tonics, have been popping up on the menus of chic restaurants and are favored by chefs like Thomas Keller and Mario Batali for their specialty produce.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYRECPEegl0KDEXovc8LnqhnknXahWkKkq3imQamj6DxtW96pL4hzRBLQX51mZzeP3oHh_g1T8t2DMhYng5P44zXnB-xhJZ5HY9bN-5V0b0j3W1U7NLs6JJkm0-IePOl067HK-0a9O7fU/s1600/2011_04_01-noble1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631605989585725650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYRECPEegl0KDEXovc8LnqhnknXahWkKkq3imQamj6DxtW96pL4hzRBLQX51mZzeP3oHh_g1T8t2DMhYng5P44zXnB-xhJZ5HY9bN-5V0b0j3W1U7NLs6JJkm0-IePOl067HK-0a9O7fU/s400/2011_04_01-noble1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 351px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVbbCY6OvggEmETraWNJf6lHjyycOGtCvQoAZ9pNosH07YEhBWMP0e2UY_ZCsABKbrgpWH5Q_exRLLsfIA808UTbJ8wOCaxWLjXtedWaecOWnZejuBCP6mRA16jm5gs-JD6AHL8YooIg0/s1600/NOBLE-tonic-group-16x9_jpg_537x302_crop_upscale_q85.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631605854618404770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVbbCY6OvggEmETraWNJf6lHjyycOGtCvQoAZ9pNosH07YEhBWMP0e2UY_ZCsABKbrgpWH5Q_exRLLsfIA808UTbJ8wOCaxWLjXtedWaecOWnZejuBCP6mRA16jm5gs-JD6AHL8YooIg0/s400/NOBLE-tonic-group-16x9_jpg_537x302_crop_upscale_q85.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 525px; height: 295px;" /></a><br /><br />The Noble Handcrafted Tonics, of which there are five thus far (rumor has it they will be introducing a molasses) are beautifully packaged in attractive glass bottles with cork stoppers, melted wax and labels reminiscent of <a href="http://www.knobcreek.com/lpa">Knob Creek Whisky.</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjqpyII31W_3k_4gjOyqNVJzHv2QamTHUEhF2-CkgTNotipUROweV7ridaxjS8gK77fNOeXltlwW3uJmtHM7qkg6QsCKR2Pi54oiz0fnJDirvVsdhy6hZwaJnQsE7A164NMq4TIewYbOk/s1600/2011_04_01-noble2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631609695383183474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjqpyII31W_3k_4gjOyqNVJzHv2QamTHUEhF2-CkgTNotipUROweV7ridaxjS8gK77fNOeXltlwW3uJmtHM7qkg6QsCKR2Pi54oiz0fnJDirvVsdhy6hZwaJnQsE7A164NMq4TIewYbOk/s400/2011_04_01-noble2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 533px; height: 355px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauec1q-2OUZZbSbo0w7v07-vC1qd3987kg0O_E1bcdEkOckkgVRkNewz7PszyikFeNkdGra8VQ4jcVoV-X0bLaTU_FgZqLC3NY0Ejy61v_j0IDhIsLK2-vWsE0MtQMU2bYW3XirZKNag/s1600/205113_10150163468933622_39235753621_6676794_1404053_n.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631609765473289634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauec1q-2OUZZbSbo0w7v07-vC1qd3987kg0O_E1bcdEkOckkgVRkNewz7PszyikFeNkdGra8VQ4jcVoV-X0bLaTU_FgZqLC3NY0Ejy61v_j0IDhIsLK2-vWsE0MtQMU2bYW3XirZKNag/s400/205113_10150163468933622_39235753621_6676794_1404053_n.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 263px; height: 263px;" /></a><br />The elegant package design was created by Graphic Designer and Wedding photographer <a href="http://www.heathernguyen.ca/">Heather Nguyen of Vancouver</a>.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Noble Tonic 01</span> -Tuthilltown Bourbon Barrel Matured Maple Syrup</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXELf__OUEUP7KuI3IpURVOKsASrDo6DVavSew-KJ-rA-DxiwMiIbe7xbUkAD1X1cRHyKQSuI3aAR8ehbtK8xNHvjK8Su8MMog2ta39RIw-afQshYyOymOltHtn20dQ-w4jx7UyHqrPzo/s1600/tonic+01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631610333715804722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXELf__OUEUP7KuI3IpURVOKsASrDo6DVavSew-KJ-rA-DxiwMiIbe7xbUkAD1X1cRHyKQSuI3aAR8ehbtK8xNHvjK8Su8MMog2ta39RIw-afQshYyOymOltHtn20dQ-w4jx7UyHqrPzo/s400/tonic+01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 276px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiy93oKw4eJT68RDWI1NiocgNqj3hb_QcVJ6MLHTLSxI80jfKEcFzCs0bHLg5IyzUhQISJkER2SCksaOhSxvN_Nxt5UUVANyfSnmhG3bSIlKoIBkFEbfMPf23TfiXXOQWrFy1HDme_DpM/s1600/tonic+01+detail.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631610237624429906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiy93oKw4eJT68RDWI1NiocgNqj3hb_QcVJ6MLHTLSxI80jfKEcFzCs0bHLg5IyzUhQISJkER2SCksaOhSxvN_Nxt5UUVANyfSnmhG3bSIlKoIBkFEbfMPf23TfiXXOQWrFy1HDme_DpM/s400/tonic+01+detail.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 275px;" /></a><br />NOBLE didn't choose just any bourbon to create the subtly spiked edge of Tonic 01. Tuthilltown Spirits is New York's first whiskey distillery since prohibition, distilling some of America's most prized spirits. Their handmade bourbons, produced with locally sourced grain and fruit farmed less than 10 miles away, contain no added flavor or color and are not chill or carbon filtered. Tonic 01, originally sourced from heritage sugar shacks in the ancient maple orchards of Quebec, has a hint of raw bourbon flavor thanks to 6 to 9 months spent in New York State's Tuthilltown Distillery's charred American oak barrels.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMm7KEMt3W4txJ-S-RhFzYblZHu5P74uLdaQuJvFOOpPTEfld-9u2iF9JepcMWe0rpJhb4Xn5aAZrcfv6btaDzMxurRiASx9kaKNkNltk0BrR1faW2qL_YqpguwdAyP6izDxrKjH7rUyk/s1600/mikuni_24_large.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631609166863035042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMm7KEMt3W4txJ-S-RhFzYblZHu5P74uLdaQuJvFOOpPTEfld-9u2iF9JepcMWe0rpJhb4Xn5aAZrcfv6btaDzMxurRiASx9kaKNkNltk0BrR1faW2qL_YqpguwdAyP6izDxrKjH7rUyk/s400/mikuni_24_large.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 354px;" /></a><br />Bon Appetit says "Like we said, this is made for candied bacon. I would not say no to some corn johnny cakes with this, either." $20<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Noble Tonic 02 </span>- Tahitian Vanilla Bean & Egyptian Chamomile Blossom Matured Maple Syrup</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-vJiFMFn0ocuZFVuVetO1AgT3fwAXXzecSThIa3yjWHT-04eHgiCFCmPRLcB0gSfCCkk3BgBIf3Xu__2T2fuFJprqUGI7HpQNZPVJB8WQytaNAPF7It6GtVFDDk4_W6OeBFxYTey4I4/s1600/Tonic+02.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631610636232242290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-vJiFMFn0ocuZFVuVetO1AgT3fwAXXzecSThIa3yjWHT-04eHgiCFCmPRLcB0gSfCCkk3BgBIf3Xu__2T2fuFJprqUGI7HpQNZPVJB8WQytaNAPF7It6GtVFDDk4_W6OeBFxYTey4I4/s400/Tonic+02.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 271px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-J8dBQxKVknRvDPjjxMrdjs_UqJDJejPMsf5DdZ1D6VOO4Hl1MNSdd38HvFGYMn5DPu-wvw0s_ed3yo5ct90h2exT4Eli_QnhOZmjNa_CPVmV_rwrQL5BlslwYRG4dvOLkc3cVKm1Cg/s1600/Tonic+02+detail.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631610689201560530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-J8dBQxKVknRvDPjjxMrdjs_UqJDJejPMsf5DdZ1D6VOO4Hl1MNSdd38HvFGYMn5DPu-wvw0s_ed3yo5ct90h2exT4Eli_QnhOZmjNa_CPVmV_rwrQL5BlslwYRG4dvOLkc3cVKm1Cg/s400/Tonic+02+detail.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 271px;" /></a><br />To harness the unmistakable flavor of Tahitian Vanilla and the buttery, apple aroma of Egyptian Chamomile Blossom, the artisans behind NOBLE's Tonic No. 02 infuse maple syrup with the blossoms and vanilla beans. We absolutely love the floral aromas in this maple syrup with toasty corn bread, or as a substitute for brown sugar in cinnamon buns.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Bj8o2bCPu9e1ceiLpgyFFq1ZnBUNrrNnUyEU3LjaOEFiobsGVyGKP1rmGH1ECwtF0IE1Um4K0ITrrvxHw2EVAIFfFF2SZ3uIEqXZA4-K3mYPJdqHJepwshfx9xaQMLLyCT6WSNa0Eqk/s1600/mikuni_22_large.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631999394489815618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Bj8o2bCPu9e1ceiLpgyFFq1ZnBUNrrNnUyEU3LjaOEFiobsGVyGKP1rmGH1ECwtF0IE1Um4K0ITrrvxHw2EVAIFfFF2SZ3uIEqXZA4-K3mYPJdqHJepwshfx9xaQMLLyCT6WSNa0Eqk/s400/mikuni_22_large.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 353px;" /></a><br />Bon Appetit says "This syrup is more delicate, and in order to taste the chamomile and vanilla, I would eat this on some plain greek yogurt or a simple waffle." $20<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Noble Tonic 03</span> - Maple Matured Sherry Bourbon Oak Vinegar</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNzKv7pysyQBtcFq6DTCxhqo9-f6OZQCssDGVQWepy8QveOAmu3mnErpbPzkZZtq4XIH2UBxF2XtnR_tX5mYC6-y-cNe4TR8F7YuoDNNVUNACxUwjnJNqrpImflGSLHXrsk_qYDri0sUo/s1600/tonic+03.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631608468011051554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNzKv7pysyQBtcFq6DTCxhqo9-f6OZQCssDGVQWepy8QveOAmu3mnErpbPzkZZtq4XIH2UBxF2XtnR_tX5mYC6-y-cNe4TR8F7YuoDNNVUNACxUwjnJNqrpImflGSLHXrsk_qYDri0sUo/s400/tonic+03.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 278px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8OFzNzozAIMoFaiJ20idgiGv9GbeQKl6f7ooAEUbRHlirErNwrKHARKGsZb0pksnNCUvJhRRht-6sRmSjAqJ8HMyM-dF_VUlMzWbD0emsilZYrvasmzTrYVS0i-5dYyP9t2jA84GK_HQ/s1600/Tonic+03+detail.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631608405530504562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8OFzNzozAIMoFaiJ20idgiGv9GbeQKl6f7ooAEUbRHlirErNwrKHARKGsZb0pksnNCUvJhRRht-6sRmSjAqJ8HMyM-dF_VUlMzWbD0emsilZYrvasmzTrYVS0i-5dYyP9t2jA84GK_HQ/s400/Tonic+03+detail.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 323px; height: 279px;" /></a><br />This vinegar's truly unique flavor is developed while aging in bourbon oak barrels at Tuthilltown Distillery in New York State. For 6 to 9 months, NOBLE ages genuine Spanish sherry vinegar in bourbon barrels, received only one day after the bourbon has been drained.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6qPqi2XlOCfc6P9O6W1COU7XBcDBXWTAqraUY81GykslCKgapMSi8YZ0X6NP5Avl5aliZGpuSojtvr18VVJlZpDEVF8UFV9ISc-N5RtMuGzWX58r682QRM_lpsjJaKbdslVbydODGiD0/s1600/Mikuni-017_large.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631608251976970962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6qPqi2XlOCfc6P9O6W1COU7XBcDBXWTAqraUY81GykslCKgapMSi8YZ0X6NP5Avl5aliZGpuSojtvr18VVJlZpDEVF8UFV9ISc-N5RtMuGzWX58r682QRM_lpsjJaKbdslVbydODGiD0/s400/Mikuni-017_large.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 351px;" /></a><br />Bon Appetit says "If you mix this with a terrific olive oil, it becomes a dressing for a Spanish salad of greens, marcona almonds, and manchego." $18<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Noble Tonic 04</span> -Pharaoh's Heirloom Lemon Matured White Wine Vinegar</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8sxnjM3IbLY_vCKG1m4-th8dcn7rh4rxlApVZwdzuquFofj-zHyTx4CEHOfG4lk0U2E_M1wz-Mhfejf1PwhiDI2hgA9Som5bEdKOP7bisPNnirYKfYTkuLFockOD_3xNMsXbCGMkUklU/s1600/Tonic+04.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631607205146993666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8sxnjM3IbLY_vCKG1m4-th8dcn7rh4rxlApVZwdzuquFofj-zHyTx4CEHOfG4lk0U2E_M1wz-Mhfejf1PwhiDI2hgA9Som5bEdKOP7bisPNnirYKfYTkuLFockOD_3xNMsXbCGMkUklU/s400/Tonic+04.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 209px; height: 280px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLy8Pr7gnZ_iISi_xezKD5HKF2HjyRTLvcFhDjZGAUMBbq0JBi9VporN9rfe8VyyrHuqWLuVOPlQ9hz4_daoT_3GN4-JdpI5FYJk95ZqwIcXd0l4N79I0q95Or1-cco-_T3YudP0WYGyQ/s1600/tonic+04+detail.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631607260089480722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLy8Pr7gnZ_iISi_xezKD5HKF2HjyRTLvcFhDjZGAUMBbq0JBi9VporN9rfe8VyyrHuqWLuVOPlQ9hz4_daoT_3GN4-JdpI5FYJk95ZqwIcXd0l4N79I0q95Or1-cco-_T3YudP0WYGyQ/s400/tonic+04+detail.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 317px; height: 281px;" /></a><br />Tonic 04 is a 5-year barrel aged, white wine vinegar infused with organic, heirloom Egyptian lemon peel. The bright, sweet and citrusy flavors are balanced by woody, spicy flavors from NOBLE's barrel aging process at Tuthilltown Distillery in New York State.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzy47dGXdtghCKjtecUUEYGzFD12U5yrljdksgBR69AJAnkFh7UgJ4bfxUjxsqETpKSio_Y8kgdcANQMCgQfzHw5webygFVvoCNpkpD7dV-5cEPRjxHy3uVtO0LiuIR8wS5Sjm3dAUc6o/s1600/Mikuni-020_large.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631607951376587746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzy47dGXdtghCKjtecUUEYGzFD12U5yrljdksgBR69AJAnkFh7UgJ4bfxUjxsqETpKSio_Y8kgdcANQMCgQfzHw5webygFVvoCNpkpD7dV-5cEPRjxHy3uVtO0LiuIR8wS5Sjm3dAUc6o/s400/Mikuni-020_large.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 354px;" /></a><br />Bon Appetit says "I really like the idea of vinegary beverages, like kombucha or Pok Pok's new drinking vinegar, Som, and this is so good that I would mix it with soda water and drink it like that. The lemon flavor is complex and spicy, and brings a unique brightness to the flavor." $20<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Noble Tonic 05 </span>- XO Aged Balsamic Vinegar </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRNy07jvWrjHVIE_u2KEEIVqq9hFfErLv2Bt5me382IGxXH8kv26fbobFrKBV4d4b_AoBNz9uoyw4RU-scGx6YxLpoeoDOAz069qpb3rM5yQuX_KLfV0hPIQAe_LFLksp_l_l1HfKElk/s1600/Tonic+05.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631606222406783746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRNy07jvWrjHVIE_u2KEEIVqq9hFfErLv2Bt5me382IGxXH8kv26fbobFrKBV4d4b_AoBNz9uoyw4RU-scGx6YxLpoeoDOAz069qpb3rM5yQuX_KLfV0hPIQAe_LFLksp_l_l1HfKElk/s400/Tonic+05.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 221px; height: 291px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtF-xHunvw6TctRn32bS_-n70DmPU20yY2L2T3IJYeusTpKRVe3NVBa9Hs89QzA8aJvxeCoeaQl5Mre7M1NGD7KVYxtfTNBOoVzqAFPLutZTJ6kevgvBiLGxDkctLXLfrkkCgRu0SAK_8/s1600/Tonic+05+detail.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631606155683054882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtF-xHunvw6TctRn32bS_-n70DmPU20yY2L2T3IJYeusTpKRVe3NVBa9Hs89QzA8aJvxeCoeaQl5Mre7M1NGD7KVYxtfTNBOoVzqAFPLutZTJ6kevgvBiLGxDkctLXLfrkkCgRu0SAK_8/s400/Tonic+05+detail.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 290px;" /></a><br />"XO" signifies refinement and age in the world of Cognac. This extraordinary vinegar is no different. Tonic 05 is a sweet, syrupy refined finishing vinegar. After aging for 3-4 months in New York State's Tuthilltown Distillery's Single Grain Bourbon barrels, the lids are removed and replaced with cheesecloth to allow for evaporation. This unique air aging process concentrates and enhances flavors of bourbon and vanilla.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmxeIcdAhIwUHZRMnu68M91No4RDyVx0pzb5MZRIxOAYFTDy4Fj9OUaddTvGyxI_UI2XaE_S1vQII0okoI6MBl2Jcxsib5UweVK5MfVuh04Vyx8xlnUC8yfy_OtbbQAXHTT7tsUn1c_w/s1600/NOBLE_05_jpeg_large.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631606577244721954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmxeIcdAhIwUHZRMnu68M91No4RDyVx0pzb5MZRIxOAYFTDy4Fj9OUaddTvGyxI_UI2XaE_S1vQII0okoI6MBl2Jcxsib5UweVK5MfVuh04Vyx8xlnUC8yfy_OtbbQAXHTT7tsUn1c_w/s400/NOBLE_05_jpeg_large.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 532px; height: 355px;" /></a><br />Bon Appetit says "This splurge is on par with any good balsamic. We like to keep it simple, drizzled over asparagus or vanilla ice cream." $95<br /><br /><a href="http://mikuni.myshopify.com/">Buy them here</a> or at GiltTaste.com if you are a member. If you are not, feel free to use<a href="http://www.gilt.com/invite/lauralsweet"> my personal invite link.</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">photos courtesy of Gilt.com, Mikuni and Heather Nguyen</span></span>

Noble Handcrafted Tonics. Syrups And Vinegars That Taste As Good As They Look.

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Clever and Cool Curling Container for Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream by Cedric Ragot.

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmE39VzHWvTZEGFo3OCRogHubRjp1COcq_zkzD3zdHdnl_qE8yn6MJmxQxbZEYjIdMc_oCJnnLDj1CD23umQGhTKP2hfIWbTDW3kZvnBlrI-RCj83p2JGfFS-Z5P9gUq4fEvqwjFagVo/s1600/Ragot+prototypes.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625610216785562338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmE39VzHWvTZEGFo3OCRogHubRjp1COcq_zkzD3zdHdnl_qE8yn6MJmxQxbZEYjIdMc_oCJnnLDj1CD23umQGhTKP2hfIWbTDW3kZvnBlrI-RCj83p2JGfFS-Z5P9gUq4fEvqwjFagVo/s400/Ragot+prototypes.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 529px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYZ4aLUca0LrvTObJrWCIP3Ekl83_1rTF6sTD08tReqh6Y9C8xtZuO6uhz4WvAoGXkj_7trCYRw4WSEfpdukeSYFqD2kSkeB66HpXX-E79vQQmHUocxBD29MPNlTqXoCknckL2ITssLzc/s1600/Haagen+Dazs+curling1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625612387035923474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYZ4aLUca0LrvTObJrWCIP3Ekl83_1rTF6sTD08tReqh6Y9C8xtZuO6uhz4WvAoGXkj_7trCYRw4WSEfpdukeSYFqD2kSkeB66HpXX-E79vQQmHUocxBD29MPNlTqXoCknckL2ITssLzc/s400/Haagen+Dazs+curling1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 492px;" /></a><br /><br />To celebrate its 50 year anniversary, Häagen-Dazs ice cream brand invited several artists to imagine exclusive objects celebrating the tasting ritual of a Häagen-Dazs ice cream.<br /><br />The 28'18" Moment (28 minute, 18 second) designed by <a href="http://www.cedricragot.com/">Cedric Ragot</a>, is a take off on the ice sport of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curling">Curling</a>. The name is a result of the average time it takes to eat an entire pint of Häagen-Dazs, according to Ragot, although I'm pretty sure I could do it in half that time.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggzHd0A0OI44IMLprfodZWEPqnw-va2vzPE-3fwWh2wKS4rfC08y8IJxp0ZsVTQ9Nfn7rEpT08kHyVe7OM768lmByIVf9cXvViMEYsig9Dv-2y7hVuE33YuerM_aQA007JW1ugnbDepkA/s1600/Curling-Haagen-Dazs2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625615506804094978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggzHd0A0OI44IMLprfodZWEPqnw-va2vzPE-3fwWh2wKS4rfC08y8IJxp0ZsVTQ9Nfn7rEpT08kHyVe7OM768lmByIVf9cXvViMEYsig9Dv-2y7hVuE33YuerM_aQA007JW1ugnbDepkA/s400/Curling-Haagen-Dazs2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 486px;" /></a><br /><br />The curling tub contains a tub of ice cream, an Ice Twist, a spoon imagined as a "tool of tasting", along with a DVD of the movie, 28 minutes and 18 seconds by <a href="http://www.thomaslelu.net/">Thomas Lélu</a> with music by <a href="http://www.myspace.com/somethingalamode">SomethingALaMode</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwoLPCElspkOPPdtrV-l9Ef2PfI6a4sre9zG9BK1l93iNk0ZYuuYZ0FfMozRL0Ox2eHQ0gSgFmF3O8Y7Qen8pEp-qCWd_Z3Hr8Rp3A_e43kk2R6_ia9kNRaditFHzyQ0JvemgCD23MWWo/s1600/curling+contaner+design.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625614799008416946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwoLPCElspkOPPdtrV-l9Ef2PfI6a4sre9zG9BK1l93iNk0ZYuuYZ0FfMozRL0Ox2eHQ0gSgFmF3O8Y7Qen8pEp-qCWd_Z3Hr8Rp3A_e43kk2R6_ia9kNRaditFHzyQ0JvemgCD23MWWo/s400/curling+contaner+design.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 527px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">above: the design protoypes by Cedric Ragot</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSgoUxQH1Kuo1S6BXRSBnwUfCP4AN3PUFR73i5q2OrWsw4hHM8_5hLoMfJ5bgt-NZq0l8XuDbG_zFfnRNkkjNoqrxkT1rT0JNB06kEfWRZdbGEIV82mZ0TbA05XQzWaVUKvDbDe6xE72E/s1600/twist+spoon.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625611601630579858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSgoUxQH1Kuo1S6BXRSBnwUfCP4AN3PUFR73i5q2OrWsw4hHM8_5hLoMfJ5bgt-NZq0l8XuDbG_zFfnRNkkjNoqrxkT1rT0JNB06kEfWRZdbGEIV82mZ0TbA05XQzWaVUKvDbDe6xE72E/s400/twist+spoon.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 530px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">above: the Ice Twist Spoon</span></span><br /><br />In addition to being a design item that was unveiled at the Salon du Design in Milan last April, the Curling is also isotherm, portable and durable. Perfect for summer picnics, its rotational molding design offers all the necessary features to be faithful to Cédric Ragot's first drawing: respect of the handle's oblong shape, no molded screw for a secure closure. The Curling needed 6 months of technical development and two months for the design of the mold.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilIWJMlMNyE2GD2yHmkVHsd15NRHJDkW5THxe0uF2_tlUrU0TYGYydZLCKvKdSpqCkCH0dAO_6xPamcVZVVjdP3U6LZ0O0F8p5euxY2SO788NMXs1GUnfh9RimuOoRUimvrMqF9nEQunc/s1600/Curling-Haagen-Dazs.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625611893263907330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilIWJMlMNyE2GD2yHmkVHsd15NRHJDkW5THxe0uF2_tlUrU0TYGYydZLCKvKdSpqCkCH0dAO_6xPamcVZVVjdP3U6LZ0O0F8p5euxY2SO788NMXs1GUnfh9RimuOoRUimvrMqF9nEQunc/s400/Curling-Haagen-Dazs.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 527px;" /></a><br /><br />The unique commemorative package design is available throughout France only in a limited edition of 250 pieces, but you can pre-order it online at <a href="http://www.colette.fr/#/eshop/article/30748418/haagen-dazs-28-18-set-box/165/">Colette.</a><br /><br />While researching for this post, I came across this totally fun Curling ice cube tray:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPTGf84PZK833nwWLyW8FiYoV3FSCfeCaVp3cMLrQEirkZ3azaTg4pcPPi3LN3gTNcnSOt13ae7A5dyimGv8WDJ29ORQ1z_owsO_zssHRRG_yb3kV3N0Xui7X046b65nbLygz1Cpsgg2U/s1600/Curling_stone_Ice_Tray.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625617899684559634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPTGf84PZK833nwWLyW8FiYoV3FSCfeCaVp3cMLrQEirkZ3azaTg4pcPPi3LN3gTNcnSOt13ae7A5dyimGv8WDJ29ORQ1z_owsO_zssHRRG_yb3kV3N0Xui7X046b65nbLygz1Cpsgg2U/s400/Curling_stone_Ice_Tray.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 708px;" /></a><br />You can <a href="http://www.curling-proshop.com/curling-products/curling-novelty-items/curlingstonebakingicecubetrayquantityoftwo-p-289.html">buy the curling cube tray here.</a>

Clever and Cool Curling Container for Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream by Cedric Ragot.

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Introducing VOD-K, Caramel & Truffle Flavored Premium Vodka From Paris.

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPh7InKDE4ef99p9p2cZv_iLGsiNkOHyetVqBrrjuL7WOtS6JBqzLPZjpYpbmEK9hdfggxr41DjDQibKRxGWvhI0uq4J7q-PScJ-5bHw_XEbu94fcDNCYpIGk-tbxXBjX_9i3YsTqNbk/s1600/VodK_HERO.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593012602180463474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPh7InKDE4ef99p9p2cZv_iLGsiNkOHyetVqBrrjuL7WOtS6JBqzLPZjpYpbmEK9hdfggxr41DjDQibKRxGWvhI0uq4J7q-PScJ-5bHw_XEbu94fcDNCYpIGk-tbxXBjX_9i3YsTqNbk/s400/VodK_HERO.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 524px; height: 524px;"></a><br /><br />VOD-K, the subtle combination of pure grain vodka, caramel and black truffles is a new premium vodka from Paris-based Fryd Food & Drink produced and bottled in Cognac in the Charente, the birthplace of expertise and tradition in quality spirits and liqueurs.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4bg62ihVImnx94mvcA_V-iGWhPLW03dJAtXnFfF7IRPGroakDwqHYzsoCfzyk0vk77E61tWv_ZsnRey7TKuDgplVKp6q4KA685GFbAoqbH1csM1OU17M1tIHa4uob-kyZ8q1vnslgKLc/s1600/VodK_Zoom.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593006597802089618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4bg62ihVImnx94mvcA_V-iGWhPLW03dJAtXnFfF7IRPGroakDwqHYzsoCfzyk0vk77E61tWv_ZsnRey7TKuDgplVKp6q4KA685GFbAoqbH1csM1OU17M1tIHa4uob-kyZ8q1vnslgKLc/s400/VodK_Zoom.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 525px; height: 452px;"></a><br /><br />An exceptional vodka, VOD-K differs from its sister premium pure grain through the subtle aroma of truffles and caramel it releases every sip. This exclusive alliance gives contrasting notes, leaving the palate an impression of strength and softness. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKYb4y3_pAQz22waNv_c3CbnuDkq-iGew5MXDJsRRpX0OQhDYeuCI48eKup_Y2t9tNsq3EiQH0rsmBdLqgPVO3gHeZ4e0Swh4-IFhPLmjA8Taf3BjMcwH6N7qT1cK8VcBnNWJ7MlU1aYU/s1600/PR+Vod-K_eng_Page_2_Image_0001.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593000165250197042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKYb4y3_pAQz22waNv_c3CbnuDkq-iGew5MXDJsRRpX0OQhDYeuCI48eKup_Y2t9tNsq3EiQH0rsmBdLqgPVO3gHeZ4e0Swh4-IFhPLmjA8Taf3BjMcwH6N7qT1cK8VcBnNWJ7MlU1aYU/s400/PR+Vod-K_eng_Page_2_Image_0001.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 521px; height: 528px;"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.frydfoodrink.com/">Fryd Food & Drink </a> tapped agency <a href="http://www.qsld.com/qsld2008/">QSLD Paris</a> to brand the new premium vodka. The agency worked on the name research, the graphic identity and the package design.<br /><br />Frydlender Lawrence is a lover of terroir and flavors forgotten. A true epicurean, he has always advocated a return to the earth and the real. After more than 20 years in the world of cosmetics and traveling the world, he created Fryd Food & Drink. As a nod to the founder, VOD-K is nestled in a crystal bottle much like a vial of perfume. Composed mainly of crystal glass, it features a thick base which supports pattern etched glass that results in a brushed metal nose with a plastic insert designed much like perfume. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoyx1PMzSxDmWQwlTYl4Ifu_l_mHxMvFRP9jNBD-rG9Fm4smLQ8cdb4m8TPvjDHJgBkIAFjrCMRhUmCiYtBp55l1pWlNk7V04pCWB7MW5Hgt3WyHcOhO-aYtszEExsdoF_pLBqzFTEhw/s1600/Vod-K-bottle.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593007461833978690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoyx1PMzSxDmWQwlTYl4Ifu_l_mHxMvFRP9jNBD-rG9Fm4smLQ8cdb4m8TPvjDHJgBkIAFjrCMRhUmCiYtBp55l1pWlNk7V04pCWB7MW5Hgt3WyHcOhO-aYtszEExsdoF_pLBqzFTEhw/s400/Vod-K-bottle.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 302px;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNQvDjwSay_DRkNBtQNG1S5KyzzA_Xynev7R0jgKVG3aGSK-AoDNdpEYNo1oGDNdPgKEzEtRme1BKNPKofQdi3xgr28M9B6TpwKSxHG5LJz7JD-QdA1fFx3wfG8e-rmfC0zaccKbBRcxU/s1600/VOD-K-Communiqu%25C3%25A9-de-presse-1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593014902941498034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNQvDjwSay_DRkNBtQNG1S5KyzzA_Xynev7R0jgKVG3aGSK-AoDNdpEYNo1oGDNdPgKEzEtRme1BKNPKofQdi3xgr28M9B6TpwKSxHG5LJz7JD-QdA1fFx3wfG8e-rmfC0zaccKbBRcxU/s400/VOD-K-Communiqu%25C3%25A9-de-presse-1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 302px;"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzGWyJg-GFKltqS5HGYKbqG300L5hCGag4qr_cuEGCxmhn7tXGocKdbH6vWADc5ijXeUk4ovHrD49nSoSfTQ_wwDUvpqkR87BDwj2wpodQAPSu6Etnf0TG-D7iz8_VuXgB5JNHab484sg/s1600/vod-k2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593014626370899234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzGWyJg-GFKltqS5HGYKbqG300L5hCGag4qr_cuEGCxmhn7tXGocKdbH6vWADc5ijXeUk4ovHrD49nSoSfTQ_wwDUvpqkR87BDwj2wpodQAPSu6Etnf0TG-D7iz8_VuXgB5JNHab484sg/s400/vod-k2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 525px; height: 484px;"></a><br /><br />"I wanted to reconsider, premiumize and modernize the distillery sample bottle. The bottle of Vod-k is cylinder-shaped heavy and weighted to underline its premium character. This character is highlightened by the mat finishing of its Brown anodized metal cap. The bottom of the bottle is truffle shaped. The concept of Vod-k has been thought from the beginning to the end to create a consistent universe. Vod-k is a modern interpretation of the « demijohn ». Unique by its shape and its graphic design, Vod-k is also a decorative object. Thought to be exhibited, no detail has been left to chance." Denis Boudard of QSLD says.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiytnofpqal2SrI-4ctYVVGA5d_ypwSkwsQ5zECfKYhS6tFe-wOafe6go2oHTMAduS22K5FQqyxlcpcLub3KDraQTm6jrXuJFe5RqdndmxIfSozog4P9Hd5bOFOfP1QhEhwT36IiZWxpJI/s1600/vodk-79093376.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593006313896391810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiytnofpqal2SrI-4ctYVVGA5d_ypwSkwsQ5zECfKYhS6tFe-wOafe6go2oHTMAduS22K5FQqyxlcpcLub3KDraQTm6jrXuJFe5RqdndmxIfSozog4P9Hd5bOFOfP1QhEhwT36IiZWxpJI/s400/vodk-79093376.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 385px; height: 140px;"></a><br /><br />The name « vod-k » is phonetical and looks like an sms word. A universal name, easy to remember, to understand and pronounce all over the world.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.frydfoodrink.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593015967480107874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_7zDDNstco3Cxx7FfH4T59uak2IPY0S_Gyh21p6HKN2PIlwpR8NYzRZoSWGajGRQKPAWA3CtLLhQod3yyhMsWNS8W86EOf0NBoi3diWNyORdSzyBGzDAtCh-DKYJA4q-TqmnExllDMoU/s400/FRYD+logo.gif" style="cursor: pointer; width: 274px; height: 133px;"></a><br /><br />Specializing in truffle based fine foods,<a href="http://www.frydfoodrink.com/"> Fryd Food & Drink </a>has previously trusted QSLD Paris with the design and graphic identity of their own logotype and QSLD worked on the graphic and volume design of many of their products (e.g.Olive oil, truffle flavoured salt and pasta).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.qsld.com/qsld2008/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593016173955498818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9NVK2QemTmMIngmESV06bMuxWeklUtNUnAWUDy_9FtXuceGz6SYgFJ_ixQsYDLGKuCGtI8ucFC_X3z2_KGjGJAZOU02nAN112iW2NnzWyU1BgwqIdOB6hUHpmJwvshe7wLE2F-KbH9FA/s400/PR+Vod-K_eng_Page_1_Image_0002.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 379px; height: 183px;"></a>

Introducing VOD-K, Caramel & Truffle Flavored Premium Vodka From Paris.

VOD-K, the subtle combination of pure grain vodka, caramel and black truffles is a new premium vodka from Paris-based Fryd Food & Drink...

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Bottles Of Bud. Canna Cola Launches Five Flavored Pot-Laced Sodas.

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><a href="http://http//ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2011/01/bottles-of-bud-canna-cola-launches-five.html" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566237849770989938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBqtdqLZFcoDpwdweXeiMGcIpX1AK0FCbqtpnGPf2P1XpZRWFDtOpPJovDbMhkse98itkz138K345dg4OSaWMvrqRSwpg3dO_hmmFBapIIglbnbAmmzrbiO3GyQSWqViBhu_705yf68DY/s400/cannacola-3-cropped.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 440px;" /></a><br /><br />If you've been following the news, there's been quite a bit of 'buzz', pardon the pun, about Canna Cola, a new line of THC-infused carbonated beverages for intended sale at medicinal marijuana dispensaries.<br /><br /><a href="http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2011/01/bottles-of-bud-canna-cola-launches-five.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566224837375406162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71zZshPxFB7Uuz1q7krRHiqF_MME_A2RSlp9YeZDPSWACo13aR2dYBMnvEX-OZ0BYA8F_SM6J1oH7pOnacvagKKGSune-MIPUi96cnfE2KyErSBJOYnBRk4D_zuuyocTRUpUn8sbte5o/s400/doc-weed.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 522px; height: 750px;" /></a><br /><br />The five flavored medical marijuana soda pops; Canna Cola, Orange Kush, Sour Diesel, Grape Ape and Doc Weed are the brain child of multi-talented designer, <a href="http://www.picslive.com/">concert photographer</a>, <a href="http://www.sidewalkbubblegum.com/">political cartoonist</a> and entrepreneur <a href="http://www.claybutler.com/">Clay Butler</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2011/01/bottles-of-bud-canna-cola-launches-five.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566224633209777058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDD6cNMOI3a7E__U3sm7f-mB6s6SD9DjxNyNlOJi8_5nmVfONOHx_qMo7gVf84qxsxOyoWld7dZKp4XpBxv8XBKN6giCHq_pPGdQ4RAa51QZARagVzUeddQ95bnDYrC9MK_ChQg4KR0N8/s400/sour-deisel.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 374px;" /></a><a href="http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2011/01/bottles-of-bud-canna-cola-launches-five.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566224910850406322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1gBOChOSfJehvWIDhmNeZ-1vPd8gwEW7fYLp3WtH2CuptOtp0wgKt500e38XWaD1vfkdjUmrHhOCUqe7zRgnxtjjND3AtZlwvQ54RvdLQ04oKrlaGVpYbEkSKNDR5WZ-2yGKPbfOtf3c/s400/grape-ape.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 375px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2011/01/bottles-of-bud-canna-cola-launches-five.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566224716639338674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYP79hKfOBLf7FqkMTo_KT4ivKRFJ71C6O-KWhHXUyUusgbyv1fZKT0I99pHA9lXwy33LTG66Lgco1_vTv3HGq0ivcrcEyaflPKIPnDK8DvMTgl21h71F4FTGyR5HnV4augpLYi3dRXw/s400/orange-kush.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 440px;" /></a><a href="http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2011/01/bottles-of-bud-canna-cola-launches-five.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566225680396781730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioqEB69dHoQX3ry_DY6NIl-fKTa8jY-CHU2mCrb9G0gbuZsxq9y0CiB4O3F8BGFAIdRSBt1znA1MAthrwLi55jfJZQXariKxTvhTmS28PYoKaS0pK9VDz9H4cKTNAskd0Am6WQNcvd8iU/s400/canna-cola.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 224px; height: 440px;" /></a><br /><br />Scott Ridell of Diavolo Brands, who created the products along with Clay [they are not marketing it... that was an error in the Santa Cruz Sentinel article], says the beverage line's dosage of THC will be "somewhere between 35 to 65 milligrams" and that that "the levels of THC in his line of soft drinks will be substantially below the levels of many drinks now on the market." He likened his product to a "light beer" alongside high-proof liquors.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-O6C50u3xpQxDFpVAH2sDegk8ewylpvsaCqicOnhLdnbefyyWDWsn_6YIKk0ePqERuQrddFtaeIxL4aOFggpQtWpMSaHmQjBzeSc5ol__N1JmEE2L_90j4ocziGEEgLnM6a71KY4FU4/s1600/Canna_Cola_Family_med_res.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566226665351190850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-O6C50u3xpQxDFpVAH2sDegk8ewylpvsaCqicOnhLdnbefyyWDWsn_6YIKk0ePqERuQrddFtaeIxL4aOFggpQtWpMSaHmQjBzeSc5ol__N1JmEE2L_90j4ocziGEEgLnM6a71KY4FU4/s400/Canna_Cola_Family_med_res.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 522px; height: 381px;" /></a><br /><br />Although there are several THC laced sodas on the market, most are produced in small batches and lack the marketing effort of a larger brand. <a href="http://kushtownsodas.com/">Kushtown Sodas </a>and <a href="http://dixieelixirs.com/">Dixie Elixirs</a> are two examples.<br /><br />Clay, a self-proclaimed "clean living guy" says he's never even smoked a cigarette, let alone marijuana.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtlEy55-wmvfWnceX5Eq9SfaBiKl2E8KanmV1PajwDi3dzohUVMRSmojye2VC9qspvStEofyyxV6aun-Rpo5M1KrJZlRFYH8swsHyA0kwkKnzLyQlKWwgdyBjQ7-LgZxg-g3uF41u_urc/s1600/bill+lovejoy+photo.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566221681996493682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtlEy55-wmvfWnceX5Eq9SfaBiKl2E8KanmV1PajwDi3dzohUVMRSmojye2VC9qspvStEofyyxV6aun-Rpo5M1KrJZlRFYH8swsHyA0kwkKnzLyQlKWwgdyBjQ7-LgZxg-g3uF41u_urc/s400/bill+lovejoy+photo.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 451px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">above: Clay and some of his Soda Pot (photo for Santa Cruz Sentinel by Bill Lovejoy)</span></span><br /><br />An article in the <a href="http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_17179763?">Santa Cruz Sentinel</a> quotes Clay as saying "Marijuana sodas do exist in the marketplace. But, said Butler, none of them have the branding savvy of his product.<br /><br />"You look at all the marijuana products out there, and they are so mom-and-pop, hippie-dippy, and rinky dink," he said. "If someone can put every color on the rainbow on it, they do. If they can pick the most inappropriate and unreadable fonts, they will. And there's marijuana leaves on everything. It's a horrible cliché in the industry."<br /><br />Kushtown's THC-infused sodas and sauces:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAIAhtEbhIKaJYlSGGm9-H5_cDqexf4km8gYenYPkpCNzWM7fbebmpjVhrVo0hHJsjb59XkLGDE6ls1vP69DuzNHcYPQqJv8tROQGpQ0tAWR1I-rnP5V3bpEaialLK-wQkYEYQIkS5yGM/s1600/kushtown+sodas2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566231189864942482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAIAhtEbhIKaJYlSGGm9-H5_cDqexf4km8gYenYPkpCNzWM7fbebmpjVhrVo0hHJsjb59XkLGDE6ls1vP69DuzNHcYPQqJv8tROQGpQ0tAWR1I-rnP5V3bpEaialLK-wQkYEYQIkS5yGM/s400/kushtown+sodas2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 524px; height: 393px;" /></a><br /><br />Dixie Elixir changed their original marijuana leaf logos:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtSFSzHzU0IM6aQSkB4w-sZb7qbQbWrBzT0LYoRQA9MlU-OVoEQp5137-eyzGHurJe8Ux8k6wJF-PrbrocKoxWM8t89Ndo__JyA95Nh913sVWnUmPeWcLRE9yAwciQLumQqDL_mtTOqPk/s1600/dixie+elixirs.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566231537892560722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtSFSzHzU0IM6aQSkB4w-sZb7qbQbWrBzT0LYoRQA9MlU-OVoEQp5137-eyzGHurJe8Ux8k6wJF-PrbrocKoxWM8t89Ndo__JyA95Nh913sVWnUmPeWcLRE9yAwciQLumQqDL_mtTOqPk/s400/dixie+elixirs.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 233px;" /></a><br />to a more subtle, but difficult to read, design:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFVgAvdW30fchMRFwh3Coy-zQNm5SKlXzg9ZKkxXY6Pq0hgz1_TmOpGYMBtY8pnvEfKqKBmvuLkwUgXCn-09KG0Ns8jECQw0pF1D_Vlge6KSBqy18TT_HD2tR_R5ibBUI6qLlJbwbD1s4/s1600/Picture+10.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566232276406491826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFVgAvdW30fchMRFwh3Coy-zQNm5SKlXzg9ZKkxXY6Pq0hgz1_TmOpGYMBtY8pnvEfKqKBmvuLkwUgXCn-09KG0Ns8jECQw0pF1D_Vlge6KSBqy18TT_HD2tR_R5ibBUI6qLlJbwbD1s4/s400/Picture+10.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 524px; height: 168px;" /></a><br />Butler's epiphany was to market the THC-laced sodas "how Snapple or Coca-Cola or Minute Maid would make a marijuana beverage, if they ever chose to do it."<br /><br />Thus, he used the marijuana leaf - it's an unavoidable part of the "brand DNA" of marijuana products, he said - but he designed a leaf made of bubbles (shown below), to suggest soda pop.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5W3CqnNjY_ubSbCW_3ElxgU3il3U8PvxUQvz8535RrP2ekR-pr5uHhBjpGVjyRcGQmnvpGxVGUZy0LtZ2a3newpJN1_UmNkWi9D3t87VorttmpPPzeBE_0XGSszbY_kdHxrE4e3vUgCI/s1600/38563_107677119286338_100001321508006_60376_3058581_n.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566220433648513394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5W3CqnNjY_ubSbCW_3ElxgU3il3U8PvxUQvz8535RrP2ekR-pr5uHhBjpGVjyRcGQmnvpGxVGUZy0LtZ2a3newpJN1_UmNkWi9D3t87VorttmpPPzeBE_0XGSszbY_kdHxrE4e3vUgCI/s400/38563_107677119286338_100001321508006_60376_3058581_n.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 524px; height: 667px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">above: Clay Butler designed the logo and bottle designs for the Soda Pot.</span></span><br /><br />Clay's graphic design skills came in handy. The bottles have fabulously fun imagery and clever names.<br /><br />The sodas are intended to be priced at between $10 and $15 for each 12 oz bottle and are planned for <span id="site"><span id="article"> launch in medical marijuana-friendly Colorado next month. California, however, remains a wild card. THC-infused sodas cannot be transported across state lines according to Federal laws (despite individual state laws regarding medicinal marijuana use), so the product would have to be manufactured in California to be sold there.<br /><br />Plans are tentatively to have it in California dispensaries in the spring.</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/cannacola">Canna Cola on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_17179763?"><br />Read the Santa Cruz Sentinel article<br /></a>

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