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Nello's Piedmont Pomodoro Sauce with Lavender and Thyme. Although it sounds improbable, lavender complements the tomato, thyme, and basil flavors in this garlic- and gluten-free vegan sauce made with U.S.-grown whole tomatoes. Prepared in small batches in North Carolina, the sauce also includes extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, and sea salt, with no added sugar. nellositaly.com Tea Pigs Matcha Elderflower Super Power Green Tea Drink. This slightly sweet, floral beverage unites two trends: botanicals and matcha green tea. The tea drink contains water, grape and elderflower extracts, lemon juice, and matcha, and is packaged in juice boxes with a playful design. Other flavors include apple and grapefruit. teapigs.com Vosges Haut-Chocolat Les Fleurs du Chocolat. Blossoms star in this chocolate truffle collection. Flavors include "Violette" (with crushed candied violets), "Siam Citron" (made with marigolds), "Mirabelle Orange" (containing nasturtiums), and "Platanos y Orchidus" (with purple orchid flowers). The limited-edition box contains a guidebook explaining the health benefits of each botanical. vosgeschocolate.com Zhena's Gypsy Tea Herbal Botanical Teas. Zhena's has introduced several herbal botanical teas, all organic and fair trade. Papaya Marigold contains rosehips, hibiscus, and marigold; Mint Rose is made with rose petals; Wildberry Hibiscus contains hibiscus and rosehips; and Lavender Lemonade contains lemon myrtle and lavender. zhenas.com Although it sounds improbable, lavender complements the tomato, thyme, and basil favors in this garlic- and gluten-free vegan sauce made with U.S.-grown whole tomatoes. Dina Cheney is the author of six cookbooks, including The New Milks: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Making and Cooking with Soy, Nut, Seed, Grain, and Coconut Milks (out May 3, 2016). WINTER 2016 85