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First-generation Italian American “Sauce Boss” April Marie is founder and creator of The Curvy Italia, makers of excellent gluten-free, preservative-free sauces, imbued with affection and brimming with real flavors, meant to captivate the palates of discriminating cooks. Each is meticulously crafted with no added sugar, making it the ideal choice for health-conscious connoisseurs. 

The Curvy Italian offers three keto-friendly sauce varieties that effortlessly elevate pasta, pizza, sandwiches, and more:

• Meat Sauce with Sweet Italian Sausage ($16 for 17oz) – A savory selection packed with preservative-free sweet Italian sausage for those in the mood for meat!  
• Chunky Marinara Tomato Sauce ($16 for 17oz) – A classic take on a hearty, versatile marinara that is vegan, low-sodium, and made with a proprietary blend of herbs and spices for a tangy finish. 
• Sassy Sauce Piccante ($16 for 17oz) – Calabrian chili flakes and zesty banana peppers create a bold balance of sweet and heat in this vegan, low-sodium pantry staple. https://www.thecurvyitalian.com/

GROW COOK NOURISH, 400 Seasonal Recipes from the Ballymaloe Cookery School Kitchen Garden is the perfect gift for your cook//garden friends or for yourself.

Written by Darina Allen, the “Julia Child of Ireland,” this handsome, beautifully illustrated book is a complete, beautiful and unpretentious connection to the land with inspired recipes and practical info on cultivation, growing, maintenance, and preparation of vegetables, plants, fruits, nuts, edible flowers and herbs, all covered in an engaging style. Publishing in March 2024 by Kyle Books.                                                                                                                                                                   

Hot Honey Cranberry Smash from Howell’s Standard, a delectable fusion of spicy and sweet with tart cranberry twist that elevates any dish. We found it perfect for turkey, ham, cured meats, goat cheese, seafood, sweet potatoes, roasted vegetables, corn bread and even granola. $16 from https://www.howellsstandard.com/products/cranberry-smash-cranberry-infused-hot-honey