Recipes

Golden crumble bubbling over soft pears, and on the hot surface a handful of chopped chocolate that starts to melt: Comptoir du Cacao’s Caramelized Hazelnuts Chocolate Bar, made with pure cocoa butter, adds its toasty, nutty crunch.

Zucchini and eggplant come off the grill tender and striped, and two spoonfuls of Granhota’s Plain Balsamic Vinegar, silky and lightly acidic, rich with dried fruit, prune and red berry notes, give the platter its finishing gloss.

Cubes of day-old brioche soak up milk, eggs and orange zest, then puff in the oven around melting pockets of chocolate: Comptoir du Cacao’s Candied Oranges Dark Chocolate Bar, 72% cocoa, brings the old French love affair of orange and dark chocolate to the table.

Left overnight in the fridge, the leaves release their fragrance slowly into cold water, and by morning the pitcher only needs lychees and ice; Dammann Frères’ Organic Jasmine Tea Bags, an Ecocert-certified green tea, keep all the grace of jasmine.

Some cups ask to be held in both hands, like this amber tea crowned with frothed milk; Dammann Frères’ Organic Houjicha Tea Bags, a roasted organic green tea with toasty caramel notes and little bitterness, make a comforting late-afternoon latte.

The lemon hisses in foaming butter, the scallops turn golden, and then comes Place des Épices’ organic white Kampot pepper, rare and hand-picked at full ripeness, its intense heat hiding notes of fresh herbs and lemon.

Honey dissolving into a warm infusion, then cold bubbles, lemon and ice: Dammann Frères’ Organic Herbal Mint Tea Bags, pure organic spearmint and naturally caffeine-free, turn their sweet, cool freshness into a thirst-quenching summer drink.

Before the powder comes the root: Place des Épices’ organic turmeric shavings, dried Indian root simmered with fresh ginger, turn a pot of water into a golden, warming cup finished with a slice of lemon.

Bergamot meets its cousin the lemon in a pitcher that frosts with cold on a summer afternoon; Dammann Frères’ Organic Earl Grey Tea Bags, organic black tea with organic bergamot essential oil, give this lemonade its fresh, elegant citrus.

Every grain of basmati turns gold after a minute in the pot with butter and onion: Place des Épices’ organic ground turmeric, a Suroma variety from India prized for its high curcumin content, brings its warm, earthy flavor to the pilaf.

Stirred together the night before, the oats wake up soft and cool, ready for diced peach and toasted almonds; Organic Darjeeling Tea Bags from Dammann Frères, with delicate notes of almond and ripe peach, echo every topping in the bowl.

Low heat, a covered pan, and apples slowly giving way under a honeyed floral steam; Organic Chamomile Tea Bags from Dammann Frères, a spring harvest of organic chamomile with a light note of pineapple, bring their soft, bitter-free sweetness to the compote.