02.04.09
Posted in Candies, Chocolate, Coupon Codes, Discounts, Gift Cards, Gifts under $20, International Foods, Unusual Gifts, Valentines for Her at 2:41 am by Deb Savvy
Say I love you for under $20 with this adorable Hello Kitty / Pocky gift package from AsianFoodGrocer.com
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And also just in time for Valentine’s Day, enjoy some super sweet savings!
- Enter coupon code HEART at checkout and save 10% on all chocolate snacks at AsianFoodGrocer.com. Valid through 2/7/2009.
- Coupon code SWEETDEAL will save you 10% on any order of $45 or more from AsianFoodGrocer.com. Valid through 2/13/2009.
Looking for more for less? Who isn’t? Visit our Sweets and Treats Deals Page for the latest coupon codes, free gifts with purchase, exclusive offers, insider deals, private sales, discounts and other promotions for all kinds of tasty treats from some of the best sources the web has to offer.
We’re here every day scouring the web and reporting on how to get the best deals on the best stuff from the best sources the web has to offer. Don’t miss out. Visit us often. Get more for less. Find exactly what you’re looking for at the best possible price. That’s what we’re all about.
Stay up-to-the-minute savvy, read us daily at savvyshoppingblog.com where we’re dedicated to better living through better shopping.
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12.27.08
Posted in Coffee, Coupon Codes, Hard to Find Items, International Foods, Shopping Tips, Tea at 9:27 pm by Deb Savvy
UPDATED WITH NEW COUPON CODE INFORMATION!!!!!!
For many coffee lovers, the ultimate bean is Jamaican Blue Mountain. Nothing beats the rich, full flavor of this rare dark brew. The problem is that many products claiming to be Jamaican Blue Mountain are actually blends containing a very small percentage of the real thing.
If you’re looking for pure 100% Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, look no further than Honey Bean Coffee. In addition to a great selection of gourmet and organic coffees from around the globe, they offer authentic 100% pure Certified Wallenford Estate. Considered the finest & rarest coffee produced.
- Enter coupon code 4if41 at checkout to save $4 off any order of $41 or more at Honey Bean Coffee. Expires 1/1/2011.
Stay up-to-the-minute savvy, read us daily at savvyshoppingblog.com where we’re dedicated to better living through better shopping.
We’re here every day scouring the web and reporting on how to get the best deals on the best stuff from the best sources the web has to offer. Don’t miss out. Visit us often. Get more for less. That’s what we’re all about.
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07.22.08
Posted in Cooking, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, Hard to Find Items, Hostess Gifts, International Foods, International Grocers at 3:49 am by Deb Savvy
With your own personal Spice Sage! Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for a gift appropriate for an at-home Iron Chef, you’ll find (literally) a world of spices from all over the world at MySpiceSage.com.
A family run gourmet business for over 80 years, MySpiceSage.com takes true pride in their premium spices. The site is more than just a shopping experience, they serve as your virtual guide into the exotic world of spices.
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07.17.08
Posted in Chocolate, Clearance Sales, Gourmet Shopping, Indulge Youself, International Foods, International Shopping at 6:44 pm by Deb Savvy
Hotel Chocolat 
(pronounced shok-o-LA) began 14 years ago in the UK, when co-founders Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris embarked on a journey to reset the stakes of the chocolate market in terms of quality, variety and inspiration. A mail-order catalog preceded their award-winning Web site and retail stores across the UK. The unbeatable combination of authentic premium ingredients with imagination and flair has translated into some of the best chocolates worldwide.
And what’s going on now? They’re busily clearing the decks for the upcoming holiday season and that means an exclusive collection of their delectable treats is now on sale for a limited time only. Visit Hotel Chocolat now and check out their End of Season Selection for some of the most delicious deals anywhere in the world – delivered anywhere in the world.
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07.06.08
Posted in Groceries, Hard to Find Items, International Foods at 6:32 am by Deb Savvy
Things are always spicy over at CyberCucina , but July is when they REALLY spice things up.
That’s because for the entire month of July, all spices, seasonings and condiments are on sale.
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06.22.08
Posted in Cheese, Gourmet Shopping, International Foods at 11:05 pm by Deb Savvy
The best way to think of artisanalcheese.com 
is as an international gallery of cheese.
They offer an incredible selection of hundreds of hand crafted gourmet cheese from around the world. They specialize in affinage – which is the fine art of maturing cheese to its peak ripeness.
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06.08.08
Posted in Caviar, Fish and Seafood, Gourmet Shopping, International Foods, Shopping Tips at 11:16 pm by Deb Savvy
We used to have a couple of lovely caviar shops here in Chicago and slowly they’ve disappeared. We also had a Petrossian over at Bloomies for quite a long time – but it’s now a shadow of it’s former self. I’ve gone virtual with my caviar shopping over the last couple of years. And believe it or not, caviar is actually an excellent thing to shop for on-line. Especially with the fabulous choices available – like an incredible range of Russian, Iranian, American, & Specialty Caviar from GourmetFoodStore.com
Expect to find a larger selection of products from a wider array of places than you’d typically find at any single bricks and mortar caviar boutique. And prices that are at worst competitive and at best and often represent significant savings. I personally suspect that they do a much larger volume than any of my now defunct neighborhood options, because the freshness is pretty incredible.
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06.07.08
Posted in Coffee, International Foods at 6:51 pm by Deb Savvy
If you’ve never tried Illy coffee before, then you’ve really been missing something.
There’s no reason to wait any longer to try what just might be Italy’s best known name in coffee and espresso. Take advantage of their terrific introductory offer for new drinkers. Get two cans of delicious gourmet coffee, a measuring spoon and two mugs (a $47 value) for only $26 and get Free shipping on illy coffee orders over $75. Start enjoying the world’s finest Italian coffee today. 
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06.06.08
Posted in Candies, Chocolate, Hard to Find Items, International Foods, Snacks, Who We Are at 4:59 am by Deb Savvy
I’m not sure why I like Pocky so much. Maybe it’s because I actually lived in Japan as a little kid back in the 60’s when Pocky was first introduced. Maybe I saw an ad and was mesmerised as a three year old and hypnotised into loving Pocky. Who knows? Maybe I just tried it back then, loved it and have been addicted ever since!
It was actually called Chocoteck back then. The name was changed after a couple of years to Pocky – to honor the crunchy munchy sounds they make when eaten. It’s funny – sometimes I see Pocky everywhere I go – at Walgreens, 7-Eleven even the corner store. Never the new or more exotic flavors, of course. But enough to satisfy a serious Pocky craving.
And other times it’s just nowhere – except AsianFoodGrocer.com
. In ALL possible flavors. Even new flavors that can be really hard to find here in the States. And you can even buy large boxes of single Pocky packs – perfect for munching and crunching with a cup of coffee. I’ve been known to carry them in my purse – just in case I have a Pocky emergency.
Stay up-to-the-minute savvy, read us daily at savvyshoppingblog.com where we’re dedicated to better living through better shopping.
We’re here every day scouring the web and reporting on how to get the best deals on the best stuff from the best sources the web has to offer. Don’t miss out. Visit us often. Get more for less. Get the best for less. Find exactly what you need and want for less. Be a savvy shopper. That’s what we’re all about.
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06.04.08
Posted in Chocolate, Designer and Luxury, Father's Day, Gourmet Shopping, International Foods at 6:57 am by Deb Savvy
Then you should indulge that passion on Father’s Day. And all year long. With luxury chocolates from zChocolat.com 
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Each of their custom gift boxes is designed to enhance the entire chocolate experience – with each piece nestled in a work of art worthy of its contents. They also offer beautiful wooden and ceramic boxes – each a permanent keepsake, suitable for display and years of use with the convenient zChocolat luxury chocolate giftbox refills.
Rated Forbes’s favorite online chocolatier by Forbes Inc. Thye deliver the World’s premier chocolates worldwide by. These luxury chocolates are hand-made by 4 award-winning French chocolatiers including Pascal Caffet, world champion.
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05.25.08
Posted in Candies, Chocolate, Edible Gifts, Gifts under $30, Gourmet Shopping, Indulge Yourself, International Foods, International Shopping at 5:03 am by Deb Savvy
It’s absolute chocolate perfection. Caramel, milk and white chocolate – swirled into a bar of paradise on earth.
Triple Chocolate Wham Bam 
Or for something a little more exotic there’s the Chilli and Orange 
. A smooth dark chocolate base is infused with orange essential oil, studded with orange confit and a hint of warming chili spice.
And for a taste of the past, try the Rocky Road Slab . Generous chunks of white chocolate, crispy puffed rice and hand made chocolate chip cookies blended into a 70/30 fusion of milk and dark chocolate.
These gourmet bark bars are sold in one-pound slabs for $30 each at Hotel Chocolat 
. Perfect for gifting – and perfect for indulging yourself because you absolutely deserve it.
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05.15.08
Posted in Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, International Foods, Shopping Tips at 2:22 am by Deb Savvy
Have you been craving some curry? Or mango chutney? Maybe some papadams or some sugar coated fennel seeds?
Find these and all your other favorite Indian delicacies at IndianBlend.com.
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05.04.08
Posted in Discounts, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, International Foods, International Grocers, Limited Time Offers at 6:24 am by Deb Savvy
This month you’ve got a great opportunity to snag some great deals on tasty jams, preserves and chutneys during the annual sale at CyberCucina. Sample new products from all over the world. Stock up your all time favorites. And a few extras or for easy gifting.
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05.02.08
Posted in Gift Baskets, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, Hard to Find Items, International Foods, International Grocers, Organics at 5:22 am by Deb Savvy
A new one-stop shop for Italian food lovers. OliveNation
has launched an Italian specialty online food store for the Italian food lover. Bringing the best of gourmet and authentic Italian food and recipes to your kitchen at a reasonable price. The store features specially selected foods such as single-estate golden extra virgin olive oil from various regions in Italy, authentic aged balsamic vinegars which can only be described as liquid gold. A fine selection of organic pasta, and gluten-free corn pasta, organic Cervia sea salt essential to Italian cooking, along with Venetian style fine Italian roast coffee as well as cook books and gift sets.
The founders Chiara Lucia and Amit Mitra, wanted to share their favorite flavors and tastes. All products featured are from small local producers, and you can taste the difference. Take a tour of the easy to use site and tempt your taste buds with delicious Italian recipes along with useful tips on how to store your extra virgin olive oil.
OliveNation.com only offers high quality authentic Italian products, going beyond package labels, like seeking out olive oil pressed within 24 hours from hand-picked Italian olives, and organic pasta made from bronze dies -creating a superior pasta shape to better capture your favorite sauce. Orders over $25 ship free.
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04.22.08
Posted in Cheese, Groceries, International Foods at 2:04 am by Deb Savvy
It wouldn’t be Paris without the cheese. YUM! I ate more than my share when I was there a few weeks ago. It used to be rather difficult to find all those terrific French cheeses here in the states. Not so much true, anymore.
Check out Cheese Supply for over 700 cheeses from all over the world. All in one place. Fresh and ready to ship. Enjoy!
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04.19.08
Posted in All Time Favorites, Chocolate, Gourmet Shopping, Indulge Yourself, International Foods, Shopping Tips at 6:17 pm by Deb Savvy
My recent globetrotting was not just about shopping. I spent a fair amount of time working on a project related to my ‘day job’. And it was a good thing, too. Everything was SO expensive. With the EURO reaching an all time high against the dollar, it was just way too expensive to do that much extremely high end shopping. Truth be told, a Louis Vuitton purse or Hermes scarf is now more expensive in Paris than it is in New York. When I lived in Paris the Euro was at an all time low of about 85 cents. Now it’s nearly $1.60 – that means that prices have just about DOUBLED! But I had plenty of time to eat. And I indulged myself in some incredible tasty treats. Including chocolate. Lots of chocolate.
During my 5 day stop in Paris I sampled chocolates at boutique chocolatiers on the Ile Saint Louis and in the Marais. I nibbled tasty treats from big name artisan chocolatiers, too. And (drumroll, please…..) my pick for the best chocolates in Paris….. RICHART Gourmet French Chocolate. 
RICHART is dedicated to producing fine chocolates for chocolate lovers around the world. This devotion to creating fine chocolate and the art of the chocolatier is unmatched by other chocolate companies. RICHART Gourmet French Chocolate collections combine the finest chocolate and best ingredients the world has to offer in beautifully presented specialty boxes (ballotins). Trust me. You’ll love it!
Give the people close to you the gift of art topped with an free edible chocolate card of you choice 
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02.16.08
Posted in Coffee, International Foods at 5:43 am by Deb Savvy
You need two things: The ultimate coffee. The ultimate machine. Enjoy the world’s finest Italian coffee. Receive a free gift with every coffee machine purchase. Shop illy online. 
Illy is the world’s finest Italian coffee. A single perfect blend of premium Arabica beans, handpicked from nine different coffee-growing regions around the world, undergoing 114 quality control steps before any can of illy is ever packaged, opened or served.
Get the world’s finest Italian espresso. Sign up for the illy espresso membership program and enjoy easy ordering and home delivery. 
The espresso membership program includes a free or deeply discounted machine as part of the introductory kit. They offer only the highest-end espresso machines and brewers from top manufacturers like Francis Francis, Gaggia, Saeco, Jura, Capresso, Delonghi, and others.
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02.13.08
Posted in Candies, Hard to Find Items, International Foods, Retro Shopping at 2:11 am by Deb Savvy
Holland has a long tradition of producing some of the world’s finest licorice, so it is no surprise that’s where these lush licorice caramels are made. Since 1820, people have been sinking their teeth into these chewy squares and sighing in satisfaction as the creamy, smooth texture slowly melts in their mouth and the intense, yet not overly sweet, licorice flavor tantalizes their tastebuds.
Licorice Caramels
A must for licorice lovers everywhere. 2 lb bag ($15.95 at Vermont Country Store 
) contains approx. 100 individually wrapped pieces. Soft, creamy texture True licorice flavor A favorite in Holland for over 185 years and just as tasty today. A must for licorice lovers everywhere.
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02.12.08
Posted in Cheese, Gourmet Shopping, International Foods at 5:43 am by Deb Savvy
Imagine 700 cheeses, all in one place. Fresh and fabulous. 700 cheeses from all over the world.
It’s a paradise of cheese. Orders over $75 ship free from Cheese Supply.
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02.06.08
Posted in Cooking, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, International Foods at 1:17 am by Deb Savvy
Foodies take note! This one’s for you. February is official Balsamic month at Cyber Cucina . Aged Balsamics and other vinegars are all on sale. All month long.
Balsamic vinegars and seasonings have been highly prized as excellent flavor enhancers for centuries. True balsamic vinegar is produced from grapes over an extended period of time and aged in barrels specifically used for that purpose. Up to 800 gallons of the crushed grapes (known as “must”) are required to produce just 30 gallons of balsamic vinegar. Each balsamic vinegar has been carefully selected from the finest imports to provide a true variety of choices based upon taste, aroma, color, and intended purpose. The Cyber Cucina Balsamic collection is comprised of world renown balsamics. Each vinegar has been carefully selected to enhance this collection. Here you’ll find a wide selection of traditional balsamic vinegars and seasonings.
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02.03.08
Posted in International Foods, Tea at 5:12 am by Deb Savvy
Whether you are looking for your favorite blend of Irish Tea or a biscuit to go along with it, igourmet.com
has what you want. Imported from Ireland, these delicacies are sure to please.
Be savvy shopper, read us often at savvyshoppingblog.com.
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01.21.08
Posted in Bakeries, Cake and Cookies, Candies, Chocolate, Easy Gifting, Gift Baskets, Gourmet Shopping, Indulge Yourself, International Foods, International Grocers, Valentines for Her, Valentines for Him at 11:44 pm by Deb Savvy
These days it seems like gourmet chocolates and sweets are available just about anywhere. They sell Godiva at bookstores. Ghiradelli, Lindt and Toblerone are available at most supermarkets. Serious chocoholics have emerged as the newest class of food snobs. This creates a frequent chocolate gifting dilemma – how do you come up with something inspired and unusual sure to thrill even the most discriminating chocolate palates. Go global.
Chocolates, truffles, cookies, cakes and sweet treats from every corner of the world. From the oldest regional traditions to the newest, most innovative creations. Perfect for gifting – and, of course, for indulging yourself… And to make that gifting even easier – you can place your order in advance and designate the date you’d like it delivered.
Save 5% off your order with the coupon code above. Valid through 9/30/2008. If you are reading this post after this offer has expired, click here for updated information.
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01.03.08
Posted in Candies, Chocolate, Gourmet Shopping, Hard to Find Items, International Foods, Shopping Tips at 1:48 am by Deb Savvy
It’s a super sweet sale all month long at CyberCucina. Save on all chocolates, candies and sweets. Soft almond torrone. Chocolate covered espresso beans. Marrons glaces (candied chestnuts). Sambuca cordials. And nearly 50 other tasty treats and cooking incredients from all over the world. All 10% off until 1/31/2008.
Yum!
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12.18.07
Posted in Chocolate, Coffee, Gifts, International Foods, Jewelry Storage, Kosher, Shopping Tips at 2:20 am by Deb Savvy
Or someone else’s… If you’ve ever been to Costa Rica or Peru, you might have even been lucky enough to visit a coffee plantation. And if you’re a true coffee fiend, you know that nothing comes even close to the that brew of freshly roasted plantation heaven. And now you can enjoy a taste of that heaven every single day with fabulous exotic estate blends of the plantations of Costa Rica and Peru from Cafe Britt
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Unlike the options at some boutique roasters, all Cafe Britt coffees are available ground or whole bean. They’ve got organic coffees and region exclusive blends. All of their gourmet coffees are roasted, packaged and shipped fresh. They’ve also got chocolates, nuts and other treats – many featuring coffee and coffee beans, others perfect for enjoying with a great cup of coffee. They’ve even got a small selection of lovely craft items from Costa Rica, including some surprisingly well priced handmade exotic wood jewelry boxes.
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