Whether you're looking for a new dessert with traditional holiday flavors or a new spin on the same old pumpkin pie, this Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake should do the trick.  They maried the homey, earthy spices of a traditional pumpkin pie with the sensuous, velvety richness of our fabulous French chocolate.

And a chocolate crust, too. OMG!

Tired of that same old pumpkin pie every year? What to show a little flare and serve something fancy this time? Try this Rum Pumpkin Tart. A walnut crumb crust holds a rum flavored pumpkin filling blended with just the right amount of spices, then trimmed with a cream cheese frosting border, topped with chopped walnuts.

Wow!

In honor of the Bayo La Batre Taste of the Bayou Seafood Festival this coming weekend, I present to you this Gourmet Seafood Gift Basket. Sure, you won't find stone crab claws or lobster tails in the bayou, but who cares! Buy it for yourself. If you want to share, it's up to you!

 Tip: If you go to the bayou, real seafood gumbo has crab claws and other crab parts in it. So don't freak out, okay?

As a previous resident of the Gulf Coast, I look forward to the months that end in an "r". Now that we are in the oyster season again, I look for new ways to cook my favorite shellfish. This is one way I haven't tried yet, and the good people at Gorton's have done all the work for us with these delicious Oysters Rockefeller. A mixture of spinach, parsley and breadcrumbs is folded together with jumbo oysters then baked on the half shell. Yum!

Just heat and eat - how easy is that? Great for an intimate party of two or a decadent party of one! Quanity discounts for bigger parties.

This 100% classic bourbon coffee was selected as one of the best in the world by the Cup of Excellence International Jury.  According to the judges. El Salvador Santa Julia, brimming with Natural hints of chocolate, caramel, brown sugar, and citrus, strikes a perfect balance from its initial rich beginning to its smooth finish.

This full pound (yes, that's 16 oz.!) is grown with sustainable farming techniques by a family near near the top of the Santa Ana Volcano. Use this as a special treat for yourself, or, if they are very very lucky, your dearest friends.

My cousins from way up north (in the Carolina's) say pee'-can, but we deep southerners say puh-cahn'. However you say it, they are goooood!

Celebrate the end of Lent in a big way with Texas Pecan Brittle. Or, celebrate Monday (the day we never celebrate, let's face it). And if there is any left over until Tuesday, then you can celebrate Pecan Day on March 25th.

Only had peanut brittle? Go ahead, try something different!