I’ve written about the craze of funky new tableware before (see FoodyCandy newsletter archives…and sign up to be a member while you are there!). I was taking a look at NotCot.org and found some eye-opening design. These are all by Italian Pandora Designs…check out the source of this very cool find!

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Personally, I’m a big fan of cheese. I make a killer burger that has goat cheese on the inside. I’ve mastered a gorgonzola mac-n-cheese that friends like so much they keep the dish I’ve made it in for a couple months, just for the memory of the dish (or their supreme lazyiness). The makers of Stilton have launched a perfume as part of their “Stick on the Stilton” campaign.

Well maybe like Chester Cheetos used to say, “it ain’t easy being cheesy” - but I’d have to say the jury is out on whether positioning yourself by turning the very stinky stilton into a scent is the best move in branding. Perhaps wine lovers and stinky cheese enthusiasts will find “their perfect pairing” with this new scent.

We are big fans of all the exciting things going on in the beverage industry here at Hello DELICIOUS, just in case you couldn’t already tell with our online-exclusives such as Vignette Wine Country Soda (an InStyle summer must-have) and Twelve.

There are lots of great things going on in the industry. I recently reviewed Yin Yang by Cha Dao Tea, which is a hybrid of black coffee and tea (read about it on JoshSpear.com). Cha Dao is the America’s first fresh bottled tea. Another item that recently peaked my interest was Pepsi’s summer release of Cucumber Soda in Japan (via TrendHunter). I love the refreshing taste of cucumber water, so I will cross my fingers and hope that my favorite Japanese supermarket can score some.

The moral of this story? A drink isn’t just a drink anymore. There are so many beverage options and we will see a lot of amazing things in this industry. Be sure to try the innovative Hello DELICIOUS offerings to keep you cool and your tastebuds happy.

We’ve been really busy getting our giving program rolling. We’re really happy to announce that we are going to be part of the KQED Great Auction, which benefits the award-winning PBS/NPR broadcaster of Northern California. You can still make a contribution while buying with the Tea Trends Collection. Look for more updates on our giving program coming soon!