Hand-ground spices, exotic flavors & gourmet sea salts & rubs with inspiring cookbooks & artisan-made spice bowls formed from downed logs

Online purveyor scours globe for standout wines, each outfitted with detailed descriptions & delivered to home or office

Home brewers bring to life more than 40 varieties of exotic coffee beans culled from top growing regions

Pastries, coffee & additive-free rye & sourdough breads bookend sandwiches such as southwestern turkey & roast beef

Custom 8 in. cakes are made from scratch with fillings such as apricot or dark chocolate before being topped with buttercream frosting

Designer cakes celebrate special events & weddings with customized tiers & styles

Expert panel assembled by industry insider John Davis handpicks selection of high-quality wines at affordable prices

Self-service stations dole out dollops of National Yogurt Association–certified yogurt before Butterfingers, honey, or mango pile on top

Bakers prepare classic desserts including cupcakes & cookies & put twist on cheesecake with ingredients such as pumpkin & bourbon

Six-day sommelier course challenges students with daily lectures, tastings & exams & rewards grads with completion certificate & silver pin