Online - December 23, 2004

Aw, Nuts!

Sampsons Nuts

You know what they say. Good things come in small batches.

Well, okay. That’s not exactly how it goes.

But that’s the claim of Sampsons, a company that handmakes delicious nut creations. The brightly colored packages contain inventive mixtures — citrus-curried cashews, spicy almonds, smoky pistachios — all made from hand-tossed spices to ensure the very best taste.

As for what to do with the confections, Sampsons has a few suggestions: The six-pack sampler makes a great present. Try the citrus-curried cashews on spinach salad or coconut ice cream. For something really special, throw some of the sweet and spicy pecans into your next serving of oatmeal.

Of course, you can always just pop ’em straight into your mouth.

But we can’t guarantee that you’ll stop at one batch.

Hey. At least they’re small.

Available online at sampsonsnuts.com.