Leibman's Wine & Fine Foods

A Look at Rooibos Tea

Health-conscious Americans have long known the benefits of antioxidant-laden green tea, but did you know that you can drink a caffeine-free herbal tea that has many similar benefits? Rooibos tea, widely consumed in South Africa and surrounding countries, is a natural, healthy beverage.

Rooibos has a naturally sweet flavor, so many drinkers find they don’t need to add any extra sugar or artificial sweeteners. Rooibos also contains several different antioxidant compounds that have various health benefits. Watch this video featuring Dr. Oz to learn more about rooibos or “red bush” tea.

You can sample rooibos tea in a gift basket from Leibman's Wine & Fine Foods. To build the perfect basket for any occasion, browse our online store, visit our Houston location, or call us at (281) 940-1649.

Selecting Gourmet Catering Options for a Successful Business Event

Whether your company is a small local business or a successful national corporation, one of the best ways to encourage bonding among your employees and to make them feel like they are part of a close-knit team is to occasionally provide high-quality catered meals at your meetings. When you provide your team with food, you can transform a routine meeting into a special office event. Depending on the frequency of your meetings and your budget, choose from these different styles of business meal-meetings:

Classic Business Power Lunch

Based on the routine 9:00am to 5:00pm workday with a one-hour midday meal break, the traditional business lunch doesn’t have to be a formal affair. For example, you might reward employees for their hard work by providing them with a gourmet deli sandwich they can enjoy while gathered around the conference table for a staff meeting.

After-Work Happy Hour

If you would like to provide your staff with the opportunity to socialize outside of normal work hours, you can host an office happy hour. Rather than going out to a loud, expensive restaurant, invest in a high-quality party platter featuring a selection of finger foods, and you are sure to provide enough selections to please even the most selective tastebuds. Choices such as caviar spread and smoked salmon canapés will lend an extra touch of class to your event.

Sit-Down Dinner Parties

A full-service dinner with hot entrees is the perfect way to show your employees that you value their contributions to your company. Sit-down dinner parties with dishes such as baked brisket, salmon croquettes, roast pork loin, or lasagna create a formal atmosphere, and such events are also ideal for entertaining clients or important business partners from other cities.

For your next business event, call Leibman's Wine & Fine Foods for Houston’s finest catering options. Whether you’re planning a relaxed company picnic with sandwiches, a fun cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, or a formal business dinner, we have a wide selection of top-quality dishes you can choose from. Browse our offerings online and call us at (281) 940-1649 to place your order.

Chocolate: Choosing the Perfect Morsel

Whether you are looking for a sweet gift for your significant other, a perfect selection of bite-sized desserts for your next corporate lunch, or simply an indulgent treat for yourself, a selection of gourmet chocolates from Leibman’s can please any palate. Below you can find a guide to the different kinds of chocolates that we carry.

Gourmet Truffles and Filled Chocolates

Like their namesake gourmet mushrooms, chocolate truffles are small, round morsels packed with flavor. A well-made truffle features a thin layer of high-quality chocolate ganache around a delicate, flavorful filling such as raspberry, pear, crème fraîche, or spiced chocolate. Truffles are the perfect selection for those who enjoy their chocolate best when paired with other flavors.

Chocolate Covered Toffee

If you enjoy the crunchy texture of hard toffee, then you will love the English toffee and butter almond toffee chocolates featured in the Leibman’s Select line. To make this confection, we carefully cook sugar and butter until it reaches the precise “hard crack” temperature that creates toffee’s trademark crunch, then let it cool and coat the pieces in premium chocolate.

Chocolate Covered Fruits and Nut Clusters

The natural tartness of orange peel and cherries contrasts perfectly with a coating of chocolate, creating a complex interplay of flavors. The soft texture of the fruit also contrasts with the snap of well-tempered chocolate to create a unique sensation in the mouth. If you enjoy the marriage of sweet and salty flavors, try almond bark or turtle clusters featuring pecans and caramel.

Godiva Gift Sets

Founded in Belgium, the chocolate capital of the world, Godiva has sold gourmet chocolates since 1926. We are proud to carry products by this famous chocolatier, known across the globe for their classic truffles, filled chocolates, and other top-quality confections.

If you would like to put together a selection of gourmet foods for a gift basket or for your next dinner party, visit Leibman's Wine & Fine Foods in Houston. We carry a wide range of premium foodstuffs, including chocolates, wine, teas, coffee, and much more. You can also call us at  (281) 940-1649 or visit us online to learn to more about the products we carry. 

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Visit These Sites For More Information About Your Specialty Cuisine Options

Special occasions and a special someone call for special foods. Luckily, there are a staggering variety of specialty foods from around the world available at Leibman’s. Follow these links to learn more about great wine, cheese, and more:

• Visit Saveur.com for a look at the considerations that go into buying wine.
   
• Everyday Health has a slideshow of 10 health benefits of drinking green tea.
   
• When buying a wine for a gift basket or special dinner, you might be surprised at how much you can learn from the label. Find out more by reading this article from Delish.com.
   
• Did you know that dark chocolate can be just as effective at curing depression as a prescription pill? Learn about this hidden benefit at LIVESTRONG.com.
   
• Cheese is one of the most popular types of specialty foods. Check out Food & Wine’s article on choosing and serving different types of specialty cheeses.

For more information on specialty foods, call Leibman’s of Houston at (281) 940-1649 or visit us on the Web.