There are those who consider shucking fresh oysters an activity better left to the pros, much like baking croissants or brewing beer. Oyster Shucking Set, $92, healdsburgshed.comPhoto: F. Martin Ramin/The Wall Street Journal, Styling by Anne CardenasThe MeatHo Ho HamEdwards Virginia Smokehouse has produced hams in Surry, Va., since 1926. Surry Boneless Virginia Ham is salt-cured, smoked to a deep mahogany, aged several months, then cooked, so it’s ready to eat on arrival. The Durango Bar delivers a textural bonanza of toasted almond slices, cacao nibs and smoked salt, suspended in 42% chocolate. If your childhood go-to was a Nestlé Crunch, try the savory-sweet Rice & Sesame Bar of milk chocolate, toasted brown rice, black sesame seeds and soy salt.

Source: Wall Street Journal December 08, 2017 20:26 UTC