Food Lovers' Guide: Got to Have It

Montana Girl Mustard’s Hot Mustard

It’s OK to give your trusty bottle of Bertman Ballpark Mustard the night off. This new-kid-on-the-dog version ($4.99) — made with apple cider vinegar, pure cane sugar, eggs and mustard flour — starts off sweet and finishes with a tangy kick. It also adds some bark to coleslaw and deviled eggs. montanagirlmustard.com

Fermentation Girl’s Snapdragon Kimchi

Get your funk on with this mellowed-out version of the Korean fermented classic ($8). Napa cabbage, red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger and salt deliver bright citrusy flavors that add some zing to chili, corned beef hash or even that Reuben sandwich. fermentationgirl.com

For a quick, fuss-free appetizer, slice a warm baguette and top with this robust mix ($8) of fire-roasted bell peppers, roma tomatoes, garlic and canola oil. Just sprinkle with a little feta cheese and you’ve got yourself a standout snack for your next get-together. 

Pope’s Kitchen’s Lemon and Spice Cocktail Salt

Shake up your happy hour by rimming your cocktail with this blend ($6) of finely ground sea salt, lemon zest and cayenne pepper. Sure, it works wonders on the rim of your margarita but it also transforms bloody marys and micheladas into deliciously complex concoctions. popeskitchen.com

Lucky Penny Farm’s Cajeta

The tart sister to dulce de leche, this caramel sauce ($12) gets its tang thanks to a healthy dose of goat’s milk. A South American classic made by slowly heating sweetened goat’s milk, the confection goes well with Ohio apples or as an ice cream sauce. Or just eat it straight from the jar. luckypennyfarm.com