Best of Rhode Island 2008 Editors' Picks

We loved the kitsch of Ocean State's coffee milk truffle, but we're drawn to their Farm Collection not only as a sign of solidarity for local agriculture but for culinary sophistication as well. Scratch Farm in Cranston supplies the organic carrots for a spicy carrot cake truffle while sugar-rich beets from Middletown's Simmons Farm provide an earthy foundation for the RuBeet. There are lots of ways to support local farmers, but they don't come any sweeter than this. The seasonal six-piece collection sells for $12.99.