The Squirrel Brand Co.

Go Nuts

Nuts are a staple at cocktail parties and holiday get-togethers, but today’s Grommet takes roasted nuts to a whole new level of creativity and sophistication.

The Squirrel Brand Co. has been kettle-roasting nuts since 1888. It’s a U.S. company, but Squirrel Brand draws inspiration from around the world to create unique, flavorful blends. Just imagine sweet California almonds seasoned with black truffles that were harvested in Northern Italy and ground into a sea salt. Or pecans laced with Squirrel Brand’s take on Herbes de Provence, the classic French blend of dried herbs. And that’s only the beginning.

Brent Meyer is the president and CEO of Squirrel Brand, which has been run by different families over the years but has maintained its focus on inventive nut recipes and sublime flavors -- from the sweet to the savory.

Squirrel Brand’s presentation is as memorable as the flavors, which makes these artisanal nuts great for gifting. The nuts are packed in black and gold tins, and the larger quantities come in a beautiful wooden outer box. If you want to boost the flavor quotient at your next shindig, or give a gift that hits the spot, Squirrel Brand’s roasted nuts are classic crowd pleasers.

— Ann

Note: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, orders will ship on Monday, November 28.

Not available for shipment to Canada.

• Crème Brûlée Almonds:
  
  • GRADE: Nonpareil Supreme
  • PRODUCT ORIGINS: P. Dulcis, California
  • FLAVOR PROFILE: Crunchy and buttery
  • ROAST: Medium Vegetarian and Gluten Free

• Cafe Carmellata au Sel Pecans:
  
  • GRADE: U.S. No. 1
  • PRODUCT ORIGINS: C. Illinoinensis, Southern USA
  • FLAVOR PROFILE: Rich and Buttery
  • ROAST: Deep

• Crème Caramel Pecans:
  
  • GRADE: U.S. No. 1
  • PRODUCT ORIGINS: C. Illinoinensis, Southern USA/Mexico
  • FLAVOR PROFILE: Rich and Buttery
  • ROAST: Light

• Herbes de Provence Pecans:
  
  • GRADE: U.S. No. 1
  • PRODUCT ORIGINS: C. Illinoinensis Southern USA/Mexico
  • FLAVOR PROFILE: Savory and Earthy
  • ROAST: Flash

• Italian Black Truffle Almonds:
  
  • GRADE: Fancy, non-pareil
  • PRODUCT ORIGINS: P. Dulcis, California
  • FLAVOR PROFILE: Savory and earthy
  • ROAST: Medium

• Meyer Private Reserve Cashews:
  
  • GRADE: SLW1
  • PRODUCT ORIGINS: A. Occidentale, Brazil
  • FLAVOR PROFILE: Buttery and Rich
  • ROAST: Light

• Fleur de Sel Pistachios:
  
  • GRADE: U.S. PRODUCT
  • ORIGINS: P. Vera California
  • FLAVOR PROFILE: Toasty
  • ROAST: Medium