Better Than Bouillon is the best thing to happen to cooking in a long time. Winner of the 2005 American Culinary Institute’s Chefs’ Best Award, the condensed stock has less salt than bouillon, and brings richness to fall’s soups, stews, gravies and more. Flavors include clam, ham, turkey, mushroom, lobster, vegetable and chili as well as chicken and beef. By Superior Touch Products. Available at Eddie’s, Graul’s and Wegmans.

Baltimore businessman Billy Brown has launched with Canadian partners the world’s first natural energy drink, Solmate. Brewed from yerba mate, an herb popular in Argentina and Brazil, the drink promises to deliver jitter-free energy along with a refreshing sparkle and antioxidant richness. Adios Red Bull! Available at Whole Foods.

Established in 2003, Dangerously Delicious Pies’ business is sweeter than ever—the shop having moved from its Fleet Street location to a large bakery in West Baltimore and expanded to Bethany Beach. Still dangerously delicious, the pies are perfect for fall. Owner Randy Henry’s grandma’s pumpkin and pecan recipes will have Thanksgiving dinner guests pie-ning for more. Call 410.522.7437 for orders and delivery. 

A hybrid of grapes and apples, the grapple (pronounced with a long “a”) combines the flavor of Concord grapes with the crispness of an apple. The smell alone (like Welch’s grape juice) is enough to distract the kids from Cheetos. Available at Eddie’s, Giant, and Super Fresh.