A vote for chocolate
Moonstruck Chocolate’s Election Collection makes it so easy to be bipartisan. These plump, adorable truffles (Mayan milk chocolate donkeys with cinnamon and almonds, and bittersweet chocolate elephants with dark chocolate ganache) are cute, delicious and $15 for a four-pack (two of each) at the Chocolate Cafe in Oakbrook Center or by mail, moonstruckchocolate.com or 800-557- 6666. If you want to play favorites, the cafe also sells the truffles for $3.50 each.
Home plate advantage
Hey, they’re both still in it! Why not set a place for your favorite team with these Cubs or White Sox napkins from JerseyNaps? The 11- by-13-inch paper napkins (which are folded in a way that lets you stand them up too) are sold in packs of eight for $3.20 with a two-pack minimum online: Visit jerseynaps.com.
Circling the supermarket
The Culinary Circle line at Jewel includes more than 150 items, available throughout the store, that aim to bring restaurant flavors into home cooking. We loved the refrigerated Parmesan artichoke jalapeno dip, for starters; other offerings include microwaveable entrees, frozen pizzas, cooking sauces and marinades, and desserts. Visit culinarycircle.com for a listing of all the products.
