Nothing signifies the start of the warmer weather quite like a backyard full of friends and family and a big plate of nibbles in the middle of the table. So next time you’ve got company, why not put out a bowl of these delicious organic dark chocolate coated hazelnuts? Organic dark chocolate hazelnuts, 150g, from Organic Times, $10.95, organictimes.com.au

This jam is cooked nice and slow in order to fully develop those sweet, caramelised onion flavours we all know and love. A soft, sweet and slightly acidic jam, it partners well with creamy blue, goat’s or cheddar cheesees, but just between you and us, it also tastes amazing spread on a bacon sandwich. Caramelised onion jam for cheese, 150g, from Farmgate Cheese, $9.90, farmgatecheese.com

Warm and spicy, but not eye-wateringly hot, this jalapeños sauce is handmade using fresh Australian jalapeños and makes a great accompaniment to any burger, burrito or just about anything else you want to give a warm kick to. EatClean Jalapeños Sauce, 250g, from Yumm Tastes, $11.95, yummtastes.com.au

Full of flavour, natural antioxidants and low in cholesterol, Pic’s Peanut Oil is great in dips, marinades, dressings and is a key ingredient in a lot of Asian cookery. Peanut Oil, 250ml, from Pic’s Peanut Butter, $9.95, picspeanutbutter.com

Not like your regular jam, this strawberry and balsamic jam brings together the delicious pairing of fresh, juicy strawberries and sweet, syrupy balsamic vinegar. It goes well with either soft and creamy or hard and bitey cheeses, and we’re also told it’s pretty tasty on top of ice cream as well. Senga Strawberry Balsamic Jam, 42g & 220g, from Formaggi Ocello, $4.50 & $12.80, ocello.com.au

Having twice as many antioxidants as conventional chocolate, this creamy drinking chocolate is both good for you and great on those chilly evenings. Loving Earth Drinking Chocolate, 250g, from Just Health, $12.96, just-health.com.au