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Honey! Honey! Pooh! The Jar is Empty! Sometimes, there is nothing worse than anticipating a wonderful cup-o-tea, just before bedtime, and finding there is no honey in the pot. It happened to me last night before I settled in to write. It changed the prose I was to compose, stopping my brain and turning my words, well, quite lame. Okay, enough of this nonsense. I now have about five jars of honey, all at the end of their usefulness, only the crystallized dregs are left and it's time to restock. Now, we replace our food a little differently than most. We choose from the jars we've been experimenting with at the office, and take them home to put them through Real Kitchen use. We use them like anyone would. We find out if we actually really like them, if they work in every recipe (or not), and what to do with them (or not). It's pretty interesting. Real Kitchen is very eye opening. Take honey, for instance. There is rarely a honey that we all love. And I have learned that honey in your tea is more than just that. It is a combination of leaves and bees that makes the write prose. "“Well”, said Pooh, “what I like best ...” and then he had to stop and think. Because Eating Honey was a very good thing to do, there was a moment just before you began to eat it which was better than when you were, but he didn’t know what it was called." And Shirley Bassey sang so nicely about her favorite honey... "Kiss me, honey, honey, kiss me, Thrill me, honey, honey, thrill me " Shop Now for Honey from the world's flowers! |
Hawkshead Relish presents Mulled Damson and Port Jam To the nose its got a tang and a bit of tingle. I recognize the notes, the "smell", but I can't put my tongue on it.... To the buds it is lip sucking, tongue smacking fun. The cinnamon is just right giving the overall feel a nice twinge and the citrus leaves a nice overall upper cheek twang! It's smooth with little chunkies of citrus peel! Even though it is for a good piece of toast or a deconstructed PB&j, you could easily eat the whole jar with just a spoon! It is that good! It just might be one of the all time faves! A damson is a fruit with an English name, small, a deep dark purple, like a plum. Damsons are all over Europe, though the damson is native to Great Britain. Originally Port was a wine aged in Oak barrels fortified with local brandy to keep from spoiling during transport from Portugal in the 18th century. This added alcohol stopped the fermentation process, leaving more residual sugars and thus creating a sweet wine. Made and stored this way until 1986. Add lemons and oranges and a wonderful jam is produced! Shop now for Hawkshead Mulled Damson and Port Jam! Limited supply! |
Spicy Toasted Corn Corn with some heat! Fun! The “Spicy Toasted Corn” is just that. Crunchy first, and while you are crunching, the hot Habanero zips right on by the comfort zone and, while tingling the tongue, there is a rise of heat that touches the nostrils and swells the upper cheeks. It’s not like those chips slathered in a pile of stuff that is spicy but not hot. And when you are done, the kernels love you with a tasty feel, not a chemical attack. If you like hot these are for you. If you don’t, probably not. Shop now for Spicy Toasted Corn! |
Big Island Bees Ohia Leha Blossom Honey Our go to honey jar. We always have one jar around of this honey and you might want one (or) two, (too)! This Hawaiian white honey is special! At a price so low you can afford to eat it five times as fast and still have some left over, when compared to the little jar! This creamy honey spreads easily and, when paired with butter, it's perfect on anything toasted! Organic Lehua honey is made from the blossom of the native 'Ohi'a tree. Ancient Hawaiians considered this tree sacred and carved temple images from its branches. Very rare, this honey is prized by connoisseurs for its light, delicate flavor and creamy texture. Shop now for Big Island Bees Ohia Lehua Blossom Honey! |
Skin on Marcona Almonds When you take a look, at first they look like someone made a mistake and fried them too long. When you find out that they have their skins on and you taste one, you realize what genius they are! The salt, the almond and the fried skin make just the right combination to this nutty (well actually seedy) treat. Like candy, almonds seem to draw your hand to them. The salty crunch is addictive and good for you. Like the golden raisins, it's a great snack, and better than a bag of candy corn or malted chocolate sport balls. Mix them with salted marcona almonds and you have a delightful appetizer. Just for you! Shop now for Marcona Almonds |
Sparkling Wine Vinegar In the beginning of time, at least for this vinegar, it was named Champagne, as all vinegar of this type which came from a wine with bubbles. And then Albert had an epiphany, the sparkling wine didn't come from Champagne, France, instead it came from great sparkling mostly Chardonnay wine in Napa. He felt it wasn't right and he changed the name to Sparkling Wine Vinegar. The result was a vinegar that took off! And Chefs all around the region swooped it up. This is a wonderful, versatile, full of flavor vinegar. Champagne or Sparking Wine Vinegar is considered the lightest of vinegars, and that usually means a bit more acid on the tongue and a light flavor of the base "champagne" remains after production. This delicious sparkling wine vinegar is made slowly, the old fashion way, and that means it's full of flavor. Shop now for Sparkling Wine Vinegar |
Sea Salt from Trapani The best sea salt for everything. Or perhaps it is the most versatile salt. Price, taste and saltiness are just about perfect. This is what you will use for pasta water or add to a sauce or on a roast. Some say that it is perfect for rimming your margarita glasses. This salt comes from the western Sicilian coast. From Marsala up to Trapani, protected salt pans have been used to produce coarse sea salt for millennia. The salt is extracted by the natural evaporation of seawater. Passing through a series of big basins, the seawater evaporates and leaves salt. The salt is then raked and dried under the hot Sicilian sun. Clean sea, sun, and wind are the only ingredients used to obtain this unrefined Trapani sea salt, rich in flavor and minerals especially magnesium, calcium and potassium. Shop now for Sea Salt from Trapani |
As do Mar Tuna in Olive Oil One of our very favorite products, this beautiful, versatile canned yellowfin tuna is line-caught, processed when fresh, and packed in olive oil - you can't miss with this! As do Mar, a popular brand in Europe, is wonderful right out of the can. Buy with caution - because after one taste, you will never go back to grocery-store canned tuna! Shop now for As Do Mar Tuna in Olive Oil |
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Tasmanian Leatherwood Honey Drops! Not just for the winter anymore, we like this "drop" of a candy all year long. Perfect for the glove box or the briefcase, no matter where, one at the right time is just right. One is very satisfying and two are perfect! This is a lozenge wrapped up in a honey of a shell. A sweet candy made from the sugar of one of the finest treats on the planet. Hard, like a classic Lilliputian, it starts with a stubbly feel on the tongue and then transforms almost immediately to a glassy smooth finish. Shop now for Honey Drops |
Italian Butter Beans Canned beans from country to country are as different as canned tuna from country to country. The same great quality from Rega Rega, who makes the San Marzano Tomatoes we carry, goes into every can of beans. These beans are easy to use, open a can and eat! Though washing them with a little water is best. Add to a pasta like the Italians do, or to a quick salad. Perfect for your essential pantry. Shop now for Rega Rega Butter Beans! |
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1209 York Street Garbanzo Beans Chickpeas (aka Garbanzo) are a regular staple in American cuisine. Most everyone has a favorite hummus recipe or three, and they’re an almost ubiquitous feature of the supermarket salad bar. In fact, the humble chickpea (or garbanzo, or ceci bean, or Indian pea … ad infinitum), is an international favorite. It turns up in cuisines from India, South America, Northern and Western Europe. Perhaps their popularity has something to do with their mildly sweet flavor or their unusual shape. Shop now for York Street Garbanzo Beans. |
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Island Cinnamon blended with Island Honey! A unique and delicious combination. Spicy, organic Ceylon cinnamon, plus wonderfully floral Lehua O'hia honey from Big Island Bees. It's perfect for your morning scone, or a tablespoon before bed to help you sleep. Either way, it is amazing. When you open the jar, you will see a nice layer of ground cinnamon which has floated to the top. So, the very top is the spiciest, most amazing bit. But don't be fooled, the stuff underneath is amazing, too. Mix it all together and joy is emitted! Shop now for Big Island Bees Lehua Ohia Honey with Ceylon Cinnamon! |
This is quickly becoming one of the favorites of the year! This variety of garlic has been grown from original stock starting in 2009, all at Farmer Mark's farm in Washington. It is only available here and at the family farm stand. 10 years in the making, but well worth the wait. A great "born in the Pacific Northwest" garlic with strong overtones, all purpose, great for cooking or canning and of course, easy to peel. Organically Grown. Shop now for Garden Treasures Farm Organic Garlic! |
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Chocolate of any kind in the summer is nice to have. And adding a cocoa rub to your chicken or beef is a great way to add the chocolate kick so needed. & Try these recipes Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chocolate Spice Rub Recipe This recipe was inspired by Megan and her quote in this year's issue of the Saveur 100 (Saveur Magazine - January, 2010). It is a nice twist to a more traditional pork tenderloin, and will produce beautiful results if you prepare and grill the loin properly. You can adjust the size of the tenderloin, depending on how many you are serving. This recipe will easily work for smaller or larger tenderloins. Any remaining rub can be stored in a container in the fridge for up to two weeks. Cocoa & Curry Rubbed Chicken Salad Recipe This is a combination of a few different recipes. The combination creates a perfect summer main dish - lots of flavor, not too heavy, fresh greens that are so abundant in the summer. In this case, we recommend slicing the breast and serving it cold atop your favorite greens dressed with a simple vinaigrette dressing. As with many simple recipes, the better the ingredients the better the outcome. Roasted Cauliflower with Cocoa & Smoked Paprika Recipe This is an adaptation of a brilliant recipe convinced and codified by Shauna Ahern (www.TheGlutenFreeGirl.com). She likes to blanch her cauliflower first, but I just put the florets straight into the oven on a shallow baking sheet. You have to roast them a little longer and be more careful to not burn them. But other than that, they turn out lovely every time. Mocha "I use this cocoa powder to make mocha's at my coffee shop, everyone loves this chocolate!" -- kevin Deep chocolate experience "This cocoa takes anything chocolate to a whole new level. The depth and smoothness is beyond any brand I have used, and I have used many. Intense chocolate experience, but not bitter or harsh. Be prepared to be asked for repeat performances!" -- seth Shop now for Cocoa Powder! 
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Summer Tomatoes with Zinfandel Glaze Recipe This is a simple, tasty and versatile summer appetizer or light lunch salad. Add some mozzarella or goat cheese, arugula or baby spinach, or thin slices of Prosciutto for a more substantial offering. Can also be served as a side dish for grilled halibut, shrimp or chicken. Summer Fruit Slaw Recipe We adapted this recipe from the July 2011 Bon Appetit magazine, it was extremely tasty. Since we have the best curry powder on the planet (Madras Curry Powder). Avocado, Hazelnut & Radicchio Salad Recipe This recipes comes to you thanks to Albert and Kim Katz of Katz and Company. Perfect summer recipes that take advantage of the summer avocado season. |
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