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Falling into Fall: An Abundance of Goodness! On a recent trip to the market I was greeted with piles of pears and lovely local apples, bins of beautiful Brussels sprouts, fabulous fresh fennel and more – all calling me to load up my cart. To my mind, there’s nothing more delicious than a perfectly ripe pear, but if you’re looking for a dessert to serve to guests, the Pear, Pecan, and Chocolate Crumble recipe is a wonderful way to showcase seasonal pears. Similarly, I love the crunch of raw fennel in salad, or roasted in the oven and served alongside just about anything, but an elegant fennel soup will be perfect for my annual (almost annual, thanks COVID) book group holiday gathering. And who isn’t looking for a new way to doll up Brussels sprouts beyond bacon or maple syrup? Deborah Madison’s vegetarian preparation will knock your socks off! And if you’re really tired of making chicken 40 different ways, and weary of looking for innovative ways to use a Costco rotisserie chicken, take heart! Soon we’ll be talking turkey and rounding up recipes to try, or at least stir the juices of possibility. -- ann Shop now for Everything in this week's newsletter! |
Fennel Soup with Cranberries & Hazelnuts recipe This is a great Thanksgiving starter. Adapted from La Cucina Italiana Magazine. Click here to see the Fennel Soup with Cranberries & Hazelnuts Recipe! |
Fond de Poulet Classic Chicken Stock Want homemade chicken stock at the ready, but just don't have time? Well...now you can. This 16-oz container creates approximately 5 gallons of gourmet chicken stock! It's a 40-time reduction, so a little goes a long way. And they have done all the work for you -- cooked down the bones and everything. Hard to beat! You know all those times that you've substituted water for chicken stock in a recipe? And it turns out fine...but you know that with stock, it would have been simply delicious. This is the solution for you! Fond de Poulet results in a perfect chicken stock whenever you need it - especially at the last minute. More Than Gourmet Stock keeps a long time when you store it in the back of the refrigerator; simple pull it out when you need it. This chicken stock concentrate uses no fillers and is therefore gluten-free. Shop now for Fond de Poulet - Classic Chicken Stock! |
Dried Cranberries Organically Grown, Honey Sweetened Cranberries really do say Thanksgiving, and fresh cranberries will be plentiful soon in the local grocer. These dried cranberries are sweetened with a touch of natural blackberry honey – none of that super-sweet stuff here – and you can still taste that great cranberry flavor without a super sour bite. They’re wonderful for baking, and delicious in granola, soups, salads, and say the holidays, too. Without a doubt these are the best dried cranberries we’ve ever tasted! Shop now for Organically Grown, Honey Sweetened Dried Cranberries! |
Brussels Sprouts with Caper Mustard Butter Recipe This is a variation of a recipe from Deborah Madison's cookbook, Local Flavors - Cooking and Eating from America's Farmers' Markets. This is my favorite Debrorah Madison Cookbook. An essential cookbook for every library! The original recipe calls for traditional Dijon mustard, but we have tried it using every Edmond Fallot Mustard we have and it is always absolutely fabulous. It's good on all green veggies, just be sure to let the butter melt on the cooked vegetables right before serving. See the Brussels Sprouts with Caper Mustard Butter Recipe here!
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This is the most interesting salt. Kala Namak! Though it finishes with saltiness, this salt starts with egg. That’s right, egg, or more correctly the sulfur (iron sulfide) compound that transforms the salt. And if you don’t know that's what's coming, your taste buds instantly will, and they send emergency alerts racing out the back of your mouth on an impulse nerve to your gustatory cortex to panic you that what you are tasting is spoiled. But, then something else happens and you reach for another crystal to taste, just to confirm what your gustatory cortex is telling you. This time though, because you expect an eggy taste, you also taste an explosion of vapor, if that makes any sense at all. And the salt comes alive, as a partnership of elements which surprises and pleases, yes pleases, your palate! Kala Namak is also known as Indian black salt, Kala Loon, Himalayan black salt, and Sulemani Namak. The color of the salt ranges from brownish-pink to dark purple after it has been ground. Kala Namak starts as a halite, commonly known as rock salt, and is mined from the Himalayan salt range. The halite is put through a reduction–oxidation reaction; this is any chemical reaction in which the oxidation number of a molecule, atom, or ion changes by gaining or losing an electron. Our Himalayan Black Rock Salt is mined in the Indian subcontinent and is in its purest form, without treatment or any refinement process. Packed with 84 essential minerals, it is black after the reduction-oxidation reaction and turns the red-purple color when it is ground into a finer salt. Long considered a cooling element in Ayurveda medicine, it is used as a digestive aid and for heartburn. Lower in sodium than many other salts, it is a good option for those who need to watch their intake of sodium. Use it in chutneys, Chaats, salads, and fruits - in almost any dish. The salt can be used with tofu to mimic eggs for your vegan friends or mixed in (or sprinkled on top) of an avocado (which is delish!). Kala Namak (despite its egginess) is quite versatile. Use it almost everywhere you salt today (including your bath water!). This is one palate pleasing pleasantly performing salt! Shop now for Himalayan Black Salt - Kala Namak! |
Kashmiri Tomato Chutney from Hawkshead Relish in England! Loaded with tomatoes, Hawkshead Kashmiri Tomato Chutney has a rich, vibrant color. What makes it so good is the secret blend of roasted spices and herbs, which goes with everything from fishcakes to meatloaf - we love it on sausages and lamb burgers. Winner, Great Taste Award! Shop now for Hawkshead Kashmiri Tomato Chutney |
Organic Stone-Cut Oatmeal from The Oatmeal of Alford in Scotland Every list of “super foods” has oats near the top. You’ve seen the commercials - eating oats is known to lower cholesterol and improve cardiovascular health. Oats are an excellent source of fiber and they even help stabilize blood sugar - at any time of day. The unusual flavor and texture of these amazing Scottish pinhead oats may be attributed to the final drying process, carried out in the old fashioned 'flat kiln', which is believed to be the only one of its kind used in Britain today. The oats are dried in the kiln for four hours, during which time they’re turned twice by hand shovel. It is this very specialized process, perfected by the miller, which makes the flavor and texture unique. The distinct oat grains are then stone-cut into small pieces - smaller than Irish "steel cut" oats - thus the name “pinhead.” Unlike “old-fashioned” oatmeal, they’re not steamed and rolled flat. As part of a low fat-diet, oatmeal can help reduce cholesterol levels, and it is a natural food which contains NO additives, preservatives or colorings. ChefShop.com is mentioned by Lynne Rosetto Kasper of The Splendid Table and by Food & Wine- for Oatmeal of Alford. Am I back in Scotland? "Reminds me of B&Bs in Scotland. Easy and surprisingly quick to prepare and almost toasty/ nutty. If you do toast them before cooking for a few minutes in a 325 oven or on the cooktop in a heavy pan, they are very nutty and extra flavorful. Add raisins or other dried fruit just before they're done and you'll have a wonderful start to your day." -- deHart Addictive "Was not the biggest fan of oatmeal until this stuff. It's fantastic! Stovetop instructions work well, although we sub out some of the water during the initial cook, and sub in the same amount of milk after cooking and just prior to serving. Five minutes has not been enough cooking time, but it's worth every extra minute and every penny!" -- eric This oatmeal is amazing "I never thought I'd find oatmeal that surpasses my love of steel cut oats, but this is not only tastier, but also cooks faster. Love it with toasted almonds and berries." -- jennifer Shop now for Oatmeal, Organic Stone-Cut from Scotland! |
Albertengo has landed with the favorite Sorrento Lemon Panettone! The Albertengo Panettone are not in our warehouse yet, but they are off the ship, waiting to make the trek to us. We anticipate (and have all our digits crossed) that the other Panettone will be landing soon, as well. As most everyone knows you must order early if you have particular flavors you can't live without! And remember, we do not charge until we ship! We have 7 new Panettone this year. As with all new product we always proceed with caution. So there will be extremely limited supply of the new ones (the ones without pictures). With the uncertainty of how shipping will go this year, we can delay shipping your orders to some degree. If we see or hear of bottlenecks in the shipping lanes we will be shipping to ensure items arrive in time for your holidays. We will do our best to keep you up to date on all the holiday products. Preorder now for Holiday Panettone! |
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ChefShop Cocoa Powder wonderfully rich! This Dutch process dark unsweetened cocoa powder is in a class unto itself. We have removed less fat from our cocoa (22-24% fat content), which results in a more intense and immediate chocolate flavor, and our wonderful Dutch cocoa powder has a touch of ground vanilla bean. Our regulars know what a great cocoa this is! Great Stuff "Wow, this is the best! I have always loved Valrhona, but glad I gave this a try. I plan to share/ gift give, as 500 truffles later, I've hardly used any......... Can't say enough great things about it. .... " -- tina Best Cocoa on the Planet "I have been using this exclusively for years now. I have a 'secret' brownie recipe that I make with cocoa, syrup made from the cocoa and only the best ingredients. Everyone goes ga-ga over them. Syrup - so easy to make - anything that calls for cocoa I use this. Sometimes I mix just a touch into my coffee for a treat. If you have not tried this yet you need to. You WILL NOT be disappointed!!!" -- ellie mae Shop now for Cocoa Powder 
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Honey and Katz Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipe Walnut oil and cider vinegar are a natural pair and they are taken to new heights by the addition of citrus honey. This Honey Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing is particularly good over salads of hearty or bitter Spring greens. Try it on a combination of watercress, mâche, arugula, and radicchio with some chunks of caramelized apple and toasted walnuts as a garnish. - With these hearty greens, I would use La Tourangelle Roasted Walnut Oil, but if you are using it for lighter greens I would use the Maneyrol Lightly Roasted Black Walnut Oil from France. Pasta with Pesto, Green Beans & Potatoes Recipe This is a classic Italian pasta dish - perfect for the early fall when the potatoes and beans are coming into the market and you begin to have a hankering for heartier fare. Although it is traditionally made with Fettuccine, any long pasta will work - including La Romagna Pappardelle. In this case, the recipes calls for walnuts, as well as pine nuts. If the pesto becomes too thick, you can use some of the pasta water to thin the sauce. You should be careful to add the liquid a little bit at a time - after you have combined the pasta, pesto and veggies together. Orange Brownies with Pistachios, Cranberries and Candied Ginger Recipe |
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