Porcini mushrooms (Boletus edulis) are known as cèpes in France, where they are revered for their nutty taste and meaty texture. Stalking the wild porcini is an autumnal occupation, but the season is all too brief. And these mushrooms have never been cultivated, so once the seasonal window closes, it’s time to turn to the pantry. Happily, the porcini is…
More robust than the familiar yellow mustard seed, brown mustard seed can be similarly used to flavor condiments, relishes, and pickles and to enliven everything from soups to casseroles. Its sharp aroma and fresh, pungent flavor work well in combination with other strong spices like chilies and black pepper.
A soft ripened cows milk cheese out of the French tradition. Cave aged for 6-8 weeks for a soft, rich pate through to center. For the uninitiated a triple cream is a cheese with three parts butterfat for every one part protein. Decadent, creamy and delicious..., you can even leave your socks on when you eat this one.
Nopales are the flat paddles of the cactus and tunas, or prickly-pears, are the fruit. The cacti grow throughout Mexico and have long been used as an important part of Mexican cuisine. So important is the nopal to Mexican history that it is pictured on the country's flag, where the coat of arms displays an eagle perched upon the prickly-pear…
Not Dogs are the original, award-winning, vegetarian hot dogs-since 1982. Made from organic tofu, they are all-natural, low in fat, wheat and dairy free, with a great mild flavor and smooth texture — plus there is no cholesterol and only 105 calories per dog.
Sweet and highly aromatic, nutmeg is especially good in combination with other sweet spices like cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Use it in baked goods, or add a dash to applesauce, eggnog, custards, cooked spinach, potatoes, cheese dishes and cream sauces.
Regular rolled oats (sometimes called old fashioned oats) are made from kilned, whole groats processed by steaming and flaking. These oat flakes are mostly served as a popular, hot breakfast meal. In addition, they are a primary ingredient in a number of applications such as cookies, breads and granola
A semi soft, creamish colored cheese made from cultured pasteurized USDA grade A milk, salt and enzymes. Oaxaca is a Mozzarella style cheese, an important ingredient of favorite Hispanic food recipes. Queso Oaxaca possesses about 45% moisture, 1-3% Salt, 5-5.5 pH, and 24-30% Milk fat
100% pure pumpkin seed oil from non-GMO, locally sourced seeds. The oil exhibits a savory, silky flavor of sesame, roasted mushrooms, and pistachio. Use for drizzling over vegetables, salads, soups, grains or meats and fish. Smoke point is 250 F, so avoid high heat.
Marinated in olive oil and vinegar, these olives are a delicious as a no-fuss nibble or added to pizza, salads, sandwiches and stews. Harvested and cured in Greece.
Marinated in olive oil and vinegar, these olives are a delicious as a no-fuss nibble or added to pizza, salads, sandwiches and stews. Harvested and cured in Greece.
A Greek specialty olive only grown in Greece. Pitted Kalamata olives are the main ingredient in a Greek salad, or use just as an appetizer. They are almond shaped with a tangy flavor and cured naturally in red wine vinegar.
These Moroccan Oil Cured Pitted Olives are ripe olives that have been cured, pitted and packed. Their salty taste, oily, wrinkled skin and firm texture flesh makes them irresistible.
These Moroccan Oil Cured Pitted Olives are ripe olives that have been cured, pitted and packed. Their salty taste, oily, wrinkled skin and firm texture flesh makes them irresistible.
Mexican oregano is a relative of lemon verbena. Native to Mexico, it also grows in Central and South America and is sometimes referred to as Puerto Rican oregano. Although this herb shares the basic pungent flavor of Mediterranean oregano, it also has notes of citrus and mild licorice. Used fresh or dry, Mexican oregano pairs well with chile peppers, cumin,…
It's great to find an organic version of one of our favorite herbals. Our 50ct box of Organic Peppermint is Kosher, caffeine-free, and is Certified Organic by the USDA Organic Program.
