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The highly distinctive, rich bursts of flavor and delightful texture offered by caviar have long made it the quintessential culinary symbol of luxury. The delicate, delectable pearls of sturgeon roe literally pop with flavor and have delighted the palates of the wealthy for centuries. Procuring wild sturgeon roe to make caviar has always been a [...] We have waited until now to start offering white truffles due to the maturity and mediocre quality of the white truffles available in the last few weeks. We are now able to get very good quality truffles and have therefore officially kicked off the white truffle season! As always, the quality (maturity) of the [...] The most fragrant and flavorful truffles are now beginning to mature for harvest! Ripe Burgundy truffles are available now, to be immediately followed by winter white truffles from Alba, Italy (beginning this week!), and finally, Perigord black truffles will be available towards the end of November, possibly in time for Thanksgiving. We [...] Saussican Sec-The Ultimate Dry Sausage Far richer, far more mellow and aromatic than any other type of hard salami that you will find, Saucisson sec brings a wonderful flavor and a wonderful texture. While some saucisson sec is remarkably firm-some say even hard, the flavor is creamy and delicious. Thinly sliced, nearly wafer-like in its [...] What could be easier to serve than pate? Pate is available in so many varieties and can be enjoyed in so many ways. Let’s start with the basics. For an elegant and tasty appetizer, serve any type of pate with a sliced fresh baguette, sliced toasted baguette, or crackers. Let your guests serve themselves, or [...] Boudin blanc, boudin noir, andouillete, saucisse de Morteau and saucisse de Toulouse are all traditional French sausages, yet each sausage has totally different ingredients, and it’s own unique flavor. This article describes each type of sausage and it’s ingredients, and provides some serving suggestions. One thing that all of the French sausages have in common [...] Summer black truffles are at the height of the season! This article addresses how to enjoy summer truffles to the fullest. The most important thing to remember when using black summer truffles in recipes is that these truffles are NOT the same as winter black truffles or winter white truffles. Summer truffles have a much [...] We love summer truffles for their versatility and affordability. At only a fraction of the cost of Alba white truffles or Perigord black truffles, summer truffle mushrooms can be used quite generously, complementing a wide variety of recipes. Summer black truffles can generally be substituted for Burgundy truffles, since both varieties are best served cold [...] I’ve been attending the NASFT Fancy Food Show since I was a child. My great Uncle was in the candy business (we called it the candy show back then) and always got my family in for a day of total indulgence! Now, we attend the Fancy Food Show with a different agenda. Though I [...] |
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