After noticing a gap in the American Pasta arena - Renato took the leap and started creating a superior dried past using All-American flour. We sat down with Renato to learn more about how and why he started Baia Pasta and to give him a platform to share his journey.
Read MoreWe're loving the exotic, spicy bite with a pork stir-fry or a top fried rice. It's a great complement to seafood where it can be added to brighten a bouillabaisse or paella. And most of all, it's addictive, so don't look to us when you're adding it to everything you make!
Read MoreThis organically grown popcorn is infused with chocolate toffee, toasted sesame seeds, cinnamon and New Mexico red chile resulting in a complex sweet and savory mixture that lends itself well to pie crusts, atop desserts, mixed into a salad, and of course, for snacking
Read MoreWhile the blend was crafted to best complement seafood and shellfish it will meld well with a variety of dishes and preparations. Our band of culinary adventurers love using it to add depth to stews and soups, paired with yogurt for cruditΓ©s of seasonal vegetables, or rubbed on a perfectly crisp roast chicken.
Read MoreThe blends are a mix of fruits, nuts, herbs and vegetables that are sourced directly from farms around the Central Coast. This region is one of the largest agricultural areas in the United States, which allows Big Sur Salts to source and use the freshest ingredients available. That being said, the Central Coast is one of the only locations on the planet where this can be done to such high quality.
Read MoreWe love adding a dollop of this peanut butter to stir-fry or curry; used in BBQ sweet potato tacos; or as part of a dressing for a crunchy slaw with kale and Brussels sprouts. For sweets, it's the quintessential addition to cheesecake, fluffernutters or pots de creme!
Read MoreOur kitchen team is loving applying these grains to different cultures and cuisines. Try them in a curry with hearty winter greens like chard; add them to a shepherd's pie with mushrooms and sweet potatoes; or braise them with tomatoes and spices for a soul-comforting stew.
Read MoreSourced directly from individual growers in Mexico and hand-roasted in Boulder, Colorado, this single estate cacao is fermented and dried by each grower ensuring sophisticated flavor profiles and building upon thousands of years of traditional techniques. Fortuna Chocolate collaborates with Mayan growers at two single estates in a region of southwestern Mexico known as Xoconusco - an area that is highly prized among chefs the world over. Each estate uses different shade trees resulting in a unique combination of wild yeasts in the air during the fermentation process, adding complexity to every harvest.
Read MoreThe mission of Wondergrain is to educate the public on the health benefits and versatility of sorghum - an ancient grain healthy and versatile with no GMO's and gluten-free. The company's hope is to bring variety as well as innovation to the homes and restaurants across America through packaging the grain as a consumer friendly product, made with a premium, softer bite and fast cooking time. Despite being used by civilizations for generations, it is only now gaining popularity thanks to it's versatile nature and healthy association.
Read MoreSome of the worlds best Durum wheat is grown right here in the United States. Yet most dried pastas available in grocery stores are imported from Italy. Leah Ferrazzani of Semolina Artisanal Pasta set out to reverse this trend by hand crafting dried pasta, utilizing only American grown Durum wheat.
Read MoreMeet Lawrence Dass - founder of Akka's Handcrafted Foods and creator of this month's featured product, Eggplant Relish! After moving from Southern India to California, Lawrence struggled to discover true Indian flavors in his new homeland. After his sister reintroduced the flavors of his youth on a visit, Akka's was born.
Read MoreGo beyond hot sauce with this chili infused salt. Made exclusively with crunchy sea salt and dehydrated peppers, it adds a kick with only a sprinkle and is the ideal accompaniment to cooking and cocktails.
Read MoreThe classic combination of peppers, onion and corn pairs perfectly with San Augustin's Datil Pepper Table Sauce. The floral heat from the Datil Pepper Sauce ties together the richness of the rib eye and sweetness from the corn + peppers for a balanced flavor profile and mouthwatering recipe.
Read MoreCrafted By: James White, Tim + Catherine Bucolo
San Augustine, FL
Read MoreAfter picking up some fresh spring peas + onions from our local farmers market, we decided to pair it with a beautiful hanger steak, dressed it up with braised portobello mushrooms in a red wine reduction sauce + a side of Cajun Grain's Cracked Brown Rice from our April Basket.
Read More"Cracked Rice" is a term uniquely used first by Cajun Grain to describe their rice grits made from the brown jasmine varietal they grow and maintain. This gluten free product provides a healthy alternative that maintains its southern heritage.
Read MoreBy focusing on the soil on the Louisiana farm, Kurt + Karen have nurtured a healthier and more flavorful grain. By keeping the entire production process "in-farm", Cajun Grain is able to ensure the delivery of the freshest product possible, all the while remaining gluten-free.
Read MoreThis jam from Green Jam Man combines tart cherries with seasonal rhubarb for a bracingly pungent spread that adds a punch of flavor to both savory and sweet preparations.
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