Organic White Beech Mushrooms or Bunashemiji
Fresh White Beech mushrooms, organically cultivated in the USA. The white buna-shimeji mushroom is a variation of the hon-shimeji, sometimes called Alba Clamshell.™ Chefs love these little mushrooms because of their almond aroma, delicate flavor, crunchy texture, and versatility.
Get ItOrganic Maitake (Hen of the Woods) Mushrooms
With firm, crunchy texture and fruity, earthy flavor, the hen of the woods mushroom is a favorite with chefs. Fresh Maitake, or Hen of the Woods, mushrooms. Organically cultivated in pristine conditions.
Get ItWild Ramps (Wild Leeks)
Get them while they last! The taste of chargrilled fresh wild ramps are a spring tradition. Try serving them with Romesco sauce and your favorite red wine.
Get ItPiennolo Vine Tomatoes – Sapori Vesuviani, Mount Vesuvius, Campania, Italy
Rare Italian Piennolo tomato variety grown on Mount Vesuvius National Park. Azienda Agricola Sapori Vesuviani Piennolo Tomatoes come from an ancient variety that at one time risked extinction. These tomatoes are grown with the most sustainable practices. They are hand-picked individually at the peak of ripeness. Try these straight out of the jar on a homemade Pizza Margarita with torn basil, buffalo mozzarella and extra virgin olive oil.
Get ItSan Marzano Tomatoes Gustarosso DOP
Real DOP San Marzano tomatoes from Agro Nocerino Sarnese. Produced by Gustarosso DaniCOOP, a cooperative of passionate experienced farmers. They tend to be extra flavorful, marvellous balance of sweetness and acidity. These are the real thing, beware of fakes.
Get ItTiptree Little Scarlet Strawberry Preserve, 12 Ounce Jar (Pack of 2)
Tiptree has been growing fruit & making preserves since 1885 in Essex County, England. Although the little strawberry itself is a variety wild Virginia strawberry, it is reputably the only strawberry preserve fit for the Queen and/or Jame Bond. This preserve sells out quickly and are labor intensive to pick. I always watch for a good price around $9-10 per bottle. Right now Little Scarlet is available. There are many products that are made by Wilkin & Sons, but this is arguably the most famous.
Get ItHawaiian Papaya
Hawaiian Papaya is more intensely flavored than papaya grown on the continental US. Great for smoothies, tropical salads or on it’s own on a warm summer day. If you have extra it can be frozen up to 10 months in the freezer. Peel and scoop out the seeds. Cut into cubes and pack with a 30 percent sugar solution (4 cups water to 2 cups sugar) and freeze up to 10 months in a heavy duty freezer bag.
Get ItDragon Fruit (pitaya)
Found all over Hawaii and South East Asia, Dragon Fruit is now available in the US. Dragon Fruit (pitaya) is mildly sweet and sometimes likened to that of the kiwi due to a prevalence of black crunchy seeds found in the flesh. Dragon Fruit is low in cholesterol, high in fiber, high in antioxidants, heart healthy, rich Potassium and Vitamin C. Other than all that it just tastes great.
Get ItCactus Paddles for Authentic Nopales
Nopales are cooked prickly pear cactus leaves or paddles. Once you’ve made sure to remove all the thorns, just slice and use like green beans. They taste like a combination of green beans, asparagus and lemon. They are known for high in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are a healthy addition to a balanced diet and may help decrease blood sugars when eaten with a balanced meal. They are essential to Mexican, Texas and New Mexican cuisines.
Get ItBanana Leaves for roasting or smoking your next BBQ
Try wrapping a pork shoulder stuffed with jalapeno, garlic and seasoned with Adobo seasoning. Southeast Asian, Caribbean, African — they all utilize banana leaves in much the same way Americans use aluminium foil. Fish, vegetables, rice can all be gently steamed inside a banana leaf parcel. It makes for a super moist roast.
Get ItAuthentic Key Lime Juice – all natural
Florida Key West Inc. authentic key lime Juice is produced 100% from juice of only “Key Limes”. There are many other Lime juice products on the market that are typically made from Tahitian or Persian limes. The USDA standard of identity for Lime Juice is 6.0 brix. Our authentic Key Lime Juice is 7.0 – 7.1 brix giving our product a much bolder flavor. This flavor profile is a desirable component in many Food items such as the famous Florida Key Lime Pie, Cakes, Salad Dressings, Marinades, and Margarita Mixes to name a few. Bakers prefer Authentic Key Lime Juice to a normal Lime juice because of the enhanced flavor!
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