Drop Biscuits + Gravy

Recipe FeatureJake AhlesMay 27, 2015artisan, recipe, biscuits, gravy, honey, chef drivenComment

Willamette Valley Honey

Working exclusively with non-commercial beekeepers that use old-world low-impact methods, Bee Local captures the terroir of micro-local regions for the ultimate bee-to-jar experience. Famed for its sprawling vineyards, berry farms, and fields of hops, the honey found in Oregon's Willamette Valley is marked by its rich flavor notes that include maple, local fruit, and the region's berry crops.

Ingredient HighlightJake AhlesMay 26, 2015artisan, artisan ingredients, portland, honeyComment

Sriracha Fried Chicken Wings

As part of her collaboration for our May 2015 basket, Chef Sarah Schafer, crafted a mouthwatering take on chicken wings featuring a homemade sriracha sauce, blue cheese dressing + Three Little Figs French Onion Confit!

Recipe FeatureJake AhlesMay 22, 2015recipes, sriracha, artisan ingredients, chicken wingsComment

WIN All Good Sauce | Habanero Chili Sauce

Product GiveawayJake AhlesMay 21, 2015artisan ingredients, habanero, sauceComment

Chef Sarah Schafer

Considered a "chef's chef", Sarah Schafer is classically trained in French cuisine + exhibits a fond respect for her purveyors and ingredients.

French Onion Confit

Slow cooking is the key to this decadent onion spread. Local sweet and red onions meld with thyme, white wine and brandy lending to the flavor profile of french onion soup. Rich and robust the condiment is perfectly versatile and the ideal addition to a short rib grilled cheese sandwich, used to add depth to stews, and mixed with goat cheese for a stuffed chicken breast beyond your wildest dreams.

Liz Cowan | Three Little Figs

Chef + Owner of Three Little Figs, Liz Cowan founded her artisan jam company after noticing a gap in the market for domestically produced cheese + charcuterie accompaniments. Having worked as a jet-setting food stylist, Liz brings her worldly tastes to each of her products in an act of culinary alchemy.

Chorizo + Squid Ink Risotto

For her collaboration with The FareTrade, Chef Sarah Schafer crafted a flavor packed Squid Ink Risotto featuring Chorizo, Mussels + Clams, all topped with a healthy dose of Grana Padano + The Gracious Gourmet's Hatch Chile Pesto.

Recipe FeatureJake AhlesMay 15, 2015recipe, artisan, risotto, may 2015, sarah schaferComment

Win Dude, Sweet Chocolate's One Night Stand Potion!

Win a bottle of Dude, Sweet Chocolate's One Night Stand Potion!

Product GiveawayJake AhlesMay 14, 2015 Comment

Hatch Chile Pesto

Founder Nancy baked her first cake at nine years old, nearly setting her childhood house aflame. While her mother told her to never cook again, it was already too late: her passion for all things culinary had taken hold and would become a life-long obsession. For years, Nancy's love of cooking mostly benefited her friends and family, until in 2006 she established Gracious Gourmet at the recommendation of a dear friend.

Ingredient HighlightJake AhlesMay 12, 2015artisan, may 2015, hatch chile, pesto, connecticutComment

Nancy Wekselbaum

After almost burning her mother's house down at 9 years old, Nancy has taken her lifelong passion for food and built The Gracious Gourmet. With over 25 products and counting, Nancy is providing home cooks with delicious products that used to elevate their favorite dishes while impressing family and friends with the simple goal of "making every meal a special occasion"!

Meet A LocalJake AhlesMay 11, 2015artisan, connecticut, may 2015Comment

Caryl Chinn

Caryl Chinn is a true culinary powerhouse. Having worked as Senior Special Events Director for Bon Appetit, Executive Director for Los Angeles Food & Wine and helping to establish Food Network's New York City Wine & Food Festival she has rubbed elbows with most of the globe's applauded chefs, building a reputation as one of the most intelligent and influential personalities in our industry.

Guest EditorJake AhlesMay 7, 2015bon appetit, los angeles, silicon valley, new york, food events, BITEComment

The Chili Lab | Piri Piri Chili Salt

Go 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.

Gordy's Pickle Jar | Thai Basil Jalapeños

Made with only fresh and organic jalapeños in a brine of Thai basil, garlic, vinegar, water, salt, sugar, and peppercorns, these bracing and bright pickles are versatile and fiery. Dice them up and add them to a creme fraiche-based salad dressing, use the brining liquid with pork or fried chicken for a complex marinade, or combine with fresh jalapeños to elevate a traditional bahn-mi into a sandwich you won't soon forget.

Ingredient HighlightJake AhlesApril 28, 2015handcrafted ingredients, thai basil, pickles, jalapeño, washington d.c., artisanComment

Rib Eye | Datil Pepper Sauce | Corn, Peppers + Onion

The 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.

Tricks From The TradeJake AhlesApril 22, 2015recipe, artisanal, artisan, small-batch ingredients, steak, corn, pepper, onion, sauceComment

Datil Pepper Table Sauce

San Augustin

Datil Pepper Table Sauce

Crafted By: James White, Tim + Catherine Bucolo

San Augustine, FL

Ingredient HighlightJake AhlesApril 21, 2015artisanal, artisan, small-batch ingredients, florida, april 2015, pepperComment

James White | San Augustin

James started San Augustin Datil Pepper Table Sauce along with Tim and Catherine Bucolo as a way to share the flavor of their beloved Datil Pepper - typically only found in the South Eastern United States. Utilizing only natural ingredients and a smoking process, James + San Augustin are crafting a superior product that is the perfect staple for any home kitchen table.

Meet A LocalJake AhlesApril 20, 2015artisan, artisans, small-batch ingredients, florida, april 2015, pepperComment

Hanger Steak | Spring Veg | Cracked Rice

After 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.

Tricks From The TradeJake AhlesApril 16, 2015artisan, artisanal, small-batch, recipe, steak, spring, cajun grainComment

Cracked Brown Jasmine Rice

"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.

Ingredient HighlightJake AhlesApril 15, 2015rice, louisiana, artisan, artisanal, small-batch ingredientsComment

Kurt + Karen Unkel

By 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.