Featuring American-Made artisan products from around the country, September 2015's basket will introduce you to flavors you may otherwise never discover. Curated by Chef Steven Fretz + Beverage Director Devon Espinosa of The Church Key in Los Angeles, CA, you will learn how to get the most out of each product through exclusive recipes and step-by-step video tutorials from the chefs themselves. Start your new Culinary Adventure Today! For yourself or the food lover in your life.
Read MoreWe have known Chef Fretz + cocktail master Devon Espinosa for some time. When the opportunity presented itself to work with the two of them to collaborate on a basket, we jumped at the opportunity. With Chef Fretzβs mouthwatering take on global cuisines and Devonβs masterful libations, we are excited to share the flavors of some of our personal favorites with you at home!
Read MoreThis ancient style of bulgur is literally split in half from Bluebird Grain Farms' whole grain emmer. Traditionally known as Farro Spezzato in Italy it cooks in 1/3 the time (20 minutes) and yields a light, airy cooked grain with tremendous flavor and soft texture.
Read MoreBrooke + Sam's Bluebird Grain Farms is a true small-batch operation. Nothing is pre-packaged until an order is placed. Working closely with nature, they are hands-on in each step of the process themselves - from growing the grains to shipping them to customers. Situated in Washington's Methow Valley, the farm is irrigated by a natural mountain spring, with an emphasis on soil nutrition without compromise. The result is a revival of ancient wheats that is loaded with flavor and nutrients.
Read MoreUtilizing Akka's Handcrafted Foods' Eggplant Relish, Chef Heong Soon Park teaches you how to make his Eggplant Hummus. Simple and full of flavor, this dish is perfect for a quick snack or to impress your friends at your next get-together!
Read MoreAdd some spice and Asian flare to your standard roast chicken with Katy Chang's favorite use for Baba's Cooking School's Lala Sauce! Simple to prepare and packed with flavor, we suggest pairing this chicken with a salad of seasonal veggies to round out this perfect mid-week meal.
Read MoreThis savory eggplant relish is a Good Food Awards 2015 Winner! Full of sweet and spicy notes it is crafted with a blend of eggplant, tamarind, safflower oil, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, green chile, spices and salt resulting in a bright and flavorful spread perfect for summer.
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 MoreUtilizing two of the products from his basket, Chef Heong Soon Park crafts a decadent bowl of cracked farro porridge, topped with seared mitake mushrooms, a poached egg, and Baba's Cooking School Lala Sauce.
Read MoreLala Sauce from Katy Chang is an Asian-inspired condiment that is spicy...and then some! Made with fermented black beans, chili peppers, garlic, vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and spices it's the perfect flavor starter to take your food to the next level!
Read MoreMeet Katy Chang. Part chef, artisan + short-film producer, Katy is helping to both promote globally local food and cuisine within the Washington D.C. area and producing it herself. At Eat's Place, her food incubator and "pop-uppery", Katy hosts chefs from around the globe who take over the kitchen for a one to two month pop-up! Over at Baba's Cooking School, Katy crafts her artisan products, cooks and shares short films she produces about the food she loves (in both English + Mandarin!).
Read MoreWhile visiting Pike Place Market in Seattle and being overwhelmed by the abundance of fresh fish, we happened upon a cut that was new to us - Halibut Cheek. Naturally boneless, they are roughly the size of large scallops, with a meatier texture than the normally flakey halibut filets. The meatier texture of the cheek lends it to be cooked in a variety of ways - we decided to treat it like a steak by pan searing it and finishing off with an herb-butter basting.
Read MoreWith stone fruit in peak season, Chef Greg Daniels utilizes Sparrow Lane Vinegar's California Peach Vinegar to pickle fresh stone fruit + combines it with salmon. With a little chili for some heat and charred ramp aioli for some added layer of flavor, this dish is a perfect way to show off to your friends this summer!
Read MoreLight rose in color, crisp and clean with the flavor of sweet tree ripened peaches, this quality vinegar from Sparrow Lane has no added colors, or other unnatural additives often found in mass produced vinegars. Being so well balanced, it brings out the true natural flavors in a wide variety of dishes.
Read MoreGrowing up in California's Central Valley, Jesse developed a love for both food and the land that it comes from. As a 23 year veteran of the culinary industry, Jesse has taken on Sparrow Lane in order to combine all of this culinary loves and share his passion with the world.
Read MoreElevate your weekend menu with Chef Greg Daniels' Roast Brussels Sprouts featuring Hatchup Katchup!
Read MoreBefore taking over the family pickle business with his brother Joe, Bob was an actor, comedy writer and pickle maker in Brooklyn, NY. Moving back to the Detroit area with his wife + son in tow, Bob oversees business administration, account management + brand development for McClure's.
Read MoreCreamy, sweet + savory, Chef Daniels' Ricotta Toast features L.A. Farm Girl's Vanilla & Bourbon Berry Compote in a delicious and mouthwatering dish fit for a post-work snack or sitting out back on a warm summer day.
Read MoreAdapted from an early 1900βs family recipe, Terri shares her take on biscuits passed down through the generations. Surprisingly simply and insanely delicious, Terri's biscuits are perfectly light and flakey - it's no surprise that they pair perfectly well with her own handmade jams!
Read MoreLA Farm Girl specializes in creating childhood favorites with an adult twist. Kentucky Bourbon soaked sweet, tart and perfectly ripe berries β finished with pure vanilla extract and a dash of lemon juice gives the perfect contrast resulting in a rich and tangy compote ideal for the summer months.
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