For thousands of years, salt has been prized for its natural properties. Although it has long been used as a preservative for foods, it is salt's innate ability to enhance the flavors of other seasonings that makes it a culinary essential. In recent years, salt has evolved from the simple "table" offering to include new gourmet options like smoked and flavor infused salts, as well as single-origin ... Continue Reading about Cooking With Gourmet Salts
All About Yerba Mate
Looking for a caffeine fix? Put down your coffee and give yerba mate a try! Extremely popular in South American countries, yerba mate is an herbal tisane that can be consumed both hot and cold. It is often enjoyed by groups for friends, sometimes in a very ceremonial manner.Yerba mate (pronounced ma-tae) is a tall, dioecious evergreen member of the holly family that is native to South America. The ... Continue Reading about All About Yerba Mate
Benefits of Green Tea
Green tea has been cultivated and consumed in Asian countries, especially China and Japan, for centuries. In recent years it has enjoyed increased popularity here in the United States, both as a drink at specialty coffee shops and as an at-home beverage. Antioxidant properties and a light, refreshing taste, make green tea the perfect brew for a mid-morning or late-afternoon pick-me-up!Green Tea ... Continue Reading about Benefits of Green Tea
Cooking with Balsamic Vinegar
Balsamic vinegar can be used for so much more that just salad dressing! Although it is amazing on leafy greens, balsamic vinegar also makes a wonderful glaze for roasted meats and veggies. Or take your desserts up a notch with the addition of balsamic vinegar as a topping. We even have varieties that pair wonderfully with your favorite cocktail! All of our vinegars are sourced from Modena, ... Continue Reading about Cooking with Balsamic Vinegar
Exploring Single Origin Coffee
For many coffee lovers, single origin brews are considered to be the ultimate coffee-drinking experience. Single origin coffee refers to coffee grown in a single geographic region. This can mean a single farm or an entire country. Consuming coffee from a single origin allows the drinker to experience all of the delicious and unique flavors that are associated with coffees from specific ... Continue Reading about Exploring Single Origin Coffee
