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Salts that taste so good you'll want to lick them...
You know something is good when you want to have a spoonful of it ..... unadorned!
When we come across foods like these, we realize that tradition delivers some of the most wonderful delicacies that only a lifetime of love and care can create. Along with tradition, passion and the unbending desire to perfect, means the best of times is now.
We have a fantasy about the products we carry; that each and every one will be "spoon ready". Where, with just a spoon, you will want to consume it all - no need to add anything or add it to anything. And though we can't realistically always achieve this ideal, it is what we strive for.
Today we are introducing a case in point. These three salts are indeed "spoon ready" - and they caught us totally off guard. We were reminded how spectacular salt can be! It helps give you perspective - where passion and love creates life.
These three salts are simply amazing!
(Special order items. Please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery.)
 My favorite of the three salts is the Soy Salt. It is made from artisan shoyu that has been fermented in 100-year-old cedar vats for 3 years. It has amazing crunch. The big flakes and even, crispy pieces, have a distinctive flavor that is hard to describe. To me it's more like a treat than a "salt".
You can use it as a garnish to add a little flavor, add it for a touch of beauty, or sprinkle it to add a bit of mystery to almost any dish. It likes to be served with sushi, sashimi and rice dishes. But don't be shy. Try it as a topper to pizza or pasta, salads or fish. Or keep a little around for when the day just seems to go wrong... read more.
 This extremely fine salt, both in its quality and in its grind, creates a puff of green fairy dust when you open the container. The phosphorescent color compels me to dip in and taste. The enticing look does not disappoint. A sprinkle into your hand, and a good lick and your taste buds are rewarded with a green tea explosion with a salty conclusion. You'll never feel overwhelmed as the "salt" moves to the outside and back of your mouth, and the satisfying "green" remains. It's wonderfully pleasant. Use it with toasted rice, in simple soups, or as a finishing tweak to seafood... read more.
 As the world shrinks and the squeezing of the continents brings us closer, cultures meld together, sometimes good and sometimes less so. But, what does this mean when it comes to food? What it means for us is that foods that have been hidden away in a village, a town, or a city can come to light.
It is in this last salt that we find a wonderful twist on a citrus fruit that has been gaining mainstream popularity. Though you might know it mainly as a liquid, this citrus is in a salt. The color is a simple, light, pure yellow, and, like the green tea salt, it's so finely ground it looks like powder. Smell it and you find your nostrils filled with a citrus of unknown identity. The taste on the tongue is less defined, more of a mystery, and the saltiest of the bunch. It leaves a wonderful feel of salt in the middle of your tongue. If you know Yuzu, you might recognize the sharp, not so sweet character coming through, with its underlying citrus dancing around on your buds. It may just be the best little treat for the edge of your glass. Yuzu juice drink with a Yuzu-salted edge! Yahoo!! It goes well with citrus-needing dishes like white fish... read more.
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Coming Soon... Reed Avocados from Herman Ranch |
The end of the cherry season marks the beginning of the Reed Avocado season. If you tried these avocados last year, then you already know how delicious and HUGE Herman Ranch Reed Avocados are. They are so worth it. Our avocados will be the talk of the town. And if anyone asks to share, just tell him or her you eat'em for your health. Only you will know how creamy and de'lish they are!
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Susan Herrmann Loomis Store Event Reminder |
 Don't forget to reserve your spot on Saturday, July 31 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. to come and meet renowned cookbook author and owner of On Rue Tatin Cooking School in France, Susan Herrmann Loomis. We have invited Susan to come celebrate the launch of her new book, Nuts in the Kitchen, with us.
Susan will talk a bit, sign some books, and mingle with everyone in the store. Bring your books to sign – old and new. (There will also be books available for purchase during the event.)
Click here to learn more about the Susan Herrmann Loomis Book Signing Event and reserve your spot now. Let's show Susan how wonderful and hospitable Seattle foodies can be.
NOTE: We added a second option for those that don't want to buy another copy of Susan's book. We call it an Add-on Reservation. Perfect if you are coming with someone else, and two books are just one too many.
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Last Chance to get Sweet Dark Cherries |
The cherry season is almost over, but Tom's cherries just keep coming. His orchards sit high on a hill and are just a little bit cooler than the rest of the Valley. So, his cherries ripen just a little bit later. So, when all the other cherries are picked, packed, and eaten, The Batch's Orchards are still sweetening. But the end is near. If you haven't already done so, order your Sweetheart Cherries now! (Sweetheart cherries will most likely ship Monday.)
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