Mamnoon Za'Atar Spice, Acquerello Aged Carnaroli Rice, RJ's Licorice Allsorts and more at chefshop.com/enews EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER 5% OFF CODE september  Recipes | Chef's Pantries | Shop for Food & Ingredients | Food Blog Za'Atar Spice of life. Za’Atar is so common in the Middle East that one doesn’t consider it special. It is more like a given, like salt and pepper, or soy sauce, or mayonnaise. Yet it truly is special. Ours comes from mamnoon, a local eatery here. What we like about this recipe is that the ingredients are not powders from some formula making spice house. Instead, you can see the ingredients with the naked eye. That’s why the jar is 3 times the size for the same number of ounces of other Za’atars. It makes a difference. It's like a brain food. There is no secret recipe on how or when to use it. Mehdi says just simply use it with olive oil. Or dust it on a flat bread like pita, naan, or even focaccia. If you want to get fancy try it on a salad of tomato, cucumber, onions and olive oil. And of course use it as a condiment on proteins and vegetables. The smell and then the taste with the hint of lemon makes you dream of hot bread covered in Za’Atar! Ingredients: thyme, salt, toasted sesame, sumac and lemon salt. Simple, yet aren't some of the best things exactly that? Shop now for Za'Atar! * Carnaroli aged to perfection! Italy grows some of the finest rice in the world. From black rice to white and the varieties in between, the flavor and the resulting dish can be the best on the planet. Acquerello il Riso Carnaroli has been around in our food world “forever”. One of the first of the slow food “movement” foods, Acquerello il Riso Carnaroli was awarded the “Snail of Approval” in 1986. Taking a year to produce, the rice undergoes the steps of aging, refining in a special process and enriching with its own germ. The result is tastier, richer and healthier. (Their words and we agree.) The rice is in a vacuumed sealed can and this might be the most important feature of this delicious rice, at a minimum ensuring the flavor profile the maker has intended. We are so happy to have it back on our shelves! Both the normal aged 1 year and the 7 year aged Carnaroli are great to have in your pantry. This is THE short grained rice to make the epic dish Risotto. Ever wonder why your risotto became mushy before it was cooked or was grainy and not creamy? It’s probably the rice. With great rice, everything is nice! Shop Now for Acquerello Aged Carnaroli Rice! * Allsorts from New Zealand I have always loved these little soft “sandwiches”. Sweet-to-eat with a hint of coconut along with the licorice, twists these “pop-in-your-mouth” goodies and makes them a royal treat. The candy has a sweet history starting in 1842 when George Bassett moved to Sheffield, England and opened a confectionary shop. By 1859 with multiple shops he sold the business and entered the manufacturing world. Geo Basset & Co Ltd. by 1876 was the largest confectionary factory in the world. In 1899, as the story goes, a tray of sweets was knocked over during a sales call and the customer liked the look of the jumbled candy samples and the “new” Liquorice Allsorts was created. RJ’s Licorice Allsorts are sugar candies that are a modern version of the original. Soft and pliable with the sweetness of a candy that is perfect for the flight from Seattle to NYC! Carry it in your carryon bag or hide it in your drawers. Shop now for RJ's Licorice Allsorts! * ChefShop Cocoa powder Feels like chocolate cookie season (along with brownies). Shop now for ChefShop Cocoa Powder! * Dark Muscovado Sugar So many marinades this summer and smoking pork and it's time to replenish! Shop now for Dark Muscovado Sugar! * Madras Curry Powder A spot of it here and there can change the mundane. Add it to your quinoa or mayo. And of course curry fries! Shop now for Madras Curry Powder! * Cleopatra's Pearls! Crunchy chocolate treats. A handful can make you happy. Shop now for Chocolate Pearls! * Rice Bran Oil! Shop now for Rice Bran Oil! * Black Caviar Lentils - non-gmo Shop now for Black Caviar Lentils! * Panettone is available - We don't charge until we're ready to ship. So hold your favorites to ensure your holiday. (We had so many requests by customers to offer them now.) Pre-order for Italian Panettone holiday 2017! * Olive Oils Be prepared with olive oils this fall season. Shop now for Olive Oils! Cooking Classes Japanese Bento Box for Fall Cooking Class Bento is a boxed lunch with an assortment of ingredients arranged to be visually pleasing and usually involves a combination of rice, a main dish, a few side dishes, and pickles. Bento is a portable meal, so all the food is designed to be enjoyed at room temperature. Learn some popular bento recipes and pack your own to show off your creation! Fall is the season of the harvest, and it’s also known as the term “Autumn Appetite” in Japan. I selected some seasonal ingredients such as mushrooms, eggplant, and pumpkin, to create a delicious and beautiful fall bento for everyone to celebrate the beginning of the harvest season and satisfy her Autumn Appetite! Menu: Tori Kinoko Gohan (mushroom and chicken rice), Nasu Miso Itame (pan fried eggplant in sweet miso sauce), Tamagoyaki (rolled omelete), Yasai Nimono (assortment of braised seasonal vegetables), Daikon and Kyuri Aemono (fresh daikon and cucumber with spicy vinaigrette). Japanese Bento Box for Fall Cooking Class, Special Pricing for Newsletter readers! Store Hours - Closed for Labor Day Weekend Monday thru Saturday 10AM to 5PM. -- Closed for Labor Day Weekend -Sat thru Mon Time to Re-Stock the pantry!! ChefShop.com 1425 Elliott Ave W Seattle, Wa 98119 206-286-9988 Store Parking The big one is much easier to park in. 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