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 Black Sesame Paste I have been fascinated with sesame seeds for the last couple of years. The health benefits have been touted throughout history as a food that can cure your life's ailments. From anti-aging to healthy skin, removing plaque and improving digestion, creating more energy and optimizing blood pressure, you can see why you might want to eat more sesame seeds. Sesame seeds are one of the oldest known (over 3000 years) oil seed crops. Domesticated seeds are drought tolerant and can grow where other plants cannot. Ranking 8th in the world production of edible seed oils they contains 50% oil and 25% protein. And Black Sesame Seeds are claimed to turn your hair (back to) black! Personally this is why I plan on adding the amazing little seed to my diet! (Ok so 2 years of continuous eating for a possible change might be a little too optimistic...) I have always enjoyed the sweet paste in Sesame Balls never knowing it was black sesame seed paste (always thought it was a sweet bean) sweetened with honey or sugar. Black sesame seeds when toasted and made into a paste have this wonderful rich, nutty taste and a smooth feel! (Be sure to mix thoroughly as the oil will separate). Add castor (superfine) sugar and mix in to make a sweet paste. The granules don’t really dissolve, instead they give little balls of texture to tickle your senses with hits of sweetness. Or add the honey of your choice for a new level of complexity. The flavor of your honey will come through and can really add a wonderful twist to a pastry. Make your own Sesame Balls, spread it on toast or eat it with a spoon! It’s a food that can change your day or maybe the color of your hair.... Shop Now for Black Sesame Paste! |
 Black Sesame Seeds Sesamum radiatum and Sesamum indicum are flowering plants in the genus Sesamum (also called benne) native to Africa and India. It is black and white how they are different (just color). On the inside the raw seeds are very similar. It is when they are toasted is when the Sesamum radiatum show its nuttier personality and has a nice character building bitterness. Raw sesame seeds are easy to toast and if you have the time it is a wonderful way to chill and pass the time. Keep them frozen to preserve the oils and get a shelf life of up to a year. You can add them to almost any dish. Add them to a stir fry, top your next steak or pastry from cookies to pie! Or you can make Tang Yuan (Sweet Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling). We found this recipe with pictures HERE. Shop now for Sesamum radiatum - Black Sesame Seeds! |
 Super Fine Sugar Caster Also known as "caster sugar", this sugar has granules that are very fine and dry. A superior quality sugar, it is the workhorse of professional Pastry Chefs because it dissolves so easily in batters and doughs, leaving them very smooth. Especially appreciated for genoise, other sponge cakes, and meringue. It also dissolves very quickly in liquids, so it's great for iced tea and mixing into black sesame paste! Shop now for Caster Superfine Sugar! |
 Katz Range Wildflower Honey Bees produce honey from the nectar of blooming plants, but the nectar produced by one flower will be all together different than the nectar produced by another flower. Albert and Kim Katz's mission is to seek out distinctive California flora which produce unique nectar and that have the qualities in aroma, taste, texture and color, reflective of their particular species of flower. All of Katz's honeys are gathered directly from the hives and bottled unpasteurized, thus maintaining the live enzymes and multitude of health benefits associated with honey - often lost in traditional commercial honey due to overheating to minimize crystallization. Their wildflower honey is light amber with an almost “creamy” texture. This honey's nectar is gathered from distinct flora in and around the California Sierra foothills. It has a pleasant herbal flavor with grassy overtones and a slightly tangy finish. It is “brambly” in flavor, from the multitude of flora available in the spring, including fruit trees, wild berries, sweet clover, star thistle and more! Shop now for Range Wildflower Honey! |
 Jaipur Avenue Chai Variety Pack Can’t pick a favorite! "I love all the Jaipur chai blends. They are creamy, just sweet enough, and genuinely spice-forward. I cannot decide which I like the best, so this pack is perfect for me. Currently my #1 choice is cardamom, because it seems just perfect for winter. But soon it will be saffron... or maybe ginger... or original. Why choose one when I don’t have to?" -- chef lesa Shop now for Chai Tea Mix |
 Francois Doucet Apricot Pates de Fruits Amazing Flavor "With so many fruit candies tasting only of sugar, these and the raspberry ones stand out. Put out for Christmas, they disappeared in a flash." -- sandra Very Tasty! "These are soft and delicious and I planned to eat only one when they came today but I ate them all and called it dinner. I also love the raspberry." -- jacqueline Shop now for Summerdown Mint Chocolate Peppermint Creams! |
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 Big Island Bees Ohia Lehua Blossom Honey Spreadable delectable "At first we thought this was just a big jar of honey at a great price. After it has been in our kitchen at home (we shamefully have not shared with the warehouse) half is now gone. At first I ate it secretly, scooping out only the middle so you couldn't tell it had been touched. Then we took it to a bagel fest and when it was expectantly opened, the middle was missing. All eyes turned to me ... and I innocently said I was preserving the sides so I could photo it .... this is one pleasing, spreadable, not messy, yummy (and I never use this word lightly). " -- tim Big Island Bees NO KA OI ! "If you are planning a trip to the Big Island, bee sure to visit the Big Island Bee "farm" on the south part of the island for honey samples and unique gift ideas. Bee forewarned - you will become a honey connoisseur after tasting all the different honey flavors at the processing facility! As you say in Hawaii-ONO GRINDS!" -- alan Shop now for Hawaiian Ohia Lehua Blossom Honey |
 Bourbon Vanilla Extract 2x Amazing Results! "I bought my mom some Heilala Vanilla to try and she LOVES it. She took some carrot cake with cream cheese frosting to a function and she had more compliments on the cream cheese frosting. "such a great flavor" was the general comment. This recipe had been made before and enjoyed but she was quite impressed with the reaction when she tried Heilala!" -- linda Delicious Flavor "I made my usual recipe for fudge over the holidays but used Heilala Vanilla this year instead of my usual store-bought brand. I got more compliments than ever! It had a delicious flavor." -- lori Shop now for Heilala Bourbon Vanilla Extract 2X! |
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 Chocolate Covered Walnuts! Tired of extra sweet milk "chocolate" covered anything? These chocolate cocoa powdered walnuts will restore your faith in artisan treats! The crunch is good, the taste is great and the combination is fabulous! These chocolate-coated walnuts are a specialty of France. Shop now for Domaine de Bequignol Chocolate Covered Walnuts. |
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 Curry Powder Sun Brand Madras Curry Powder tins encase a recipe that has been handed down generation to generation, maintaining the quality that the two founders, Merwanjee and Poonjiajee, created 136 years ago. Madras Curry is like many spice mixtures, there are many variations of the ingredients and proportions. Madras, (or Madrasapattinam) India, now called Chennai, in Tamil Nadu, India, is on the Coromandel Coast and is the second largest port in India. Sun Brand Madras Curry was one of the first curries to be exported. Sun Brand Madras Curry Powder "This is indeed a curry powder with a following! My husband recycled the tin before I could write down all the details and I was afraid I wouldn't find it again. But this is a curry powder worth searching for - I've used nothing but this brand for nearly 30 years, because no other measures up. So glad that you stock this!!!" -- safiya Shop now for Sun Brand Madras Curry Powder! |
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 Villa Jerada Moroccan Harissa Fresh-made-to-order. This is Mehdi's family recipe from Casablanca. Smooth with texture, just right! Use on everything! Harissa is not one of those condiments that has only one authentic recipe. In fact, from town to town, region to region, it can vary from a little to a lot. From texture to ingredients, and from how hot or not so much. Of all the ones we have tried this is the very best! Here, in this jar, is Mehdi's mom's recipe. Authentic to his family, Mehdi strived to recreate Moroccan Harissa as if it was made at home in his kitchen growing up. Made in small batches every week or so for the local chefs, we benefit with small shipments as well, bringing you freshly ground ingredients. The finest ingredients from around the world, freshly ground and combined make one of the freshest products we carry. It has the feeling of smooth heat and all the attention to detail that makes this Moroccan condiment a treat! Harissa remains a staple as a Moroccan condiment, much like Ketchup, Tabasco or Siracha is in many American homes. Though some key ingredients remain essential to every Moroccan Harissa recipe, variances do exist, setting some apart from the other. How is Villa Jerada’s harissa recipe any different from what’s in the market today? Well first, though this sauce remains prevalent in Morocco, its influence on this recipe goes beyond the geography of Mehdi's native country and past the vibrant street culture that comprised his upbringing, to the center of where his love for food began. Shop now for Villa Jerada Moroccan Harissa! |
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 It's New and It's BetterChefshop Cocoa powder is still 22% to 24% cocoa butter and now darker. (IF you are a commercial baker we recommend that you test your recipes.) Cocoa Powder Hot Chocolate Recipe This is a classic hot cocoa recipe - perfect if made with a rich, high-fat, unsweetened cocoa powder like ChefShop Cocoa Powder, and rich whole milk or half-and-half from your local dairy. Ingredients: 1/2 cup India Tree Super Fine Caster Sugar 3/4 cup ChefShop Cocoa Powder 2 1/2 cups half-and-half 1/4 teaspoon fine Trapani Sea Salt 1/2 teaspoon Heilala Vanilla Extract Directions: 1. Mix sugar, half-and-half, cocoa powder and salt together in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until mixture gets to just below boiling and the sugar has dissolved. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Blend and serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings Shop now for ChefShop Cocoa Powder!  Cooking Classes for the New YearCheck out the classes and reserve your seat now! Give the best Gift of food! Cooking Class Gift Certificates are available. Booking March Classes Now. ChefShop Cooking Class |
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