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August 15, 2018

By Diego Maldonado

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Morels are easy to fall in love with because of th

Morels are easy to fall in love with because of their fleshy texture and nutty flavor. Order them by the 3# case!

We’re so excited to have the Date Lady’s date

We’re so excited to have the Date Lady’s date syrup in stock! Made from 100% organic Deglet Noor dates, also known as The Queen of All Dates. This syrup has a beautiful and enchanting reddish hue that will elevate your dishes and allow you to discover the beauty of date syrup. Available by the gallon.

Get it while you can, Native Baby Red Frilly Musta

Get it while you can, Native Baby Red Frilly Mustard.

This spicy and beautiful treat has a very short season, and it's available in limited quantities.

Available in 3# cases.

First of the season Delaware strawberries, just in

First of the season Delaware strawberries, just in time for Mother’s Day!

Spring onion flowers are here! These are the white

Spring onion flowers are here! These are the white blossoms that sprout from wild Oregon onion shoots. They have a sweet, oniony flavor that are perfect as a garnish or an addition to salads. Sold by the 1/2lb clamshell, please note very short season!

Are you familiar with mostarda? Popular in Norther

Are you familiar with mostarda? Popular in Northern Italy and typically enjoyed with boiled meats, it’s a delightful yet surprising condiment. @quinceandappleco makes their pear mostarda by cooking pears with sugar, mustard seeds and oil, it’s a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. A wonderful accompaniment to cheeses or charcuterie boards that will surprise your guests! Available in 6oz jars or gallons upon special request

How RAD are these colors?! We’ve got some beauti

How RAD are these colors?! We’ve got some beautiful, delicious, crunchy radishes in house! From the top left, clockwise, purple top, watermelon, Pink Dragon, green aka lime! Get ‘em by the lb!

Did you know we carry some exceptional Italian, si

Did you know we carry some exceptional Italian, single varietal honeys?! Mario Bianco inherited his passion of beekeeping from his grandparents and although he’s no longer with us, his son Andrea is keeping the tradition alive. “Each honey will tantalize the palate and precisely reflect not only the particular flavors of each flower but the characteristics of each year’s growing season.” - @madrosefoods

From the left; agrumi (citrus), chestnut, acacia with saffron, acacia

With weather likes this, local berry season should

With weather likes this, local berry season should be starting soon but in the meantime, we just got a special delivery from @driscollsberry! Sweetest batch blackberries! As the name suggests, these are sweet and juicy unlike typical blackberries. Sold by the container or case, please specify sweetest batch when ordering!

Did you know that we carry @cavendishgamebirds qua

Did you know that we carry @cavendishgamebirds quails and quail eggs?! Born and raised on a small farm in Springfield, VT, Cavendish was started in 1988 by Bill and Rick Thompson with the goal of providing New England kitchens with fresh game birds and quail eggs. We’ve got packs of 18 of their eggs and frozen 6 packs of their quails!

Just in from @dig_deep_farm_maine, baby pea tendri

Just in from @dig_deep_farm_maine, baby pea tendrils! Perfect as a garnish or a leafy green addition to salads. Please note, we currently have micro pea tendrils, pea greens and these, when ordering these, please specify Maine baby pea tendrils so we can get you exactly what you’re looking for, sold by the 1lb bag!

Also, ramps back in stock, sold by the 1lb!

We’re so proud to carry @mainegrains wonderful g

We’re so proud to carry @mainegrains wonderful grains! “Maine Grains serves bakers, brewers, chefs and families freshly-milled organic and heritage grains sourced from the Northeast.” We have a variety of their flours and whole grains in 2.4lb bags and are able to source 50lb bags upon special request!

Delta Queen asparagus is here! Grown in Stockton,

Delta Queen asparagus is here! Grown in Stockton, California, this type of asparagus is said to be one of the sweetest and purest varieties. Grown in peat soil that’s irrigated with the snow melting from the California Sierra, harvested and packed the same day for freshness. We currently have standard size sold by the case and bunches as well as jumbo, sold by the case!

Fresh garbanzo or chickpeas are here! There’s e

Fresh garbanzo or chickpeas are here! There’s evidence that chickpeas have been grown or eaten in the Middle East for over 10,000 years! The word garbanzo comes from Basque “garbantzu” which is a combination of the Basque words “garau” meaning seed and “antzu” meaning dry. However you choose to call them, we have them and we’re loving them!

Did you know that we carry @nueskes bacon?! Smoked

Did you know that we carry @nueskes bacon?! Smoked over applewood logs and a special blend of hardwood chips, this is some of the best bacon we’ve ever tasted! We stock sliced 5lb bags, 30lb cases and slabs of their amazing 🥓

📸: @nueskes

Stinging nettles from @knollorganics are here! For

Stinging nettles from @knollorganics are here! For centuries, this herb has been used in both medicine and for food. Native to Europe and North Africa but due to its health benefits has been planted and now grows all over the world. As the name suggests, the plants’ leaves do contain stingers or hollow hairs. With a flavor similar to spinach and a peppery bite reminiscent of arugula, we’ve seen this herb being used to make pesto, incorporated into fresh pasta and we are curious as to what YOU might do with them?!

English peas are here, English peas are here!! The

English peas are here, English peas are here!! They’re from Georgia, are tasting delicious and a reminder that spring is here! Sold by the lb or 25lb case #shuckyeah

We’ve expanded our @rancho_gordo selection! Stev

We’ve expanded our @rancho_gordo selection! Steve Sando started Rancho Gordo in Napa, California in hopes of growing and preserving heirloom varieties of beans and vegetables. We love their extensive selection and truthfully, haven’t tasted any beans that are more flavorful. From classic cassoulet to ayocote morado to red popping corn, we’re super excited to supply you with these products! They all come in 1lb bags, we also have a 25lb bag of their cranberry beans!

Organic cardoons are here! Cardoons are a type of

Organic cardoons are here! Cardoons are a type of thistle in the sunflower family also known as artichoke thistle. These magnificent plants can grow up to 5 feet high and 4 feet wide! The spiny green stalks are reminiscent of a bunch of celery with a slightly bitter artichoke flavor. Once cleaned and blanched, these can turn into soup, breaded and fried Roman-style, baked or a hearty vegetable addition to risotto or pasta dishes!

Did you know that we carry a variety of specialty

Did you know that we carry a variety of specialty oils and vinegars?! We’ve got everything from tart verjus to smoky olive oil to spicy mustard seed oil. Spring is just around the corner, will you include one of these exceptional ingredients in your menu??

In queso you were wondering, we’ve got quite the

In queso you were wondering, we’ve got quite the selection of cheese! From fresh to aged, funky to mild, cooking to 🧀 plate worthy, let us supply you with your cheese needs! Please note, we have many more options

Sumo or Shiranui mandarins from our friends @ripet

Sumo or Shiranui mandarins from our friends @ripetoyou are here! A sumo is an oversized, seedless, sweet and juicy mandarin. It’s larger than a navel orange with a thick, bumpy rind and a protruding knob or top knot at it’s stem. Based on the description and it’s name, these mandarins are a nod to sumo wrestlers and their signature hairstyle. Plus, they’re super easy to peel which means you’ll save on labor costs…

Fregola Sarda is a unique, nutty Sardinian pasta m

Fregola Sarda is a unique, nutty Sardinian pasta made by hand using hard durum wheat flour and then toasted to achieve a golden brown color. We’re proud to stock organic fregola sarda from our friends @ritrovo_selections in 11lb bags!

We have some delicious pomegranates in stock right

We have some delicious pomegranates in stock right now! Inside these beauties are seeds or also known as arils bursting with flavor. Super rich in antioxidants and nutrients, these are perfect for your winter salads! Get ‘em by the each or case!

Did you know that we carry a variety fruit purées $Did you know that we carry a variety fruit purées from @ravifruit? Although we’re usually fans of fresh fruit, we find these purées to have exceptional flavor of in-season fruits. Perfect for your bar program to make flavorful cocktails or mocktails. This is just a fraction of our selection, if there’s a specific flavor you’re looking for, let us know!$

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