Chef Josh Henderson demystifies Chicken Liver Mousse in this soul satisfying rendition. Thick, crsipy-yet-chewy toast, fresh herbs and a touch of Ayako & Family Damson Plum Jam.
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The Damson Plum is small and pear-shaped with distinct notes of violet and bright acidity. This jam has a rich lingering finish of floral vanilla balanced with tart undertones of red currant, giving it great structure and vibrancy. It's going to fast become a kitchen go-to!
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A product born from a rich foundation of sharing food with community, Ayako & Family aims to brighten your pantry with a small jar of love. A Tokyo native and now long-time Seattle resident, Ayako cherishes the time spent around the dinner table. In the summer of 2010, she founded her company, partnering with Japanese organic farmer Katsumi Taki to bring the rarest of European and Asiatic plum varieties to the pantries of preserves lovers around the globe. Hand selecting her fruit in small batches, the nuances of each flavor become clear, changing the perception of the plum and leading inspiring food sharing of your own.
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Earlier this week, Brady Ryan of San Juan Island Sea Salt shared his favorite recipe to use with his sea salt - adapted from Vegetarian Times. The recipe sounded too good to pass up so we recreated it in our test kitchen to share with you! A perfect appetizer to share with friends.
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Solar evaporated and hand harvested in unheated hoop-houses make this salt created entirely by the sun. Unlike other makers, San Juan Island allows their saltwater to completely evaporate, bringing in the whole mineral wealth of the ocean to broaden the flavor and results in a large crystal ideal for finishing dishes.
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Last Thursday we got together with the bold entrepreneur Peter Diamandis (X-Prize, Singularity University) and the team at Building Bloc at Real Office Centers in Santa Monica, CA for a Fireside Chat, discussing the future of artificial intelligence in human society. Heady stuff.
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"I got into this business because I got hooked on the magic of watching salt appear out of nowhere in brine. 3 years on, watching the first crystals start to form out of a new batch of seawater remains as exciting and mysterious as ever!" Brady Ryan is a farm boy through and through. Growing up on his family farm on the San Juan Islands of the Washington Coast, farm life is in his blood. After moving to the main land to study mathematics at the University of Washington in Seattle, Brady worked with Ballard Bee Company, instilling in him the desire to craft his own artisan goods back on his home island.
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Chocolate Mousse - the classic "Chef's Dessert". A simple to execute sweet treat that doesnt require and pastry or baking knowledge. Heat up some chocolate, mix it with some whipped cream and whipped egg whites + let it chill. Easy and delicious! Check out the recipe from Chef Josh Henderson and Theo Chocolate.
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"There's nothing simple about this simple pleasure" states Theo Chocolate and they couldn't be more right! Made with cocoa beans sourced from across the globe to create this blend of flavors. It's a deliciously rich, complex and seductive taste experience.
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Finalist, James Beard Foundation Awards "Best Restaurant Design", 2014
"Rising Star" Award, Star Chefs, 2009
Executive Chef/Owner, Huxley Wallace Collective, Seattle, WA
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Crinkle-cut chips with bold flavor notes of dried habanero and sriracha - these pickles were made with heat lovers in mind! Not just an irresistible snack ideal for summer months, Hotties are also healthy - low sodium, gluten-free and containing no fat or cholesterol.
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Creamy polenta, earthy mushrooms, and an infusion of fresh ricotta. This dish from Chef Richard DeShantz is rich, creamy and soul satisfying, in the best way possible.
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The FareTrade kicked off summer with a Summer BBQ Fundraiser in support of the Tehachapi Grain project. Learn more about this great fund and the mouthwatering food and wine donated by some amazing individuals.
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Featuring Taste Elevated's Sweet'n'Tangy Mustard Seeds, Chef Richard DeShantz crafts a Cedar Plank Smoked Salmon with a Tangy Yogurt Sauce and a salad of Salt Roasted Beets, Kale and Pearl Onions.
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Mustard seeds get the flavor boost treatment with this "secret weapon" ingredient! Sweet and tangy, these little pearls are crafted with a blend of spices, sugar, and vinegar resulting in a robust and well-rounded condiment you'll find yourself using again and again.
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AMERICA. That's what the 4th of July is all about. While we may not all agree on who should next run this great country of ours, there is one thing can breach the partisan gap - delicious food made with all-American products! That's why we've crafted a few mouthwatering recipes using some of our favorite American-made artisan products to help you throw a Fourth of July bash to be the envy of all your friends.
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Because whats a celebration of America without dessert? Utilizing Bang Candy Co's Strawberry Rhubarb Syrup in a second application, you'll craft a crowd-pleaser with these cupcakes. Baked rhubarb, macerated strawberries and an infusion of the syrup itself into a whipped-cream topping, you might want to double up on this recipe - they're going to go fast! Artisan Ingredient Used: Bang Candy Co.
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Escape the summer heat with Bang Candy Co's Strawberry-Rhubarb Tonic. Sweet, tangy, and perfectly refreshing, a splash of lime and touch of mint make this the perfect summer time refreshment. Up the game and add a shot of your favorite clear liquor - we prefer gin! Artisan Ingredients Used: Bang Candy Co Strawberry-Rhubarb Syrup + Butchertown Soda Tonic
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Not much more screams "Summer" than hot dogs and mustard. We decided to up the ante by using bratwurst instead of the classic ballpark franks and top them with melted mustard onions, all stuffed into a delicious pretzel bun. Artisan Ingredient Used: Schaller & Weber Bavarian Style Mustard
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Peaches. Sweet + juicy with just a touch of acidity. Is there a more perfect stone fruit? We took these seasonal delicacies, halved them and threw them on the grill before topping them with a dollop of burrata and a chili-infused peach vinaigrette made using Sparrow Lane's California Peach Vinegar. Because traditional fruit salads are so 2014. Artisan Ingredient Used: Sparrow Lane California Peach Vinegar.
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