These boutique, handpicked dates grown in the Coachella Valley have been celebrated by Oprah Magazine, Food & Wine and Sunset. Bon Appetit called them “the world’s best dates.” The plump Medjool dates have deep caramel and brown sugar flavors, with a soft, yielding texture. Packed in a retro-inspired box, they’re suitable for gift-giving, though you’ll […]
Caroline Hostettler’s Adopt-an-Alp program connects Swiss cheesemakers with U.S. vendors, preserving alpine traditions and the exceptional flavors of mountain cheeses.
There’s hardly a more Italian way to celebrate the holidays than with a slice of panettone and a flute of prosecco. This sweet, dome-shaped yeast bread — filled with raisins and candied fruit peel — originated in Milan and became a household staple in 1925 when Milanese baker Angelo Motta began its commercial production. Today, […]
Some events aren’t meant to be squeezed into your schedule — they’re the kind you build your calendar around. Hervé Mons’ in-store demo at DeLaurenti on September 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. is exactly that. For cheese lovers, this is an exceptional opportunity. Mons is not just a cheesemaker but an affineur, a master […]
If you don’t already have an appreciation for plums, Ayako & Family jam will change that. They make a range of heirloom plum jams, all sourced from certified organic fruit grown at Mair Farm-Taki, a Japanese-owned and operated regenerative orchard and vegetable farm in Wapato, Washington. Each jar of jam is a carefully preserved memory of […]
Often, we have the honor of introducing our customers to great new products, but sometimes, our amazing customers return the favor. Recently, a customer introduced us to Casa Bosques and we were sold after sampling just a few bars. Casa Bosques is a passion project by Rafael Prieto, a Mexican-born designer known for his creative […]
As highlighted in our previous article on Morbier, sometimes cheeses that have become fixtures in our cheese case become unavailable for various reasons. In the case of Morbier, changes to FDA standards on raw milk cheeses led to a nine-year absence from the US market. Abbaye de Belloc, on the other hand, had no quarrels with […]
Mexican cuisine is vast and sophisticated — something Mexicans have known for centuries. Yet, internationally, the oversimplified stereotype of “rice and beans” has often overshadowed its rich culinary traditions. That perception is changing, though. Globally, acclaimed Mexican chefs are showcasing the true complexity of their heritage with dishes that stand shoulder to shoulder with the […]
