Priestesses at the Temple of Delphi would eat bay leaves to assist them in seeing the future. No guarantee that bay leaves will make you an oracle – but when you cook with them we predict your neighbors will want to come over for dinner.
Maitake Mushroom
Maitake is a large lacy Japanese mushroom that is cultivated here in the U.S. Its extraction has been scientifically examined for its great effects on boosting the immune system and fighting tumors. In culinary preparations, the whole Maitake can be used and should be enjoyed cooked – in soups, sautés or afloat in a béchamel [...]
Sapodilla
Around the world they are also known as zopota, chikoo, sawo, sofeda… an exotic here, but a beloved domestic fruit around the world. Their taste is best described as caramel, and they can be eaten peeled and sliced. Cut thru the meridian to reveal a beautiful star pattern. How to eat it: To tell if [...]
Fava Beans
Go ahead, say it: “fa-fa fava beans and a nice chianti.” Now that that’s out of the way you can enjoy one of the most nutritious legumes. May we suggest steamed, served with olive oil, salt, and lemon, and some civil company. For information on how to prepare your Fava Beans, check out our fava bean [...]
Asparagus
Asparagus comes from the Greek aspharagos, meaning “sprout.” And who better to follow through the springtime greenery than Persephone, the Greek goddess of spring.
Blood Orange
Don’t be alarmed by this fruit’s blood red interior. The taste is excellent – think orange with a tart hint of berry. Blood Oranges are native to the Mediterranean.
Sugar Cane
A true raw experience. You can’t get more back to basics then sugar cane. Experience the unrefined taste of sugar. Peel and cut slices to drop in your tea as the colonials did or peel back and chomp in it for some of nature’s candy.
Black Beans
Black beans or frijoles negros are the number one bean in much of the world. An ideal food, black beans are high in fiber content, and a great source of protein, as well as calcium, iron, folic acid and potassium. A primo bean.
Caribe Potato
These large, purple potatoes have white flesh. Starchy and good for mashing, they fall apart when cooked, so are not ideal for recipes calling for slices or cubes. Storage: Potatoes should be stored in a cool, dark place. Organic potatoes have not been treated with any sprout retardants.
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