Category Archives: Gourmet

Gourmet gift baskets are not all created equal. You can design a beautiful, unique gift basket, filled with the best quality ingredients, with style and creativity. I’ve yet to meet anyone who doesn’t love getting a gift basket as a … Continue reading →

Vanilla extract is one of the most commonly used flavorings in kitchens across America. The flavorful extract gets its distinctive aroma from vanillin, a compound naturally produced in vanilla beans. Pure vanilla extract is created when the cured beans are … Continue reading →

A connoisseur of wine does not hesitate to spend thousands of dollars for a vintage bottle. A connoisseur of fashion does not hesitate to spend tens of thousands of dollar for a watch. So why would a chocolate lover not … Continue reading →

Vanilla beans, which are actually a seed pod of the Vanilla Planiflora orchid plant, are one of the most expensive and prized seasonings in the world. The delicate, creamy aroma and flavor of vanilla has been used in sweets, drinks, … Continue reading →

Most people will agree that the pies, goodies, and even the fruit spreads their grandmothers used to make are far better than any of those you will find in the big chain grocery stores. The single biggest reason for this … Continue reading →

Compound butter is butter combined with herbs and spices. Compound butters such as this one can be served with chicken, fish, beef, pork or even vegetables. For an Asian flare, grated ginger root or diced lemon grass may be added … Continue reading →

If you really want to have a dinner party that will be the talk of the town, use go ahead and throw a Moroccan dinner party with Moroccan recipes. Moroccan recipes sound exotic and they are; but as recipes go, … Continue reading →

Any layman may ask themselves what grilling planks have to do with fish but, to the seasoned chef, they are all simply a part of his basic cooking equipment. For a chef, grilling planks are often the key to preparing … Continue reading →

The culinary traditions of the Bay area have been influenced by history dating back hundreds of years. It was 1607 when Captain John Smith first saw the Chesapeake Bay at what was to become Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English … Continue reading →

Corporate gift baskets help to improve profits for your company in several different ways. They improve employee morale and loyalty, solidify customer relationships, and enhance relationships with suppliers. This increases productivity, sales, loyalty, and lowers the number of mistakes to … Continue reading →