December
17
2012
Truffles? Really? Truffles. Really. The friendly folks over at Regalis Foods, a Greenpoint based foraging company have supplied us with freshly churned truffle butter this year and we were thrilled when they stopped by to tell us about Oregonian black truffles, just in time for the holidays. Starting next week, we will be carrying a … Read more
October
1
2012
Fun Guy
Mushrooms. Precious, mysterious, delicious, disgusting. Whatever your take, it’s hard to deny the sheer intrigue of a Chicken of the Woods foraged straight from your own backyard (on sale now at The Brooklyn Kitchen for $19.99/lb). Good friend of the store, Matt Marchese, shares a bit about his mushroom revelations and his lust for the hunt below. Every time … Read more
August
27
2012
A Fig Grows in Brooklyn
Up until last summer, I had never tasted a fresh fig. Sure I had eaten dried figs, fig spread, Fig Newtons but never a fig in its most natural state. They were too expensive, coming from far away places like California or the Mediterranean. I bookmarked it as one of those things I might try … Read more
August
7
2012
Can Vegans Barbecue?
Even Vegans Can Barbecue Ray: “Can vegans barbecue?” Anika: “Of course they can” Ray: “No. I mean can they really call it barbecue because barbecue refers to meat, correct?” Anika: “Well, according to the etymology of the word ‘barbecue,’ which could be interpreted to mean anything cooked on a stick or … Read more
May
21
2012
Staff Secret
I know it’s raining now, but if you were feeling anything like we were this weekend, all you were craving was a spot underneath a tree and a very tall, very cold beverage. I’m not sure what the Turkey’s Nest is up to these days but as far as refreshment goes, this drink comes in … Read more
May
3
2012
Staff Picks: Spring Produce
And so, spring is here. Pale wintered potatoes and tired knobby beets start to give way to much needed color: electric orange baby carrots, weighed down by their massive fanning greens, bright red radishes and an array of new sprouts, shoots and roots. Basically anything we can pick that appears remotely edible goes straight into … Read more
April
2
2012
Featured Produce Item: Horseradish!
This week, we’d like to introduce you to a new friend: horseradish root. Wikipedia tells us: Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana, syn. Cochlearia armoracia) is a perennial plant of the Brassicaceae family, which also includes mustard, wasabi, broccoli, and cabbages. The intact horseradish root has hardly any aroma. When cut or grated, however, enzymes from the damaged … Read more
January
10
2012
Winter Citrus IS HERE!
That’s right folks. Your weekly dose of vitamin C is here! (Blood orange whiskey sours? Yes, please!) Things to expect this week: -Biodynamic Meyer Lemons: Fallbrook, CA -Organic Navel Oranges: Las Palmalitas Ranch, CA -Organic Satsuma Oranges: Las Palmalitas Ranch, CA Things to expect next week: -Biodynamic Kaffir Limes: Fallbrook, CA -Organic Ruby Red Grapefruits: … Read more
November
16
2011
Thanksgiving in Grocery Land
There’s obviously lots to look forward to besides turkey. Our cheese case will stockpiled with all sorts of cheddars, chevres and our holiday favorite: Humboldt Fog! The pantry shelves have been lined with fresh roasted nuts, jams, sweet potato butter, a million different varieties of maple syrup and last but not least, FRESH OYSTERS … Read more
September
17
2011
Produce Update: 9/17
Greens and Herbs: -House grown hydroponic basil, mint and thyme: The Brooklyn Kitchen, NY -Assorted fresh herbs: 1/10th Acre Farms, Williamsburg, Brooklyn -Fresh Dill, Parsley and Cilantro: Lancaster, PA -Lettuce! Green Leaf: Lancaster, NY -Rainbow Chard: Finger Lakes, NY -Lacinato Kale: Finger Lakes, NY -Red Kale: Finger Lakes, NY -Escarole: Lancaster, PA From the Dirt: … Read more
