Pu·erh
(pū-ĕr) is an ancient healing tea picked from 500 year old organic wild tea
trees in the majestic mountains of China's Yunnan province. Pu·erh’s history
began over 2000 years ago when tea was transported along five Tea Horse Roads,
the first and most traveled road beginning in the village of Pu Erh. In order
to maximize their load, merchants compressed the tea, and to their surprise,
the tea tasted better at the journey’s end and yielded additional health
benefits.
Pu·erh is
processed differently than traditional white, green, oolong, and black teas.
Pu·erh undergoes a unique fermenting process: once picked, the leaves are
piled, dampened, and turned, over a 60-day period. The tea is then dried and
ready to be compressed into bricks for additional aging, or left as loose tea,
which Numi uses in its tea bags. The resulting taste is rich and smooth with
hints of malt - a great alternative to coffee. Numi is first to bring you this
revolutionary healthy tea in tea bags. 16ct, Reg. $7.99
Making fresh
cheese is a great introduction to a time-honored food craft, and one that
provides instantly enjoyable results you will be proud to serve and share.
Home-crafted cheese is simple to make and requires no specialized equipment—it’s
easy to get started with just fresh milk and a basic cheese-making kit. Whether
you use grocery-bought or dairy-delivered milk, you can be sure that homemade
cheese will contain no artificial ingredients, taste more flavorful and cost a
fraction of the price of commercially produced varieties.
Portland-based
Urban Cheesecraft's cheese-making kits provide most of the materials needed
(milk not included) to produce 10 batches of homemade mozzarella and ricotta or
fresh goat's chevre in no time. The kits include thermometers, rennet, citric
acid, salt, cheesecloth, molds, recipes, and instructions. Simply purchase cow
or goat's milk, and in about an hour, you'll be eating your very own cheese!
1 kit, Mozzarella RicottaReg. $24.99, Goat Reg. $28.99
1 kit, Mozzarella RicottaReg. $24.99, Goat Reg. $28.99
Chef Lena
Kwak has taken pleasure in cooking for others since she was a child. When she
moved across the country from her native New York to work in the kitchen of The
French Laundry, she knew she had found a new home. Driven by an interest in
nutritional science, she developed a gluten-free flour that offered a
successful alternative to the main ingredient of the various quick breads and
dessert items The French Laundry served. This flour is now available as Cup4Cup,
a name that reflects its ability to replace all-purpose flour in most recipes,
“cup for cup.” Cup4Cup is made from all natural, 100% gluten-free ingredients,
including cornstarch, white rice flour, brown rice flour, milk powder, tapioca
flour, potato starch, and xanthan gum, and is produced independently in a
dedicated and Celiacs Sprue Association- certified gluten-free facility.
3lbs, Reg. $15.99
3lbs, Reg. $15.99
The Mill King
is a family run farm that has been in operation for three generations in the
Crawford/McGregor (Texas) area. The Mill King's Grade A Milk is low-temp
pasteurized, non-homogenized and still has the cream on top. A combination of
handpicked Holsteins, Brown Swiss, and Jerseys produce Mill King's milk, which is
rich with cream, but also smooth for drinking. The herd is grazed as much as
possible, and is occasionally supplemented with grain when necessary to keep
the cows healthy and producing quality milk. Half Gallons, Reg. $3.49; Gallons Reg. $5.99
Meet the
Twins: a masterstroke of varietal blending from Chile's winemaking legend,
Aurelio Montes. On their own, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon shine, but when
paired up, these two classic varieties complement each other perfectly. It's a
sensational double bill: smooth, velvety texture from the Malbec with wonderful
richness, structure and fruit from the Cabernet. Part Malbec, part Cabernet,
adding up to a wine that is greater than the sum of its parts. Oak aging
contributes subtle notes of vanilla and liqueur and its soft tannins provide an
specially elegant finish. The artwork on the label is by Ralph Steadman. 750ml, Reg. $11.99
