Monday, February 22, 2010

******Coming Soon******


Very shortly we will be adding 3 more Spice Blends to our very large selection of Gluten Free.....Salt Free.....MSG Free.....Preservative Free
Category on our website.

Also Chad is ordering some great new HOT Peppers & Powders and I will let you know when they come in!

Here we will talk a little bit about the new Gluten Free Blends and they are:

Maui Madness

Ingredients are Spanish Smoked Paprika, Parsley, Mustard Seeds, Aleppo Pepper, Cayenne, Honey, Sesame Seeds, Pink Peppercorns, Seaweed and other spices.

This Pork Rub is influenced by the Hawaiian Luau. The Hawaiian people cook this in an imu (an underground Hawaiian oven), however this blend is the
closest thing to luau pork without actually going to the Islands. Serve your pork with barbecued pineapples. This is also great on pork tenderloin which is wonderful cooked in your slow cooker.

Persian Paradise Garden

Featured Ingredients are Rosebud, Cinnamon, Black Pepper,
Cardamom, Nutmeg and Coriander.

This is a Traditional Persian Blend and like all of their spices this is aromatic with a robust flavor and not hot. Persian food is known for its strong sweet-and-sour character. Persian food has always been considered to be an art providing enjoyment. This can be used with pilafs, stuffed rice or bulgur dishes or anything of your choice.

Pleasantly Pungent Thai~Vegetarian Seasonings

Ingredients are Lime Zest, Lime Juice, Lemon Grass, Chipotle, Garlic,
Galangal, Turmeric, Basil, Shallots, Ginger, Honey & more.

Inspired by Thai Cuisine which artfully balances 5 fundamental flavors: hot, sweet, sour, salty and bitter. Uses: Add 2 Tablespoons (for a serving of 4) of seasoning to rice, potatoes, couscous, quinoa, kasha or pasta while cooking, or add 2 Tablespoons of the blend to hot oil allowing the spices to release their aroma before stir-frying veggies. For steaming vegetables, sprinkle the blend over the veggies and steam. Great seasoning for roasting potatoes, cut potatoes into bit size cubes, mix some seasoning with Sesame or Nut Oil and toss with
potatoes.
This blend has mildly hot robust flavor with citrus undertones.

Check back often for our new chili peppers & powders.

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about our website







Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Add wonderful flavor to your food with Sea Salts


Sea Salts are a wonderful way to add additional flavor to your food and they are much more healthy for you than regular table salt.

Alaea Hawaiian Sea Salt~Coarse and Fine

Alaea is the traditional Hawaiian table salt used to season and preserve. Alaea Hawaiian Sea Salt is non-processed and rich in trace minerals, all of which are found in sea water. A small amount of harvested reddish Hawaiian clay (Alaea) enriches the salt with Iron-Oxide, and seals in moisture while roasting. Goes great with red meat, and is fabulous for cooking, roasting, or as a garnish.

This is the traditional and authentic seasoning for native Hawaiian dishes such as Kalua Pig, Hawaiian Jerky and Poke. 4 ozs $4.95

Bolivian Rose Sea Salt (Fine)

is mild and slightly sweet in flavor and is hand harvested from the Andes Mountain range in Bolivia. Ancient sea salt deposits were covered with volcanic lava creating this high mineral salt and protecting it from pollution. The light rose & orange color of Bolivian Rose makes it gorgeous when presented in a clear salt shaker or mill. Having spent the last few millenia sealed into an ancient sea bed, be assured Bolivian sea salt is the most perfect, preserved, & untouched salt you can imagine. 4 ozs $4.95

Himalayan Pink Sea Salt~Coarse and Fine

Himalayan Pink gourmet salts are pure, hand-mined salt found naturally deep inside the pristine Himalayan Mountains. The clean crystals are "Gourmet Food Grade" and are recognized for their beautiful color & high mineral content. It is a wonderful choice for cooking, grilling, seasoning, roasting, & of course presentation!. 4 ozs $4.95

Fleur de Sel Sea Salt (Coarse)

Contains: Atlantic Sea Salt and Dulse powder, a seaweed that is edible and 100% natural and rich in nutrients! Sprinkle by hand over food just before serving to best appreciate the fine crystalline texture and special savor! 4 ozs $4.95

Northwest Alderwood Sea Salt (Coarse)

This sea salt is slow smoked using red alderwood to give it a smoke flavor that is out of this world. For centuries Native Americans have been using alderwood to smoke salmon and meat. In this tradition this same process of slow smoking is used to capture the Pacific Northwest flavor. This salt is wonderful for seasoning Meat and Fish and is a must for BBQ lovers. The crystals release an earthy smoked flavor with no artificial aftertaste. This salt is harvested naturally. 4 ozs $4.95

Peruvian Pink Sea Salt~Flakes

Peruvian Pink salt comes from a natural spring located 10,000 feet high in the Mountains in Peru. The warm spring water seeps into terraced salt ponds. This salt has been hand-harvested for over 2,000 years. The crystals have a high moisture content and a light pink color. Peruvian Pink salt has a strong flavor and is a great seasoning salt. 4 ozs $4.95

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Saturday, February 13, 2010

HOTTEST STUFF!!!


Bhut Jolokia Peppers also known As Ghost,
Naga Jolokia, Bih Jolokia

Recognized as the world's hottest pepper by Guinness Book of World Records, the Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) is in a class by itself. Measured at over ONE MILLION Scoville heat units, the Bhut Jolokia is deadly hot, nearly twice as hot as the famous
Habanero Red Savina. Hotter than you can imagine.


These are very flavorful (smoky)

as well as being very, very hot


Here it is by popular demand, but we strongly suggest that you proceed with caution.

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Very reasonable prices for a large quantity of both the
Whole Pepper Pods and the Ground
1/2 oz $4.95
1 oz $7.95

If you're not quite sure about these order some Habanero Red Savina powder (half as hot) and we will include 1 Bhut Jolokia Pepper so you can try it.


Thursday, February 11, 2010

HOT STUFF!!


Mostly we advertise that we sell the hottest chili pepper in the world however, we offer very flavorful mild chili peppers & powders to the hottest. Pictured are the very rare Aji Cereza (they look very similar to cherries) described below.


African Bird Peppers (dried)

The African Bird Pepper is also known by several other names such as African Devil, piri-piri, peri-peri, peli-peli, or picante, It is a popular ingredient in Southeast Asian, African, Spanish, and Portuguese cooking. The Bird's eye Chili Pepper is a very hot pepper, adding significant heat to food recipes. It is commonly used to make marinades and sauces for meats, dry-rubs, poultry, fish and seafood.

150,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)~Very, very hot!

Aji Mirasol Peppers (dried)

are rare and originate from Peru. The name translates to "looking at the sun". These have a unique, fruity flavor reminiscent of apricots and range from 3-5 inches long. There are approximately 6 peppers in one ounce.

2 on the heat scale of 1-10

2,000-4,500 Scoville Heat scale.


Aji Cereza Chili Peppers (dried)

Certified Organic

Aji Cereza peppers are rare and a variety most commonly found in the Peruvian jungle. Cereza means cherry and they do look like a large bing cherry with a hot, fruity, cherry-like, wine flavor, dark maroon color.

Reconstitute these chilies and add to soups, sauces, and other dishes. Chop them up, toast them (optional) slightly and add them still dried. Take the tops off and grind them into chili powder using a spice grinder or blender for use as is or as part of your own spice blends. Perfect for sauces, salsas and Mexican, Central American & South American cooking when you want to bring on the heat.

70-80,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)


Habanero Chili Peppers

are from the same family of peppers as the Scotch Bonnets and Jamaican hot peppers. Underneath its superior heat level is a papaya and berry like flavor. Habaneros add great flavor to chili, salsa, tortilla soup, chutneys and barbeque sauces. Use sparingly on chicken, fish or to make spicy hot jerky.

Habaneros are one of the hottest varieties of peppers known to man. Number 9 on a heat scale of 1 to 10. Use great care and plastic gloves when handling them.

10 on a heat scale of 1 to 10

Habanero Red Savina Powder

is 100% pure ground powder from the second hottest pepper in the world. In February 2007 the Red Savina chili was displaced in Guinness World Records as the hottest chili in the world by the Naga Jolokia/Bhut Jolokia/Ghost pepper. We also sell these (click on the link above). The Red Savina held the record from 1994 until 2006.

Over 577,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU

Hot Chinese Mustard

This is the authentic one used in Chinese restaurants. All you need to do is add cold water, mix, and wait about 15 minutes for the reaction to develop. When you get it to the heat you want put it in the refrigerator (this will stop the process). To intensity the heat/sharpness add a drop or two of vinegar when you mix.

Thai Peppers


are An Asian heirloom, of red, fiery-hot peppers. Think of Thai peppers as little firecrackers! They are very hot with a fast, clear and lasting explosion of heat! They are also a bit acidic. Use with a light hand. The first heat wave is not the last - it lingers.

Scoville Heat Units: 70,000 - 85,000

Wasabi

a.k.a. Japanese Horseradish is best known as the tearfully potent green paste that accompanies sushi, the powdered form is similar in texture to that of dry mustard. This light green powder should be mixed half and half with tepid water to form a paste and then allowed to sit at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. When combined with other ingredients to make a flavored oil, it perfectly compliments grilled fish and shellfish. There are many uses including wasabi mashed potatoes.


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Thursday, February 4, 2010

HELP!!!!




Hi. We have a fairly new website and are looking for other websites to exchange links with or anyone who wants to just link to us. This gives us better position in the search engines which we need. We would really appreciate any help with this. If you are interested please contact us at savvygourmetshop@gmail.com or contact us thru our website. We sell many very tasty Spice Blends from Around the World, Barbecue Rubs, Chili Peppers, Curries, Sea Salts, Peppercorns and more. Many of our blends are Gluten Free, Salt Free, MSG Free and Preservative Free and are great for those on a special diet or for someone who wants to eat more healthy.

Monday, February 1, 2010

HELP!! We are looking for Link Exchanges


Hi. We have a fairly new website and are looking for other websites to exchange links with or anyone who wants to just link to us. This gives us better position in the search engines which we need. We would really appreciate any help with this. If you are interested please contact us at savvygourmetshop@gmail.com or contact us thru our website. We sell many very tasty Spice Blends from Around the World, Barbecue Rubs, Chili Peppers, Curries, Sea Salts, Peppercorns and more. Many of our blends are Gluten Free, Salt Free, MSG Free and Preservative Free and are great for those on a special diet or for someone who wants to eat more healthy.