Gooseneck Barnacle Ceviche

Gooseneck Barnacle Ceviche

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Written by Mathew Scaletta
Dive into Gooseneck Barnacle Ceviche – a fusion of coastal flavors from North to South that will transport your taste buds to the ocean's edge. 
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Basque Tapas de Angulas (Baby Eels)

Basque Tapas de Angulas (Baby Eels)

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Written by Mathew Scaletta
Conservas de Cambados Angulas (Baby Eels) are probably the most storied, exotic, and rare product in our lineup of European-tinned offerings. The experience of these angulas is unlike anything, as much a textural journey as one of flavor. A forkful of baby eels is almost like a bite of tiny, meaty noodles with just a touch of serpentine exuberance.
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Ventresca (Tuna Belly) with Chicago Giardiniera

Ventresca (Tuna Belly) with Chicago Giardiniera

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Written by Mathew Scaletta

This white albacore tuna is line-caught during the summer when it returns to the Cantabrian Sea in the north of Spain. With respect to the ecosystem and the species, they are only allowed to be caught individually with rod and reel. The fatty belly meat is so tender and delicate, you’ll worry a little about sticking a fork into the can. 

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Spanish Cockle Skewers

Spanish Cockle Skewers

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Written by Mathew Scaletta
Tinned Spanish cockles (a.k.a. berberechos) are an extraordinarily unique product that we’re proud to feature in our shop. We hated to mess with them at all, because they’re perfect right from the can. So we thought about a simple triangulation of flavors: briny Spanish cockles, acidic grapefruit, and just a pinch of warming nutmeg. This is not a traditional approach to Spanish cockles.
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