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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Smoked White King Salmon Bruschetta

Smoked White King Salmon Bruschetta

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Written by Mathew Scaletta

 We think our white king salmon is pretty close to perfect, and, therefore, not something you want to bury in other flavors. That’s why we chose to create an arrangement that's simple yet festive, with chopped shallot for some brightness and crunch, plus fresh dill for light perfume. 

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Smoked Octopus Salad with Farro

Smoked Octopus Salad with Farro

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Written by Mathew Scaletta

Octopus salad is a Mediterranean classic with many variations, but most of them include some variation of the basic ingredients we’ve included. Nothing makes us think of the Adriatic Sea like a good octopus salad, with plenty of lemon juice to stimulate the appetite for further eating. Good olive oil insulates against the effects of wine. 

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Smoked Herring Cavatelli

Smoked Herring Cavatelli

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Written by Mathew Scaletta

Wildfish Smoked Herring is pretty flavorful, with deep, savory undertones, and it might just be all the salt source you need for this creamy, Italian-American-inspired pasta. 

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Linguine with Smoked Geoduck and Fennel

Linguine with Smoked Geoduck and Fennel

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Written by Mathew Scaletta
We knew we wanted to balance the crisp, alder smoke flavor of our smoked geoduck with mildly sweet aromatics in this recipe. One thing led to another, and suddenly we were inspired by the classic Sicilian pasta with fresh sardines and fennel. This linguine dish has a nice perfume from not only the fennel, but also raisins, pine nuts and white wine. Truth be told, it almost has a candy-like quality, and would sit nicely in a multi-course meal including more savory and acidic dishes.
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