Pantry Favorites
Soom Premium Tahini
$8.95
Many supermarket tahinis are over-roasted which gives them an unpleasant, bitter flavor. They are also too thick and hard to stir into a creamy blend. The Soom brand is nutty,...
Japanese Pantry Wadaman Organic Black Sesame Paste - 250gr
$27.95
Inky black and silky smooth, this intensely flavored paste packs a uniquely deep sesame flavor. A little goes a long way in both sweet and savory applications. Try a drizzle...
Soom Chocolate Tahini
$11.95
I liked this stuff so much that a half-eaten jar sits in my office at Milk Street. It is so addictive that I just spoon it out of the jar....
Bee Local Hot Honey
$12.95
This acid-sharp, bright-hot Bee Local Hot Honey is great drizzled over everything from rich cheese and grilled meats to roasted vegetables, fried chicken or even Greek yogurt. Its acidity helps...
The Bitter Housewife Old Fashioned Aromatic Bitters
$16.00
This refreshing, Portland, Oregon-made bitters is a modern take on the classic spiced profile. It’ll obviously add the requisite bitterness required in an Old Fashioned, but we also liked the...
Bitter Housewife Cardamom Bitters
$16.00
We like our cocktails and our cardamom. In this case, we get both at once. The husky, minty flavor of cardamom pairs particularly well with spicy bourbon or earthy rum....
Manicaretti Iasa Hot Pepper in Olive Oil
$8.95
We’re big fans of the defining kick a little chili heat can add to sauces, sandwiches, dressings. These Calabrian peppers pack a punch, but pull short of being incendiary, making...
Japanese Pantry Yamatsu Tsujita Yuzu Shichimi Togarashi - 15gr
$15.95
Spicy and citrus-bright, this yuzu-laced spice blend is perfect for dishes that need a punch of bright flavor. We like to sprinkle it over roast salmon, shrimp or scallops and...
Japanese Pantry Yamatsu Tsujita Shichimi Togarashi - 15gr
$15.95
Japanese shichimi togarashi spice blend brings more than just heat. A blend of chilies, seaweed, sesame and more, it’s a terrific addition to miso soup, fried noodles, sautéed shrimp or...
Manicaretti Iasa Anchovies in Olive Oil
$15.95
There’s a broad range in the flavor and texture of anchovies. Imported from Italy, these anchovies have a firm, meaty texture and deep, sweet savor, far from the low tide...
Azienda Agricola Caravaglio Capers in Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
$18.95
Harvested on the Aeolian Islands off Sicily’s northeastern coast, these plump, meaty capers are a world apart from the usual tiny nonpareils. Picked and preserved in olive oil flavored with...
Noble Handcrafted Verjus
$29.95
On Milk Street Radio, I am often asked for a good substitute for wine in cooking. Verjus is a decent alternative since it is the pressed juice of unripened grapes....
Vain Vanilla Original Baker's Blend Pure Vanilla
$32.50
The VAIN "Original Baker's Blend" vanilla is well rounded with a warm, slightly floral, marshmallowy flavor. We like the depth - not as bold as other brands, but we found...
Maria Grammatico Pasticceria Estratto Di Pomodoro Tomato Paste
$19.50
Dense, glossy and intensely fruity, this may be the most potent tomato paste we’ve ever tasted. Add it judiciously to pasta sauces, braises and soup for robust body. We can...
Manicaretti Iasa Spicy Anchovies
$15.95
These spicy anchovies from Italy match a deep umami and oceanic tang with a bright chili finish. We melt them into our favorite marinara sauce, whisk them into dressings for...
Casablanca Market Preserved Lemons from Morocco
$12.00
Salt-cured lemons are a fundamental flavoring in North African cooking. Briny yet tart, they add depth to tagines, soups, grains and dressings. We’re fond of the balanced flavor—neither too salty...
Chung Jung One Premium Gochujang
$15.00
Many of the core flavors of Korean food are built from a family of fermented soy-based condiments known as jangs. The simplest—made from soy beans, salt and water—is ganjang, or...
CS Fishery Oregon Albacore Tuna
$12.00
While we love boutique cans and jars of tuna imported from Italy, Spain and Portugal, their prohibitive pricing makes them feel like a real splurge. This Oregon-caught and canned, solid-pack...
Marquis de Valdueza Orange Blossom Honey
$15.95
Not all honey is created equal. This Spanish-produced honey has a hauntingly rich, rounded flavor with a subtle, though lingering citrus quality to it. We slather it thickly on toast...
Marquis de Valdueza Wildflower Honey
$15.95
This Spanish wildflower honey has a far more balanced compelling flavor than any other wildflower honey we’ve tried. The 'wildflowers’ are actually herbs: rosemary, thyme, lavender. Its complexly floral flavor...
Masseria Mirogallo Hand Peeled Tomatoes
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Produced by the Belfiore family in the province of Matera (one of Italy’s oldest towns), these hand-peeled tomatoes are stunningly packaged and taste terrific—sweet, fruity, bright and bold. To highlight...
