by HOCAFF Team | Jun 28, 2016 | General
Raise the bar on your next recipe by adding caviar.
Caviar is a delicacy that has evaded the masses for some time, but more alternatives to the black gold found in the Caspian Sea are allowing people to either forego the imported pearls and enjoy domestic sources of caviar from different fish such as salmon, trout, flying fish, etc. or try both the classic delicacies and the American varieties.
Purists hold that caviar should only be served on toast points or unsalted crackers in order to allow the taste and texture to stand out as the star of the plate. They would then follow up their bite with a straight shot of frozen vodka. Others who are not strict about their caviar eating experience enjoy adding a few extras to their caviar such as crème fraiche, lemon wedges, minced onion, and more while accompanying their morsels with champagne.
Once you have tried caviar in its simplest form, perhaps you may be interested in seeing it in a supporting role amongst other components to make up an appetizer. Chefs have experimented with ways to cook with caviar, adding it to dishes to capitalize on distinct flavors in an effort to create culinary masterpieces. Some are masterfully complicated and others are perfect for looking fancy without breaking a sweat or the bank.
A traditional caviar appetizer is Caviar on Blini. A blini is a Russian pancake made with yeast. The blini – about the size of a silver dollar – is topped with crème fraiche and then topped with salmon or trout roe.
Upgrade your favorite secret recipe for deviled eggs with these toppings: a teaspoon of caviar, a dollop of crème fraiche and an elegant slice of chive. These deviled eggs with caviar are great at any gathering.
Pate is traditionally a mixture ground meat and fat in a spreadable form. This common French dish can be altered to take on a more aquatic air with the use of of smoked salmon and caviar. Serve the smoked salmon on a base of salmon mouse and top the stack with a dollop of caviar. Serve the smoked salmon and caviar pate with a slice of lime and avocado and eat with crackers.
If you’re feeling a bit adventurous, try a truffle custard with crab and caviar. This appetizer/first course is decadent and rich with ingredients like heavy cream, milk, crab meat, truffle oil, and of course caviar. To assemble this recipe, fill a short glass with the truffle custard and place the crab meat on the top. The creaminess of the custard will support the meat and prevent it from sinking. Top with a drop of black caviar.
Twice-cooked potatoes with caviar is special because of the type of caviar sitting atop the potato skin which is stuffed with a mixture of potato and crème fraiche. American Paddlefish caviar has a nutty and fruity flavor, introducing an interesting dynamic to the dish.
Regardless of which caviar recipes you experiment with and how you choose to plate your caviar, it should always be kept on ice when it is in its tin or jar. It also should be consumed on one occasion and should not be saved for later. The quality and freshness is integral to the tasting experience and adding caviar to a recipe is sure to take it to the next level. Find a wide selection of caviar as well as other fine delicacies and caviar recipe tips and at the House of Caviar and Fine Foods.
by HOCAFF Team | May 8, 2016 | General
If you are a lover of caviar, then you quite likely have a discernible taste for gourmet foods of all kinds. That’s why http://houseofcaviarandfinefoods.com/ caters to not just the caviar lover but the gourmet food connoisseur as well. We have many fine foods to choose from, delivered fast and fresh to your house. From truffles to escargot and everything in between, it’s not too hard to imagine the high quality of the products we sell here. After all, our track record speaks for itself.
We’ve been in this business for the last 30 years, established in the early 1980s. House of Caviar, as your official importer of caviar and fine foods, has offices in the United States, Belgium and Holland. We boast an impressive line of fine foods to please every palate.
Foie Gras
We offer a wide range of tasty foie gras, which is basically the liver of a duck or goose. Check out the many types we sell:
- Fresh Raw Foie Gras: 100 percent corn featuring a nutty yet sweet taste.
- Foie Gras Whole: Pure foie gras or lobes of foie gras
- Frozen: High grade 100 percent duck foie gras which is harvested and then flash frozen to seal in freshness.
- Sliced: Hand sliced, frozen and vacuum packed.
- Whole Moulard duck breast: Matured over a period of seven days, punctuated by a deep red color with rich overtones.
- Pasteurized or “semi-cooked” Foie Gras: 100 percent foie gras featuring a creamy texture. Comes in an easy-to-open metal can or jar.
- Whole: Whole liver, enhanced by port wine or Armagnac.
- Other: parfait or mousse
Truffles
Our truffle line is stupendous, offering you the very best in quality highlighted by the quickest delivery to ensure freshness. Here are some of the truffle types we sell:
- Black summer/winter
- Black
- Carpaccio
- French
- Spring white/summer
- Truffle juice
- Truffle complements: honey, truffle cream, oil, butter, salt
Escargot
Another worldwide delicacy, escargot is comprised of cooked snails, revered for its unique texture and taste. There are many kinds, including ones hailing from France, which come from the species Helix pomatia, and those that hail from elsewhere in Europe such as the Elona quimperiana species.
Tuna Fillets and Anchovies
You will love the taste of our wild caught hand-packed and dolphin-safe yellowfin tuna which makes up our impressive line of imported gourmet tuna products. All tuna is caught in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean, yet prepared in Costa Rica. Immersed in water or olive oil, the tuna can be flavored with garlic, oregano, jalapeño, smoke oil, and lemon – your choice. Also available in a range of flavors? Our European anchovies, such as large white anchovy fillets, marinated in oil and vinegar, flavored with anything from garlic to basil.
All of the fine foods you find here at House of Caviar are sure to please you and all your guests. Order fresh today…you won’t be disappointed!
by HOCAFF Team | May 8, 2016 | General
Ever wonder what to get the person who has everything? Well, now you know: caviar gift baskets. For the distinguished tastes of your most unscrupulous friends, gift baskets featuring delectable caviar and other fine gourmet treats are the perfect birthday, anniversary, thank you, corporate or wedding gift. What says “love” or “appreciation” better than a basket filled with the world’s finest delicacy?
As your chosen purveyors of fine gourmet foods, House of Caviar can supply you with all the gift baskets you need for the next special occasion. Here is a sampling of the gift baskets we offer.
Simply Caviar Gift Basket
In our basic basket you get:
1 – White Sturgeon Caviar 1 oz
1 – Whitefish Caviar Gold 1 oz
1 – Trout Caviar 1 oz
1 – Truffle Caviar 50g
1 – Tobikko Red 4 oz
1 – Blini Standard Size 30 pc
1 – Creme Fresh 8 oz
1 – Mother of Pearl Spoon
1 – Caramel Filled Red Presents 7oz
All this is just $107! Beautifully wrapped in a decorative bow, you can send this basic basket to just about anyone on your gift list, whether for a birthday or a holiday. Ship this gift to them and it will arrive right at their door. We do all of this for you so you don’t have to head to the store, pick out a gift they don’t really want, and deliver it to them.
American Caviar Gift Basket
This gorgeous basket has all the American caviar products you could ask for, from trout caviar to paddlefish, and even a mother of pearl spoon to enjoy it with. Contents include:
1 – Hackleback Caviar 1 oz
1 – Paddlefish Caviar 2 oz
1 – Bowfin Black Caviar 1 oz
1 – Salmon Caviar 1 oz
1 – Trout Caviar 1 oz
1 – Blini Traditional Size 30 pc
1 – Mother of Pearl Spoon
1 – Mother of Pearl Dish
Royal Collection Gift Basket
This middle of the road basket is priced at about $276 and has everything you need to splurge on a caviar dinner. It includes:
– 2 Mother of Pearl Spoons
– 1 Mother of Pearl Server
– 1 Crème Fraiche
– 16 Blinis
– 1 Mini Wild Hibiscus
– 1 Royal Imperial Caviar (1oz)
– 1 Golden Imperial Ossetra Caviar (1oz)
– 1 Caramel Filled Red Presents (7oz)
* Champagne not included
2 – Mother of Pearl Spoons
– 1 Mother of Pearl Server
– 1 Crème Fraiche
– 16 Blinis
– 1 Mini Wild Hibiscus
– 1 Royal Imperial Caviar (1oz)
– 1 Golden Imperial Ossetra Caviar (1oz)
– 1 Caramel Filled Red Presents (7oz)- 1 Mother of Pearl Server- 1 Crème Fraiche
– 16 Blinis
– 1 Mini Wild Hibiscus
– 1 Royal Imperial Caviar (1oz)
– 1 Golden Imperial Ossetra Caviar (1oz)
– 1 Caramel Filled Red Presents (7oz)
* Champagne not included
– 2 Mother of Pearl Spoons
– 1 Mother of Pearl Server
– 1 Crème Fraiche
– 16 Blinis
– 1 Mini Wild Hibiscus
– 1 Royal Imperial Caviar (1oz)
– 1 Golden Imperial Ossetra Caviar (1oz)
– 1 Caramel Filled Red Presents (7oz)
* Champagne not included
– 2 Mother of Pearl Spoons
– 1 Mother of Pearl Server
– 1 Crème Fraiche
– 16 Blinis
– 1 Mini Wild Hibiscus
– 1 Royal Imperial Caviar (1oz)
– 1 Golden Imperial Ossetra Caviar (1oz)
– 1 Caramel Filled Red Presents (7oz)
* Champagne not included
Imperial Caviar Gift Basket (Deluxe)
Priced at just under $550, this deluxe basket has it all. For the most luxurious recipient, this high-end basket includes all our very best caviar, including:
1 – Royal Imperial 2 oz.
1 – Siberian Ossetra 2 oz.
1 – Golden Imperial 2 oz.
1 – Hackleback 2 oz.
1 – Creme Fresh 8 oz.
1 – Mother of Pearl Spoon
1 – Blini Traditional Size 30 pc.
So the next time you’re in the market for a decadent treat for a friend, colleague or boss, try a caviar gift basket from House of Caviar. Sending the very best is easy, fast and efficient with us!
