by Tina
on September 24, 2013
Farmers markets offer the freshest local goods to their community each week. You get to meet the farmers, fisherman, growers, producers and bakers who all share a passion for what they do. It is a place to discover new products and get inspiration for creating a fest of your own.
We at CMB are lucky enough to have a large number of famous farmers’ markets just a few minutes from our back door. Union Square Market, Brooklyn Smorgasburgh, Jackson Height Green Market are markets that we like to visit to be inspired and search for new products. Some of our most popular items in the store and in our gift baskets have been discovered at Farmers Markets.
Markets of New York featuring NYC farmer market finds including Roxbury Mountain Maple’s Peanut Brittle
Markets of New York ($45) is a combinations of products we have found in our local farmer’s markets. It includes Martin’s Pretzels, Ruoni-Sue Beer & Pretzels and Roxbury Mountain Maple’s Peanut Brittle. [continue reading…]
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by Tina
on September 3, 2013
A Hipster, a Queen and a Farmer walk into a bar… no, not a joke but three cocktail mixers new to our store.
From different corners of the country – Portland, Long Island City, and Central Pennsylvania – come new cocktail mixers sure to satisfy your taste buds whether you’re in the mood for a refreshing lemonade on the beach or a spicy Bloody Mary at your next brunch.
Cocktail Crate/ Long Island City, Queens
To find a high quality pre-made cocktail mixer that combines the best ingredients, you don’t have to go far – just hop over to Long Island City. Cocktail Crate is a brand new start up by a NYC mixologist who uses whole, fresh, and organic ingredients which are then sweetened by local wildflower honey and organic cane sugar. Cocktail Create is available in Ginger Bee and Lavender Bloom ($16).
Ginger Bee Mule
-a twist on the classic Moscow Mule
- 1.5oz Vodka
- 3oz Cocktail Crate Ginger Bee
- .75oz fresh lime juice
Fill a Collins glass with ice, add ingredients, top with sparkling water.
Optional: Garnish with mint.
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by andy
on August 13, 2013
I frequently make cucumber salad as a simple healthy summer salad. Typically there are only a few ingredients necessary to make this salad. This salad is very similar to the cucumber relish that you get in a Thai restaurant along with chicken satay. While salt is typically used to bring out the flavor of the cucumber, Takuko White Soy Sauce does a wonderful job and gives the salad a more complex flavor without discoloring the salad.
In the image on the right you can see the difference in color between normal soy sauce and this white soy sauce.
Ingredients:
- 2 Seedless Cucumbers
- ½ Cup Rice Vinegar
- ½ Cup Water
- 3 Tablespoons Sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Takuko White Soy Sauce
- 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves
- ¼ cup Chopped Cilantro
Peel and slice the Cucumber very thinly with a food processor or a sharp knife. Mix the other ingredients together and pour over the sliced cucumber. Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. The salad will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days. You can find Takuko White Soy Sauce in our store ($20.00).
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