As most of you know, every January Linda and I attend the International Fancy Food Show to stay current with all the new products and trends in the specialty food industry. It is always enlightening and interesting, plus it is the best opportunity to meet the actual creators of many of the unique products we stock.
Our focus has always been small companies with award winning products, made in small batches with the best ingredients available...our philosophy and way of living for over 20 years. That is why it was so puzzling for us to find the NEW trend in the industry is GREEN and ORGANIC!? Huh??
This serves as a reminder to us that Big Business is like a lumbering giant, and small business is fast moving and ever-changing to meet the needs of an interested and educated customer base.It is our constant commitments at Out of the Blue to always offer you the very best products we can find, as well as bet the first in our area to find them.
Having said that, it is with great pleasure we finally announce the arrival of some of our favorite picks of this winter's food show...two new wine confits from France as well as Spongata and Balsamic Creamas direct from Italy. These delicious products make wonderful parings with fruits, hard cheeses, sauces and desserts. Stop by on any Saturday and sample some with us.
Salut !
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
Worldly Classes
We started our 2008 cooking classes with an all out Irish themed menu and it was fantastic! I never knew Irish food could be so amazing, but I guess living on the Emerald Isle can be inspiration for some of the world's best comfort foods because that is just what Chef Judith MacLoughlin prepared for her class. Four courses starting with Cashel Blue Cheese Souffles topped with warm bacon dressing over mixed greens and traditional Irish Soda Bread. Then an entree of hearty beef stew slow simmered with Guinness Stout (gotta get that stout in there somehow) served over chive mashed potatoes. If that wasn't enough, we had Irish Cream Chocolate Trifles and Irish Coffee for dessert. It was Irish through and through and it was great!Our next class will take us even farther around the globe to Asia, where one-time Sushi Chef, Libby Stewart will be rolling away with SUSHI-the Art of Asia. This class is back by popular demand, so if you weren't fortunate enough to be in last years over-sold class, be sure to make this one! You will leave knowing how to select the freshest fish as well as make the beautiful ceremonious presentations Asian food is famous for....and did I mention delicious and healthy? Join us.
Salut !
Friday, February 29, 2008
A new year, a new blog....
When an idea is born from passion, it never seems like work. It takes on a life of its' own.
I have always been fortunate to enjoy my work because it revolves around people and I somehow manage to surround myself with all the interesting ones.
My love of the area and the desire to move back to a small town was the seed for Out of the Blue. I had to create a place for myself in this town, so out of my passion for entertaining, sustainable living and just having fun, a business was born.
More of an experience than a store, Out of the Blue offers the finest gourmet foods in the area accompanied with award-winning wines from all over the world. We also feature a free tasting every Saturday of selected artisan cheeses, breads and other delicacies. Sign up for one of our famous cooking classes taught by professional chefs in our very own in-store kitchen. Our kitchen is surrounded by hand-painted ceramics from Italy and beautiful, functional table linens from France that are a feast for the eyes. You will appreciate the difference when you experience the dedication to quality and high level of customer service offered at Out of the Blue. It almost feels like coming home.
As we begin our fourth year, it is time to better inform you about all the healthy opportunities and offerings we have in our little shop. We just returned from the International Fancy Food Show in San Diego. You need to know the latest trends and offerings we saw there.
Our cooking classes have started up again.. Also, our wine selection is constantly changing and you absolutely want to know about that !
So tune into our blog and find it here.
Salute !
I have always been fortunate to enjoy my work because it revolves around people and I somehow manage to surround myself with all the interesting ones.
My love of the area and the desire to move back to a small town was the seed for Out of the Blue. I had to create a place for myself in this town, so out of my passion for entertaining, sustainable living and just having fun, a business was born.
More of an experience than a store, Out of the Blue offers the finest gourmet foods in the area accompanied with award-winning wines from all over the world. We also feature a free tasting every Saturday of selected artisan cheeses, breads and other delicacies. Sign up for one of our famous cooking classes taught by professional chefs in our very own in-store kitchen. Our kitchen is surrounded by hand-painted ceramics from Italy and beautiful, functional table linens from France that are a feast for the eyes. You will appreciate the difference when you experience the dedication to quality and high level of customer service offered at Out of the Blue. It almost feels like coming home.
As we begin our fourth year, it is time to better inform you about all the healthy opportunities and offerings we have in our little shop. We just returned from the International Fancy Food Show in San Diego. You need to know the latest trends and offerings we saw there.
Our cooking classes have started up again.. Also, our wine selection is constantly changing and you absolutely want to know about that !
So tune into our blog and find it here.
Salute !
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
A new year, a new blog...
Our new blog will keep you up to date with what's going on at Out of The Blue.
From new wines to new classes, you'll be able to find it out here!
From new wines to new classes, you'll be able to find it out here!
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