October 14, 2015 ~ Circa 81 + Beaufort Olive Oil Co. Luncheon
First Course
Arugula / compressed apple / Garrotxa cheese / grilled corn / Benton’s bacon / preserved egg / champagne vinaigrette
Grilled corn – brush with Baklouti Green Chile Olive Oil & grill. Season with salt & pepper.
Compressed Apple - Slice apple 1/8th inch thick and put with equal parts Tarragon White Balsamic Vinegar & honey in a food saver bag, pull full vacuum to compress.
Champagne Vinaigrette – blend 3 tbsp Garlic Olive Oil, 2 tbsp Champagne Vinegar, ½ tsp minced garlic, ¼ tsp dry mustard, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and salt & pepper (to taste), in a blender until homogenized.
Snack
Smoked oyster / horseradish gremolata / roasted tomato mignonette / basil / crispy serrano ham / Alderwood smoked salt
Smoked bluefish dip on crostini
Cold smoke oysters
Gremolata – spread prepared horseradish in baking dish and dry in a 300 degree oven for 15 minutes; heat 1 tbsp of Basil Olive Oil over medium heat in a skillet, stir in 1 cup bread crumbs, and toast; fold in dried horseradish and 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Mignonette – combine: 1 medium shallot (minced), 1 large tomato (diced), ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped), ¼ cup Jalapeno White Balsamic, ¼ cup Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic; season with salt & pepper; chill and serve
Smoked bluefish dip – combine in food processor and blend until silky smooth: 2 lbs. smoked bluefish, 3 8 oz. packages of cream cheese, 1 shallot (minced), 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp chives (minced), ½ tsp cayenne powder (more or less, to taste), 1 tsp shichimi togarashi, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic
Second Course
Wild mushroom & sage marinated pork tenderloin / caramelized onion / Stilton bleu cheese / truffled winter greens / rutabaga puree / roasted sunchoke
Pork tenderloin – marinate in ½ cup Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil, 2 tbsp chopped garlic, 1 tbsp minced sage for 12 hours or overnight; grill to 140 degrees or desired doneness
Rutabaga puree – sauté prepared rutabaga over medium heat with a mixture of Garlic Olive Oil and Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil until it begins to caramelize (about 10 minutes); deglaze pan with chicken broth and boil for an additional 10 minutes or until soft; blend with half & half until smooth; season with salt & white pepper
Truffled winter greens – wilt desired greens, drizzle with a small amount of White Truffle Oil and season with salt & pepper
Third Course
Pumpkin cheesecake / ginger cookie puree / white chocolate marshmallow / pumpkin spice honey lace cookie
Ginger cookie puree – put half a box of your favorite ginger cookie in a blender and pulse until it is a powder; add ½ cup Honey Ginger White Balsamic and ½ cup water and blend until smooth
Pumpkin Spice Honey Lace Cookie – melt 1 tbsp Vintage Bee Pumpkin Spice Creamed Honey, 1 tbsp melted butter, and 1 tbsp sugar in a small pot; whisk in 1 tbsp flour and remove from heat; spoon a teaspoon of batter at a time on a silicone mat and bake for 4-5 minutes at 375 degrees; allow to cool before removing
Fresh, green and herbal. Basil and olive oil are two integral ingredients in Mediterranean cooking and it was just obvious to us that the two would be wonderful together.Try it on a summer salad or caprese salad and let your taste buds travel to the shores of the Mediterranean.Mix with our Peach White Balsamic, Strawberry Balsamic, or Lemongrass Mint White Balsamic for an outstanding vinaigrette made for a spinach salad.
From the Barbary Coast of North Africa, this Tunisian Baklouti pepper is rare and unique to this region. This fused oil is the only example of this fruity and spicy green chili olive oil in the world.
Baklouti chili olive oil is made by combining fresh, early harvest organic olives with an almost equal ratio of fresh, whole green Baklouti chilies. The two, and only two, ingredients are then crushed together, mixed in the malaxer which fuses the fresh green essential oil of the pepper with the organic olive oil. Baklouti adds a savory, tantalizing kick to salsas, marinades, soups, grilled foods, vegetables and more.
A connoisseur’s olive oil. Made in Italy in an artisan fashion without the use of any extracts, this olive oil is smooth, while having an unmistakable intense white truffle flavor.
Makes a great finishing oil for many Mediterranean dishes, in mashed potatoes or try it drizzled on popcorn! A little goes a long way, so use sparingly!
Sweet meets heat in this beautifully balanced infusion of golden honey and warm, spicy ginger. Crafted with our Ultra Premium White Balsamic, it offers just the right amount of tangy acidity and natural sweetness, making it an incredibly versatile condiment.
Delicious combination of fresh, herbaceous sage paired with an array of savory wild mushrooms. The result is a sumptuous, savory experience.
Try drizzled over creamy mushroom soup, risotto, stuffing or use to make an earthy aioli. Perfect for roasting potatoes!
Also makes a surprising marinade for beef when mixed with our Espresso Balsamic, minced garlic & ginger.
When you first taste our Champagne White Wine Vinegar, you’ll instantly fall in love with its smooth and elegant flavor. That’s due in part to the way in which it is produced. Unlike other Champagne vinegars, this one never undergoes a pasteurization process. By eliminating this step, the vinegar possesses a lovely, rich base.
Notes: Imported from the Champagne region of France, the vinegar is a divine ingredient in salads, or try in homemade mayonnaise; simply whisk with extra virgin olive oil, eggs, and mustard.