Foods From Spain News Spring 2008 / Tapas Express

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UNIQUE ORGANIC CAVIAR Caviar de Riofrio is proud to offer you a special organic caviar. "We have been waiting for eighteen to get the freshest and purest caviar available." Be seduced by the authentic taste of fresh caviar. For more information visit www.caviarderiofrio.com.	MIGUEL & VALENTINO ADDS DELICIOUS NEW ITEMS Apple Currant Paste is an all-natural, spreadable cheese accompaniment which pairs exceptionally well with sharp, tangy cheeses such as Picon and sheep's milk cheeses. Choco Higos (by the same manufacturer of our prize-winning Rabitos) are pressed pajarero dried figs, flavored with orange and liquor, then covered in rich, dark chocolate. And also a unique favorite: Mojama-salt-cured airdried tuna loin. Slice it very thin, drizzle with olive oil, and add a toss of marcona almonds for the perfect tapa! For more information, please call 301-986-1470.
EL PASTOR CHEESES Quesos El Pastor is one of Spain's major cheese producers. The company is now distributing a "Castellano Sheep Cheese", answering a growing demand in the U.S. and having great success in the market due to their competitive quality and price. For further information, contact Export Manager Israel Santiago, export@elpastor.com .	TAGORNAR OLIVE OIL: A BLEND OF THE BEST The outstanding olive oil produced by Tagornar, with a sweet and fruity taste is made from the Arbequina and Verdiell varieties, obtained from 100-year-old olive trees growing on the Mas del Senyor estate, located in the rugged land near the Tagornar Mountains. Their olives are a testament to the wild landscape and unforgiving sun in Lleida, not far from the snowy Pyrenees mountains. This unique environment, superior production methods and the elegance of the Arbequina olive, are the secrets of this outstanding oil. From the same producer as Romanico Oils. Contact luis@catatalangourmet.com.
SOLER ROMERO ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL Soler Romero Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the result of careful selection of organic olives, and production in their ecological olive oil mill. Chef Greg Higgins celebrated its release in December 2007 with a tasting and special meal at his restaurant, Higgins Restaurant & Bar, Portland. For more information, call +34 914355814, or visit www.soler-romero.com.	TURRON 1880 PRODUCED BY 10 GENERATIONS OF THE SIRVENT FAMILY Turrón is the most international Spanish sweet, belonging to the Mediterranean diet, with a history that goes back centuries. Careful selection of raw ingredients is the priority of the "1880" brand. Only the finest almonds (Marcona) are used, which are blended with the best orange-blossom honey. Turrón 1880 has been manufactured in Jijona on the Spanish Mediterranean coast since 1725 and today they are proud to say that Turrón 1880 is one of the leading brands of quality Turrón in the world. For further information, visit www.turron1880.com.
DE ®TAPAS AUTHENTIC TRADITIONAL FOODS De®Tapas new line of products was presented to the US market at the Winter Fancy Food Show with exciting results. De®Tapas' highest quality and beautifully packaged traditional foods from Spain may be combined with each other to make authentic Tapas, just like the ones found at the finest tapas bars in Spain. For further information, contact Jorge Bianchi at jorge@enjoydetapas.com, or visit www.enjoydetapas.com.	NEW PRODUCTS IN USA OF CONSERVAS AGROMAR, S.A. Anchovies stuffed with Manchego cheese and Fabes con Almejas (Asturian Beans with Clams) is a sure-to-please new product from Conservas Agromar S.A., distributed in the US by International Specialty Foods, Ltd. Please visit www.intspecfds.com for this and many other products from Spain.
SIERRA RICA® ARTISAN SOUPS DISTRIBUTED IN US Encore Specialty Foods is importing artisan specialty soups from Sierra Rica, of Aracena, Andalucia, Spain. There are six all-natural soups prepared from fresh ingredients and locally grown herbs and spices, all of which are low in calories and taste fresh and clean. The product is available in generous 18.9 fl. oz. glass jars for maximum shelf appeal. Contact them at 781-749-7491, www.encorefoods.com, or sales@encorefoods.com.