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Item of the Day – Spanish Saffron

By | Gourmet

Used commonly in such dishes as Spanish paella, Italian risotto, French bouillabaisse, Arabic lamb, Italian sauces and holiday breads to add both color and flavor.  Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world.  This is because it takes the hand-picked stamens of one hundred flowers to produce one gram of saffron.

Item 97113 – 1 oz tin

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Item of the Day – Greek Kalamata Olives

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Pitted Kalamata olives are large, almond shaped olives, purple-black in color with a strong, distinct flavor.  These olives are from the Kalamata region of Greece and are firm to medium soft and rich and fruity in flavor.

Item 9508 – 8.8 lb jar

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Item of the Day – Vanilla Paste

By | Gourmet

The convenience of extract with the appearance of vanilla seeds.  Use as a flavoring in countless recipes.  Ready to use.  Substitute equally for vanilla extract in any application.

The flavor profile is a classic, rich vanilla taste, with the addition of real bean specks from the vanilla pod, providing enticing visual flair for recipes like crème brûlée and ice cream.

Item 90227 – 32 oz bottle

 

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Get Ready for Mardi Gras!

By | Holiday

Fat Tuesday is March 5.  Help your customers celebrate by creating Mardi Gras specials with these items.

Item 14785 – Leidenheimer New Orleans French Po Boy Bread – 8″, 60 ct case

Item 48371 – Louisiana Crawfish Tail Meat – 1lb bag

Item 48344 – Whole Cooked Crawfish – 10 lb case

Item 71209 – Royal Red Shrimp – 11/15 ct – 10 lb case

Item 95163 – Comeaux Smoked Andouille Sausage – 1 lb

Item 96572 – Comeaux Cajun Tasso – 1 lb

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Item of the Day – Clovis Reims Champagne Vinegar

By | Gourmet

 

Origin:  Clovis (France)

Reims is home to one of France’s grandest cathedrals and also the capital of the beautiful region of Champagne.  It’s no surprise then that it’s also the site of France’s premier vinegar manufacturers.  This vinegar boasts a crisp body with an aromatic bouquet.

Item 97315 – 5L bottle

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Monday Seafood News

By | Seafood

Seafood Market News:

  • We are getting ready for Mardi Gras next week by bringing in some southern favorites.
  • Carolina Catfish – 7 to 9 oz fillet, 10 lb box, Item 48912 – $66.99/case
  • Mississippi Silver Streak Striped Bass Fillet – Item 48001 – $13.99/lb
  • Louisiana Crawfish Tail Meat – Item 48370 – $347.76/ 24 lb case or Item 48371 – $14.99/1 lb bag

Here’s a list of our top sellers with pricing for the week:

What Chefs Want Fresh Seafood Feb. 25, 2019

Seafood Specials

Yellowedge Grouper

Louisiana

Item 71154 – Whole – $9.50/lb

Item 03379 – Fillet – $19.99/lb

 

Rudder Fish Amberini

Port Canaveral, FL

Item 71108 – Whole – 5 to 6 lb avg. – $4.99/lb

Item 04017 – Fillets – $9.99/lb

 

 

Catfish Fillets

St John’s River, FL

Item 71128 – $5.99/lb

AVAILABLE THURSDAY

 

Golden Tile

Cape Canaveral, FL

Item 71158 – Whole – $7.99/lb

Item 03341 – Fillets – $16.99/lb

 

Check out this week’s edition of Cap’n Joey’s Catches of the Week!

Need oysters?  Here’s our list for February.

February 2019 Oyster Menu

 

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Item of the Day – Clovis Dijon Mustard

By | Gourmet

Clovis Dijon Mustard is a classic in French cooking.  Characterized by its very high mustard seed content, this mustard assures a powerful and hot taste.  It can be widely used in the kitchen and adapts particularly well to warm dishes.

Available in an 11 pound tub or 7 oz jar

Item 95102 – 11 lb tub

Item 95211 – 12×7 oz case

Item 95212 – 7 oz jar

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Weekend Seafood News

By | Seafood

Seafood Market News:

  • Mardi Gras is Tuesday, March 5.  Are you ready?
  • We just received a big shipment of Silver Streak Striped Bass and are reducing the price for the weekend.  Item 48004 – Whole – $5.99/lb and Item 48001 – Fillet – $12.99/lb

Crawfish options for Mardi Gras celebrations:

Item 48344 – Frozen Whole Domestic Farmed Crawfish – 10 lb case

Item 48370 – Frozen Domestic Crawfish Tail Meat – 24/1 lb case

Item 48371 – Frozen Domestic Crawfish Tail Meat – 1 lb each

Golden Tile

Cape Canaveral, FL

Item 71158 – Whole – 10 lb avg

Item 03341 – Fillets

 

Red Snapper

New Orleans, LA

Item 71271 – Whole – 8 to 12 lb avg

Item 03386 – Fillet – 2 to 3 lb avg

 

New!  You can now call and TEXT our Seafood hotline at 502-587-1505.

Have a question?  Get answers quickly from our seafood specialists.

40 Day Dry Aged Prime Beef – Now Available

By | Meats

You asked, we listened.

Custom dry aged beef from Southern Natural Farms and Simpson’s Meats in the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains in Tennessee.  This product is prime and dry aged for 40 days.

Here’s an action shot of these being cut in our USDA inspected butcher shop.

Item 00201 – 40 Day Dry Aged Prime B/I Striploin – 12 lb avg

Item 05495 – 40 Day Dry Aged Prime Export Ribeye – 15 lb avg

Product will be sent whole.  We will cut end to end for an additional fee.  Contact Dan Thompson to learn more.  502-657-5657.

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Item of the Day – Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds

By | Staples

The rich, creamy decadence of dark chocolate is unrivaled.  When his mouth-watering taste is mixed with the best of nature’s own nuts, the combination is pure joy.  Experience this pleasure in every bag of Orchard Valley Harvest Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds.  Great for grab and go applications.

Item 98354 – 14/2 oz case