Taylors Market

Taylor's Cheese Class ~ Blue Cheese

2012-01-26T18:26:00.000-08:00

Cheese Class

"The Lady Sings the Blues"

February 11th, 2012

1 to 3

Taylor's Kitchen

Presented by Taylor's Cheesemonger Felcia Johnson

Explore 6 blue cheeses ranging from light and buttery to spicy and sharp,

paired with two dessert wines.

$40.00 per person

For further information contact felicia@taylorsmarket.com

Must be over 21 to attend class

Tickets can be purchased at http://www.bluecheeseclass.eventbrite.com/

Taylor's Kitchen Menu for the week of January 25th

2012-01-25T17:22:00.000-08:00

Starters

Porter Braised Pork Belly
seared scallop, white chocolate and potato puree, kumquat picada
$12.00

Winter Vegetable Fritto Misto
fennel, baby carrots, broccoli rabe, red beets, parsnips, meyer lemons, caper aioli
$9.00

Sauteed Veal Sweetbreads
rutabaga puree, cippolini onions, capers, hedgehogs, lemoncello pan sauce
$12.00

White Beans and Rice
Bob's pork chorizo, savoy cabbage, avocado, lime
$8.00

Pasta Dave's Garganelli
pork sugo, oven roasted tomatoes, arugula, parmigiano reggiano
$15.00

Steamed Mussels
Thai rice, fresno chilies, roasted peanuts, kaffir lime leaf broth
$11.00

Taylor's Artisan Cheeseboard
marcona almonds, honeycomb, membrillo
$15.00

Soup

Today's Housemade - ask Server

Greens

Roasted Beets
baby carrots, baby turnips, mache, blood oranges,
corriander vinaigrette
$7.00

Faurot Ranch Baby Greens
poached seckle pear, colston basset stilton, red wine shallots,
star thistle honey vinaigrette
$8.00

Baby Spinach Salad
papaya, pickled red onions, piquillos, cojita,
charred jalapeno dressing
$8.00

Azolla Farms' Pan di Zuccero
boquerones, ruby red grapefruit, radicchio,
fried caper dressing
$9.00

Entrees

Grilled Swordfish
toasted fregola, piperade, lacinato kale, romesco broth,
saffron and lemon rouille
$27.00

Maple Brined Berkshire Pork Chop
black eyed peas, cauliflower, blue lake beans, rainbow chard
chicken jus
$24.00

Bavette Steak
creamy polenta, yellowfoot mushrooms, bloomsdale spinach,
chipotle butter
$20.00

Pan Roasted Free Range Chicken
potatoes vesuvio, baby carrots, brussels sprouts,
fennel soffrito, pan jus
$22.00

Seasonal Fish ~ Ask Server
A.Q.

Pasta Dave's Fettucini
forest mushroom ragout, amontillado sherry cream, fines herbs,
Oregon truffles
$18.00

Half Pound Lucky Dog Ranch Burger
handcut french fries, housemade brioche bun,
traditional garnish
$14.00

Desserts

$7.00

Apple Walnut Coffee Cake
date and creme fraiche ice cream

Cheesecake
meyer lemon curd
citrus syrup

Temple Coffee Pot du Creme
chocolate cigarette
whipped cream

Chocolate "Pop Tart"
huckleberry clove compote
espresso cocoa nib ice cream

Daily selection of sorbets
and ice creams served with a shortbread

Gourmet Food and Wine—Cooking With Wine Made Easy

2012-01-24T14:47:00.000-08:00

Gourmet food and wine lovers know all about how adding just a splash of wine can transform a meal. It’s a key ingredient of many dishes and a true foodie always has some wine in the kitchen for cooking. Our selection of wine in our Sacramento grocery store is vast—plus, our staff can give suggestions for which wine work best with which meals.

Even our online gourmet food shoppers love the convenience of buying the cooking wines on our site. Our descriptions provide all the knowledge you need to make the perfect choices, as well as for pairing with cheese, fruit, another other traditional gourmet groceries.

There are many reasons to use gourmet food and wine together. Wine adds complex and delicious tastes to the food, and enhances the existing flavor of the ingredients. Plus, alcohol dissolves and carries the flavors throughout the dish.

Whether you buy online gourmet food or shop in person, it’s easy to find what you’re looking for and your options are unlimited. You can combine your gourmet groceries with a nice wine to create amazing sauces, marinades, risottos, soups and stews.

If you visit our Sacramento gourmet food market, you can ask our staff for other recommendations for working with gourmet food and wine that are fresh and new. For example, there are great ways to use wine for steaming shellfish or poaching fish. It can be used to create tantalizing salad dressings, pasta dishes and more!

Taylor's Kitchen Valentine's Day Dinner Menu

2012-01-19T18:55:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day Dinner

Prix Fixe 3 Courses

$49 per person

Optional Wine Flight Available

First

Salad Lyonnaise

pork belly, frisée, poached egg, dijon vinaigrette

Sautéed Mushroom Salad

maitake, oyster, shitake, and beech mushrooms, baby spinach, endive, miso dressing

Baby Butter Lettuce Wedge

pickled vegetables, oven tomatoes, radish, green goddess dressing

Second

Grilled New York Steak

salt roasted german butterball potatoes, bacon lardons,

forest mushrooms, mascarpone creamed brussels sprouts, bordelaise

Scallops

sunchoke and ginger purée, savoy cabbage, baby carrots,

black trumpet mushrooms, kumquat picada

Quail

ruby red jasmine rice and cajun pork stuffing,

cider braised collard greens, chicken jus

Pasta Dave’s Garganelli

caramelized fennel soffrito, roasted tomatoes,

preserved lemons, red chard, midnight moon

Third

Almond Linzer Tart

raspberry compote, hibiscus ice cream

Mascarpone Cheesecake

passion fruit curd, meyer lemon reduction

Tcho Chocolate Duo

ganache, cocoa nibs, pot de crème

Gourmet Food and Wine For Winter

2012-01-17T16:11:00.000-08:00

Winter is here—and all gourmet food and wine aficionados know that this means it’s officially red wine season. When customers buy online gourmet food this time of year, they choose steaks for al fresco grilling and pairing it with Cabernet Sauvignon. This is the perfect wine selection because it boasts hearty tannins that can offset the bitterness from grilling—and our online gourmet food store has a stellar selection of Cabernets.

Blood oranges are in season—these are a favorite among gourmet food and wine lovers, who know they’re perfect for adding to a winter salad and pairing with a glass of a glass of white wine. Another favorite specialty grocery item is the mushrooms in season during the winter, which are ideal for pairing with a spicy style of Pinot Noir. Our selection of online gourmet food includes specialty produce like root vegetables that will go brilliantly with any of our selection from the white grape variety.

Easily Order Online Gourmet Food

2012-01-10T13:04:00.000-08:00

If you want to delight your friends, or your own palette, think creatively the next time you find yourself on the Internet. You can order online gourmet food with just a few clicks of the mouse. Whether you are searching for strange flavors or simple treats, the varieties offered will provide you with more than ample ideas for a delightful opportunity to refresh your soul.

Through ages, exotic foods have been obtainable only to the rich or well-connected. Today’s communication and worldwide goods environment makes it ever more possible to connect with items that have historically been considered out of the reach of most people. These days, however, all that has changed with the advantage of the Internet.

You might want to set aside some time to look around at all the wonderful choices you must make. Whether you are looking for the ordinary or the truly strange, the variety will surely give you something to consider. So, sit back, relax and ponder you delightful quandary as you engage this voluminous market.

Foods of the mundane type can also be shopped for over the wire. Conveniently order your groceries from the ease of your chair. With the help of web page-based catalogs, you can go right to what you’re looking for without the hassle of searching through an entire store to locate it.

Finding time to restock the break room or plan for an office party can be extra tough when you have your normal work to attend. Take less time away from your daily duties, and order everything on the Internet. Let delivery services expedite your plans.

You really do not want to go away hungry. Go ahead and find a bit of brilliance in the dull routine of your diet. Order online gourmet groceries and learn for yourself the freedom and happiness that comes from the easy choice of so many wonderful treasures.

If you’re seeking gourmet food and wine around Sacramento, CA, then visit Taylor’s Market. They sell an assortment of quality meat, superb produce, spirits, exotic spices, seafoods, wines, home wares and other varied food staples, as well as baking courses and similar classes. Various catering plans, deli trays and other meal services are also available for pickup or home delivery.

Online Gourmet Food—Perfect for New Year’s Resolutions

2012-01-03T13:33:00.000-08:00

Some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions are to eat healthier and lose weight. The good news is, buying gourmet groceries actually make it easier to execute these common goals and achieve a healthier lifestyle for your entire family. A great way to do this is to shop our selection of online gourmet food—you can take the time to research and read each description carefully and make good decisions.

If you live in the area and have had the chance to visit our Sacramento gourmet food store, you were probably blown away by the array of healthy foods we have to offer. Our equally healthy and delicious selection of online gourmet food offers just as many options for savory meals that will keep you on track with your resolutions. For example, if you’re seeking the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet, Taylor’s has everything you need to implement the appropriate foods into your lifestyle. We offer some of the finest extra virgin olive oil and other gourmet oils, whole grain items, seafood and, of course, red wines that characterize this type of diet.

Other items among our selection of gourmet food and wine that can help you make these resolutions a reality include some of the finest aged Balsamic vinegar, healthy marinades, condiments and hard to find herbs and spices. You don’t have to come in to our Sacramento gourmet food store to benefit from our seasonal fruits and vegetables—when you purchase gourmet groceries online, we provide fast delivery so you won’t miss a beat. Every year we offer Satsuma Mandarin Oranges from the farm of Frank Aguilar in Newcastle, California— these slightly tart and sweet mandarins are packed with Vitamin C, seedless and incredibly juicy.

It’s extremely simple to find gourmet food and wine items that can help you transform your meals into healthy mainstays of your family life. Whether you come into our gourmet food market are buy your gourmet groceries online, you know you can count on Taylor’s to deliver the highest quality products. Use this quality to your advantage and make this the year your resolutions become reality.

Taylor's Market featured in January issue of Oprah's "O" Magazine

2011-12-30T16:36:00.000-08:00

The Taylor's Market website made it into Oprah’s magazine “O”! We are listed as the seller of Leslie Stowe’s Raincoast Crisp crackers. This is in the January issue both in print and online. The crackers are on her list of 12 healthy items for 2012.

Champagne and Gourmet Groceries—The Perfect New Year’s Mix

2011-12-27T11:38:00.000-08:00

New Year’s is here and if you’re entertaining or heading to a party, you’re probably wondering what gourmet food and wine items to bring. Since champagne is a time honored tradition of New Year’s celebrations, it’s a good idea to bring either a nice bottle of champagne or gourmet groceries that go well with it. When you browse our selection of online gourmet food, you’ll find an extensive array of items that pair perfectly with champagne.

Champagne is much more versatile than wine when it comes to pairings. The typical gourmet food market items like oysters on the half shell and caviar are no-brainers. Would you be surprised to know that fried foods are delicious with bubbly? For the same reason beer matches so well with calamari, fried chicken and French fries, champagne is also a great pairing. Seafood such as lobster also go wonderfully, as well as poultry, game, ham, veal, pork and lamb. Typical gourmet groceries like cheese also pair well, especially aged, hard cheese like gouda, parmesan and cheddar.

Even online gourmet food such as popcorn and nuts, especially almonds, go very well with bubbly. Eggs go every well, hence the ubiquity of mimosa brunches, so party appetizers like devilled eggs make a great combination. Italian food including pasta, risotto an pizza also go very well, especially with cream or mushroom sauce. Tomatoes clash with champagne’s high acidity of the champagne, so it’s best to avoid heavy tomato-based sauces.

Other gourmet food and wine items that go well with champagne include sushi! Note that it goes is best with the driest bruts or blanc de blancs. Believe it or not, champagne also goes very well with both Asian food and Mexican food.

Taylor's Ultimate Trunk

2011-12-20T12:35:00.000-08:00

This is the ultimate in housewarming gifts. This trunk comes with emough items to stock a pantry. We have included spices, such as saffron and Herbs de Provence, Petrossian Pate, Illy Coffee, Chocolates, fleur de sel, Tea, candies. Also included is an assortment of Mrs. Meyer's Aromatherapeuitc home cleaners. For the table you will find an oil cloth table cloth, and an oil cloth apron. So much more all packed in a decorative trunk. For more gourmet holiday gift ideas visit www.TaylorsMarket.com.

Holiday Gifting With Online Gourmet Food

2011-12-20T12:30:00.000-08:00

If you’ve got a friend or loved one who’s a gourmet food and wine aficionado, then Taylor’s Market has the perfect gift ideas for you! Even if you don’t have time to come into our Sacramento gourmet food store, we’ve got plenty of stocking stuffers and items for gift baskets that will blow your recipient away.

For the coffee lover, we’ve got an array of fine coffee products on the same site where you get all your online gourmet food—TaylorsMarket.com. Pair your selection with some of our delicious sweets like Ghiott Ghiottini al Cacao Biscotti, Bauli Mini Il Panettone Italian Christmas Cake or Fiasconaro Traditional il Panettone.

For the wine connoisseur, we’ve got a stellar selection of fine chardonnays, merlots, pinot grigios—you name it. Whether you’re buying your gourmet groceries online or at our Sacramento gourmet food store, our product descriptions will help even the biggest wine novice make a great choice. Pair it with some of the fine artisanal cheeses you can find among our online gourmet food selection and you’ve got a wonderful holiday gift basket.

Other great products to choose from our gourmet wine and food selection include our delicious chocolates, cookies, Torrone and Panforte. Our customers rave about our incredible Fiasconaro Dark Chocolate and Almond Sicilian Torrone Magnum Bars, Cookies Con Amore Handmade Italian Assorted Jelly Filled Heart Cutout Cookies and literally every other item in our “Sweets” selection. Whether your buy all your gourmet groceries online or come in to our gourmet food market, you absolutely cannot go wrong at Taylor’s Market!

Tips for Getting Cheesy

2011-12-12T12:15:00.000-08:00

Taylor’s Market is proud of the cheese selection we offer at both our Sacramento gourmet food store and TaylorsMarket.com, where you can purchase the finest selection of online gourmet food. Our array of gourmet food and wine includes cheeses that are perfect for wine pairings, as well those that stand alone. From beautiful dark purple, Spanish Drunken Goat to Gorgonzola Dolce, our gourmet food market offers something for everyone, even those who buy all their gourmet groceries online. There are many different types of cheeses from every part of the world, so feel free to come into our Sacramento gourmet food store and ask questions and taste samples so you can make educated choices.

Whether you come into our gourmet food market or purchase online gourmet food, we offer descriptions of each type of cheese. There are three main types of cheese, defined by the milk they’re produced from: cow, goat or sheep. When trying to plan a gourmet food and wine menu, try each type first to decide which you like best. Like most specialty grocery items, each has its own unique flavor and characteristics. It’s best to try young, mild types of each so that you can differentiate between them. Many gourmet grocery aficionados describe cheese made from cow’s milk as buttery and rich, sheep’s milk as mild and nutty, and goat’s milk as tangy.

Another element to consider is the texture of cheese, which can vary from soft and spreadable to hard and granular. Avid buyers of gourmet groceries and specialty grocery items claim that texture plays a big role in taste. Most cheeses change texture as they age, so make sure to try both younger and aged versions of each cheese at your next visit to a gourmet food store to determine which texture you prefer.

At a gourmet food store or most specialty grocery stores, they offer a range of cheese samples to taste. If you buy your gourmet groceries online at an online gourmet food store, learn about your preferences in advance, and then it will be easy to make your cheese selections. If you prefer to buy gourmet groceries in general, then make no exception for your cheese purchases—stick to the best online gourmet food store, specialty grocery stores and gourmet grocery stores to ensure the highest level of quality for all of your gourmet grocery items.

Gourmet Food And Wine Ideas

2011-12-05T14:08:00.000-08:00

Gourmet food and wine is all about sourcing good quality ingredients and serving them in the appropriate manner. When planning a dinner party or even a romantic meal for you and someone special it helps to remember that the key is finding the very best quality ingredients.

If you remember this it makes everything else a lot easier ad guarantees that you will make a good impression. All food needs to be fresh if possible and the emphasis should be on high quality and natural produce. This is especially important when it comes to foods such as meat, fish and fruit and vegetables.

Fresh and locally produced ingredients are those which are used and recommended by chefs and food writers alike, and are readily availble at your online gourmet food store. Using them will make a difference especially when it comes to the taste of what you serve. If you’re planning a special occasion these choices will ensure success.

Fish should be bought and cooked on the day it has been caught and this is particularly important when it comes to serving luxury shellfish such as lobster. Matters of texture and flavor need to be considered, especially if you are preparing a special dish that you really want to impress people with.

Match your drink choices to the meals that are being served. Fish dishes and chicken and turkey should be served with a specially chosen crisp white while red meat and game work better with a glass or red. Make sure you serve all drinks at the appropriate and suggested temperature. Your guests may no all want to drink alcohol, so cater for their needs and have high quality non alcoholic alternatives for them

No everyone is a fan of sweet desserts or the wine which accompanies them. If this is the case serve them a savory option instead. Cheese and crackers goes well with nice glass of sherry or port.

To find the best gourmet groceries and wine around Sacramento, California, check out Taylor’s Market. It is a family-operated store that has been open since 1962 and offers an enormous range of specialty groceries of all types. From vegetables and fruits, to superb cuts of meat, to liquors and wines, Taylor’s has great food that can make any meal unforgettable. Visit them today!

Balsamic Vinegar with Gourmet Food and Wine

2011-11-29T11:04:00.000-08:00

Now that you know the best place to get aged balsamic vinegar is at our Sacramento gourmet food store or when you buy gourmet groceries online at TaylorsMarket.com, we want to share some things to look for. We understand that, just as with any gourmet food and wine purchase, you’ll want to learn a little about the product. Even when purchasing online gourmet food, you can still figure out the perfect choice for you.

With a specialty grocery item like balsamic vinegar, you’ll want to find the perfect combination of sweet and savory, or subtly acidic flavor. A rich, syrup-like consistency is what will help balsamic pair amazingly with gourmet groceries ranging from duck, carpaccio, and parmigiano reggiano to fruit and French vanilla ice cream. Patrons of our Sacramento gourmet food store recommend making cocktails with Balsamic, such as martinis and Mojitos.

When you visit our Sacramento gourmet food store, make sure to ask our staff to recommend an aged balsamic and for pairing suggestions.

Maria Grammatico Torrone di Sicilia Morbido

2011-11-23T18:47:00.001-08:00

Maria Grammatico Sicilian Soft Torrone with Almonds and Pistachios. Handmade in Sicily by Maria Grammatico.

Maria Grammatico was born in Erice, Sicily in 1940. Fearing for the safety
of their daughters during WW II, Maria’s parents sent her and her sister to
Maria s the orphanage at the Convent of San Carlo in Erice. There she spent
arduous hours learning the craft of Sicilian confectionary. Upon leaving
the orphanage at the age of 22, Maria decided to open her own pastry
shop, using all of her training and skill to prepare her own creations.

Today, a stop at Maria Grammatico’s Pasticcieria in Erice is top on the list
for many travellers. Maria Grammatico’s unique torrone is a tender delight made with both
almonds and pistachios. The ingredients are: toasted almonds, pistachios,
egg white, cane sugar, honey, flavoring (vanilla, orange, etc.). The delicious
result is more than the sum of its parts. Available online at Taylor's Market

Fresh Cracked Crab Now Available!

2011-11-23T09:56:00.001-08:00

Taylor's Market's Meat Department just received a shipment of Fresh Cracked Dungeness Crab. Now Available, $9.99lb. For further information visit our meat department of contact them at 916-443-6881. Available while supply lasts!

Learn the Basics of Balsamic Vinegar

2011-11-21T13:22:00.000-08:00

Balsamic vinegar of Modean is a unique specialty.

A favorite product at our Sacramento gourmet food store is balsamic vinegar from Italy. This rare specialty grocery item is not just for salad dressing or dipping bread—it goes way beyond that. Its roots can be traced back to the middles ages, when it was written about by a Benedictine monk, who touted balsamic vinegar for its healing, rejuvenating qualities. In present day, it’s regarded as a healing tonic and the word “balsamic” is often associated with well-being. Surprising benefits for online gourmet good aficionados!

The more aged the vinegar, the better the taste. Ideally, you’re looking for a blend of sweet with subtly acidic flavor, which pairs well with a vast number of gourmet food and wine products. Everything from duck, chicken and fancy cheese to ice cream, fruit and pastries combines wonderfully with good balsamic vinegar, like the brands we sell at our Sacramento gourmet food store and online.

When shopping Taylor’s Market for gourmet food and wine, you’ll discover hard-to-find items that make your meals stand out. Our selection of balsamic vinegar is no different! We’ve got an extensive array of superb balsamic vinegars to choose from in our selection of online gourmet food, as well as on-site at our gourmet food market. For example, Italian imports Rustichella D' Abruzzo 6 Year Balsamic Vinegar, Grosoli Balsamic Vinegar of Modean Del Duca and Lucini Gran Riserva 10 year Balsamico are incredible. There are so many options to choose from!

Ask our staff for suggestions on specialty grocery items that will pair well with our aged balsamics. You’ll be surprised at the wide range of foods it works deliciously with.

Battistiero Panettone now Available

2011-11-17T19:02:00.001-08:00

Taylor's Market In Store Panettone Special... Battistero Panettone (1kilo) and Pandoro (750 gram) $9.99 each and now available at Taylor's. Imported from Verona, Italy. Battistero Panettone is the characteristic Italian Christmas dessert, moist and buttery egg bread obtained by a slow natural leavening process, rich in raisins and candied orange. Battistero Pandoro is produced with a slow and natural rising process creating a very soft pandoro

Creating a Gourmet Pantry—Part Three

2011-11-15T12:56:00.000-08:00

If you came into our Sacramento gourmet food store or bought online gourmet food at TaylorsMarket.com, you probably had a blast creating and stocking your dream gourmet pantry. So far, we’ve covered the basics as well as a few specialty grocery items to mix your meals up.

Preparing delicious gourmet inspired dishes is easy when you have a gourmet food and wine store like Taylor’s Market to shop at. The staff at our Sacramento gourmet food store is always happy to helping you assemble the right ingredients for your favorite style of cooking. We recommend stocking up on herbs including oregano, thyme, sage, rosemary, bay leaves, basil and capers. If you like Mediterranean style cooking, then you will always want to have gourmet grocery versions of aged Balsamic Vinegar, olive tapenade and basil pesto on hand. Even if you only buy online gourmet food, you can still find an amazing array of pastas and different sauces.

Some other items that will enhance your gourmet food and wine choices include dried figs and mushrooms, oils for dipping bread in, garlic, marinated sun-dried tomatoes, basmati rice, Arborio rice and any others that you like. Wine vinegar, flavored Grape Seed oils and wine based grilling sauces and marinades will provide options for weeks of delicious meals. Add some god black peppercorn and a white pepper and you are set with your own gourmet pantry!

Creating a Gourmet Pantry—Part Two

2011-11-09T11:24:00.000-08:00

One of the greatest benefits of shopping at gourmet grocery stores, even when you buy gourmet groceries online, is that you can get all the best essentials you need to make a delicious gourmet-inspired meal at a moment’s notice. If you visit our Sacramento gourmet food store or buy online gourmet food at TaylorsMarket.com, you will find all the right ingredients to stock a gourmet pantry.

Last week, we talked about some of the gourmet food and wine staples to have on hand. Now it’s time to mix it up with few different specialty grocery items like sauces and jars of pesto for a Mediterranean or Italian style meal, or Basque fish sauce or Basque Meat Tenderizer & Barbecue sauce for a gourmet grocery dish with a Spanish flair. At both our Sacramento gourmet food store and our online gourmet food store, we sell easy-to-use, innovative sauces like Earth & Vine Provisions Apricot Dijon Tarragon Grilling & Finishing Sauce for grilling with pork, chicken, lamb and vegetables or Earth & Vine Mango Tequila Jalapeno Grilling & Dipping Sauce for a taste from some south-of-the-border.

You’ll also want some specialty grocery items like Granite Bay Farms Wasabi Ginger Teriyaki Sauce or Granite Bay Farms Zinfandel Meat Marinade for a different spin on the basics. Whether you buy online gourmet food on our website or visit our gourmet food market in person, you’ll find descriptions that make it easy to be creative with your menu choices. Even when you buy your gourmet groceries online, there are many pages of sauces and marinades that will make a visit to your pantry feel like an excursion to the best gourmet food market.

Have fun while you’re creating your dream pantry. Visit specialty grocery stores and browse websites for ideas on how to find all the gourmet grocery items you need and make it an enjoyable experience. Participate in gourmet food and wine tastings, try samples at gourmet grocery stores and be inventive with the meals you prepare.

How to Create a Gourmet Pantry for Your Kitchen

2011-11-01T11:19:00.000-07:00

Preparing delicious gourmet meals is easy when you have the right essentials—and you can get them all in one visit to our Sacramento gourmet food store or TaylorsMarket.com, if you prefer to purchase online gourmet food. When you have the right gourmet food and wine staples in your pantry, a delicious gourmet meal is within reach at any time.

Start with the basic gourmet grocery items: extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, sea salt blends and an array of spices and sauces that run the gamut of flavors so you can always whip up something unique and flavorful. It’s important to select the finest quality items from your gourmet food market—this will result in delicious meals that impress every guest. Other essentials for your gourmet grocery pantry are Dijon mustard and black peppercorns.

For sea salt blends, you may want to try celery sea salt, citrus sea salt or peppered salt. It’s also a good idea to have a nice range of gourmet oils— every gourmet food store carries others in addition to olive oil. At Taylor’s Market, we have some amazing specialty grocery items that you can also get when you buy your gourmet groceries online, such as La Tourangelle Roasted Hazelnut Oil, Roasted Almond Oil and Roasted Walnut oil, to name a few.

When you come into our Sacramento gourmet food store, always look for specialty grocery items that are appealing in color and have a nice aroma. If you buy your gourmet groceries online, carefully read the descriptions and compare your options. Online gourmet food is just as fresh and delicious as the gourmet food and wine you can buy in any gourmet grocery stores, so rest assured that you can stock your pantry via the web, just as well as if you come into our gourmet food market.

More About Cheese

2011-10-26T12:16:00.000-07:00

Since cheese is such a popular item in both our Sacramento gourmet food store and our selection of online gourmet food, we’re dedicating another post to ideas for making the most of our cheese selections. Cheese is such a favorite among gourmet food and wine aficionados and there is good reason why! Here are a few tips to for making the most of your trip to the gourmet food market and when you’re buying gourmet groceries online.

Try the same cheese from different countries
Just like other gourmet food and wine, the flavor of cheese made in different countries is unique to each region. The flavors are affected by the climate, what the animals are fed, and the time of year that the milk is obtained. When you visit our Sacramento gourmet food store, ask our staff for recommendations of cheese from different countries so you can evolve your palate. If you buy your gourmet groceries online, the descriptions of the online gourmet food we offer has descriptions that tell you where the products originate.

Incorporate pairings
The next time you visit a gourmet food market or specialty grocery store, ask for suggestions for some good pairings. This will make trying new cheese types that much more enjoyable. Some standard principles are: red wines go with red meat, while white wines go with fish and poultry. There are also great pairings for cheese that the experts at gourmet grocery stores will help you with. The most important thing is to try new things!

Experiment
Different cheeses go better with certain specialty grocery items than others—the best way to figure out your own preferences is to do a cheese tasting. The next time you visit a gourmet food store or buy gourmet groceries at an online gourmet food store, get a wide range of different styles of cheese along with some wine, condiments and snacks. In addition to wine, try gourmet grocery items such as fresh fruit, nuts, crackers, jams and jellies, honey, chutneys and mustards. Try each type of cheese with each of the condiments and you’ll figure out some great pairings and determine what works best with each. Some specialty grocery stores even have kits for creating pairings.

Community Grains 100% Whole Grain Hard Red Winter Wheat Flour

2011-10-25T17:30:00.000-07:00

Community Grains Hard Red Winter Wheat Flour. Produced from Red Wing Wheat which is California Grown, Whole Grain, 13.61% protien, high-strength. full bodied flavor. Good for artisan breads, hearth breads, hand-crafted, long fermenting breads. Good with sourdough and wild yeasts, levains. Can be used as an all purpose flour. Its extra strength is helpful in making lighter breads than those made of whole grain flours with less protein. Pasta and pizza as well.

Giving the Gift of Wine

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Luckily for gourmet food and wine lovers, delicious bottles of wine are available in every price range. When you visit our Sacramento gourmet food store or purchase online gourmet food, browse our wine selection for great gift choices at every price, from $15 and up. A visit to specialty grocery stores or a gourmet food market or will give you a wealth of ideas for gifting.

A great way to show thought to your gift, whether it’s gourmet food and wine or other specialty grocery items, is to include a note explaining why you chose that particular wine bottle or gift. Maybe you liked the bottle, or you know the recipient likes the city or country that the wine is from, or it pairs well with their favorite type of food. This thoughtful touch will make them think of you when they enjoy this lovely gourmet grocery item.

If you select a bottle of wine, wrap it in a non-transparent bag. Even though it’s a wine bottle, everyone likes a surprise and enjoys unwrapping a present. Many wine retailers and specialty grocery stores, including our Sacramento gourmet food store and online gourmet food store, carry a range of bags for gifting bottles. If you don’t buy your gourmet groceries online or live near a gourmet food market, you can always look at stationery stores for nice bags.

Unless you think the wine will be opened immediately, it’s not necessary to chill it. However, if the host asks you to bring a bottle of wine or champagne from a specialty grocery store, then it should definitely be chilled beforehand. If it’s going to be served with a meal, ask what type of food will be served so you can pair the wine accordingly. Ask the staff at the gourmet grocery store for pairing suggestions or search for tips at your favorite online gourmet food store.

When buying wine and gourmet groceries, especially during the holidays when you may attend several parties, it may behoove you to buy it by the case at your next visit to a gourmet food store or when you buy your gourmet groceries online. Many gourmet grocery stores and websites that sell online gourmet food will give you a great discount for purchasing by the case.

The Sauce That Makes the Fish

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When you’re shopping for online gourmet food or visiting Taylor’s Market, your Sacramento gourmet food store, it’s important to search for specialty grocery items that are also good for you. In recent years, we’ve learned how good fish is for us. It’s an excellent protein choice and types like salmon and tuna are packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. In addition to our superb selection of gourmet food and wine, you can find amazing seafood and fresh fish at our gourmet grocery store and when you’re buying your gourmet groceries online.

A critical element of good seafood lies in the preparation. Lucky for our customers, both our Sacramento gourmet grocery store and online gourmet food store carry delicious sauces for preparing seafood. For those who enjoy the flair of Spanish food, we carry an incredible, original Basque Fish Sauce. Great for all types of fish, this all natural, specialty grocery blends sherry, burgundy wines, oil, onion, garlic, lemon zest, and other herbs and spices.

Another favorite of the patrons of our gourmet food market is The Ojai Cook Bite Back Tartar Sauce. Ingredients like jalapeno and horseradish make it perfect for seafood, fried fish, cold shellfish, tuna salad, salad dressings, veggie dips or artichokes. A favorite of our online gourmet food customers is Taylor's Market Tartar Sauce, a flavor-packed concoction made with mayonnaise, dill relish, jalapenos, lemon juice and garlic. Great for use with fish, shell fish or as a vegetable dip. When you’re browsing our gourmet groceries online, you’ll also notice Taylor’s Market Cocktail Sauce, made with tomato, vinegar, pickled watermelon, horseradish, cabbage, celery, onions, and spices. This has been a staple at our gourmet food store for years.

A visit to our gourmet food market promises a delicious array of gourmet food and wine coupled with personalized attention like no other specialty grocery stores can offer. We take pride in offering the best gourmet groceries in both our gourmet food store and online gourmet food store.