Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy.
They’re still potted and in the lean-to for the time being, but I’m keen to plant my trio of Acers delivered from Suttons Seeds. I’ve got an Atropurpureum, a Phoenix and an Orange Dream Japanese Maple that are sure to add some nice colour to the back garden for many years to come (with a bit of care and hope).
Amira Superior Aromatic Basmati Rice
Aged for 18 months, fluffy, fragrant and with a nutty flavour – I’ve really been enjoying my sample bag of Amira Superior Aromatic Basmati Rice which came in handy for the actual Christmas feasting and for dining on the inevitable leftovers.
Salt so precious you grate it like you would Parmesan or truffles? Well, Rivsalt certain gives more of a boost than your typical table salt! This “hand selected Himalayan rock salt is mined from the foothills of the Salt Range and is believed to be the purest form of salt. Resembling a gemstone, the salt is “broken into faceted rocks of varying sizes and shades, from rosy pink to translucent white.” Available in the UK exclusively at Harvey Nichols and priced at £24 for 24g, Rivsalt comes with a miniature Japanese stainless steel grater within an engraved natural white oak stand and packaged in a white cylindrical box.
I’ve been a fan of Seasoned Pioneers for awhile (and the brand deserves waaaay more of a mention on my blog that this). I’m an even bigger fan now that I’ve discovered this independent spice manufacturer actually sells filé powder (aka sassafras leaves), a fundamental ingredient in all sorts of dishes from Louisiana and the Deep South and one I’ve had a heck of a time finding here in the UK. Gumbo time!
