Duck Confit and Prosciutto Goat Cheese Balls W/ Black Truffle Honey
This one was the result of resurrecting a dead idea from yesterday. I just couldn't get the creative juices flowing yesterday, but today was a new day. I started with a mixture of goat cheese, duck confit, cracked black pepper, and chive. Today I added some thin strips of prosciutto and used a small scoop to portion small balls of the cheese mix. I used fine panko bread crumbs to double bread the cheese. The sauce is exactly what it says, a nice black truffle product I received from someone who has not yet acquired a taste for the mushroom, and some nice honey. I used some very finely chiffinade sage to compliment the dish and add a touch of color.
Hello Benjamin,
ReplyDeleteWe just finished reading your recent blog post featuring black truffle honey, and for your consideration, wanted to let you know about the new da Rosario product line, the first and only USDA 100% organic truffle products on the US market – made with real truffles, not synthetic chemical derivatives.
With everyone from restaurateurs and home cooks looking for ways to eat well for less in 2009, da Rosario’s truffle line offers simple ways to infuse the earthy truffle flavor into dishes, minus the hefty price tag. For example, da Rosario Truffle Oil adds flavor to mashed potatoes, roast chicken, scrambled eggs, salad dressings, and even french fries. da Rosario Truffle Butters make an indulgent grilled cheese sandwich. Sprinkled on steak or pasta, da Rosario Savory Truffle Seasonings quickly step up a main course . And da Rosario's Acacia Honey with White Truffles finishes a simple cheese plate and a creates an impressive dessert when drizzled over vanilla ice cream.
da Rosario uses truffles harvested from organic land in Italy’s Umbrian Valley, and the collection includes:
USDA 100% Organic Truffle Flavored Olive Oil (white & black truffle)
USDA Organic Savory Truffle Seasonings (white & black truffle)
USDA 100% Organic Truffle Butters (white & black truffle)
USDA 100% Organic Acacia Honey with White Truffles
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We’ve included a recent press release below, and are happy to make Rosario Safina, the founder of da Rosario and the author of the book "Truffles: Ultimate Luxury, Everyday Pleasure," available for an interview. For additional information, hi-res images, videos and product samples please contact Ilana Alperstein at 212-982-8300 x103 / ialperstein@baltzco.com. Or visit darosario.com.
Thanks for your time and consideration, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Best,
Cara
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da Rosario Celebrates the Year of Affordable Luxury
10 Ways to Splurge Smarter in 2009: Truffle Indulgences Meet Comfort Food
NEW YORK, N.Y., January 8, 2008 – Truffles may seem like an unattainable treat, with the price of fresh truffles reaching as high as $4,000 per pound in 2008, but now home cooks can affordably indulge without breaking the bank. Truffle products including oils, honeys, butters and seasonings offer ways bring home the essence of truffles, minus the hefty price tag.
da Rosario products are the first and only 100% USDA certified organic truffle products on the U.S. market, and have already gained a cult following from chefs and gourmet retailers nationwide for their affordability and pure truffle flavor, in contrast to their synthetic imposters. Upgrade everyday meals on a budget with real truffle flavor in classic and comfort food dishes.
da Rosario’s “10 Ways to Splurge Smarter with Truffles in the New Year” include:
USDA 100% Organic (White & Black) Truffle Flavored Olive Oil
1. Whisk into your favorite salad dressing.
2. Stir into almost any cream soup.
3. Brush over cheese for an aromatic and gooey grilled cheese sandwich.
4. Drizzle into the center of a chicken pot pie while warm.
da Rosario’s USDA Organic Savory (Black & White) Truffle Seasonings
5. Sprinkle over scrambled eggs for a decadent breakfast treat.
6. Sprinkle over NY strip steak and let melt into the juices before serving.
da Rosario’s USDA 100% Organic White Truffle Butter
7. Mix into your favorite mashed potatoes recipe for an added intensity.
da Rosario’s USDA 100% Organic Acacia Honey with White Truffles
8. Brush over grilled pork chops before sprinkling with sea salt.
9. Drizzle over pear slices and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano.
10. Drizzle over vanilla ice cream for an original take on a classic dessert.
For more recipes and information on da Rosario, please visit www.darosario.com or call Ilana Alperstein at 212-982-8300 x103.
ABOUT DA ROSARIO
da Rosario launched the first-ever USDA 100% Organic truffle line, which combines the purity of organic truffles with high-quality ingredients including organic olive oil, butter, and Acacia honey, among others. da Rosario’s creator, Rosario Safina, has been the driving force behind the popularization of truffles over the past 20 years. In 2002, Safina published the first book in the U.S. dedicated to this luxury item, “Truffles: Ultimate Luxury, Everyday Pleasure,” establishing him as the noted authority on the subject. Safina has appeared and been featured in numerous outlets including Martha Stewart Living, CNN, Fine Living, Emeril Live, Good Morning America, The New Yorker, The Genuine Article with Gordon Elliott, and NPR.