Archive for June, 2009

Third Thursdays in Vienna

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Join us this Thursday and every Third Thursday from 5 pm – 8pm at the Artful Gift Shop located on historic Church St. in downtown Vienna.

We will be set up with the best in local meats and produce, including locally raised beef and bison, fine raw milk cheeses, local hand-packed ice cream, organic milk and butter, Truffled popcorn, American caviar and creme fraiche, artisanal pates, farm fresh eggs, hickory smoked Virginia bacon, yummy yogurt, fresh mozzarella, bloody mary and mai tai mixes, salsas, mustards and much more!

Other local merchants will also be open to celebrate the start of summer and the first “Third Thursday.” Including our friends at the Artful Gift Shop, home to the finest, hand-crafted and unique gift items from local artists. For more information and a list of all participating merchants, visit
www.tinyurl.com/ThirdThursdaysonfacebook

And remember, On the Gourmet will be at the Great Falls Farmer’s market every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm and Alexandria’s West End Market every Sunday from 9 am – 1 pm. And delivering to your door every week your favorite local and specialty foods!

Eat well,
On the Gourmet

Truffle popcorn is here…and it is sooo good

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

We are excited to offer another new product! This is definitely not chocolate. This air-popped popcorn is made from the finest white corn and sprinkled with white truffles and Black Perigord Truffles, the delicious and expensive French Truffle.

Christened by Brillat Savarin as the “black diamond of the kitchen,” truffles are an elite and elusive epicurean delight, retailing for up to $1500 a lb! Why are these mushrooms so expensive you probably want to know, and especially if you don’t even care for mushrooms. Here’s a brief look into the history of this elusive and delectable epicurean delight.

Reports of Truffle collections date back as early as 4,000 years ago. The history of these extravagant tubers, inducers of romance and a top measure of haute cuisine, began when the ancients attributed them with magical power. According to Plutarch’s legend, it was believed that truffles were created by the gods, born as lightning bolts struck the earth. They grow underground at the roots of trees and are worshiped by chefs and epicureans around the world.

So treat yourself to this mouth watering aphrodisiac called the truffle – one of the most expensive foods in the world.

Stop by On the Gourmet this weekend to taste this delicious treat. Our 3 oz bag is only $10.00. Affordable luxury!
Learn more about the amazing truffle and Susan Rice Truffle Products here www.susanricetruffleproducts.com

We look forward to seeing you On the Gourmet!

Eat Well,

Sara, Chris, & Libby