Thursday, July 2, 2009

Flavorbank celebrates 40th Anniversary

The Food & Wine Radio Network Salutes & Congratulates Flavorbank on its 40th anniversary. The longtime "Official Spice Company" of the James Beard Award Winning Food & Wine Radio Network offers the finest whole spices that money can buy. "Flavorbank is the Cartier of Peppercorns" according to Jennifer English.

What difference does quality make in a category where mediocrity coupled with trader greed meant that we never learned what the best tasted like? "Quality makes all the difference" says Chef Albert Hall of the award winning Acacia at St. Phillip's restaurant in Tucson, AZ. High quality spices are the cornerstone of seasoning which is the foundation of flavor. Better spices will make everything you cook and eat taste better. It is that simple. Remember that every recipe in the world says 'season to taste' which means using one good sea salt and one good pepper.

Pepper and spices are steeped in tradition — a product so integral to the evolution of world trade and culture that it was used as currency in place of gold for 2000 years — the peppercorn is aptly crowned “The King of Spices.” Today, the historical spice that drove man to explore the globe continues to outsell all other spices. Unfortunately, the market is full of mediocre quality goods. Several factors can determine a peppercorn's flavor and taste. The type of plant, farming conditions, harvesting techniques or even the shipping methods can dramatically alter its characteristics. Flavorbank locates the very best growers worldwide and imposes strict quality control testing to ensure fresh, potent, and full-flavored products. Flavorbank's wide variety of peppercorns and pepper blends appeal to a variety of tastes and preferences. We know that freshly ground pepper is the only way to achieve the wonderful taste, distinctive aroma, and full depth of flavor that pepper can deliver. This appreciation explains why Flavorbank's fine quality peppercorns have been used and enjoyed by award-winning chefs and everyday cooks alike for over 40 years.

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