Sunset Supper at Pike Place
Friday, August 13th, 2010 found us at the Pike Place Market and the 15th Annual Sunset Supper event. It was an honor to be there among all those wonderful restaurants, wineries, breweries and spirit companies (we love that Intrigue Chocolates defies categorization!). All 80 entities , 1,000 paying customers enjoying the night out, and 150 volunteers, joined together by the Market Foundation’s mission to raise money for their community.
If you were there you know there was a definite buzz of excitement in the air, and if you stopped by our booth, you were having a blast! People really did seem to be having a good time, and we saw a lot of excited truffle-sampling going on!
The weather was awesome, wine was flowing, Seattle’s top chefs were cooking. Add live music to all of that and it was a good party! It was great to work with Seattle Uncorked once again, and we are so pleased to be part of the tradition of neighborhood that the Market Foundation works to preserve. Social services provided in the marketplace include; senior center, daycare, preschool and food bank. All valuable services for valuable Seattle residents!
Good Thymes Truffle – The ancient Greeks are said to have taken courage from the medicinal properties of this herb, and its understandable when you get a good whiff of it. Restorative, without being overwhelming, thyme has a lengthy history as a medicine and culinary additive. We use organic thyme that is freshly harvested in this truffle.
Grapefruit Truffle – You will be surprised by the freshness and zing of this truffle. The fresh, organic grapefruit zest stamps its foot coming out of the gates! This is our answer to the old “grapefruit diet”, but the fun way!
Paradise Truffle – Grains of Paradise has spiced the cooking of West Africa for centuries. A slight peppery kick is a precursor to this complex flavor. From the prolific ginger family, this spice is often compared to cardamom and black pepper.
What’s the Buzz? Truffle – Everyone knows that bees make honey. But ever think about where those bees get what they need to make that honey? Well, it’s nectar from flowers, of course. What flora the bees happen to live next to is where they will harvest the sweet nectar that they turn into honey. Sometimes its fields of clover, or tupelo, or a mixture of wildflowers, all of which affect the flavor and intensity. We use pure honey, unadulerated by common additives.
