Our Inspiring Foods This Week 03/24/2026
Kokuto (aka Japanese Sugar) from Hateruma Island
Deep, complex, and unmistakably tied to its origin, Okinawan brown sugar is one of Japan’s most distinctive sweeteners. Produced on just a handful of islands in the Okinawan archipelago, each batch reflects its terroir—particularly the influence of coral-rich soils, which lend a unique mineral depth you won’t find in conventional sugars.
From a chef’s perspective, this is far more than a sweetener—it’s an ingredient that adds dimension. On the palate, it delivers layered notes of molasses, earth, and subtle savoriness, with an aromatic finish that hints at tobacco and warm spice. It’s the kind of sugar that doesn’t just sweeten a dish, but transforms it.
In the kitchen, its versatility is exceptional. Of course, it shines in desserts, where its richness elevates everything from custards to baked goods. But it’s equally at home in savory applications—think slow braises, broths, glazes, and sauces where a touch of depth can make all the difference. It’s also an excellent choice for sushi-zu, bringing a more nuanced sweetness and body to seasoned rice.
Because it is minimally processed, this sugar retains a natural, rustic texture rather than a uniform granulation—another reminder of its artisanal character and integrity.
Kokuto from Hateruma Island
Available in
30kg bag
500g pack
Liquid Shio Koji
Hanamaruki's Liquid Shio Koji is a unique and convenient preparation of traditional shio koji. Hanamaruki makes shio koji, places it in a sake bag and then presses it to get only the enzyme-rich liquid which they have a patent for. You can use this to marinate meats, season broths or even add to meatballs or gyoza filling...basically, if you want to add umami to anything, use Liquid Shio Koji. That's why we call it liquid gold.
To marinate a protein, add 8 to 10% of the weight of the protein in liquid shio koji. In other words, to marinate 100 grams of meat, add 8 to 10 grams of liquid shio koji.
Ingredients: rice, water, salt, ethyl alcohol
Available in:
18 liter box
500ml bottle
Lady Edison Has New Products And Is Looking Extra Fancy
We are offering Lady Edison products sampling and tasting this week, reach out if you wanna sample!
Lady Edison Salami
Chorizo
Sopressata
Finocchiona
Tartufo
Extra Fancy Country Ham
aged 18-24 month
Little Shorty
aged 6-8 month
Jinhua Style Ham
Mushrooms
Yellowfoot chanterelles
Hedgehogs
Seafood Air Program
Seafood
Fish
Bluefin Tuna From North Carolina *first of the season*
Shy Beaver Rainbow Trout
Scottish Sea Trout
Frozen Hamachi Collars From Japan
Frozen Hamachi Collars From Japan
Uni From Maine
Spanish Turbot
Lubimar Lubina
Daurade
Special shoutout:
Esteros Lubimar
A fish truly sustainable and wild like flavors.
Check out Dan Barber’s Ted Talk on finding and serving this special fish
Wild Portuguese Fish
Order Thursday for following Thursday
Wild Dover Sole
Wild Turbot
Wild Loup de Mer
Horse Mackerel
Sardines
Portuguese Percebes
Oysters
This Wednesday due to windy conditions
Matagorda Pearls
Prawns/Shrimps
Frozen Caledonia Blue Prawn
Frozen Head-on Hawaii shrimp
Frozen Langoustines
Sparkling Water For Your Bar
Tehuacan Sparkling Mineral Water
High mountain source glacial beginnings and high mineral content. Make this the perfect mixer or sparkling mineral water option
