Enjoyed this take and agree with many of the motivations listed behind the rise! A little behind the scenes history... The largest US caviar farm had an exclusive contract with a single, institutional caviar brand for many years. 10-15 years ago, that contract expired allowing everyone and their mother (including us, transparently!) access to their supply. Like with any product (and in seafood especially) there is a wide range of quality, standards, and transparency amongst the caviar brands you'll find today. We're obviously nerds about this and could go on lol
oooh VERY interesting! That makes so much sense. Ya, it also seems like people are starting to use the term caviar a bit more loosely and what is ACTUALLY caviar is more limited. I am a huge fan of Island Creek oyster (used to live in Boston)!
Loved how deep you went! So incredible & agree magazines are life
Enjoyed this take and agree with many of the motivations listed behind the rise! A little behind the scenes history... The largest US caviar farm had an exclusive contract with a single, institutional caviar brand for many years. 10-15 years ago, that contract expired allowing everyone and their mother (including us, transparently!) access to their supply. Like with any product (and in seafood especially) there is a wide range of quality, standards, and transparency amongst the caviar brands you'll find today. We're obviously nerds about this and could go on lol
oooh VERY interesting! That makes so much sense. Ya, it also seems like people are starting to use the term caviar a bit more loosely and what is ACTUALLY caviar is more limited. I am a huge fan of Island Creek oyster (used to live in Boston)!
Totally! And it gets especially slippery with a completely new customer base who doesn't have deep knowledge on the product.
Also, wow, we are honored!! <3 If you're ever back in town would love to host you down at the farm! :)
OMG I WOULD DIE. truly. i've never been happier eating island creek oysters sipping on some vino with a side of truffle fries.
Texas caviar is the only one I'll eat. :) And very cool you linked a recipe from Homesick Texan. Lisa went to Austin College with me!
It is so yummy!!! Oh no way - that is so cool! I really like her recipes.
All so interesting!! I love having Dinner Party Fodder back in my inbox!
Thanks Ali! We'll have a dinner party next time you visit Raleigh :)
Wow very interesting!! Going to have to try the Texas caviar!
I'll make some for us!!
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