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CHARCUTERIE

CHARCUTERIE

L’ESTORNELL & VEÁ

LLEIDA, CATALONIA

Veá has stood for the highest standards of quality and integrity in the cultivation of olives and the pressing of extra-virgin olive oils for more than 100 years. Señor Avelino Veá, has preserved the traditional methods of cultivation and blending and has elevated those standards by introducing the latest production techniques. Veá has earned recognition among the world’s most discerning chefs and restaurateurs who value this oil for its fine subtle flavor and consistency.

L’ESTORNELL ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Cultivar: Monocultivar. 100% Organic Arbequina. Notes: This oil is produced from organic Arbequina olives from the Veá estates, as well as the harvest of other growers in the locality. Cold winters and dry summers make the region particularly suitable to organic cultivation. Certified by the Catalan Council of Organic Production, under the EEC. Sweet, slightly nutty, almond flavor with a peppery quality and spicy aftertaste. Pairings: Sauté the vegetables for shakshuka, pooled on hummus, drizzled over grilled peaches and figs or to coat cauliflower with turmeric before oven roasting.

VEA04 12/250 ML VEA03 12/500 ML VEA02A 6/750 ML

L’ESTORNELL EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Cultivar: Blend of 80% Arbequina and 20% Picual. Notes: L’Estornell Extra Virgin Olive Oil is personally selected and blended by Avelino Veá to give an olive oil of exceptional fragrance and delicacy. It is cold pressed from olives grown near the village of Sarocca de Lerida. Pairings: This is a gorgeous all around oil. Try it for salmorejo, a cold bread and tomato soup, for a lemon cake or for frying up leek or shrimp fritters.

VEA14 12/250 ML VEA15 12/500 ML VEA07 12/750 ML VEA08 4/5 L TIN VEA72 3/5 L Pet Jug

{FABI Food & Beverage Award 2016 National Restaurant Association

L’ESTORNELL COLD SMOKED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil has been gently cold smoked over smoldering pine cones gathered from the forests of Montseny, Catalonia. The process lends a soft, subtle flavor of smoke that enhances the taste of the oil. Use this oil whenever and wherever you want the flavor of a wood fired oven or grill and only the kitchen range is at hand.

VEA018 6/ 250 ML

L’ESTORNELL COLUMBUS QUINCENTENARY EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Cultivar: 100% Arbequina olives Notes: Avelino Veá, has produced this oil exclusively from the fruit of verified 500 year- old trees to commemorate the historic voyage of Christopher Columbus from Spain to the Americas. Presented in hand-crafted glass ‘taberna’ decanters, of the type used throughout Spain during Columbus’ lifetime. Individually gift boxed in Galician pine. This is a strictly limited, numbered edition. Pairings: As a flourish on fennel and asparagus, fresh or aged cheeses, over extremely thin slices of mojama or bottarga or salad greens. Serve with your fine china and crystal.

VEA76 4/750 ML special order

L’ESTORNELL 100% ARBEQUINA EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Cultivar: 100% Organic Arbequina. Notes: This beautifully designed bottle contains 100% Arbequina olive oil and exhibits all the traits this olive is prized for. The flavor of artichoke predominates with a sweet aftertaste and a smooth, subtle finish with no pepper. It is an excellent value.

Pairings: Whip into mashed potatoes, dress a watermelon and feta salad, on chick peas and lentils or to braise whole baby vegetables.

VEA017 6/500 ML

VEÁ EARLY HARVEST EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Cultivar: Monocultivar. 100% Arbequina. Notes: This oil is produced from 100% Arbequina olives picked very early. It is harvested by hand, before the olives have fully ripened, during the first 5 days of the harvest in early November. The result is beautiful green and fruity oil, with a distinct aroma of green tomato. It has a fruity flavor and fresh sensation with an aftertaste of almonds. Pairings: Tabouleh, rice salads and paella, drizzled over stuffed zucchini or roasted Brussel sprouts.

VEA016 6/500 ML

VEÁ LES COSTES ESTATE EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Cultivar: 100% Arbequina olives Notes: A limited production oil from trees that are 200 or more years old. The soil and climate result in extraordinary olives and of course extraordinary olive oil. The same families have tended these trees for generations. Les Costes is a complex olive oil with a thick silky texture and a fresh nutty aroma. It has a big ripe, mild flavor with persistent nuances of dried fruit and almonds, a mild peppery finish and a slight chocolate return. Pairings: Grilled fish or assorted vegetables, a simple tomato salad, green beans with baby peas and edamame or simply with a loaf of bread.

VEA50 6/500 ML

L’ESTORNELL GARNACHA RED WINE VINEGAR

This vinegar is produced in the southern region of Priorato in Catalonia using exclusively the red grapes of the Garnacha variety. It is aged in oak barrels for more than 20 years. The vinegar is extracted from the barrels in small quantities, only once a year. It is a completely natural product with no additives. The Vinegar has a rosy, coppery hue with hints of orange, and is slightly opaque. It has a bold, powerful aroma which reflects its maturity. Use for marinating and braising meats, dressings and sauces and for seasoning greens and vegetables.

VEA21 12/250 ML

L’ESTORNELL SHERRY WINE VINEGAR RESERVA

Reserva Sherry Wine Vinegar is acetified from sherry wine made from choice Palomino Fino grapes. It is aged for a minimum of two years in a solera of 24 oak casks, where younger vinegars are blended with older vintages. Jerez Sherry Vinegar Reserva tastes of nuts and ripe fruit, delicately balanced by a tangy acidity. Sprinkle on preserved seafood for tapas, as in Spain. Whisk with walnut oil or partner with L’Estornell extra virgin oil as a dressing for greens, raw or cooked vegetables, grains and legumes.

VEA25 12/375 ML

SWEET WHITE GARLIC CLOVES

Marinated and packed in Spanish extra virgin olive oil, they are crunchy with a sweet and delicate garlic flavor. Eat them straight from the jar. Certified Kosher-Parve.

ICG100A 6/8.7 OZ

SWEET WHITE GARLIC CLOVES WITH HERBS

The fresh flavor that results from the mixture of thyme, oregano, tarragon and garlic marinated in extra virgin olive oil is exquisite. Serve these up with roast chicken, lamb or grilled vegetables. Certified Kosher-Parve.

ICG101A 6/8.7 OZ

SWEET WHITE GARLIC WITH HOT CHILI

Crushed red chili lends a slightly spicy flavor to the garlic, for more adventurous palates. The chilis are dried in the sun, then ground and mixed by hand. A mixture of intense and delicate flavors. You will enjoy every bite. Certified Kosher-Parve.

1CG102A 6/ 8.7 OZ

SAFINTER SPANISH SAFFRON

Grown on the Gonzalez family farms in La Mancha, each stigma is harvested by hand and dried. This saffron is graded Category I for color, taste and aroma.

SAF200A 10/1 GR SAF201 24/20 GR BLISTER PACKS

IN CELLO BOX SAF201A 1/v20 0.5 GR BLISTER PACKS

IN CELLO BOX

SAFINTER SMOKED SPANISH PIMENTON (PAPRIKA) LA VERA D.O.P.

Ocales and Jaranda peppers grown in La Vera are slowly dried by smoking over oak, then ground in traditional stone mills. An authentic ingredient to use in typical Spanish dishes like Galician octopus or patatas bravas, to flavor hearty stews or dusted over devilled eggs. Available in three varieties.

Bittersweet

SAF100 12/2. 5 OZ Hot

SAF101 12/ 2.5 OZ Sweet

SAF102 12/2.5 OZ SAF107Z 1/750 GR FOODSERVICE TIN

SAFRANTE SAFFRON

Derived from the saffron flower, each filament or thread are actual dried stigmas. A saffron flower only contains three stigmas, each one picked by hand. Saffron is used both for it bright orangeyeloow color and for it intense aroma and equally strong flavor. Enjoy as a food ingredient in dishes, desserts and flavored mixed drinks.

560813 12/1 OZ TINS 560606 8/1 GR JAR

CONSERVAS ORTIZ ANCHOVIES IN OLIVE OIL

Caught, preserved and packed the traditional way: with salt, time and patience. After six months packed in barrels of salt, the anchovies are hand filleted, skinned and packed one by one. Use to top a salad, pizza or pissaladiere or melt in extra virgin olive oil for bagna cauda to dip vegetables. Blend with butter to gild your favorite steak.

ORT101A 1/18.7 OZ FOODSERVICE TIN ORT101B 6/18.7 OZ FOODSERVICE TIN

ORT103 15/3.35 OZ GLASS JAR PERSIL FORK ORT104 50/1.68 OZ TIN IN BOX ORT104A 10/1.68 OZ TIN IN BOX

CONSERVAS ORTIZ ANCHOAS A LA ANTIGUA / “OLD STYLE” ANCHOVIES

Salt cured anchovies are cleaned and filleted one by one with a knife, leaving the skin on. They are then marinated in extra virgin olive oil and a touch of parsley. Silver hued and intensely flavored, they make an ideal appetizer or to garnish salads.

ORT106 5/3.25 OZ

GLASS JAR PERSIL FORK

CONSERVAS ORTIZ SALTED ANCHOVIES

Anchovies en salázón are packed fresh, with very little salt, ready to be prepared as you wish. You can fillet them with a knife and enjoy them served in extra virgin olive oil and a dash of wine vinegar or use them in a delicious puttanesca pasta sauce.

ORT109 12/4.23 OZ

VACUUM TRAY/PRE-ORDER ONLY

CONSERVAS ORTIZ PIQUILLO PEPPERS STUFFED WITH TUNA

Conservas Ortiz presents its exquisite ‘piquillo’ hot peppers roasted on a wood fire and stuffed with White Tuna in a delicious tomato and pepper sauce. Serve on their own as appetizers or with saffron rice for something more substatial. Four peppers per tin.

ORT702 12/10.58 OZ | Tin in Box

CONSERVAS ORTIZ SARDINES A LA ANTIGUA /“OLD STYLE” SARDINES IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Silvery Sardina pilchardus cleaned by hand, fried in extra virgin olive oil. Hand packed in glass to ensure their quality and showcase their beauty. Their flavor improves with the years, becoming more tender and delicate. Savor these in a salad with fennel and black olives, in fisherman’s eggs or simply on buttered country bread.

CONSERVAS ORTIZ BONITO DEL NORTE IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Use this firm tasty tuna to stuff tomatoes or peppers, in a salad dressed with an extra virgin oil scented with mandarin or lemon and wine vinegar or stirred into a jarred arrabbiata sauce to serve over bucatini for a warming supper.

ORT500 8/64.37 OZ MASTER CASE ORT500A 1/64.37 OZ FOODSERVICE TIN

8 SLEEVES /12 TINS ORT501 96/3.95 OZ OVAL TIN MASTER CASE ORT501A 12/3.95 OZ OVAL TIN

ORT503 50/3.25 SMALL TIN IN BOX 5 SLEEVES /10 ORT503A 10/3.25 OZ ROUND TIN IN BOX ORT507 30/8. 8 OZ LARGE ROUND TIN

5 SLEEVES/6 TINS ORT507A 6/8.8 OZ LARGE ROUND TIN 1/6 ORT510 12/7.76OZ GLASS JAR

CONSERVAS ORTIZ BONITO DEL NORTE “VENTRESCA”

Ventresca is cut from a triangular area on the bottom of the fish near the head. Preserved as fine fillets in olive oil, the belly meat is the most tender, delicate and subtly flavored cut of all. Conservas Ortiz uses only unbroken fillets, handpacked in extra virgin olive oil. This is the tuna to use in Niçoise salad.

ORT504 50/3.88 OZ OVAL TIN IN BOX

5 SLEEVES/10 TINS ORT504A 10/3.88 OZ OVAL TIN IN BOX

1 SLEEVE/10 TINS

CONSERVAS ORTIZ WHITE BONITO TUNA WITH ESPELETTE PEPPER

Hand packed in olive oil with a pinch of mildly spicy Espelette pepper from the Basque region of France. Open and eat for tapas and antipasti or to fill deviled eggs.

ORT512 12/9OZ

CONSERVAS ORTIZ BONITO DEL NORTE MI-CUIT

Only a pinch of salted is added to this tuna simply cooked and packed in its own juices.

ORT511 12/7.05 OZ

CONSERVAS ORTIZ KOSHER BONITO DEL NORTE FLAKES

Cooked in seawater, these tuna flakes are from the trimmings used in the regular Bonito del Norte production. Packed in vegetable oil.

ORT543 8/61.73 OZ FOODSERVICE TIN

((SPECIAL ORDER ONLY)

BOQUERONES (MARINATED WHITE ANCHOVIES)

Anchovies are preserved using traditional methods and strict quality controls. They are filleted and trimmed by hand then marinated in wine vinegar until they are ready to be packed in olive oil, garlic and parsley. Delicately textured and flavored. Open and eat with a drop or two of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and snip of chives. Keep refrigerated.

ORT200 12/3.88 OZ TRAY (PREORDER ONLY) ORT201 4/4.94 OZ TRAY (PREORDER ONLY)

CONSERVAS ORTIZ “FAMILY RESERVE” BONITO DEL NORTE IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

In Ortiz’s search for excellence, this traditional Bonito del Norte is aged an additional year in their cellars before shipping to market. The smoothness and flavor of bonito del norte in extra virgin olive oil improves over a period of months, meaning that tuna that has matured for a year is better tasting than one that hasn’t. Put a few tins away in the pantry. Toss this tuna with a mix of olives, cherry tomatoes and celery dressed and a splash of sherry vinegar for a proper tuna salad.

CONSERVAS ORTIZ MACKEREL FILLETS IN OLIVE OIL

Southern mackerel is caught off the coast and is hand-crafted in a completely traditional way Tender white meat fillets are hand cleaned and packed in olive oil. Heartier and more intensely flavorful than tuna. Serve these warm with boiled new potatoes and in a mustard vinaigrette.

CONSERVAS ORTIZ YELLOWFIN TUNA IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Out of respect for the environment we offer products preserved in organic extra virgin olive oil.

ORT900 12/6.7 OZ GLASS JAR ORT901 24/3.95 OZ OVAL TIN

CONSERVAS ORTIZ KOSHER YELLOWFIN TUNA IN OLIVE OIL

Use this delectable tuna with white beans or chick peas and olives, your mom’s tuna noodle casserole, or on a rustic bread for a tuna melt.

PORTOMAR MUSSELS IN ESCABECHE

The Rias Galegas region is one of the most important repositories of phytoplankton in the world and one of the best places to cultivate mussels. These farmed mussels come from the Galician Rias D.O.P. The seed is cultivated on ropes suspended from batea, rafts of eucalyptus lattice, for a year until they reach harvest size. These premium mussels are lightly fried and packed in the typical regional sauce made with vinegar and a paprika marinade.

Applications: Serve more elaborately bruschetta style. Start with toasted baguette rubbed with a clove of garlic. Use the packing oil, artichoke cream, tapenade, aioli or chipotle mayonnaise as a spread. Garnish with strips of roasted pepper, sun dried tomato and fresh herbs of choice.

POR120 3.9 oz / 111 GR (8/12 CT)

PORTOMAR STUFFED SQUID IN SPICED SAUCE OF TOMATO & ONION

Tender baby squid stuffed with their tentacles is slowly cooked in olive oil and covered with a handmade sauce made with fresh onion and tomato. This product has a spicy yet delicate flavor and natural texture.

Applications: Nice warmed with fresh bread or cooked rice. Or just out of the tin as a tapas dish.

FLAVORS OF THE SEA

Enjoy the flavors of the Galician seashore with the exceptional conservas from Portomar. Ideal to serve with the aperitif or to feature with a few simple ingredients in salads, in rice and fish dishes. Bars and restaurants all over Spain and Portugal serve conservas as part of the tapas selection. They are ready to enjoy right out of the tin or served in small terra cotta cazuelas. Set them out alongside crusty bread, olives, Marcona almonds and potato chips. Fill a shot glass with toothpicks for spearing. Put out a stack of paper cocktail napkins. Open a bottle of Cava, a chilled white or cold beer, and you are ready to entertain.

PORTOMAR OCTOPUS IN OLIVE OIL

Tender and flavorful. Hand packed in olive oil.

Applications: Try these in a salad with orange or grapefruit segments and radicchio or tossed with celery and olives. Excellent with boiled or sautéed potatoes and a light dusting of pimentón.

ITEM # POR130 3.9 oz / 111 GR

PORTOMAR COCKLES IN BRINE

Cockles are collected by hand on the beaches of the Galician coast at low tide. Because of the richness of the waters, their flavor is unbeatable. They are seasoned only with sea salt.

Applications: Stir them into spaghettini sauced with oil, garlic, parsley, and a pinch of lemon zest just before serving. Fold into an omelet or simply open the tin and serve with lemon or lime.

POR100 3.9 oz / 111 GR (50/60 CT)

PORTOMAR RAZOR CLAMS IN BRINE

Razor clams are hand-harvested from the tidal flats in the region’s bays and estuaries. They are widely regarded as a delicacy.

Applications: Dressed with oil from the tin, a squeeze of lime juice, a bit of chopped tomato and onion, a few leaves of cilantro, and fresh sliced chili, they make an easy first course.

POR140 3.9 oz / 111 GR

DEL DESTINO SLICED GREEN OLIVES

Mildly salty, fruity and rich flavor, our Sliced Green Olives are conveniently and uniformly sliced to perfection. Cured naturally in a salt and water brine which gives these olives their smooth and earthy flavor that we all love.

563585 10/33 OZ POUCH 565246 4/1 GAL 565247 6/10 With Pimiento

565811 4/1 GAL

DEL DESTINO MANZANILLA OLIVES

Pitted Olives

Traditional Spanish Olive, the Pitted Manzanilla Olives are meaty with a firm texture that emanates the true Spanish culture. Known for it’s oval shape and nutty flavor, this olive is already pitted for convenience and are wonderful for snacking.

565218 240/260 CT 4/1 GAL

Del Destino Stuffed Olives

The most common and traditional Spanish olive, the Stuffed Manzanilla Olives have a natural green hue with a firm texture and slight almond flavor that emanates the true Spanish culture. Stuffed with a bright crimson colored sweet pimiento paste that gives the olives a savory and slightly smoky flavor.

565210 340/360 CT 4/1 GAL

DEL DESTINO QUEEN OLIVES

Pitted Olives

Queen olives are large, plump olives with a dark green uniform color. Pitted for convenience, a Queen olive’s texture is a bit firmer than its Spanish sister olive the Manzanilla. This olive, popular for its large size, has a slightly bitter taste. Available in plastic P-E-T containers.

562512 70/80 CT 4/1 GAL 565324 110/120 CT 4/1 GAL

Stuffed Olives

Traditionally grown in southern Spain, the Queen Olive is known for it’s plump and meaty appearance and semi-firm texture. With the Mediterranean sun infusing the fruit trees which give the olives their smooth, slightly salty, fruity flavor that can be enjoyed by all.

565265 110/120 CT 4/1 GAL 562530 140/160 CT 12/21 OZ 566811 140/160 CT 4/1 GAL 562509 140/160 CT 4/1 GAL

DEL DESTINO RIPE SLICED OLIVES

Savory and recipe ready, our Sliced Ripe Olives taste great, are naturally cholesterol-free and sliced for convenience. Traditionally packed in brine to create a mild, and pleasant flavor profile.

565386 10/33 OZ POUCH 565209 6/10

ARTICHOKES

Del Destino Hearts

Picked young and tender, all natural and savory artichokes are cleaned and cut so only the delicate heart remains.

565249 30-40 CT 6/3 KG

Casa Diva Pieces

Fresh tasting quartered artichoke hearts are prepared from the flower of the artichoke plant. Earthy, tender and mildly sweet, these quarters are ideal to balance out strong flavors.’

566814 6/3 KG

Del Destino Quarters

Succulent artichoke hearts are picked at the peak of freshness and diced for easy application and labor-saving convenience. Any recipe can be enhanced with the fresh, all natural flavor of Artichoke Pieces. Include in pasta or lasagna, ideal as a pizza or focaccia bread topping and most versatile, mix in dips, spreads and sauces.

565251 6/3 KG

Maria Bottoms

The base section of the artichoke, is referred to as the artichoke bottom. Artichoke bottoms have a tender texture and flavorful taste, similar to the artichoke heart. The bottoms, like the heart, can be served as snacks, appetizers or as a tasty ingredient for salads and other side dishes.

00004 7/9 CT 24/14 OZ 00005 7/9 CT 12/14 OZ

CELEBRITY MUSHROOMS

With an earthy flavor and meaty bite, Celebrity Mushroom Pieces and Stems offer a time-saving addition to any dish, pre-sliced for convenience. Add instant flavor and texture to your dishes with Celebrity premium mushrooms, picked from the highest-quality Champignon mushrooms available.

565518 62 OZ N P/S 6/10 O

TABLE ONE READY TO EAT MEAL KITS

CELEBRITY BEETS

Celebrity™ beets are sweet, tender and picked at the peak of ripeness. Available diced and sliced, they are packed fresh and are ready-to-enjoy.

Diced

Table One’s Ready-To-Eat meals have it all. These homestyle recipes crafted with all-natural ingredients and without added preservatives. These are fast and convenient to prepare when you’re in a hurry-just open and serve (fork included). Best of all, these Mediterranean-inspired dishes are completely delicious. From wild rice studded with black beans, crunchy apples and spices to quinoa salad with cannellini beans and tomatoes, these non-GMO salads make the perfect lunch anytime, anywhere.

569577 8/8.1 OZ Quinoa Salad 569575 8/7 OZ Lentil Salad 569574 8//7.7 OZ Wild Rice Salad 569576 8/8.46 OZ Pasta Salad

DEL DESTINO PEPPERS

Fresh tasting diced red pimiento peppers are a convenient way to add visual appeal and sweet pepper flavor to your dishes. Packed in a simple brine solution, each pepper is picked at the peak of freshness ensuring a quality product and natural taste.

Diced Red

565230 6/10

DEL DESTINO GRAPESEED OIL

Grapeseed Oil is a light tasting oil. derived from grape seeds. It shines in all cooking uses, deep-frying, sautéing and baking included. It has a clean, light neutral taste that holds flavor well.

562528 6/1 GAL

DEL DESTINO BLENDED OIL

50% Sunflower oil 50% Virgin olive oil

561170 6/1 GAL

DEL DESTINO PEACHES

These peaches are picked at the peak of freshness. They are skinned, pitted and packed in heavy syrup. The peaches emit a bright yellow color and enhance many dishes. The sweet fruit is a great addition to be served a dessert at home or decorations on cake. No preservatives. No artificial color.

Halves L/S

561389 4/67 OZ

MARIA CAPERS

Our Capers are pickled and packed in brine and are perfect for all applications. Use in all your favorite cold salads, served over chicken or fish, combined with any pasta sauce for a delicious dish!

Non-Pareil

00820 12/16 OZ 00810 6/32 OZ

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