Pairing Guide

 

A silent film. A colorless painting.  A tasteless wine.

What a bland world it would be without the blending, mixing, or merging of the senses.

The same is true of the food we create and consume.

Here is a helpful list of common flavor combinations and pairings.

 

Citrus Fused Olive Oils

 {Blood Orange, Lemon, Persian Lime}

Proteins: Seafood {fish, shrimp, scallops} Poultry {chicken, duck, quail} Pork: {Loin, chops, ribs}

Fruits & Vegetables: Berries, Citrus, Stonefruit, Leafy Greens, Beets, Squash, Root Vegetables

Traditional Balsamic Vinegar: Fig, Peach, Pomegranate, Raspberry, Strawberry, Vanilla

Spices & Herbs: Coriander, Fennel Seed, Lavender, Star Anise, Cinnamon, Basil, Mint, Cilantro

Beverages: Crisp Whites {Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, etc.}  Hefeweizen, Imported Mexican Beer, Gin

 

Chili Infused Olive Oils

 {Chipotle, Harissa}

Proteins: Beef, Lamb, Seafood, Pork, Poultry, Game, Veal {just about anything}

Fruits & Vegetables: Avocado, Mango, Corn, Prickly Pear, Plantains, Artichokes, Summer Squash

Traditional Balsamic Vinegar: Raspberry, Dark Chocolate, Cinnamon Pear, Black Cherry,  Espresso

Spices & Herbs: Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove, Cumin, Smoked Paprika, Oregano, Cilantro,

Beverages: Syrah, Malbec, Rose, Imported Mexican Beer, Ginger Beer, Fine Tequila

 

Herb Infused Olive Oils

{Basil, Cilantro Roasted Onion, Garlic, Herb de Provence, Tuscan Herb, Wild Mushroom & Sage}

Our herb infused olive oils are very versatile and can easily accompany numerous

proteins, fruits, vegetables, spices, and herbs.

What it comes down too is merely personal preference, in both taste and your style of cooking.

However, below are some suggested Traditional Balsamics to pair with each herb oil.

 

 Balsamic Vinegar Pairing Suggestions

Basil: Strawberry, Pomegranate, Fig, Raspberry, Sicilian Lemon, Black Cherry, Blackberry Ginger, 18 Yr.

Cilantro Roasted Onion: Black Cherry, Raspberry, Oregano, Dark Chocolate, 18 Yr.

Garlic: Oregano, Fig, Black Cherry, Peach, 18 Yr.,

Herbs de Provence: Black Cherry, Cinnamon Pear, Raspberry, Fig, Peach

Tuscan Herb: Oregano, Sicilian Lemon, Fig

Wild Mushroom & Sage: Black Cherry, Fig, Cinnamon Pear, Oregano, 18 Yr.

Walnut: Cranberry Pear, Raspberry

 

 

*our 18 year old Traditional Balsamic pairs well with anything and everything!