Just the Facts

    Item Name:           Green Olives in Basque Sauce

    Item #:                  FR208
    Case Pack:           1/11 lb
    Origin:                   The Basque region of France, located on the
                                 Southwest Coast near the Spanish border
 

Barnier Fresh Harvest Olives are the finest and freshest olives France has to offer.  Produced in Languedoc, France by a small family business with more than 60 years experience, Barnier Fresh Harvest Olives are hand-selected, unpasteurized, cured using true artisanal methods and fermented slowly under refrigeration.  The results are olives that are exceptionally firm, fresh, flavorful and low in salt. 

Basque cooking and flavors are influenced by the shared French and Spanish culture of its population.  The Basque Country (as locals refer to it), is a unique region that places importance on the use of fresh, locally available ingredients as well as fresh or preserved seafood.  Popular local vegetables include beans, espelette peppers, corn and potatoes.  Standard seafood selections include salt cod, eel and tuna.  Sauces are also an important part of a Basque meal.  The simplicity of local vegetables and fish on a Basque table is often contrasted by the complexity of sauces.  Popular sauce recipes often include ingredients such as olive oil, garlic, oregano, tomatoes, peppers, onions, wine and lemon.

Barnier Green Olives in Basque Sauce are a combination of green Beldi olives, red and yellow peppers marinated in a Basque sauce made of vinegar brine, oil, lemon, garlic, green pepper and spices. This recipe from the southwestern part of France allows you to experience authentic French countryside olives as they were intended...or as the French say, "comme là-bas!"

Fact or Fiction?  The Health Benefits of Cider VinegarThe debate over the health benefits of cider vinegar dates back to the beginning of time.  Hippocrates, the father of medicine, treated his patients with cider vinegar as far back as 400 BCE.  He discovered that natural, undistilled cider vinegar is a powerful cleansing and healing elixir.  He is quoted as calling it "a naturally occurring antibiotic and antiseptic that fights germs and bacteria for a healthier, stronger, longer life."

The versatility of cider vinegar is legendary. Babylonians used it as a condiment and preservative, while Julius Caesar's army used it as a tonic to stay healthy and fight off disease. The Greeks and Romans kept vinegar vessels for healing and flavoring while the French used it as a body deodorant in the Middle Ages.

Even Christopher Columbus and his crew had vinegar barrels for prevention of scurvy as did the soldiers in the American Civil War. For centuries in Japan, the feared Samurai warriors drank it for strength and power. Other known uses are as a cleansing agent to remove bacteria, germs, odors, and even stains and spots.

Cider vinegar is rich in vitamins and minerals as well as enzymes, amino acids, potash, propionic acid and apple pectin. It can lower cholesterol by flushing fats, thin blood to help control blood pressure and even give the body fiber that helps control blood glucose.  Cider vinegar can be taken three times a day by mixing 1 or 2 tablespoons of vinegar in 8 ounces of distilled water.

FoodMatch and Cider Vinegar

Foodmatch offers Beaufor Cider Vinegar, item # 39001.  Case pack 2/5 L.

Carefully aged in oak barrels using artisanal methods, Beaufor vinegars guarantee intensity and authenticity of taste, maintaining just the right level of acidity (7%) to enliven salads and sauces without overpowering them.  Contact your FoodMatch Sales Representative for more information.

Chef Brett's Cider Vinaigrette   

    Beaufor Cider Vinegar                            3 Tbsp
   
    Divina Renieris Estate EVOO                 3 Tbsp
   
    Beaufor Dijon Mustard                           1 Tbsp
   
    Honey                                                  1 tsp
   
    Shallot, minced                                     1 Tbsp
   
    Fresh Tarragon or Chervil, chopped         1/2 tsp
   
    Sea Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper            To Taste  

Combine ingredients in a bowl and whisk until desired consistency.  Toss with salad or use as a marinade.

           Just the FactsName:             Farah HerauxDepartment:     Inventory Management
Job Title:          Purchasing Agent
Years @ FM:    4
Hometown:       Port-au-Prince, Haiti        

Job Description:"I order and maintain the inventory levels for many of the FoodMatch brands.  I am responsible for purchasing from a number of countries including France, Argentina, Turkey, Spain, Iran, Mauritius, Chile, South Africa, Croatia, Denmark, and the United States."

Favorite FoodMatch Memory:"The Christmas dinners! They are great and every single one of them is engraved in my memory.  They foster camaraderie between my colleagues and offer a great "break" before the holiday stress."

Little Known Facts and Hobbies:"I speak fluent French, Spanish and Haitian-Creole.  I also love the outdoors, canoeing, biking and dancing."

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