February 1st, 2010
Two international delicacies caviar and escargot (snails) have birthed a new trend in French luxury gastronomy that is captivating international chefs: escargot caviar also known as snail caviar/eggs.
Snail eggs are more akin to Japanese salmon roe than traditional caviar, as they are larger and plumper.
The taste is described as one-of-a-kind on various gastronomy forums, some compare the flavor to endangered sturgeon caviar.
December 3rd, 2009
Maison Prunier in Paris have released this limited edition caviar called Love 2010 by Yves Saint Laurent.
The name is derived from the seasons greetings sent by Yves Saint Laurent to friends and family in the form of paintings, each based on the theme of love.
The caviar used is of the Saint-James variety introduced in 1932 for the opening of the Prunier restaurant on St. James Street in London.
November 28th, 2009
One of the UKs most famous internet fishmonger, The Fish Society, have just launched the most expensive seafood hamper in the world.
At £2,500, their “Caviar & Crustacean Atomic hamper” will feed a party of 30 seafood lovers at a cost of around £70 per head – just in time for Christmas.
October 15th, 2009
Wild Caviar has almost vanished from face of the Earth and the privileged few that are still able to enjoy its delicacy are hit where it hurts most, their wallets.
However, Caviar Azovka hopes to revive the rare treat through their precise farming and a strong ambition.
“Most of the countries, and their historic producers of Caviar, have had to ban exportations of wild Caviar so as to protect the Sturgeon species and ensure its survival.”
June 2nd, 2009
A London curry house has celebrated the DVD launch of Slumdog Millionaire by creating a curry that costs more than $4000 a plate (£2,000).
The Samundari Khazana curry, meaning Seafood Treasure, is a mix of caviar, sea snails, a whole lobster and even edible gold.
The posh nosh is being served up at upmarket London eatery Bombay Brasserie (pictured below).
February 23rd, 2009
Do you guys know CBC Television Show called FORTUNE HUNTERS (which is all about Canadian entrepreneurs) ?
They’ve just launched their second season, and you should watch their upcoming luxury-themed episode.
They’re featuring two stories : one about an entrepreneur who is starting up a caviar business and the other one is about an entrepreneur that has made it big with a jet-sharing company.
The whole episode is streamed on their website.
