Fresh Chrysanthemum (Kiku) Flower featured-collection all tucked beneath thick exterior

all tucked beneath thick exterior skin that calls to mind the scales of a crocodile or the coarse bark of a well weathered deciduous tree

biodynamically farmed Italian Summer Truffles are preserved whole in their own juices

This comparative softness makes summer truffles a more subtle and versatile ingredient to weave into a number of dishes

these are fantastic raw

We source these tender "hearts" of Palm from Hawaii

Fresh Chrysanthemum (Kiku) Flower featured-collection all tucked beneath thick exteriorKiku is the Japanese word for chrysanthemum, the gorgeous and regal flower synonymous with autumn in Japan. Originally brought from China as early as the fifth century, Kiku flowers quickly transcended their aromatic and medicinal value and came to symbolize Japanese royalty, with the imperial family long ago earning the nickname of the chrysanthemum throne, and its visage portrayed on the fifty yen coin to this day.