New Tinned Spanish Seafood Now Available
After a prolonged delay that served to generate even more anxious anticipation for the additional succulent seafood promised several months ago, the moment has arrived: new tinned Spanish seafood conservas are on our shelves and ready to be shipped.
What are these new additions? Thanks for asking:
- Razor Shell Clams in Brine (Navajas al Natural). Meaty razor clams hand-packed in the traditional method, try warming them with garlic and smoked paprika for an excellent appetizer.
- Cockles in Brine (Berberechos al Natural). Try our cockles conservas ceviche for a simple serving suggestion sure to delight all friends and lovers.
- Squid in American Sauce (Calamares en Salsa Americana). Tender squid pieces are one of the most popular seafood products in Spain; served in "American Sauce", this unique tapa is ready to serve straight from the tin.
- Squid in Ink (Calamares en Tinta). Even more tender squid pieces, this time in an inky sauce with tomato and spices, ready to be warmed and served atop pasta or a piece of crusty bread.
In the coming weeks, keep an eye out for new serving suggestions for these from Chef Andy Suarez, or check out all of our new offerings (some non-food items included) in our aptly named new product collection.
+About
One afternoon not that long ago, A.J. Weiss was sitting in a cafe, tapping his pen on an empty note pad, and staring out the window. The prior accumulated years of adventure, heartbreak, and common drudgery had all amounted to this, a particular moment, for reasons both unknown and fairly straightforward. The most straightforward being that he worked at Blue Planet Foods, Ltd., importer of high-quality food products and ingredients, and that he had set forth to complete the task of conjuring a suitable name for the company's new Spanish specialty food brand. After a certain amount of consideration and voluminous list-making, Donostia Foods came to be.
What was the inspiration for this (superb) brand name? Donostia-San Sebastián, a small coastal city in Basque Country in northern Spain, renowned for its restaurants, gastronomic societies, and culinary traditions. A place where locals and visitors alike wander the cobblestones of the old town in the warm evening light, drifting amongst the pintxo bars to sample unparalleled small-bites accompanied by the effervescent local wine, txakoli, and sharing in the laughter that becomes the fondest of memories; a place that exudes good food, good drinks, and a general sense of revelry. All of which is quite enjoyable.
With Donostia Foods we hope to introduce more people in the United States to the gastronomic pleasures of Donostia-San Sebastián and Spain as a whole, with a continually expanding product line of the best examples of the best products we can find and with the conviviality of the place itself.
Thank you for your interest in Donostia Foods, and if there's anything we can do for you, please contact us.
A.J. Weiss in the village of Espelette in Basque Country.
