Winter is a great time for celebrating the warmth of friends and the comforts of home around a fireplace and there’s no better way to enjoy gourmet foods for winter than with Petrossian. Hearty charcuterie, rich pastas, and bold flavors of caviar all invoke senses of warmth, comfort, and of course, luxury. When you need to brighten up the colder season, draw some inspiration from our ideas below.
Winter Caviar Inspiration
Caviar is always in season, however with such a wide selection of caviar types and grades, different palates may prefer different caviars at different times of year. For starters, we love Baika Caviar. Also known as Siberian Caviar, Baika™ has larger eggs and a more delicate texture than most caviar, but is bursting with the strong, oceanic flavor aficionados love. With nuances between the grades, there’s a reason to love all three.
Baika Caviar originally comes from Lake Baikal, the world’s deepest lake, where the pristine waters give this caviar a distinctive dark, briny flavor. This potent caviar will hold its own in any sauce or recipe, while delighting the friend who can never get enough shellfish or seafood. Classic Baika Caviar is our darkest, richest caviar, crafted in the old way. Fresh from its origins in the cold Siberian waters, this vintage classic is born from time-honored techniques and evokes the past as it awakens the senses.
Our Royal Baika Caviar is the perfect caviar for brine-lovers. If you adore oysters, mussels or clams, be prepared to fall in love with Baika's firm grains, delicate texture and satisfying burst. These dark beads are a clever way to take the sea air with you, wherever you gather with friends and loved ones, even in the coldest of winters.
The dark, Siberian pearls of our Tsar Imperial Baika Caviar were coveted by the Tsars for their intense, briny sea-flavor and lingering finish. Because of the bold flavor, Baika is an ideal caviar for pairing, with the potency to cut through other ingredients and shine among any accoutrements. Try these sublime beads with a healthy dose of crème fraîche, mixed with pastas or salads, or unaccompanied for the true brine-lover.
Pasta That Warms The Soul
When it comes to favorite winter dishes, fettuccine and tagliatelle are top of the list. Start with a quality gourmet pasta, and from there the opportunities are endless! Alfredo doesn’t have to be boring when you start with our Fettuccine Egg Pasta. Our authentic fresh egg Fettuccine is crafted in the Italian tradition with free-range eggs and wheat pasta from the Fermo region. It pairs brilliantly with any traditional sauce, but sings when you add a dollop of caviar.
If you prefer more earthy flavors, our La Truffe Summer Truffle Tagliatelle is right up your alley. Fresh Italian pasta is the centerpiece of any great family gathering and these bright, summer truffles will delight your clan with every bite. Pair with the Tomato & Basil Truffle Sauce for a dish rich in flavor that will warm your soul. This timeless classic, mixed with summer truffles, will change the way you experience your favorite pastas forever.
Charcuterie & More
Anyone who knows anything about winter gatherings knows that charcuterie is a staple at any event. But why limit charcuterie to an event? There’s no reason you can’t create your own charcuterie board and enjoy with a glass of wine by the fire on any night of the winter - or year! Our savory selection ranges from pâtés and spreads to cured meats, and of course the perfect accouterments alongside. Our Jamon Iberico Dry Cured Ham is a standout among meats. World-renowned Jamon Iberico comes from the rare black Iberian pig, raised free-range on the oaken hillsides of Spain.
For texture on any charcuterie board, our colorful native Andean potato chips are the perfect item. We discovered a strain of native, organic potatoes that have remained unchanged for thousands of years. Lightly seasoned with Maras salt and delicately prepared in sunflower oil, this mixture of colorful chips provides any pairing with a crisp texture and a robust, earthy tone.
But why do all the work yourself? Sometimes you just want to sit down with a good book, a glass of wine, and a snack. That’s where our Charcuterie Basket comes in. With everything you need already selected and neatly packaged, it’s ready for you to enjoy upon arrival - no prep work needed. Other cured meats pale in comparison to this tempting assortment, sure to warm the heart and satisfy your cravings.
Whatever the weather, Petrossian is here to warm your senses. Our caviar concierge is always ready to help plan your next get together or even the perfect menu for a solo evening at home. Contact our caviar concierge at (800) 828-9241 for all of your Petrossian needs.