The Traditional Family Picnic, But Better
Summer is a time for outdoor gatherings, BBQs, gourmet grilling, and of course, traditional family picnics. If you’re one of the lucky ones who comes from a family who throws the classic summer get-together, we’re here to help take Auntie M’s pasta salad to the next level. Read on for more ideas and tips on going gourmet at the family gathering.
Tuscan Truffle Pasta Salad
If you’re Italian (and even if you’re not), chances are someone in the family is making their “famous” pesto pasta salad to bring to the family picnic. Rather than settle for the same old recipe they’ve been making for years, why not offer your own flair and help them prepare something spectacular? Whatever the recipe calls for, you can assure them that the only thing that needs to change is to swap out whatever pesto they are currently using with a dash of the la Truffe Collection’s Summer Truffle Pesto Sauce. They can even add it to their homemade pesto if they are making their own, and will love how the sauce comes to life with earthy flavors and a new twist on the family recipe.
Though summer truffles are generally considered more subtle than their black winter cousins, the earthy, nutty aromas and hints of hazelnut are ideal for pairing with Northern Italian pesto. The result is a light flavor that is wonderful over a cold pasta salad that will delight family and friends in the summer heat. No need for heavy sauces, this pesto is perfect to take that pasta salad to legendary status.
Summer Spreads
Perhaps you’re looking for something to bring to the family picnic, but don’t have the time for an in-depth recipe or a party platter that will please everyone on the list. Let us help make it simple, yet elegant with a selection of taramas and spreads, a la Petrossian.
With two classic spreads, all you need are a side of baguettes or crackers, and your party platter will be perfect! Our versatile Salmon Tournade is perfect on blinis and baguettes. We've captured the savory smoke of our signature salmon and distilled it as the topping that will make the family swoon.
But if you really want to spice things up a bit, we recommend the Wasabi Tarama. It’s an Asian twist on a European delicacy that will turn up the heat in all the best ways. We’ve been crafting tarama for nearly as long as caviar and we’ve learned a thing or two along the way. By weaving the bold essence of fresh wasabi root into our traditional tarama, we’ve created an incredible experience on the palate.
Our tarama is a delicate mixture of smoked cod roe, breadcrumbs and cream, composed in the traditional French way. To this we’ve added horseradish and wasabi, creating an unforgettably bold burst of flavor and aromatics in every single bite. Spice up any platter with this surprise treat.
Easy & Elegant
If preparing platters just isn’t your thing, or you prefer to have it simply handled for you, look no further than the Petrossian French Country Feast. Our rustic, yet refined collection is the epitome of elegance all packaged up and ready to go. In even the tiniest, most remote villages in France, sophisticated palates abound.
This simple gathering provides a sampling of tastes from the French countryside that will make family members smile, regardless of their ethnicities of origin. Everyone will love the selection of pâtés, onion jam, and chutney, with French macarons for those family members with a sweet tooth!
If you have questions or need assistance ordering for your family picnic or next summer gathering, you may contact a caviarologists® at (800) 828-9241. They will be happy to help with personalized recommendations to make your elegant picnic exactly what you envision.