Exotic Grains of Paradise Mignonette puts a flavorful new twist on this classic French accompaniment to oysters on the half-shell, even though it's made here in New England (Maine)! Your typical��mingonette pepper��is simply pepper and shallots - this one, from Vervacious,��is made with��g
rains of paradise��and lots of flavors from many favorite oyster regions providing a��refreshing gingery and��peppery tanginess��to your seafood, either��raw or cooked. This mignonette is also excellent with lamb, veal, or poulty. Grains of Paradise also offer a nice fat-free alternative to fried seafoods, too.
Grains of paradise originate in��West Africa, where they grow on��leafy plants. They were once the "pepper of Europe" before modern sea routes opened up, bringing the less expensive black pepper to the continent. The name came��from Medieval spice traders seeking��a way to drive the price up��- legend has it��that��these peppery seeds grew only in Eden, and had to be collected as they drifted��down the rivers out of paradise.��Grains of paradise have a zesty flavor reminiscent of pepper, with the hint of flowers, coriander and cardamom.
Arrives in signature curvy, stackable��100 ml. bottle (3.4 oz.).��Lable is removeable, so you can repurpose these cool��bottles, too!
Handcrafted in Maine.
"When I saw these Vervacious spices, teas, and sauces in the corner, I uttered a rather embarrassing squeal of delight. These beautifully crafted little glass jars are curved and structured so that they stack on top of one another to form a wavy glass tower.�� It transforms an assortment of teas/spices/sauces/cocoa into a mini sculpture.���There is something very satisfying about having an assortment or collection of things; perhaps it's the 'collect-em-all' mentality; or maybe just the aesthetic pleasure of seeing things that are obviously a 'set' yet are varied and individual...clever design plays off of and elevates this joy. I also love how the glass really showcases the beautiful color and texture of the product. The whole packaging experience is one of a truly desirable, high-quality, artisanal product."������ - M. Chang
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