Spring's just around the corner (finally), and that means it's time to clean the pantry. But before you panic at the thought of sorting through and replacing expired cans of tuna, stale pasta and dead spice jars, relax: Boulette's Larder has already done the work for you.
A great online source to freshen up your drab pantry, Boulette's Larder is a restaurant and gourmet shop in San Francisco's amazing Ferry Building Marketplace. Co-owners Lori Regis and chef Amaryll Schwertner sell a rotating selection of refined, seasonal essentials, including spices, homemade stocks, high-end condiments, hard-to-find grains and rare Japanese imports for stocking your own kitchen.
This spring, try one of these soon-to-be essentials:
Murray River salt ($6 an ounce) Use this flaky, mild salt from Australia (pictured) to add a crunchy finish to salads, fish dishes or (trust us) fudgy brownies.
Japanese bamboo charcoal ($2.50 a piece) Upgrade your expensive, disposable water filters with this all-natural alternative, or simply use a bowlful of these blocks as an attractive air freshener.
Kona Kurozatoh brown powdered sugar ($14 for 12 ounces) Spring's affordable luxury: This delicate handmade sugar is a showstopper when sprinkled on top of a steaming bowl of oatmeal.
Aleppo spice blend ($8 for 2 ounces) Try this vibrant Middle Eastern spice blend (Aleppo pepper, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and a few other secret ingredients) on top of roasted chicken or grilled lamb.
Boulette's Larder, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco; 415-399-1155 or bouletteslarder.com
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