| Gourmet Food is classy and elegant cuisine that is | | | | gourmet food stores. This delicacy is becoming |
| great for dinner parties and entertaining guests. It | | | | increasingly popular throughout the gourmet food |
| is rich in flavor, delicious, and provides a beautiful | | | | circuit. The salmon is marinated in a unique |
| aesthetic. In addition, gourmet food baskets are | | | | mixture of salt, sugar, and dill that is hand-rubbed, |
| an excellent choice for gifts to family and friends. | | | | cleaned, and slowly smoked, creating a rich and |
| There are numerous types of gourmet foods | | | | unparalleled flavor. Suggested pairing is a dill |
| ranging from simple cheese and crackers to | | | | mustard sauce. |
| smoked meats and smoked salmon. Deciding on | | | | Although there are numerous varieties of |
| the perfect gourmet food depends largely on | | | | gourmet food, wine and cheese pairings have |
| your palate as well as the desired presentation. | | | | been timeless and classic parts of the gourmet |
| With its smoky and buttery taste, smoked | | | | food family. In addition, they are a sophisticated |
| salmon is always a favorite and tastes wonderful | | | | addition to a salmon appetizer or meal. With over |
| in any variation. The Norwegian Smoked Salmon is | | | | 350 types of cheese offered by many food |
| for those who wish for a strong, smoky and | | | | stores, the options are limitless. However, |
| intense flavor. Produced by the Norwegians, | | | | following some simple suggestions on appropriate |
| generously trimmed portions of salmon are | | | | pairings will ensure that your cheese board is |
| hand-cured with a mixture of sugar and salt and | | | | stylish and memorable. |
| slowly smoked. The result is a filet of | | | | Some of the most popular gourmet cheeses and |
| velvet-smooth texture, a smoky and subtly salty | | | | their wine pairings include: Swiss with Anti |
| flavor, and a beautiful peach color. For those with | | | | Spumanti, Blue with Port, Boursin with |
| the most discerning palates, the Balyk Cut is the | | | | Gewurztraminer, Brie with Sweet Sherry, Mild |
| most exclusive and desired salmon filet. | | | | Cheddar with Chardonnay, Strong Cheddar with |
| Furthermore, The Hot Smoked Norwegian Salmon | | | | Cabernet, Feta with Beaujolais, Gouda with |
| is not only intense, but also provides a very rich | | | | Riesling, Havarti with Bordeaux, Muenster with |
| and flaky texture that melts in your mouth. The | | | | Zinfandel, Provolone with Chardonnay, and |
| Hot Smoked Salmon can be served as a main | | | | Gorgonzola with Sauternes. |
| dish or an appetizer and is very different from its | | | | A dinner party is not complete without a little |
| chilled counterpart. Due to its hearty nature, this | | | | dessert. There are numerous selections of |
| salmon is much thicker and much more filling that | | | | desserts and chocolates to choose from. Dessert |
| the Norwegian Smoked Salmon. | | | | provides a decadent ending to the evening. |
| In contrast, the Scottish Smoked Salmon is | | | | Although it is difficult to go wrong with any type |
| tender, delicate and smooth. Categorized as the | | | | of dessert, some of the most popular include: |
| most popular salmon in the world, the Scottish | | | | chocolate truffles, German marzipan, tarts, |
| Smoked filet is less smoky and more subtle than | | | | cheesecakes, and mousses. |
| the Norwegian cuts. Characterized by its | | | | Gourmet food is a rich, silky, and decadent way |
| orange-pink color and delicate flesh, the Scottish | | | | to host a party or send a special gift. Some of |
| Salmon can be reserved for some of your finest | | | | the most popular foods include: smoked salmon, |
| entertaining. | | | | wine, and cheeses. Providing an array of these |
| In addition, the little known dill- rubbed Gravadlax | | | | items will not disappoint even the most |
| Scottish Salmon is listed as a favorite with many | | | | sophisticated palate. |