A Taste of Paradise During the Holidays!

Republic of Paradise gave friends and family a taste of what's coming to them- hopefully this summer!
Everyone came dressed in their tropical/winter attire ( Bright tropical-print shirts, Scarves, boots, and Sunglasses)

Vibrant auburn leaves fell from the trees, the sky was as blue and as clear as a corral reef, and the sun painted the atmosphere a warm sepia. Everyone crowded around the tent as fresh salad, harissa fries and juicy sandwiches were served on large platters.
The food was a hit and the company was supportive of this future venture! Positive level is at it's peak!

The Menu:

Beef Adobo

Soy sauce-based beef stew, arugula greens,

mild white cheese on assorted bread

  

Humba

Pork stewed with cinnamon and star anise, fresh cucumber slices, and sesame chili sauce served on

steamed bun

Mushroom Tofu Pouch

Tofu triangles smoked, then baked, and fried stuffed with mushrooms served with

feijoa (Pineapple-Guava) chutney

  

Jerk Chicken Wrap

Spice-rubbed grilled chicken, with fresh cucumber relish, plantains, black beans,

pumpkin rice wrapped up in a flour tortilla

Smoked Fish Patties

Smoked fish, yams, and potatoes served with Feijoa (Pineapple-Guava) chutney

  

Harissa Fries

Spicy/tangy /fragrant shoestring fries

Side Salad

Mixed greens with chili lime vinaigrette

FEIJOAS/ PINEAPPLE GUAVA preserves and chutney!

feijoa
[fay-YOH-ah, fay-JOH-ah]
This small, egg-shaped fruit is native to South America, though New Zealand is now a major exporter and California cultivates a small crop. It's also referred to as a pineapple guava , and is often mislabeled in produce sections as GUAVA. A thin, bright green skin surrounds the feijoa's exceedingly fragrant, cream-colored flesh that encases a jellylike center. The flavor is complex, with sweet notes of quince, pineapple and mint. New Zealand feijoas are available from spring to early summer; those from California reach the market in the fall. Choose fruit that has a rich, perfumy fragrance and gives slightly to the touch. Ripen by placing it in a paper bag with an apple for several days at room temperature. Ripe feijoas can be refrigerated 3 to 5 days. Before using, remove the slightly bitter peel. Feijoas are naturals in fruit salads, desserts and as garnishes. They contain a fair amount of vitamin C.

© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.

Republic of Paradise has been cooking up a typhoon! 
These little, succulent, sweet, fragrant, vibrant fruit have become major characters in our kitchen adventures. Republic of Paradise has made these little pieces of tropical heaven into preserves and chutney! The flavors are unbelievable! 


The jam is great on toast, as a topping for ice cream, crepes, salad dressing, as a soda syrup, or even alone: a spoonful of jam for a much needed sugar fix. 


Chutney is a savory-type of jam. It can be used for baked meats, fish, salads, dipping sauce. This chutney adds some tangy, spicy, sweet, salty, delicious exotic flavor to any food. 


for this holiday season we are selling our jam and chutney:


4oz bottles for $4.50
and 8oz bottles for $9.00


order some now to get your taste of tropical heaven! 


Email us at: republicofparadise@gmail.com 
Mobile: (707) 205 7558