City Roots releases New Flavors and New Mission-Led Craft Cider Brand

City Roots from Mass. Bay Brewing Company has a line of crisp ciders in a range of tasty flavors that celebrate both the urban drinker and the rural sources.  Made exclusively from fresh-pressed apples, they are typically dry and naturally gluten free.

Current flavors include:

  • Original Dry: this year-round flagship cider is carefully fermented to produce a clean, balanced flavor profile with just a light touch of tartness and sweetness. Filtered bright for a crisp effervescence, Original Dry is refreshingly all-purpose. Available in 16 and 12-ounce cans or kegs. No added sugar. 9 grams sugar, 13 grams carbs.
  • Rosé Cider: this summer seasonal release combines the crisp base of fresh-pressed apples with a healthy dose of hibiscus flowers for a naturally tart and floral cider. Bubbly, tropical, and vibrantly pink, Rosé is a tropical take on a traditional dry cider. Available in 16-ounce cans or kegs. 9 grams sugar, 13 grams carbs.
  • Pumpkin Cider: a second seasonal release—this one for the fall—that combines two autumn favorites: fresh-pressed apples and pumpkin, with some subtle seasonal spice added in for good measure. Pumpkin uses all real spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and clove) and pumpkin puree to create an apple-forward flavor profile that is both subtle and balanced. Available in 16-ounce cans or kegs. 9 grams sugar, 13 grams carbs.

At Mass. Bay Brewing Company, we’re all about innovating in new categories, and contributing to the communities we call home,” said Dan Kenary, CEO and co-founder of Mass. Bay Brewing Company. “City Roots helps us do both – establish a brand dedicated entirely to the cider category, while giving our fans something new to enjoy, and a reason to feel good about it.”

Says City Roots, “After apples from local New England orchards are fresh-pressed for cider, the apple pulp gets sent back to local farmers to feed their pigs to help eliminate waste. Then once the cider is packed, sold and sipped, a portion of all City Roots sales will be directed to local environmental groups in the area where the cider is sold, with the goal of bettering outdoor urban areas

The brand launch includes a partnership with 1% for the Planet, a New England-based organization with a global mission to bring financial support to environmental nonprofits. Through this partnership, 1 percent of all City Roots sales will be directed to local environmental groups in the area where the cider is sold, with the goal of bettering outdoor urban areas.


About Mass. Bay Brewing Company, Inc.

Mass. Bay Brewing Company, which was originally founded as Harpoon Brewery in 1986, was established by a passionate group of individuals in search of better beer options, during a time when variety was limited. The company was issued Brewing Permit #001 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, since it was the first to brew commercially in Boston after a dormant period of about 25 years. Today, Mass. Bay Brewing Company’s portfolio of brands includes Harpoon Brewery, UFO Beers, Clown Shoes, Arctic Summer and City Roots, with offerings ranging from Harpoon Brewery’s award-winning IPA to innovative limited release beers, as well as premium spiked seltzers and craft ciders. Mass. Bay Brewing Company celebrates its 5-year anniversary as an ESOP this year.

Find it at stores and online, and at http://www.cityrootscider.com

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Savor Fresh Seafood from the Source with Wild Alaskan Company

Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon

Wild Alaskan Company

Fish is some of the most delicious and healthy food that we can eat, and it’s even better when it’s direct from the source and sustainably caught. That’s why Wild Alaskan Company’s new direct to consumer subscription service is just what the chef ordered. These fishmongers source and sell fish directly from the Northern waters to your doorstep on a monthly or several months basis.

The people of Wild Alaskan Company are passionate about bringing you a variety of cuts and fish types, and freeze them for shipment so that you can enjoy them immediately, or at a later date. There is no middleman, it’s just you and them. And of course the fish.

They’re kind of like your personal source for fish. Arron Kallenberg, the founder of Wild Alaskan, started the company in order improve our food system through healthy, convenient, sustainably sourced meals

We previewed a box of Wild Alaskan selections (they come in 12 or 24 pack box sizes), and were not disappointed.  Of course, we did not eat it all at once. We took the opportunity to try a number of different seafood recipes to test the quality of the catch. Some of the recipes were from the TasteTV kitchens, others came directly from Wild Alaskan Company. Below for example are a few that they recommended and we love.

Wild Alaskan Company‘s membership subscription price is a great value, considering that it includes sourcing, selection, and shipment of the finest quality items directly to you. For example:

Wild Salmon Box
signature box featuring 6-ounce portions of wild salmon — such as sockeye and coho salmon

Wild Combo Box
assortment of portion sizes, cuts and species of wild salmon and wild white fish

Wild White Fish Box
assortment of portion sizes, cuts and species of wild white fish — such as halibut and cod

Interested? Try out a few Wild Alaskan recipes like we did, or visit them at Wildalaskancompany.com.


RECIPES

Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon

MOROCCAN GRILLED SOCKEYE SALMON

Makes 4-6 Servings

Ingredients:

  • One 1-2 lb sockeye salmon fillet, pin bones removed
  • 1⁄4 cup olive oil
  • 2-4 tablespoons Moroccan Spice Mixture (recipe below)
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1⁄4 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt and ground pepper to taste

Moroccan Spice Mixture:

  • 1/2 cup smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Directions:
Sockeye Salmon

Cut salmon into 1.5 inch portions or leave fillet whole. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, spice mixture, garlic, cilantro, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Coat salmon evenly with spice mixture and marinate 20-60 minutes.

Grilling Instructions

Prepare a charcoal or gas grill. Grill salmon over medium-high heat, flesh-side down for 3-5 minutes or until browned, then flip and cook another 3-5 minutes.

Baking Instructions

Heat the oven to 375 F. Place salmon in a shallow baking dish and bake uncovered for 15 minutes.

Salmon is done when the flesh flakes easily with a fork and is uniform in color. If checking with an instant-read thermometer, it should reach 145 F at the thickest part.

Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon

WILD SALMON POKE BOWLS

Ingredients

Wild Salmon:

  • 1 pound wild salmon*, skin and pin-bones removed, cut into bite-sized cubes, cooked
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2-3 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, freshly grated
  • 3 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Bowls:

  • 1 cup rice, steamed (seasoned sushi rice recommended), cooled
  • ¼ cup cucumber, sliced into matchsticks
  • 2 tablespoons nori (roasted seaweed) or wakame, finely chopped
  • Sriracha sauce

Garnish:

  • bean sprouts, lime wedges, shredded carrots, snap peas

Directions

Wild Salmon Poke: Add the cubed salmon to a medium-sized bowl. In a smaller bowl, mix together the sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, lime juice, ginger, green onions, sesame seeds and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine.

Pour the mixture over the salmon and fold gently to evenly coat. Cover and chill poke for 15 minutes.

Bowls: scoop a portion of rice into a serving bowl. Top with poke, cucumbers and avocado. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve promptly with Sriracha sauce on the side and more sliced onions and sesame seeds for garnish, as desired.

Optional garnish: sprouts, limes, carrots and snap peas.

*Consuming raw or undercooked seafood and shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Therefore, we recommend only using cooked salmon in this recipe. For any raw or semi-raw preparations, be sure the salmon has been properly frozen previously.


MORE INFORMATION AT:

@wildalaskancompany | wildalaskancompany.com

The Tiwal 2 Sailboat is Inflatable, Portable and Ready for Adventure

If you’re looking for some fast and easy on the water transportation for summer or travel fun and adventure, the new Tiwal 2 inflatable sailing dinghy is here. Tiwal 2 opens upboating to a wide audience who can now sail in inaccessible places, without worrying about the transport, storage or maintenance of their boat.

The Tiwal 2 slips into 2 bags and can be carried to any vacation spot by the water. What this means is that this Plug and Play sailboat can be assembled in just 15 minutes.

Designed and developed by Designer Marion Excoffon, this small 9’ 2” dinghy stows in 2 bags that fit into a car, van or cruising boat. It weighs only 88 lbs and can accommodate up to one adult and one child.

The boat is designed to be very stable, and is quick to learn and be able to use by beginners, in particular because of its reassuring and comfortable inflatable wings. More experienced sailors appreciate its reactivity and playfulness in established wind conditions. Whether alone or with a child, Tiwal 2 offers excellent experiences on the water

  • SPECS:
    Length: 9’2’’ ; Width: 4’11’’
    Sail: 64 sq.ft. (North Sails)
    Mast: 5-part Carbon C50
    Weight: 88lbs
    2 bags: 4’9″x16″x14″ and 3’7″x16″x10″
    For 1 adult or 1 adult and 1 child
    Price: $ 4,800

Find it at: www.tiwal.com

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