Sahale Snacks: Go Beyond Ordinary

At Sahale Snacks, we’re fans of good food. We think every time you eat, you should savor every bite.  And that’s why we make snacks. Snacks are the food we eat most often -- at work, at home when we’re relaxing, when we’re on-the-go -- and it’s when we can be tempted to just settle for what’s there, to settle for ordinary. 

At Sahale Snacks, ordinary is our enemy. We search to discover the perfect ingredients, experiment to find the best flavor combinations, and draw inspiration from our food adventures to create snacks that are good food. We use wholesome nuts, fruit, and spices from around the world in our delicious, unique blends that are all certified gluten-free and kosher.   

We’re excited to sponsor this year’s International Food Bloggers Conference in our hometown of Seattle because we know you love good food too. At the conference, co-founders Edmond Sanctis and Josh Schroeter will be sharing with you a few of our favorite blends:

Valdosta Pecans
Black-peppered pecans, cranberries and a touch of orange zest, it’s one of our original blends and is reminiscent of the flavors of the American South

Maple Pecans
Walnuts, cherries and cinnamon – the warm, inviting essence of a pecan pie

Pomegranate Pistachios
A hint of lemon and black pepper – inspired by our favorite Moroccan flavors

Sahale Crunchers
Almonds with Parmesan Cheese + Herbs – fresh herb blend of oregano, thyme, and basil – a classic Italian flavor combination

Join us at the IFBC on Friday, September 20 at the Amazon.com Grocery Live Blogging Session and Saturday, September 21 at the Culinary Expo.  

Besides eating our snacks right out of the bag, one of the things we all love to do at Sahale Snacks is cook! Check out this appetizer recipe using Maple Pecans. The contrast of the soft, creamy goat cheese with crunchy, sweet pecans and savory balsamic reduction is heavenly!

Endive Spears with Goat Cheese, Spiced Nuts, and Balsamic Reduction
Makes ~20 servings

Ingredients:

Balsamic reduction
1 pint balsamic vinegar
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs rosemary

Goat cheese spread

4 oz fresh goat cheese, softened
3 tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp chopped fresh dill
1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon
Dash cayenne
2 heads Belgian endive, leaves separated (about 24 leaves)
Black pepper
Salt
½ cup Sahale Snacks Maple Pecans, coarsely chopped
Balsamic reduction

Combine balsamic vinegar, bay leaf, and rosemary in a small saucepan. Bring to a low boil. Adjust the heat to a steady simmer and allow the vinegar to reduce. Continue to cook until the mixture reduces by half or 1/3 depending on your preference.

Mix together goat cheese, cream, and olive oil until smooth. Stir in dill, tarragon, and cayenne. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture onto stem end of endive leaves, dividing evenly. Distribute on a large serving tray. Sprinkle chopped nuts onto endive leaves, dividing evenly. Drizzle with balsamic reduction. Serve immediately. If endive leaves are not available, crackers or crostini are great!

Enjoy!

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