Montebello Kitchens Introduces the Triumvirate of Peanut Soups
March 1, 2010
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Continuing its leadership in offering healthful, handmade foods, today Montebello Kitchens announced the release of their Traditional Virginia Peanut Soup Mix, African Piri-Piri Peanut Soup Mix, and Thai Curry Peanut Soup Mix. These handmade soups are the perfect addition to the current family of agave-sweetened dressings, marinades, sauces and ketchups including their award winning Chipotle Ketchup with agave.
Many traditions escape the confines of location and that is certainly the case with Montebello Kitchens’ Traditional Virginian Peanut Soup. People around the world love rich, smooth and flavorful foods. Our Traditional Virginian Peanut Soup Mix is aromatic and loaded with nutrition and health benefits. Peanut soup most likely originated in West Africa after groundnuts were brought to the continent from South America. The warm, roasted peanut aroma reminds one of colonial taverns full of hearty cooking smells, boisterous laughter and song. The golden hue draws your eyes to the dish and brings your fingers closer to the spoon. You will hear the clanking of pewter utensils and tankards as you savor the colonial tradition. From Africa, to colonial America, to current times, people have appreciated the rich flavor and aroma that peanut soup has brought into their village, tavern or home.
Exotic: strikingly strange or unusual; being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world. The definition evokes images of foreign lands, striking people and amazing foods. But… exotic soup? Montebello Kitchens’ African Piri-Piri Peanut soup is most definitely an exotic soup that is sought after and served around the world. The toasty, earthy color of the soup takes your mind to the African countryside with the warm glow of the evening sun. The aroma of the soup transports you to the open markets with mountains of spices for sale on tables, local vegetables and people calling.
One of the best things in life is taking your favorite ingredients and combining them in to something unexpected and delicious. Montebello Kitchens’ Thai Curry Peanut Soup is a perfect example of such an endeavor. Traditionally Thai cuisine has five flavors in every dish – salty, sweet, sour, aromatic/bitter and heat/spicy. We take the combination to a new level of perfection. As you gaze upon the golden lustre of the Thai Curry Soup your mind travels to the warm, glowing sunsets reflecting off of Thailand’s temples and beaches. The aroma of the curry and coconut milk reminds one of the eclectic, random street vendors scattered throughout the villages and cities. The flavor of our remarkable soup is exotic and pleasing at the same time. The blend of traditional flavors and the velvety texture of the smooth peanut soup are what make this a favorite dish around the world.
Owner Steven Lynch calls on his Virginia heritage to create and purvey his specialty foods, all of which reflect the vibrant history and traditions of Virginia. The company prides itself not only on offering products of the finest quality and highest nutritional content, but also in giving back to the community. “We believe in shared obligations,” says Lynch, “to customers, to vendors, to employees and to our community. As a family business, we believe that integrity, hard work, and good will pay off in satisfied customers. We strive to be a friend to the environment and the community through responsible business practices, donations, volunteerism, and community memberships.” In this spirit, Montebello Kitchens has participated in local Meals on Wheels fundraisers. Also, the company has partnered with WorkSource Enterprises, a Charlottesville-area 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to providing job training, as well as employment opportunities, to area residents with disabilities in effort to promote greater levels of self-sufficiency.
The new Peanut Soups are now available at Whole Foods stores in the Mid-Atlantic region, at Moms Organic Market stores in the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC area, Foods of All Nations in Charlottesville, VA, gourmet internet and catalog retailers, and specialty stores.
For additional information on the Peanut Soups or other Montebello Kitchens products, contact owner Steven Lynch or visit www.montebellokitchens.com, where a catalog of all Montebello Kitchens products is also featured.
About Montebello Kitchens: Montebello Kitchens is an award-winning specialty food company that carries the Virginia Finest trademark distinction of quality. All products are hand-made in small batches, honoring Virginia traditions and heritage
