Family, friends, and food. Whether rooted in faith, culture, or family, ’tis the season for connection, conversation, and shared culinary experiences. From Thanksgiving’s tribute to abundance to the Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes, and beyond, caviar is the perfect complement to the holiday season’s meaningful moments, tributes, and celebrations.
THANKSGIVING
Gourmet Gratitude
Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks and celebrating the bounty of the harvest. Caviar, long a symbol of opulence and plenty, is a natural fit for this feast—perfectly aligning with the holiday’s spirit of gratitude. Offer it as a greet-and-gather prelude, a decadent twist on a classic dish (caviar and mashed potatoes, anyone?), or, my personal favorite, as a symbolic signal for your gratitude ritual. Whether it’s a toast or a moment of reflection, let caviar mark the occasion.
‘To friends, family… and the finer things in life.’
HANUKKAH
Candle Light & Caviar Latkes
Hanukkah is a festive and social celebration of miracles and abundance, reflecting the unexpected blessings of the oil that burned for eight days. Caviar, symbolic of plenty and prosperity, is a fitting addition to this food-centered celebration. Add a layer of indulgence to the holiday’s iconic dishes: transform traditional latkes into an elevated experience with crème fraîche and a spoonful of caviar. For a lighter option, serve caviar on thin slices of cucumber alongside smoked fish, or as a garnish on deviled eggs, offering a modern twist on familiar comforts.
Please note: Caviar is not kosher and is best suited for non-kosher tables or casual gatherings where kashrut is not observed.
CHRISTMAS
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Nochebuena
Nochebuena, the traditional Christmas Eve celebration for many Latin cultures, is a night of family, feasting, and festive joy. While the essence remains consistent across Latin cultures, the dishes and customs vary from country to country — but caviar fits them all!
For a Cuban Nochebuena, serve caviar atop croquetas or crispy tostones. More of a Spanish-style celebration? Caviar pairs perfectly with Spain’s seafood-centric Christmas table. In Colombia, Nochebuena is often celebrated with papas criollas, small, flavorful potatoes perfectly suited to a caviar complement.
Feast of the Seven Fishes
The Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes is a cherished Christmas Eve tradition, celebrating family and bounty through a multi-course seafood feast. Caviar, sourced from sturgeon eggs, can seamlessly take its place as one of the seven fishes at this feast (or make it a tasting and incorporate several varieties!). Serve it atop blinis or toasted brioche, as a garnish on scallops, or add Pasta Caviale to your main course menu. Caviar not only honors the tradition of abstaining from meat, which lies at the heart of this tradition but also brings a luxurious layer to the time-honored celebration
NEW YEAR’S EVE
The Caviar Countdown
As a delicacy reserved for momentous celebrations throughout history, caviar—long associated with revelry and renewal—stands perfectly poised to commemorate life’s grandest moments. Case in point: the champagne and caviar countdown – an iconic New Year’s Eve pairing revered around the world as the ultimate way to ring in the New Year.
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