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I heard of <a href="http://brooklynhomecompanion.com/2009/11/21/what-is-cobra-pate/">Cobra Pate</a> through the Brooklyn Home Companion. A blog authoured by my dear old friend Katie and her mate Liz.

While I am yet to try what I anticipate to be delicious yummy goodness, (Tomato, Basil AND Almond Pate - is it a dream mama?!), the credentials of this pate are reason alone to pick up a pot.

<strong>Reason #1 : The source of the wickedly good ingredients:</strong>

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<li>All herbs that went into the pates are from <a href="http://www.gardenofevefarm.com/" target="_blank">Garden of Eve</a>, a certified organic producer from Suffolk County, NY.</li>
<li>All spices from <a href="http://www.thespicehouse.com/" target="_blank">The Spice House</a> in Chicago</li>

<li>All oils are organic &amp; sourced from <a href="http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/" target="_blank">Mountain Rose Herbs</a> in Eugene, Oregon</li>
<li>All nuts are organic, from <a href="http://www.thegardenfoodmarket.com/" target="_blank">The Garden Food Market in Greenpoint</a></li>
<li>Maple Syrup from <a href="http://home.earthlink.net/~vanbaren/olivereaschoolhousemaple/" target="_blank">Oliverea Schoolhouse Maple</a> in New Paltz, N.Y.</li>
<li>Lavender from <a href="http://www.aliikulalavender.com/" target="_blank">Alii Kula Lavender Farm </a>in Kula, Maui</li>

<li>Ginger Syrup from <a href="http://morriskitchennyc.com/" target="_blank">Morris Kitchen</a> (a Greenpoint Food Market alum)</li>
<li>Chai Spice Mix is handground and contains star anise, whole cloves, Jamaican whole allspice, True Ceylon cinnamon, black &amp; green peppercorns, black &amp; green cardamon</li>
</ul>


<strong>Reason #2: After you're done, the packaging grows flowers!</strong>

Ok, well not literally...but the packaging *IS* completely biodegradable and compostable - say whaaat? Check it homes:

"<i> packaged in biodegradable and compostable containers <strong>made from sugarcane fiber</strong> left over after juice extraction. Normally, this residue is burned after pulping, thus creating air pollution. But the sugarcane fiber can be re-used, by being made into disposable products normally made from plastic or virgin paper. Containers are <strong>microwave and freezer safe</strong>; unbleached; <strong>fully compostable</strong>; and can handle hot liquids up to 200 Fahrenheit. Estimated home composting time: 2-4 months."</p></i>

<strong>Reason #3: It's handmade in Brooklyn!</strong>

By Justin Bland of the <a href="http://www.goddamncobras.com/">Goddamn Cobras Collective</a> and his compadres.


<strong>Reason #4: You don't HAVE to pay ten bucks for it, you GET to pay ten bucks for it!</strong>

And really, there isn't much BETTER you could do with a tenner in this economy! Think about it:
Support small brooklyn based business? CHECK
Aid the proliferation of Locavore-ism? CHECK
Stimulate your taste buds with some 'real food'? CHECK!

Are you still sitting here?? Pick up a batch of either the Tomato, Basil and Almond or Maple, Lavender and Walnut pate at the <a href="http://greenpointfoodmarket.wordpress.com/">Greenpoint Food Market</a> or contact Justin for more info - justin@goddamncobras.com

<i>images and facts from - <a href="http://brooklynhomecompanion.com/2009/11/21/what-is-cobra-pate/">brooklyn home companion</a></i>