While most Americans are looking for ways to stretch their grocery budget, the wealthy and their personal chefs may be looking to fill their shopping carts with delicacies, like Italian white truffles fetching $575.50 per ounce or a viral Erewhon $19 strawberry.
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Here are the gourmet groceries the rich are buying this spring.
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King Crab Legs
Price: $1,435.50 (10 pounds)
Hiding in the frozen depths of the Bering Strait, these king crab legs are nature’s most coveted crustacean, according to the Gourmet Food Store. Sought after for its firm, succulent meat, the king crab legs can be prepared in many ways. Serve as a main dish or add to salads, soups or pastas for a delicious spring brunch.
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Sheep Milk Cheese With White Truffles
Price: $35.91 per pound
Imported from Spain, this sheep milk cheese with white truffles is made with raw sheep milk and chunks of Italian white truffles, considered a jewel of haute cuisine. Add it to your cheeseboard and serve with baguettes, gourmet crackers and a glass of champagne. It makes the perfect spring appetizer.
Japanese White Strawberries
Price: $125.00 per 8-pack tray
Snow white inside and out, Japanese white strawberries are harvested using elite farming methods that make them plumper and sweeter than traditional red strawberries. The agricultural process requires meticulous cultivation with minimal exposure to direct sunlight. Still, only 10% of the crop yields the desired color, according to Regalis Foods, making these rare strawberries difficult to source and highly desirable.
Amore Antipasto Tray
Price: $50.00
This prepared delicacy from Wegmans is the perfect splurge for spring and summer celebrations or every day. The Amore antipasto tray features an array of Italian cured meats, marinated vegetables and cheeses, including prosciutto, artichoke quarters, green pepper shooters, and a mozzarella and tomato salad.
Japanese Wagyu Beef (A5 Grade)
Price: $1,099.99
Wagyu beef is a favorite among beef connoisseurs, known for its exceptional marbled texture, which gives it its mouth-watering umami flavor. No steak sauce needed. Just add a pinch of salt. You can find a Japanese wagyu ribeye roast at Costco.
The store also has four 12-ounce steaks for $369.99. Fire them up on the grill for the ultimate spring barbecue as is or slice finely for tacos topped with tomatoes and cilantro. Each steak ships uncooked and frozen with next-day air.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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