Gourmet Foods2025-04-25T13:46:28-04:00

Carter & Cavero, a Sea Girt, NJ | Monmouth County, NJ-based Gourmet Foods Store, offers unique Mediterranean foods | Mediterranean flavors from Europe, including the best Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Polyphenol Rich Olive Oils, Balsamic Vinegars, and so much more in store and/or via mail order.

Gourmet Foods

  • This Blackberry Raspberry Jam is bursting with flavor and full of health-boosting antioxidants.  Made using rich, plump raspberries and blackberries that hand-picked at the peak of ripeness and simmered to perfection to create this elegant and mouthwatering spread. Suggested Uses:
    • Serve over waffles, crepes or oven-hot buttermilk biscuits.
    • Use as a filling for a tart or spoon over ice cream, frozen yogurt or pound cake.
  • This little jar of sunshine is a delightfully refreshing burst of citrus complements the warm, spicy ginger in this delicious jam. With the antioxidant properties of lemon and the immune boosting power of ginger, this is a healthy taste sensation that is just sweet enough with a little kick. Suggested Uses:
    • Serve over pancakes and waffles as an alternative to syrup, or top crepes.
    • For a tasty treat, scoop spoonfuls of our Meyer Lemon Ginger Jam over your favorite ice cream or frozen yogurt.
    • Serve with fresh warm artisan breads and fine cheeses.
  • A combination of creamy Parmesan cheese and salty chopped California olives. This Olive and Parmesan Tapenade is a pantry staple and a must have for any olive lover. Suggested Uses:
    • Makes an easy appetizer alongside crackers or artisan bread.
    • Use as a pizza base or topping.
    • Toss a spoonful into warm or cold pasta!
    • Spread over chicken breast and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • This Merlot Wine Jam is a unique spread. It captures the deep mellow flavor of merlot—hints of plum and cherry—without being too sweet. The deep, intense color and floral, spicy aroma create a delightful sensory experience with a strong finish. Suggested Uses:
    • Topping for pancakes, waffles or crepes!
    • Spoon over ice cream or frozen yogurt to add a hint of elegance to dessert.
    • Serve with soft cheeses such as brie; sharp cheeses.
    • Anything chocolate!
  • A pepper jam that will leave your mouth tingling. The tropical flavors of mango and pineapple combined with the fiery hot habanero pepper for a blast of sweet and spicy flavor. A highly addictive product for our heat lovers. Great with meat dishes.
  • Made with fresh peaches, hand blended spices and Bourbon whiskey. Our Spiced Peach Bourbon Jam is summery, spicy and slightly boozy.
  • A cut above. 

    Suggested Uses:
    • Best on steaks or prime rib
    • Burgers
    • French Fries
    • Baked Potato
  • Deliciously combining the sweet simplicity of a thick tomato sauce with the flavorful saltiness of pesto, Pirro’s Pesto Pomodoro is an instant family favorite. The fresh basil, hearty pieces of Pomodoro tomatoes, and rich parmesan allow you to effortlessly pair Pirro’s sauce with your favorite pasta.
  • Bursting with rich and lively tomato flavor, Pirro’s Marinara Sauce is the best way to taste true, authentic Italian cuisine. Effortlessly pairing with any favorite pasta, mealtime just got way better.
  • This tapenade blends the flavours of the California countryside. Abundant with Fig trees and olive groves, this tapenade is handcrafted, made fresh in small batches, and combines only the best quality ingredients.
  • Farmhouse Olive Spread is our most popular spread. We use a medley of local green and black olives that include Arbequina, Mission, Sevillano and Kalamata. We crush the olives and blend capers, garlic, herbs and other spices to create this chunky spread.  Wonderfully rich and flavorful, it is very pleasing to the palate with a hint of garlic and spices.
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