Spinosi is one of the best brands of dried pasta I have ever had.The texture is amazing! It has the smoothness of silk! Being Italian, I eat pasta 5 times a week and I never tire of it.This is truely an awesome brand!!!!
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The tiny medieval town Campofilone (1,800 residents) is considered the birthplace of egg pasta in Italy. An ancient fort town in the province of Ascoli, it is home to the Abbey of San Bartolomeo, which first reported the existence of maccheroncini in the 15th century. Long considered a noble dish, Campofilones favorite local dish is now celebrated in a famous local feast - a Sagra dei Maccheroncini - each August.
Vincenzo Spinosi is rapidly gaining acclaim as the worlds Prince of Pasta and is carrying on a family tradition that began in 1933. He uses locally raised fresh whole eggs and carefully selected durum wheat semolina. From his humble roots in his familys pastificio, Vincenzo has become something of a celebrity in international culinary circles and his pasta is now served in fine restaurants around the world, including several in the Far East and Asia. His egg pasta has been praised as the best available and closest to fresh, homemade egg pasta by a bevy of food reviewers, writers and chefs, including our own Michelin star chef Gianluca Guglielmi and Nigella Lawson. In 2000, he was rewarded with the International Five Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality and Sciences. Previous recipients of this award were Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Margaret Thatcher.
Vincenzo recommends pairing his super-fine, thin pasta with tomato-based, oil-based or seafood sauces
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3/31/2010
3/30/2010
Review of Lazzaroni Amaretti di Saronno Cookies Cube Tin 16 oz.
My first encounter with these darling little treats was while watching Everyday Italian on the Food Network starring Giada De Laurentiis, my favorite chef of the past few years. She crumbled them into deserts, coffees, made pumpkin ravioli with it, baked amaretti apples and always praised their magical taste. Upon finally purchasing a box myself I was blown away by the hypnotic and addictive taste of marzipan in these little gems.
Amaretti Cookies are packed as a pair, wrapped in wax paper with Italian writing and insignias, praising its originality. They are two small crackling cookies per wrapper and they are a crunchy shell of delight. The taste is strangely addictive, after having a few I couldn't stop thinking about them! I have even purchased three more boxes two days after getting the first one. They taste like the holidays, spicy and lusciously laden with almonds and crispy sugary goodness with a tiny tang of bitterness of the almond. They flavor is royal and time stopping, on busy days, one bite of this cookie and I am transfixed into magical fields of luxurious old world taste that has been popular to Italians for years.
Incredibly aromatic crispy almond cookies that are a luscious addiction to coffee, tea or wine and are great for cooking and baking with. They really grew on me, I think I am an addict to their taste now, no wonder Giada is so smitten with them!
- Kasia S.
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Original Lazzaroni Amaretti di Saronno Cookies are made in a special process using only apricot kernels with no additional flavors. Lazzaroni Amaretti di Saronno Cookies are decorated with grains of sugar, wrapped in the famous tasselled tissue paper wrapper and packed in the famous Lazzaroni square red tin.
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Amaretti Cookies are packed as a pair, wrapped in wax paper with Italian writing and insignias, praising its originality. They are two small crackling cookies per wrapper and they are a crunchy shell of delight. The taste is strangely addictive, after having a few I couldn't stop thinking about them! I have even purchased three more boxes two days after getting the first one. They taste like the holidays, spicy and lusciously laden with almonds and crispy sugary goodness with a tiny tang of bitterness of the almond. They flavor is royal and time stopping, on busy days, one bite of this cookie and I am transfixed into magical fields of luxurious old world taste that has been popular to Italians for years.
Incredibly aromatic crispy almond cookies that are a luscious addiction to coffee, tea or wine and are great for cooking and baking with. They really grew on me, I think I am an addict to their taste now, no wonder Giada is so smitten with them!
- Kasia S.
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Original Lazzaroni Amaretti di Saronno Cookies are made in a special process using only apricot kernels with no additional flavors. Lazzaroni Amaretti di Saronno Cookies are decorated with grains of sugar, wrapped in the famous tasselled tissue paper wrapper and packed in the famous Lazzaroni square red tin.
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3/29/2010
Review of Cipriani Tagliarelle Extra Thin Egg Pasta
I have been looking for Cipriani Pasta locally and Williams Sonoma does not carry it anymore.This pasta tastes like fresh pasta and is wonderful with white truffle butter and chives.Enjoy!
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Cipriani has always made their own pasta and the experience they have gained over the years, has taught them that in egg pasta, there are three important elements. The flour must be made from durum wheat, the best grade eggs must be used and the pasta must be worked with care, rolled over and over again, never so much as to overheat it, but enough to give it that special quality. If all these precepts are followed, the pasta will have the essential characteristics of being both firm and soft. Two attributes that would seem to be in opposition, but which real pasta lovers recognize perfectly. If pasta of this class is then dried slowly at a low temperature, the resulting product will be unique.Serves 5 and cooks in 4 minutes.
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Cipriani has always made their own pasta and the experience they have gained over the years, has taught them that in egg pasta, there are three important elements. The flour must be made from durum wheat, the best grade eggs must be used and the pasta must be worked with care, rolled over and over again, never so much as to overheat it, but enough to give it that special quality. If all these precepts are followed, the pasta will have the essential characteristics of being both firm and soft. Two attributes that would seem to be in opposition, but which real pasta lovers recognize perfectly. If pasta of this class is then dried slowly at a low temperature, the resulting product will be unique.Serves 5 and cooks in 4 minutes.
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3/28/2010
Review of Cipriani Food Spinach Tagliolini Extra Thin Egg Pasta with Spinach
Having been raised in an Italian family, we take our pasta seriously.This is by far, hands down the best dry pasta I have ever tasted.It rivals fresh pasta I have bought in the past.I highly recommend this pasta if you are cooking a special dinner and want to impress your friend/family.
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Cipriani Tagliolini Extra Thin Egg Pasta with spinach. In 1931 Giuseppe Cipriani opened the doors to Harry's Bar, just off Piazza San Marco in Venice. The concept was to serve his customers as they would want to be served themselves. The secret of the Cipriani restaurants is to treat each guest as royalty. The pasta they have created is special, seven grade a fresh eggs are used in every kilo of pasta, the dough is processed throught the press one hundred times, making it thin, and delicate in texture.
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Cipriani Tagliolini Extra Thin Egg Pasta with spinach. In 1931 Giuseppe Cipriani opened the doors to Harry's Bar, just off Piazza San Marco in Venice. The concept was to serve his customers as they would want to be served themselves. The secret of the Cipriani restaurants is to treat each guest as royalty. The pasta they have created is special, seven grade a fresh eggs are used in every kilo of pasta, the dough is processed throught the press one hundred times, making it thin, and delicate in texture.
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3/27/2010
Review of Balsamic vinegar Nr 12 "Riserva", 8.5 fl oz
This is the best. Very mellow and full bodied. It's outstanding with good quality extra virgin olive oil for a dipping for bread. It's also good drizzled on roasted baby potatoes. A little goes a long way. Keep your finger over the top when you drizzle, so you don't accidentally pour too much out.
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The Nr 12 balsamic vinegar is the newest addition in the fine production of Compagnia del Montale. The Nr 12 has been under development and testing over the past 20 years and has now finally been aged to perfection according to the production knowledge of Compagnia del Montale. A product so pure in flavor that conesseurs are asking how it is possible!
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The Nr 12 balsamic vinegar is the newest addition in the fine production of Compagnia del Montale. The Nr 12 has been under development and testing over the past 20 years and has now finally been aged to perfection according to the production knowledge of Compagnia del Montale. A product so pure in flavor that conesseurs are asking how it is possible!
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3/26/2010
Review of Prosciutto Cotto The authentic Boiled Ham Imported from Italy
Delicious!A great item in a gift basket! Or just to order for oneself!
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3/25/2010
Review of Ricotta di Buffalo Cheese imported from Italy every week 3lb basket $39.95
This never made it into a recipe. Once the top came off, I grabbed a spoon and ate it. SO,so good.
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The flavor is creamy and smooth. This Italian Ricotta di Buffalo cheese is shipped via AIR from Italy ones week and must be shipped to our customers expedite only to maintain freshness.It arrives from Italy on Thursday and ship to you to arriveFriday
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The flavor is creamy and smooth. This Italian Ricotta di Buffalo cheese is shipped via AIR from Italy ones week and must be shipped to our customers expedite only to maintain freshness.It arrives from Italy on Thursday and ship to you to arriveFriday
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3/24/2010
Review of Spaghetti by Martelli, Toscana
I cook a lot of pasta, but don't have the time or patience to make my own. This is the finest dried pasta I have ever cooked. My guests always agree. It has a chewiness and ability to hold sauce that is outstanding. Rarely sticks (only if you totally ignore it in the pot.) Worth the effort--far above the best usual store brands.
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The Martelli family has produced their artisanal pasta since 1926 in the medioeval town of Lari, near Pisa, in Tuscany. With simple techniques passed down from one generation to the other this pasta, which following the purist attitude of the makers only comes in a few classic shapes, is made utilizing first grade durum wheat flour grown on the family property . The wheat flour is then kneaded with cold water, cut with bronze dies and let dry in the air for 50 hours. This extra long drying process gives the pasta a special porousness perfect for catching pasta sauce. Keep an eye open while this pasta is cooking, you really need to cook it "al dente", to enjoy the fullness of its flavor and texture.
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The Martelli family has produced their artisanal pasta since 1926 in the medioeval town of Lari, near Pisa, in Tuscany. With simple techniques passed down from one generation to the other this pasta, which following the purist attitude of the makers only comes in a few classic shapes, is made utilizing first grade durum wheat flour grown on the family property . The wheat flour is then kneaded with cold water, cut with bronze dies and let dry in the air for 50 hours. This extra long drying process gives the pasta a special porousness perfect for catching pasta sauce. Keep an eye open while this pasta is cooking, you really need to cook it "al dente", to enjoy the fullness of its flavor and texture.
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3/23/2010
Review of Sheep's Milk Ricotta Cheese Imported from Italy every week 3lb $39.95
I purchased the Sheeps milk ricotta imported from Italy for homemade Canolli's (the recipe was very specific) and it was the hit of the Italian fest party.The ricotta was vey light, smooth, and creamy. I will only use sheep's milk ricotta now when I make my home made canolli's.
There is no comparison between the store bought cows milk to the imported sheep's milk from Italy.Delizioso, Mangiare'.
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There is no comparison between the store bought cows milk to the imported sheep's milk from Italy.Delizioso, Mangiare'.
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This Italian Sheep Ricotta cheese is shipped via AIR from Italy ones week and must be shipped to our customers expedite service to maintain freshness.It arrives from Italy on Thursday and ship to you to arriveFriday
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3/22/2010
Review of Olio Verde Extra Virgin Olive Oil 16.9oz Harvest 2009
This is one of the best Extra Virgin Olive Oil I have tasted ever, if not the best!!!
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Once again this is the perfect oil from Sicily -- and a long standing favorite among our customers. You'll find it to be the perfect balance of grassy, fruity, and peppery! The distinctive green flavors comes through.
Gianfranco Becchina's 1998 award winning oil repeats again with the 2008 Harvest with this outstanding Sicilian oil. Yellow-green color, smooth taste, unfiltered. Limited quantities. The oil is produced at the estate of Prince Pignatelli at Castelvetrano in Sicily using the Nocellara varietal. The 100% Nocellara del Belice olives are hand-picked from the trees. An exceptional oil.
Traditions: Drizzle over grilled tuna, stewed white beans, roasted peppers and garlic or a salad of shaved fennel, fresh orange slices and capers.
According to Deborah Krasner in "The Flavors of Olive Oil", Olio Verde is "...beautifully colored and winsome estate-grown artisanal oil from Southwestern Sicily is nutty and herbal, with complex taste nuances."
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Once again this is the perfect oil from Sicily -- and a long standing favorite among our customers. You'll find it to be the perfect balance of grassy, fruity, and peppery! The distinctive green flavors comes through.
Gianfranco Becchina's 1998 award winning oil repeats again with the 2008 Harvest with this outstanding Sicilian oil. Yellow-green color, smooth taste, unfiltered. Limited quantities. The oil is produced at the estate of Prince Pignatelli at Castelvetrano in Sicily using the Nocellara varietal. The 100% Nocellara del Belice olives are hand-picked from the trees. An exceptional oil.
Traditions: Drizzle over grilled tuna, stewed white beans, roasted peppers and garlic or a salad of shaved fennel, fresh orange slices and capers.
According to Deborah Krasner in "The Flavors of Olive Oil", Olio Verde is "...beautifully colored and winsome estate-grown artisanal oil from Southwestern Sicily is nutty and herbal, with complex taste nuances."
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3/21/2010
Review of Italian Chocolate Hazelnut Cream(Crema Gianduja alle Nocciole)
I got this for my sister for her birthday... she loved it and said she couldn't stop eating it because it was so DELICIOUS!!!! She loves Nutella and said that this was even more decadent. I'll have to get some for myself next...
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Baratti & Milano have been making chocolate in Torino, Piemonte, since 1858. This master chocolatier continues to operate in its famously elegant pasticceria in the landmark Piazza Castello as founded by Ferdinando Baratti in 1858. While the city of Torino has changed in the meantime, the companys motto Our quality makes history rings as true today as ever.
Generations of Piemontese children have been raised on this silky, smooth hazelnut cream, made naturally with regions famously smoky-sweet Tonda Gentile hazelnuts and low-in-fat cocoa.Perhaps its because everything this cream touches falls under the seductive spell of its creamy texture and irrestibly rich flavors.Or perhaps its because nearly everything in your pantry can be combined with Barattis cream: amaretto cookies, biscuits, fruit or ice cream, as well as cakes and pies.
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Baratti & Milano have been making chocolate in Torino, Piemonte, since 1858. This master chocolatier continues to operate in its famously elegant pasticceria in the landmark Piazza Castello as founded by Ferdinando Baratti in 1858. While the city of Torino has changed in the meantime, the companys motto Our quality makes history rings as true today as ever.
Generations of Piemontese children have been raised on this silky, smooth hazelnut cream, made naturally with regions famously smoky-sweet Tonda Gentile hazelnuts and low-in-fat cocoa.Perhaps its because everything this cream touches falls under the seductive spell of its creamy texture and irrestibly rich flavors.Or perhaps its because nearly everything in your pantry can be combined with Barattis cream: amaretto cookies, biscuits, fruit or ice cream, as well as cakes and pies.
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3/20/2010
Review of Manicardi Aged Balsamic Vinegar #12
To be honest, for the price, this is very good Balsamic Vinegar.I know that the price is rather low for quality vinegar and I was a bit leery of that aspect being a firm believer in that you get what you pay for.In this case that old saying just did not apply.As inexpensive as this is, the quality is actually quite high.
I use quite a lot of this stuff in my cooking and a very large number of my salad dressings have this as an ingredient.It would take an extremely sophisticated taste to tell this product from the more expensive vinegars and for everyday cooking I find that this Manicardi #12 more than fits the bill. Frankly, I was rather amazed at what I got for my money here.
Like all Balsamic Vinegars, it takes a bit of experience to know where the cut off point is and where too much is too much...this product is no exception to that rule.A light hand at first is the best policy.
I highly recommend this.You get the tasteyou want, the essence, without having to sell off an expensive piece of jewelry each time you cook or whip a salad into being.
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Manicardi Balsamic Vinegar #12 comes to us from the Manicardi farm in Castelvetro.
The Balsamic Vinegar of Modena has a precious and intense flavor thanks to its natural ingredients. The natural flavor of Balsamic Vinegar is obtained during the time inside casks of different woods like cherry and chestnut. Through the time in the wood, each wood s unique flavor infuses the vinegar. The result is an intense essence that enhances the flavors of foods, both simple and complex. The Balsamic Vinegar of the Acetaia "12" is recommended for salads, steamed vegetables, omelets, and roasted meats. For a special treat, dip slices of Parmigiano-Reggiano in this aged DOC-protected balsamic.
True balsamic vinegar is aged a minimum of six years and is traditionally made in Modena, a city in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Manicardi's assortment of balsamic vinegars includes many different quality levels, which are denoted by a number, reflecting increasing aging and quality. We carry 12, 22, 25, and the Manicardi Gift Pack assortment.
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I use quite a lot of this stuff in my cooking and a very large number of my salad dressings have this as an ingredient.It would take an extremely sophisticated taste to tell this product from the more expensive vinegars and for everyday cooking I find that this Manicardi #12 more than fits the bill. Frankly, I was rather amazed at what I got for my money here.
Like all Balsamic Vinegars, it takes a bit of experience to know where the cut off point is and where too much is too much...this product is no exception to that rule.A light hand at first is the best policy.
I highly recommend this.You get the tasteyou want, the essence, without having to sell off an expensive piece of jewelry each time you cook or whip a salad into being.
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Manicardi Balsamic Vinegar #12 comes to us from the Manicardi farm in Castelvetro.
The Balsamic Vinegar of Modena has a precious and intense flavor thanks to its natural ingredients. The natural flavor of Balsamic Vinegar is obtained during the time inside casks of different woods like cherry and chestnut. Through the time in the wood, each wood s unique flavor infuses the vinegar. The result is an intense essence that enhances the flavors of foods, both simple and complex. The Balsamic Vinegar of the Acetaia "12" is recommended for salads, steamed vegetables, omelets, and roasted meats. For a special treat, dip slices of Parmigiano-Reggiano in this aged DOC-protected balsamic.
True balsamic vinegar is aged a minimum of six years and is traditionally made in Modena, a city in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Manicardi's assortment of balsamic vinegars includes many different quality levels, which are denoted by a number, reflecting increasing aging and quality. We carry 12, 22, 25, and the Manicardi Gift Pack assortment.
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3/19/2010
Review of Fiasconaro Panettone Traditional Italian Christmas Cake 36.7oz. 1 kilogram
I gave this as a gift and was told it was absolutely delicious and arrived on time and nicely wrapped.I would definitely reccomend this product to anyone.
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Fiasconaro Traditional il Panettone. Traditional Italian panettone. Baked by 3 brothers who inherited the art of baking from their father. The brothers baking stays true to the fathers methods and traditions of Sicily. Wonderful dense yet light and airy cake with raisins and candied orange, with no super sweet icing. Gift wrapped perfectly for holiday giving, or for yourself. Great with coffee or espresso in the morning or with vanilla bean ice cream and honey.
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Fiasconaro Traditional il Panettone. Traditional Italian panettone. Baked by 3 brothers who inherited the art of baking from their father. The brothers baking stays true to the fathers methods and traditions of Sicily. Wonderful dense yet light and airy cake with raisins and candied orange, with no super sweet icing. Gift wrapped perfectly for holiday giving, or for yourself. Great with coffee or espresso in the morning or with vanilla bean ice cream and honey.
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3/17/2010
Review of Lazzaroni Amaretti Amarettini Di Saronno Tall Tin 14.1 Oz.
A little more money than your average cookie, but VERY much worth it.You will not find a cookie like this anywhere else!
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Lazzaroni Amarettini Di Saronno, original Italian Amarettini. Tall tin 14.1 oz. Crisp airy Italian cookies perfect for dessert, with coffee, fine wine or liquers.
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Lazzaroni Amarettini Di Saronno, original Italian Amarettini. Tall tin 14.1 oz. Crisp airy Italian cookies perfect for dessert, with coffee, fine wine or liquers.
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3/16/2010
Review of Tradtional, Oversized Rigatoni (Paccheri) from Outside Naples
Delicious but overpriced-living in Central Fl. there was no place to purcahse it.So it is a super product.
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Just outside Naples and the Amalfi coast, Gragnano is reputed as the birthplace of dried pasta. There, a consortium of small producers, the Cooperativa di Pasta Gragnano, produces the region's most traditional cuts, strictly adhering the artisan production techniques of yesteryear. Using only bronze dies and slow-drying techniques, the Cooperativa crafts pasta of unbelievably rough texture and palate-bursting flavor. Today, they are at the forefront of a local effort to preserve the artisan traditions behind the legendary Gragnano name. Says Cooperativa president, Antonio Marchetti, in the Washington Post, "Real pasta can be forgotten if we are not careful."
Once of the Cooperativa's most unique cuts, Paccheri are delicious with creamy sauce, chunk vegetable sauces and meat sauces.
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Just outside Naples and the Amalfi coast, Gragnano is reputed as the birthplace of dried pasta. There, a consortium of small producers, the Cooperativa di Pasta Gragnano, produces the region's most traditional cuts, strictly adhering the artisan production techniques of yesteryear. Using only bronze dies and slow-drying techniques, the Cooperativa crafts pasta of unbelievably rough texture and palate-bursting flavor. Today, they are at the forefront of a local effort to preserve the artisan traditions behind the legendary Gragnano name. Says Cooperativa president, Antonio Marchetti, in the Washington Post, "Real pasta can be forgotten if we are not careful."
Once of the Cooperativa's most unique cuts, Paccheri are delicious with creamy sauce, chunk vegetable sauces and meat sauces.
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3/15/2010
Review of Bisconova Classici Lady Fingers from Italy - 2 packages
These ladyfingers have the perfect texture needed for making tiramisu. The recipe calls for dipping ladyfingers in a coffee liquor before laying in the dish. These ladyfingers kept their shape and absorbed the right amount of liquid to turn out a beautiful and tasty dessert. When I need ladyfingers again, I will definitely order these again.
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Lady fingers are specialty biscuits from Piemontese region in Italy. The shape of these little pastries resembles ladies fingers, although they are not as thin. Delicious when eaten as a cookie or dipped in melted chocolate or mascarpone cheese, lady fingers are typically used as ingredients in the recipes for various classic desserts such as Tiramisu. Net Weight of each: 17.64 oz/500 grams.
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Lady fingers are specialty biscuits from Piemontese region in Italy. The shape of these little pastries resembles ladies fingers, although they are not as thin. Delicious when eaten as a cookie or dipped in melted chocolate or mascarpone cheese, lady fingers are typically used as ingredients in the recipes for various classic desserts such as Tiramisu. Net Weight of each: 17.64 oz/500 grams.
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3/14/2010
Review of Ricotta Salata Cheese Imported from Italy
So is it not your normal item to order over the internet! But it is worth it and great for what I was making.It came with melted Ice Pacs - well - it was summer.But the cheese was fine and very much enjoyed.
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Ricotta Salata, this is an Italian cheese made from 100% sheep's milk. Characteristic of Southern Italy, it is enjoyable for cooking, salads or on its own and is available in semi-soft form or hard, which is mostly used for grating.
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Ricotta Salata, this is an Italian cheese made from 100% sheep's milk. Characteristic of Southern Italy, it is enjoyable for cooking, salads or on its own and is available in semi-soft form or hard, which is mostly used for grating.
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3/13/2010
Review of Rustichella D' Abruzzo Pappardelle Egg Pasta 8.8 Oz.
This pasta and all of rustichella d'abruzzo's pasta products are the freshest, most tender, and simply delicious.You cannot go wrong and this price is the best on the net.Stock up for those long, winter nights!!!
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Manicaretti products let people travel into Italian culture and history by enjoying traditional artisan foods.These wide, classic noodles show off the pasta's silky texture. Traditionally used with slow cooked, chunky sauces.Region: Tuscany
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Manicaretti products let people travel into Italian culture and history by enjoying traditional artisan foods.These wide, classic noodles show off the pasta's silky texture. Traditionally used with slow cooked, chunky sauces.Region: Tuscany
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3/12/2010
Review of Yellow Fin Tuna Fish in Pure Olive Oil Imported from Italy- set of 3
If the thought of canned tuna brings to mind tasteless threads of chewy fish from the supermarket, you've got it all wrong! This is what the tuna was meant to be: chunky, flavorful, and moist. Oil drains right off of it, so it's not greasy or anything. Great for tuna noodle casserole!
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L'Isola D'Oro brand tuna from Sicily is a very high quality seafood products. L'Isola D'Oro takes the best part of the tuna, fillets it and puts it in an easy to open tin. Tender and full of flavor, this solid light tuna is packed in pure olive oil. For a tuna connoisseur this delicious fish is a real treat. Net Weight: 5 ½ oz.
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L'Isola D'Oro brand tuna from Sicily is a very high quality seafood products. L'Isola D'Oro takes the best part of the tuna, fillets it and puts it in an easy to open tin. Tender and full of flavor, this solid light tuna is packed in pure olive oil. For a tuna connoisseur this delicious fish is a real treat. Net Weight: 5 ½ oz.
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3/11/2010
Review of Penne by Martelli, Toscana
This is the finest pasta money can buy! Give it a try. You won't be disappointed.
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The Martelli family has produced their artisanal pasta since 1926 in the medioeval town of Lari, near Pisa, in Tuscany. With simple techniques passed down from one generation to the other this pasta, which following the purist attitude of the makers only comes in a few classic shapes, is made utilizing first grade durum wheat flour grown on the family property . The wheat flour is then kneaded with cold water, cut with bronze dies and let dry in the air for 50 hours. This extra long drying process gives the pasta a special porousness perfect for catching pasta sauce. Keep an eye open while this pasta is cooking, you really need to cook it "al dente", to enjoy the fullness of its flavor and texture.
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The Martelli family has produced their artisanal pasta since 1926 in the medioeval town of Lari, near Pisa, in Tuscany. With simple techniques passed down from one generation to the other this pasta, which following the purist attitude of the makers only comes in a few classic shapes, is made utilizing first grade durum wheat flour grown on the family property . The wheat flour is then kneaded with cold water, cut with bronze dies and let dry in the air for 50 hours. This extra long drying process gives the pasta a special porousness perfect for catching pasta sauce. Keep an eye open while this pasta is cooking, you really need to cook it "al dente", to enjoy the fullness of its flavor and texture.
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3/10/2010
Review of Fra Mani Handcrafted Salumi Salametto Dry Salami
If you are looking for a real salami this is the product you want to buy. Having traveled and worked in Italy, I can say this salami is as good as its get, considering it is crafted in the US! We are from Switzerland, living in the US for the last 10 years and often brought back Salami from Italy when we were in Europe (well, we know how the guys at the border control would respond to our treasures...). So I was very pleased to find a "legal" source in the US to buy a GOOD salami. But on the other hand, you need to have the taste-buts for this kind of sausage! Enjoy!
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Fra' Mani Handcrafted Salametto Dry Salami. Reknowned Chef Paul Bertolli started Fra' Mani in 2006, in Berkeley, California. Fra'mani creates these wonderful salamis in the fines Italian traditions. Chef Bertolli uses only the highest quality all natural pork available. All pork used is from family farms who have a passion and concern for the animals they raise. The hogs are never given anitbiotics, or growth inducing hormone or agents and fed only the highest quality grains and natural feed.Salametto is a small coarse ground, rich, full flavored salami. Great for snacking or picnics. The salami is about 2 inches in diameter and 12 inches long. approx. 12 - 14 ounces in weight.
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Fra' Mani Handcrafted Salametto Dry Salami. Reknowned Chef Paul Bertolli started Fra' Mani in 2006, in Berkeley, California. Fra'mani creates these wonderful salamis in the fines Italian traditions. Chef Bertolli uses only the highest quality all natural pork available. All pork used is from family farms who have a passion and concern for the animals they raise. The hogs are never given anitbiotics, or growth inducing hormone or agents and fed only the highest quality grains and natural feed.Salametto is a small coarse ground, rich, full flavored salami. Great for snacking or picnics. The salami is about 2 inches in diameter and 12 inches long. approx. 12 - 14 ounces in weight.
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3/09/2010
Review of Organic Long Grain Rice Carnaroli for Risotto - 1.1 lb/500 gr by Tenuta Castello, Italy.
Excellent product, excellent packing, excellent service by supplier.
I am very satisfied with my purchase.
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Organic Long Grain Rice Carnaroli for Risotto - 1.1 lb/500 gr by Tenuta Castello, Italy. Riso Superfino Carnaroli. Superfino rice most preferred by chefs due to its exceptional quality and structure, owing to high amylase starch content (24%) which improves consistency, resistance to over-cooking, and capacity for absorbing flavors. The ideal rice for long-simmer, non-sticky risottos. Cultivated using traditional methods and according to the rules of organic agriculture. This rice has been processed completely free of chemicals and fungicides. Don't make holes in the plastic bag. Open bags should be kept in a glass jar or sealed plastic bag and placed in the refrigerator. This product is subject to natural settling. Ingredients: Long grain rice carnaroli 100%
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Organic Long Grain Rice Carnaroli for Risotto - 1.1 lb/500 gr by Tenuta Castello, Italy. Riso Superfino Carnaroli. Superfino rice most preferred by chefs due to its exceptional quality and structure, owing to high amylase starch content (24%) which improves consistency, resistance to over-cooking, and capacity for absorbing flavors. The ideal rice for long-simmer, non-sticky risottos. Cultivated using traditional methods and according to the rules of organic agriculture. This rice has been processed completely free of chemicals and fungicides. Don't make holes in the plastic bag. Open bags should be kept in a glass jar or sealed plastic bag and placed in the refrigerator. This product is subject to natural settling. Ingredients: Long grain rice carnaroli 100%
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3/08/2010
Review of Italian Cheese Sampler in Gift Box (3.4 pound) by igourmet.com
I purchased the Italian Cheese Sampler as one part of a gift to celebrate a trip to Italy.I have received word that the cheese was excellent and very much appreciated.I would definitely order this sampler again.
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This sampler features four cheeses that are typical of four distinct regions of Italy:
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This sampler features four cheeses that are typical of four distinct regions of Italy:
- Provolone Piccante: We love this Piccante version, which is rarely available in the U.S .and much more interesting than the mild Provolone most Americans have come to know. One of the great sandwich cheeses, Provolone Piccante is also an excellent melting cheese that is perfect in omelettes or atop a toasted baguette.(8 oz.)
- Grana Padano Stravecchio: The original hard Italian cheese, Grana Padano is a firm, dry, fruity cheese from the Po Valley of Northern Italy. Stravecchio is aged for an optimal 20 months.Grate it over pasta, vegetables, or soup; or serve it as a table cheese drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. (8 oz.)
- Mountain Gorgonzola: Italy's famous blue cheese comes from Lombardy.Made from cow's milk taken from local herds that graze on beautiful rolling pastures, no Italian Cheese Assortment would be complete without a cut of authentic Gorgonzola. (8 oz.)
- Pecorino Toscano: This soft, sheep's milk cheese is made in the hills of Tuscany. It is young, sweet and springy.We find that this combination well represents the wide variety of flavors and textures found in Italian cheeses. (8 oz.)
- igourmet.com Signature Cheese Serving Knife: Specifically crafted for us at igourmet.com, this multi-function cheese knife is the perfect tool to easily slice uniform servings of your favorite cheeses.
- Crostini Tuscan Crackers: Perfect for serving with cheeses, fruit, and spreads when entertaining (4 oz.)
- Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value.
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3/07/2010
Review of Olio Carli Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 750ml Bottle (750 ml) by igourmet.com
Edited my review, tried to upgrade to 4 stars, would not let me. Received Fratelli's introductory case of 1/2 liter bottles of extra virgin olive oil today.Read many reviews of 5 stars, 4 stars for the rest. I use a lot of olive oil.Some reviewers say this oil is sweet as extremely good oil should be.To me, it initially has a smooth, buttery, fruity olive flavor. A second or two later, it was peppery near the back of the tongue, followed by a slight bitterness further back on the tongue. Would not describe it as sweet. It is my understanding that many Italians prefer this pepperyness and I am Italian, but I do not.Not sure if my sample is typical.I feel this is a very good oil,and a great bargain at the introductory price, but not worth full price to me. I will stick to my Goya Extra Virgin First cold Pressed olive oil.......yes, Spanish olive oil.No bitterness whatsoever, made from very ripe olives....my "Gold Standard" (Goya is very golden) I like my wine very full-bodied and fruity....hate wines that are very dry.guess my tastes in olive oil and wine are congruent.
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In Italy, Carli Olive Oil has always only been sold direct from the factory to the consumer. A fleet of over 100 trucks assures prompt direct delivery to more than 700,000 families, over 120,000, of which have been loyal customers for two or more generations. Why are Italians so religious about their Olio Carli? For one, no oil from pomace or any source other than fresh ripe olives is ever used in the production of Carli Olive Oil. Secondly, although the strictest legislation allows a maximum acidity of 1% in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the maximum acidity allowed by Carli in its olive oil is 0.3%. Olio Carli has been honored frequently at national and international expositions. Embossed on the label of these fine oils, you can read the following distinctions:
1927 By Appointment to the Papacy
1937 By Appointment to the Royal Household
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In Italy, Carli Olive Oil has always only been sold direct from the factory to the consumer. A fleet of over 100 trucks assures prompt direct delivery to more than 700,000 families, over 120,000, of which have been loyal customers for two or more generations. Why are Italians so religious about their Olio Carli? For one, no oil from pomace or any source other than fresh ripe olives is ever used in the production of Carli Olive Oil. Secondly, although the strictest legislation allows a maximum acidity of 1% in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the maximum acidity allowed by Carli in its olive oil is 0.3%. Olio Carli has been honored frequently at national and international expositions. Embossed on the label of these fine oils, you can read the following distinctions:
1937 By Appointment to the Royal Household
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3/06/2010
Review of Balsamic vinegar Nr 10 "Riserva", 8.5 fl oz
This is an outstanding balsamic vinegar that surpasses most balsamic vinegars aged 15 and 20 years. The flavor is complex, the vinegar is "thick" and just terrific. (But, not cheap.)
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The Nr 10 "Riserva" is the result of centuries of tradition of balsamic vinager. Throughout time, qualities of the product have been developed, that are amazing but still produced in the old way of aging grape must from the Trebbiano grapes, in wooden barrels. The Nr 10 balsamic is awarded & highly appreciated for its superior quality. It features dense consistency, explosive, rich, aromatic and sweet flavor with just the right amount of acidity. Therefore it is our best seller and one of the most appreciated high quality Balsamic Vinegars of Modena ever, on the market!
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The Nr 10 "Riserva" is the result of centuries of tradition of balsamic vinager. Throughout time, qualities of the product have been developed, that are amazing but still produced in the old way of aging grape must from the Trebbiano grapes, in wooden barrels. The Nr 10 balsamic is awarded & highly appreciated for its superior quality. It features dense consistency, explosive, rich, aromatic and sweet flavor with just the right amount of acidity. Therefore it is our best seller and one of the most appreciated high quality Balsamic Vinegars of Modena ever, on the market!
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3/05/2010
Review of Sottocenere Al Tartufo
The only reason this doesn't have 5 stars, is it arrived in an almost liquid state. Thankfully it had been packaged very tightly and kept it's shape. I don't know what more you could do, they packaged it in an insulated bag with two ice packs. The August Florida heat is just too much for mailing soft cheeses I guess. I wasn't a big problem, as I was going to cook with it anyway. It has a great truffle odor, every time I get a sniff of it, I smile!
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A mild cow's milk cheese infused with truffles and zesty spices, this is really a unique preparation. Italy produces a limited variety of truffle cheeses, but once you've found the one you love, it'll be hard to let go. Imported from Italy.
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A mild cow's milk cheese infused with truffles and zesty spices, this is really a unique preparation. Italy produces a limited variety of truffle cheeses, but once you've found the one you love, it'll be hard to let go. Imported from Italy.
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3/04/2010
Review of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena by Del Destino (0.5 liter) by igourmet.com
We recently spent a few days in San Francisco, and while there, we had the best meal we have ever enjoyed.I rarely inquire as to the ingredients, however, the olive oil/balsamic dressing on the salad was great, I could have drank the vinegar by the spoonful it was so smooth and pleasant, upon inquiring, I learned it was Del Destino's Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.If you love balsamic, you need to give this one a try!!
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This balsamic vinegar is made from fermented concentrated grape must and acquires its dark color and pungent sweetness while aging in oak barrels for several years. Del Destino's Balsamic Vinegar from Modena is sweet and smooth with low acidity. Perfect for salads mixed with your favorite extra virgin olive oil.
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This balsamic vinegar is made from fermented concentrated grape must and acquires its dark color and pungent sweetness while aging in oak barrels for several years. Del Destino's Balsamic Vinegar from Modena is sweet and smooth with low acidity. Perfect for salads mixed with your favorite extra virgin olive oil.
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3/03/2010
Review of Sicilian Blood Orange Marmalade, sweetened with honey. No sugar added
A bit over priced and not as flavorful as one would expect a blood orange product. A try once thing as far as I am concerned.
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An all natural marmalade produced from Sicily's finest blood oranges. Sweetened with natural honey and no sugar. A superior marmalade full in color as well as flavor of fruit sun and honey. Perfect for your cheese tray, bread, snacks or pies.
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An all natural marmalade produced from Sicily's finest blood oranges. Sweetened with natural honey and no sugar. A superior marmalade full in color as well as flavor of fruit sun and honey. Perfect for your cheese tray, bread, snacks or pies.
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3/02/2010
Review of Soft Amaretti Cookies (Amaretti Soffici) 200 g.
The best cookies ever!!!!Price is much to high! I don't know if I would ever spend that much again though.
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These individually wrapped soft amaretti cookies are presented in a beautiful tall cannister and are perfect for gift giving for any occasion.
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These individually wrapped soft amaretti cookies are presented in a beautiful tall cannister and are perfect for gift giving for any occasion.
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3/01/2010
Review of Elsa Balsamic Vinegar
This is the Third time we have ordered this vinegar on-line.It is sweet and very pungent.My wife uses it to make salad dressing and dipping sauce with olive oil and garlic for dipping sour dough bread in.
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Elsa has a well balanced sweet and sour taste, aromatic and a full rich velvety brown color. Elsa vinegar is obtained through the slow fermentation of grape must of the Lambrusco Salamino D.O.C. 6% acidity.
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Elsa has a well balanced sweet and sour taste, aromatic and a full rich velvety brown color. Elsa vinegar is obtained through the slow fermentation of grape must of the Lambrusco Salamino D.O.C. 6% acidity.
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