Review of Amarena Fabbri Wild Cherries in Syrup 600gr Crock

I first had Amarena Fabbri cherries in Germany in 1992.I was working on my German degree and staying with a host family.In those days, the cherries were only available once a year which meant they had to last. My host mom carefully counted out the cherries on top of ice cream, Kalte Schale, and other cream-based desserts - but only 3-4 cherries per person!She hid the crock in the house so her kids (and I!) wouldn't sneak them. I loved the cherries so much that my host family gave me the beautiful crock as a keepsake, and I still have it today in my china closet.The cherries & syrup are very rich, but not too sweet.Nothing at all like the supersweet-but-sour cherry pie filling we have in America, and not like our dark cherries, either.The syrup is delectable as a topping all by itself, if you want to stretch out your investment.

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Amarena Fabbri, wild cheeries in syrup. Great topping for Ice Cream, or other cream desserts. Imported from Italy, packed in traditional white ceramic crock. 600gr

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Review of Amarena Fabbri 8 Ounce Italian Cherries in Syrup

If you're looking for some special cherries, not your run of the mill maraschino bs then you have found them! They are delightful, sweet yet complex with a lovely texture. These are to regular cherries what a fine wine is to a box of chardonnay.

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Amarena Fabbri, Genaro Fabbri's Famous cherries. Imported from Italy. Wild Italian Cherries in Syrup, great topping for ice cream, cheesecake, or live on the edge venison topped with the cherries and a balsamic reduction.

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Review of Asiago Pressato (8 ounce) by igourmet.com

I don't recommend this cheese to the average consumer, but if you want a superior asiago cheese for cooking, this one is one of the better bargains available.And the people that package and ship are top notch - I couldn't be happier with Igourmet and their relationship with Amazon.

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Produced in the Po Valley near Treviso, Asiago Pressato is a milder, sweeter Asiago with a springy, pale interior.It is classified as an Italian DOC (Denominiazione di Origine Controllata) cheese, meaning that it is protected by governmental standards regarding the cheese's origin and techniques.Made from pasteurized whole milk and aged for 20 to 40 days, this young cheese has a full, creamy flavor.We suggest enjoying Pressato with crusty Italian bread and a glass of Pinot Grigio!

• Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 25 lb. form of cheese.
• We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
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Review of Parmigiano Reggiano Cream Butter (8 ounce) by igourmet.com

At first I found it suspect that this butter was unusually pale and did not have the deep yellow carotene content of other pasture-based (as opposed to grain-based) butters. But then I tasted it and all hesitations were put to rest. It is mild yet not bland, rich and creamy yet not cloying, and has a fullness that is both satisfying and addicting. I usually like to sprinkle a little Fleur de Sel or coarse sea salt over unsalted butter, but didn't even consider it with this; it would have interfered with its luscious, subtle taste. We made this package last as long as we could and were sorry to see it go.

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The Italians are horrified by our usage of this, the world's most famous hard cheese. Here in the States, it is thought of as purely a grating cheese. The rest of the world savors Parmigiano-Reggiano as a delicious, full-flavored eating cheese. It began life seven centuries ago in the Italian provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, part of Bologna and part of Mantua. Nature blessed this zone with the most idealistic cattle grazing land to create the unique milk from the "Zone Tripica". The local cheese craftsmen took it from there, utilizing a totally natural process that has not changed for 700 years. No additives, no machinery, no gimmicks. Just sweet, fresh milk in its pristine state; the artisan's ancient skills and then nature's own good time (aged from 18 to 20 months). What you see today is just what the knights, serfs, saints and kings of old ate!
America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Illustrated have both voted igourmet.com's Parmigiano Reggiano #1 in their quest to find the best Parmesan in America today. "We preferred the igourmet regular and Vacche Rosse Parmigiano-Reggiano by a landslide, ranking them significantly higher than the other cheeses for complexity of flavor and appealing texture. And when we tasted the regular Parmigiano from igourmet against our supermarket cheeses, it was an easy winner."

• Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
• Photo depicts whole 80 lb. form of cheese.
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Review of Acacia Honey Infuese with White Truffles (Miele Con Tartufo Bianco) 50 g.

This honey was bad.We had to throw it in the garbage because it was so bad.It actually tasted like onions.It appeared to be old and just not good at all.What a waste of money.I guess it was like we just threw 17.00 out the car window.

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Truffles are said to be at their best in Piemonte. It's Piemonte, in the city of Alba, that plays host to the world's largest truffle market, a loud and competitive frenzy of truffle buying and selling. Domenica Bertolusso, who owns a truffle shop in Piobesi d' Alba, has been in the truffle business since the 1960s. One of the few women in this male dominated business, Domenica is passionate about all things Piemontese. Despite the small size of her operation, Tartuflanghe is one of the region's most influential truffle sellers.


Acacia honey infused with the heady, aromatic notes of white truffles for a blend of sweetness and earthiness that pairs wonderfully with cured meats and strong, salty cheeses. A decadent addition to your Italian pantry.



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Review of Ladyfingers (1.1 pound) by igourmet.com

These ladyfingers were just what I needed to make a very good tiramisu`! The quality was excellent and i would not hesitate to recommend them to any one looking for this type of cookie.

I have bought a few things from this site, especially items from Europe, where I come from and have enjoyed a few pleasurable nostalgic moments. My only beef is that the shipping and handling charges are completely out of proportion to the value of the merchandise and could certainly be much cheaper!

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Ladyfingers are small, delicate sponge cakes that are shaped like large, rather fat fingers. Their light texture results from the small proportion of flour to sugar and the large number of eggs used in their production. The French call them cat's tongue cookies and sandwich them together with nougat. These little cakes are also soaked in liqueur to be used in Charlottes and cakes. Our crisp ladyfingers are imported from Italy, where their most famous usage is in Tiramisu, which means "pick me up" and is a sinfully rich dessert made of ladyfingers soaked in coffee, layered with a mascarpone/liqueur filling. Buy these with a tub of our Mascarpone Cream and try making tiramisu for yourself!
This package includes approximately 60 ladyfingers.

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Review of Chiquilin Spanish Saffron with Mortar and Pestal

I am not an expert on saffron, I was just trying to replace a bottle my mother gave me 25 years ago.This saffron was not in the same league as my mother's saffron.Flavor was weak and turned rice dish greenish color instead of the rich yellow/orange I was used to.Maybe you have to pay more and concentrate on the quality of the spice instead of the attractiveness of the packaging.Seller delivered product in timely manner. I just wouldn't recommend this product to anyone.

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Nice gift for the home chef. This gift pack includes 2 grams of Spanish Saffron in a cork topped glass jar with a terra cotta mortar and pestal. Imported from Spain.

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Review of Tutto Calabria Hot Spread Sauce 10.2 Oz.

I've been searching for a product like this for a while now.A business associate of mine brought me some "pepper spread" that his Italian mother makes and it was great.So I started looking for a similar product in grocery stores and specialty shops.This is the first one that I would buy again.It's quite hot and delicious!I love to spread this on crusty bread and eat it along with dinner.

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Tutto Calabria Hot Spread Sauce. Tutto Calbria is a small producer in Calabria, Italy. They emphasize on pacaking the most traditional products while maintaining a home cooked taste. All products are produced in smaller batches. Hot Spread Sauce is a fiery blend of eggplant, mushrooms, chili peppers, sundried and fresh tomatoes, garlic, salt and vinegar. This old world sauce has many uses from pasta to sandwiches. Toss with spaghetti, use as a spread for an Italian Hero, blend into meatloaf or casseroles, as a pizza sauce or on a hot dog. Makes a wondeful bruschetta topping on rustic style bread.

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Review of Primitivizia Mugolio Pine Bud Cone Syrup 3.6 oz.

Still working out what to do with this but be aware: it's far less resinous in scent or flavor than you might be led to believe. Distinctively fruity and honey-like.

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Primitivizia is a play on the word for primitive, which is what Eleonora Cunacia had in mind when starting her company. Eleonora considers herself a nomad gatherer, harvesting wild herbs and greens from the fields and forests of the Dolomite mountains. At the end of May Mugo Pine Trees grow new pinecones and gems (buds). After pollination of the gems, Eleonora harvests them and they are placed in glass pots that are left in full sunshine until late autumn. The liquid that is formed is filtered, sugar is added, and then cooked over a slow fire until dark gold in color. The result is a delicate pine flavor syrup. Use it like Balsamic Condimento or Tradizionale, Saba, or Chestnut Honey. Pour it over ice cream, ricotta, marscapone, roasted figs or try it on pork or game as part of a glaze.

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Review of Rustichella D' Abruzzo Spaghetti Di Nero Black Squid Ink Pasta 17.6 Oz.

I am Italian and cook often. This was a wonderful pasta. Thick, delicious with a strong yet subtle flavor. It adds a flavor to any seafood dish.It can be eaten on it's own for a more flavorful pasta dish. You don't need to go heavy on the sauce and I would advise against pairing with any grated cheeses. (Italians do not mix fish and pasta dishes with grated cheese as the cheese brings another element of flavor and ruins the subtle taste of the seafood) If you like pasta and squid ink I would buy this.

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This delicious squid ink spaghetti is perfect for serving with seafood dishes, including scallops, and other shellfish.Region: SardegnaManicaretti products let people travel into Italian culture and history by enjoying traditional artisan foods.

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Review of Villa Manodori Organic Balsamic Vinegar, 8.8-Ounce Bottle

The same maker's yellow-label Balsamic has the same wording, except for the word "organic." But it is a lot better. The organic version is good, certainly, and barely over half the price, but next time I'll spend the extra money for the yellow label version.

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Villa Manodori Organic Balsamic Vinegar, Aceto Balsamico di Modena, is the labor of Massimo Bottura, Chef of Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy, the official home of balsamic vinegar. This vinegar is produced in very limited quantities, and is made from organically grown Trebbiano grapes artfully blended with organically grown Chianti grapes. Certified Organic by ICEA. Intensely aromatic and harmonious.For a sure-to-be-appreciated gift set, please consider adding Villa Manodori Extra Virgin Olive Oil to your order.

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Review of Black Cherries in Amarena Syrup (1.1 pound) by igourmet.com

These black cherries are incredibly awesome!Wonderful on cheesecake or for an ice cream topping.The syrup is thick, rich and a deep red.The fruit is plump and memorable.Yum!

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Amarena cherries are a symbol of a long tradition, a synonym for sweetness and unmistakable for their unique flavor. What makes this Italian treat so unique is that it is the only semi-candied cherry syrup. It is made with choice wild cherries processed with a secret 80 year old technique. Amarena's uses are endless; the most obvious is as an ice cream topping and to enrich semifreddo desserts. It is tasty in fruit salads and in shakes. Try it in a crushed ice drink and frappe. Amarena is also indispensable for decorating, enriching, and adding flavor to pastries and cakes.

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Review of White truffle oil - sunflower seed oil, 1.9 fl oz

This product uses a neutral oil, and conveys truffle flavor in the cleanest way possible, without having actual truffles.I find the olive oil-based versions inferior in truffle flavor.Excellent on risotta or similar seafood-rice dishes, some salads, some cheeses.Always keep some in the cupboard to add the "wow" to the right dish.

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To even more enhance the flavor of fresh white Alba truffles, sunflower seed oil is used. This smooth sunflower seed oil is less overpowering of the truffle flavor and leaves an even more intense aroma. The color of the oil is light, almost transparent, which gives the true indication of its goodness and smooth consistency.

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Review of Chorizo by Palacios - Hot (7.9 ounce) by igourmet.com

Absolutely fantastic. Such great flavor, just the right amount of heat to it. I'm definitely buying this again.

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After a long wait, we finally bring you chorizo cured in Spain. You will immediately notice the difference between this chorizo and domestic imitations. Palacios, a company based in Logroño, the capital of the La Rioja region, earned permission from the U.S. authorities to export chorizo to the U.S. in 1997, but it wasn't until 2001 that it started entering the country in any significant quantity. Palacios Chorizo does not contain any preservatives or artificial colors; just pork sausage cured with paprika and garlic. They use a traditional process, using a secret 30-year-old family recipe. Its meat and natural ingredients are carefully selected, creating a smoky, earthy, sweet and tangy sausage.


Finally, Americans can enjoy one of the true culinary treasures of Spain! Chorizo is excellent in stews, potages, omelets, paellas, or served as part of a tapas.It makes a statement, with a flavor so powerful that it does not influence a dish subtly. Available in regular or hot. Varieties sold separately.

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Review of Restaurant Pasta Sauces by Menu - Pomodorina (1.8 pound) by igourmet.com

While this sauce is expensive, it is very flavorful and better than any jarred sauces that I have tried.It is cheaper to make your own sauce, but for a very quick and flavorful meal, this is worth it.I served this to my family of 5, with angel hair pasta and a little basil.Total cost per serving was $2.50 - and it tasted like it was made at a local Italian restaurant.

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There are a couple of facts that restaurant goers need to know.First, a crowd is an excellent indication that a restaurant serves great food.And second, even the finest restaurants don't make all of their sauces from scratch. You see, fact number one indicates that great restaurants draw crowds.This conclusion leads to fact number two - how can they serve all those people while making all of their sauces from scratch? That is where Menu comes in.


A world famous, high-end brand in the foodservice business, chefs turn to Menu when they need a great sauce that is ready to heat-and-serve straight out of the container.They are not beautifully packaged because they are not intended for the consumer market. But they have beautiful flavor, and that is what counts, anyway. The Pomodorina variety oozes with fresh-picked flavor while the Arrabbiato is spicy and delicious.If you can look beyond the label, these sauces will become a mainstay in your pantry before long.

• Varieties sold separately.

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Review of Badia a Coltibuono Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2008

Badia a Coltibuono olive oil is a legend, deservedly so. But be forewarned -- if you are used to the bland olive oils sold mass market in most supermarkets, the strong assertive character may come as somewhat of a shock. As noted in the Amazon product description, "according to Deborah Krasner in "The Flavors of Olive Oil", this oil "...is strongly and pleasantly bitter, with a pronounced burn....'It made my face scrunch up.' Very green and grassy, this is an oil made for drizzling."" I would tend to agree with that. In my opinion, this is really at it's best drizzled over grilled meats, vegetables and salads almost as a condiment. For dipping bread and most cooking (it's too expensive for most chefs on a budget like mine anyway) you might prefer an oil from Sicily, Spain, Australia or California, which are softer and more buttery. That said, for purists, this may be the right olive oil even for bread dipping. It's flavors and aromas are remarkably complex and powerful.

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Badia a Coltibuono's famous olive oil is produced in the area surrounding the property in northeast Tuscany. Badia is the word for monastery, and the property is based around a medieval monastery. Much of the original property's olive trees were killed in the 1980s by very severe weather, and the current olive oil is a blend of oil from growers in the area, rather than from the Coltibuono estate proper. This blending gives the oil more predictable flavor and is still a fine representative of the pinnacle of Tuscan olive oil.

Perfect for salads, vegetables, potatoes, pasta, soup, and breads.

According to Deborah Krasner in "The Flavors of Olive Oil", this oil "...is strongly and pleasantly bitter, with a pronounced burn. 'Almost raw' said one taster, while another said, 'It made my face scrunch up.' Very green and grassy, this is an oil made for drizzling."

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Review of Acetaia Leonardi 20 Year Condimento

this rich complex cherry balsamic is absolutely heavenly. had it last night lightly drizzled over some nice mozarella. perfect when you want that extra special accent of flavor.

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Condimentos are packaged with the official seal of the Produttori Condimento around the neck of the bottle. Condimentos are guaranteed to be aged in wood and made of all natural ingredients. Producers are free to create the style and flavor profile they w

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Review of De Cecco Extra Virgin Olive Oil 33.4 Oz. Bottle Case of 12

My daughter, who is stationed in Naples, Italy, brought me a bottle of De Cecco Extra Virgin olive oil at Christmas time.This oil is a gorgeous green, smells heavenly and has a very silky feel on the tongue.I was thrilled to find that I could order it through Amazon.com !!!!!




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Dececco Extra Virgin Olive Oil 33.4 oz. bottles. Full case of 12 bottles. Made from only Italian olives. Traditional oil that shows the true passions Italians share for olive oil production.

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Review of Acetaia Leonardi 15 Year Condimento

This is divine.Once you've had it, all other balsamics will taste second rate.

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Aromatic of molasses, highly viscous, tasting of raisins and prunes. Pour over grilled flank steak or pork loin.

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Review of Acacia Honey by IL Forteto (1.1 pound) by igourmet.com

This is a nice honey, not too strong a flavor.Positives include subtle taste, and negatives include very,very liquid, so it gets all over the jar!

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Among the lush hills of Tuscany, IL Forteto gathers its premium honey.Acacia Forteto honey is made from nectar collected from spring-blossoming Acacia trees, resulting in pure, clear honey. Drizzle over a slice of Tuscan pecorino or a piece of gorgonzola. The sweetness is a perfect balance to the tang of these and other salted cheeses.


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