Italian Frappe are known by many names; Venetian Carnival Fritters, chiacchiere and even Angel Wings. These Italian treats are crunchy pastry fritters, that can be deep fried or baked. A traditional sweet crispy pastry made out of dough is shaped into thin twisted ribbons, cooked via deep-frying or baking and sprinkled with powdered sugar. They…
Spring officially arrives in March and spring fever is in the air. Sometimes foiled by snow and colder weather, Canadians are more than ready to welcome the warmer weather and say good bye to winter. March is also a transition month for parts of Italy as the snow begins to melt and fields are planted…
New in the store is Alberto’s Sicilian Norma Pasta Sauce [Eggplant Pasta Sauce]. This robust and delicious sauce contains Italian plum tomatoes, eggplant, capers, black olives, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper. No preservatives or additives. This sauce is gluten free, dairy free, sugar free and vegetarian. Made in our kitchens by our Chef’s…
Our new shipment of 2018 seeds have arrived from Italy. We carry seeds from Emanuele Larosa Sementi and Franchi Sementi. The Larosa Emanuele company has state-of-the-art technological equipment as well as a specialized team to perform the various processing phases in the same factory, from harvesting to packaging. Franchi Sementi is so much more than…
Wet-it Cloths are Swedish-made high quality products that can easily last for six months. Although common in Sweden, these cloths are fairly new to the North American market and are quickly becoming a “must-have’. Made of 70% cellulose and 30% cotton, Wet-it cloths are soft to the touch, yet strong and durable with lasting quality.…
We will be closed Monday, February 19th for the Family Day Holiday.
We reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, February 20th, 9am – 5pm for regular hours.
February in Calgary is known to bring continued colder weather and some years even snow. By this time many Calgarians are ready for Spring and the snow to be gone. We also start getting our seeds in the store and this acts as another encouraging push for Spring to arrive. What’s in season in Italy…
Fresh escarole and arugula bring a mildly bitter and peppery taste to this salad. Castelfranco, Treviso or Radicchio are added along with shaved fennel and red onion. Sprinkle on Scarpone’s lentils, Rio Mare Tuna and thinly sliced Manchego cheese for a hearty, delightful Winter Green Salad. Winter Green Salad with Tuna, Lentils &…
Parrano Cheese is a Dutch Parmesan & Gouda Cheese combination resulting in a mild tasting parmesan. Originally made by Holland artisans using an old Italian recipe, it has the texture of Gouda with notes of Parmesan and a mild nutty flavor. This perfect fusion of Parmesan and Gouda is excellent for the table, grating and…
Nextjen Gluten-Free products is the brain child of Chef Jen Peters who honed her skills as a protégé of Chef Bruno Marti, the beloved godfather of fine dining cuisine in Canada. After discovering she was gluten intolerant, Chef Jen was determined to find a way to keep delicious breads, scones, and pastas in her life.…
![Alberto's Sicilian Norma Pasta Sauce [Eggplant Pasta Sauce]](http://www.italianstore.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Albertos-Eggplant-Sauce-v2-1066x799.jpg "Alberto’s Sicilian Norma Pasta Sauce [Eggplant Pasta Sauce]")
