Several studies on cheese are being done including Pecorino Crotonese used as carriers of probiotic cultures. These studies are demonstrating that this cheese can offer advantages over other dairy foods. It’s higher pH may help sustain probiotic viability during refrigerated storage plus added protection to probiotic cells during passage from the stomach into the intestine.…
Italians have long known how nutritional fresh or dried figs are. These naturally sweet fruits boast large amounts of vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium. They’re also packed with quercetin, kaempferol, epicatechin gallate and other powerful antioxidants. Let’s not forget they are high in fiber for those wanting to add more fiber…
Our fold-able baskets are the perfect vessel for your Corporate Gift Baskets this holiday season. These re-usable baskets are an excellent choice for taking to the store for small grocery shopping trips or filling with goodies to take on a picnic. We make all our baskets to order meaning they are custom created to fit…
De Nigris 1889 Apple Cider Vinegar’s are organic, natural condiments that bring out the best in cooking, obtaining the most intense flavour from nature and guaranteeing benefits. Apple cider vinegar is the most popular type of vinegar in the natural health community. Organic apple cider vinegars from De Nigris are unfiltered and contain “mother,” strands…
If you enjoy hot mulled wine but don’t want to mull the wine you will have to try Gluhwein! Gluhwein is a non-alcoholic spiced fruit punch perfect for gathering with friends or family. Nothing beats a hot, steaming beverage on cooler days! All you need is to heat, pour, enjoy this beverage. It’s available in…
Zaghis Panfrutto shared with friends and family is an Italian tradition. Soft dough is leavened with natural yeast, enriched with candied orange peel and raisins, covered with a crunchy amaretto glaze and decorated with granulated sugar. All becoming the most delicious Italian cake! Share with guests, slice and make French toast, enjoy with your family,…
Pressels A crunchy, tasty, healthier snack containing less fat and sodium, Pressels are baked not fried and available in the store in four flavours. These thin and crispy pretzel chips are quite addicting and delicious with our new in house made dips. Try them with our: Sundried Tomato Dip Hummus Asiago Spinach Dip …
Our pastry counter is always full of Italian pastries made in house and fresh daily. Our Italian Birthday Cake is a customer favourite available by the slice or by the slab. This layered sponge cake has syrup added to each layer, is filled with a delicious pastry cream and topped with icing and sprinkles. Call…
Everyone has favourite pantry items based on where they grew up, culture, favourite foods and of course their current lifestyle. We like to stock our pantries with many things so narrowing it down to just five was not an easy task for an Italian! Sometimes pantry ingredients can change with the season, therefore we’ve decided…
Allessia La Bomba Hot Antipasto Spread is a condiment made up of a hot vegetables. Packed in Calabria, Italy, it is a very popular item here in Canada and one we are proud to have in our store. Try it on crackers, add to any sauce for a bit of heat or as a spicy…
