Merry Christmas & Happy Near Year
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2018!
cardone, castelfranco and treviso
New produce is available in the store for the holiday season. Cardone also called cardoon is a traditional Mediterranean vegetable considered a delicacy by many who specialize in French and Italian cuisine. This cousin to the artichoke has an edible stalk like celery, however is not eaten raw. Add to soups, fry or bake it.…
piave stravecchio cheese demo
Piave Cheese is named after the river Piave in Italy’s Veneto province. The land surrounding the ancient river is where the milk is collected, the cheese made and where it is carefully aged as it develops its intense, full-bodied flavour. Reminiscent of Parmigiano Reggiano, but uniquely its own, Piave Vecchio has a sweetness and fruity…
pecorino crotonese cheese
The word “Crotonese” means “from Crotone”, a small coastal city in southern Italy. Pecora is the Italian word for sheep. The cheese is sweet and salty with pecorino flavour. It is made from pasteurised sheep’s milk in woven molds. Usually from January to June this cheese is produced as during sheep milk is best and…
abate fetel pears have arrived
It’s one of our favourite times of the year when the Italian Abate Fetel Pears arrive. Long and slightly banana-shaped, these crisp pears are a yellowish-green. The flesh is sweet with notes of honey. You can eat the entire pear when soft to the touch, including the seeds. They are best compared to a bosc…
Roasted Red Pepper and Asiago Bruschetta
Our roasted red pepper and Asiago cheese bruschetta is made using only the freshest ingredients. Bring this platter with sliced baguette drizzled with extra virgin olive oil to your next gathering this holiday season.
Please allow three days when advance ordering our platters. For additional antipasti platter options please visit our platter page.
Italian Table Grapes
Our table grapes are in and we are the only store in Calgary carrying Italian grapes. These grapes are not genetically modified and are pesticide free. Grown in a small region of Italy, the table grapes are the last harvest of the growing season. Plump, juicy and containing seeds they are the best of the…
chestnut season is here
Chestnut season has arrived and fresh snow outside (with more on its way) means roasted chestnuts in our house.
From Europe, these chestnuts are simply delicious. Roast them and serve them up in any of the shown gorgeous dishes also available in the store.
European snacks
We have a new line of snacks in from Europe that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. If you’ve got the munchies check out our selection. There’s paprika mix, paprika chips, cheese balls, gold puffs, bacon snacks, pizza rings, crackers, wafers and more.
Rose Water
Damascena Rose Water is from the “Rose Valley” in Bulgaria. While there are over 7,000 varieties of roses worldwide, only few are known as oil-bearing roses that can be used for the production of high quality Rose Water. The Bulgarian Rosa Damascena Rose has been cultivated and well-known as the best oil-bearing rose worldwide for…