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After Dinner — $29.49
Dessert, Italian style. A piece of the finest handmade Italian chocolate sits temptingly on the table, begging to be unwrapped and dipped into a tiny cup of dark, rich espresso. Even better when the candy is “Croccantino” from La Provenzale and the coffe is brewed from wood-roasted Sant’ Estuchio beans, Rome’s favorite caffè. La dolce vita!

Pure Vanilla Extract 32 oz — $39.95
Made from twice as many beans to deliver twice the flavor of regular single-strength vanilla extract. This is the double-strength vanilla professional bakers have used for years and the one that brings that classic vanilla flavor to your favorite premium ice cream and gelato. Made from two-fold, unblemished whole long-stem Bourbon Madagascar vanilla beans that have been long-term cold processed without any sugar, artificial colors, stabilizers, corn syrup or caramel. When using double-strength vanilla...

Macadamia Nut Oil — $7.99
Macadamia nut oil is a very versatile, unique and delicious oil with many different uses. The fact that it contains up to 85% monounsaturated (good) fats puts it into the very healthy oils category. The high smoking point, 410°F makes it ideal for sautéing your favorite seafood or poultry without sacrificing its delicious nut flavor. The subtle, macadamia nut flavor makes it an excellent base for salad dressings. It is also perfect for baked goods because of the wonderful buttery flavor it imparts...

Pure Peppermint Extract — $7.99
Place egg yolks into a medium size bowl. Add half of the sugar and thoroughly whip to combine. Set aside. Place the half and half, the other half of the sugar and corn syrup in a two quart saucepan and bring to a boil. Watch carefully. As soon as the liquid comes to a boil remove it from the heat and pour into the egg yolk mixture in a slow, steady stream while whipping the egg yolks. When fully combined, pour the mixture back into the saucepan and place on medium heat. Cook mixture, stirring constantly...

Orange Flower Water 16 oz — $12.00
The orange has a long history in many Mediterranean countries. So does orange flower water. It is distilled from bitter orange blossoms and used to flavor drinks, salads and desserts. Early on people discovered that the bitter orange blossoms when distilled would produce a liquid that can be enjoyed as is, or used in an abundance of desserts. In the U.S. one of its greatest uses was in a cooling cocktail, which seems to be enjoying a renaissance, Ramos Gin Fizz. In Morocco, a salad of grated carrots...

Carnaroli Rice — $8.49
Compact with a large, elongated central pearl. Carnaroli has great cooking resistance and strikes an excellent balance between its high absorption capacity and low starch loss. The result is a satisfyingly firm, yet creamy, consistency. Perfect for risotto and meat or seafood rice salads. It is called the "King of Italian rice". It is perfect for a recipe like 'risi e bisi' or 'risotto alla milanese'. Unlike your typical super market rice, this rice is free from any bleaching or chemical additives...

Chocolate Raspberries 2 lb — $24.95
Raspberries and chocolate are one of those combinations that seem to enhance the flavors of the components. The delicious dark chocolate and tangy raspberries are a perfect match for each other.

Culinary Lavender 4 oz — $13.49
Culinary Lavender has been known since Roman times for its healing and soothing qualities. Our culinary lavender flowers, imported from the Provence region of France, are of the highest quality. Used for years in European cooking, Americans are now discovering lavender’s wonderful taste profile—it has the intriguing appeal of a good wine’s bouquet. Lavender enhances dishes from soups to desserts. Pannacotta, lemonade, tea, crème brûlée, vanilla ice cream are just a few desserts that are raised another...

Tuna Ventresca — $9.99
Arrange the lettuce leaves on a shallow bowl. Toss the beans with the shallots, tomatoes, potatoes, olives and capers, parsley with spoonfuls of vinaigrette, and salt and pepper. Gentle add and toss the tuna and the egg-halves so as to keep them intact as much as possible. Add the anchovy on top of each serving. Spoon more vinaigrette and serve.

American Caviar Sturgeon (Hackelback) Caviar 7 oz — $179.00
With its outstanding taste profile this caviar is sure to please the most discriminating palate. Bowfin is another rayed fish, similar to the paddle-fish. This caviar is nice alternative to the expensive brands from the Caspian Sea region. Served as a garnish or on its own, this type of roe is not overly salty and has a firm texture. If you are looking to buy caviar and are considering American caviar, the hackleback and American paddlefish are nice alternatives to the expensive Caspian caviars.

Five Peppercorn Mix 4 oz — $4.99
Scatter the rosemary and sage over the bottom of a deep dish just large enough to hold the steak. Set aside. Generously season the steak with pepper. Place the steak on the hot grate at a 45-degree angle to the grill bars (for nice grill marks). Grill until cooked to taste, rotating the steak after 3 to 4 minutes to create cross-hatched grill marks.

Five Peppercorn Mix 8 oz — $8.99
Scatter the rosemary and sage over the bottom of a deep dish just large enough to hold the steak. Set aside. Generously season the steak with pepper. Place the steak on the hot grate at a 45-degree angle to the grill bars (for nice grill marks). Grill until cooked to taste, rotating the steak after 3 to 4 minutes to create cross-hatched grill marks.

American Caviar Paddlefish Caviar 7 oz — $109.00
With its outstanding taste profile this caviar is sure to please the most discriminating palate. Bowfin is another rayed fish, similar to the paddle-fish. This caviar is nice alternative to the expensive brands from the Caspian Sea region. Served as a garnish or on its own, this type of roe is not overly salty and has a firm texture. If you are looking to buy caviar and are considering American caviar, the hackleback and American paddlefish are nice alternatives to the expensive Caspian caviars.

Candied Orange Peel 1 lb — $9.95
Spain has long been known for its quality citrus. Oranges from Seville are sought out by connoisseurs of citrus fruit the world over. These delicious candied orange peels, a product of Spain, live up to the timeless reputation of Spanish citrus fruit. Dip them in melted chocolate for an exceptional treat to be served with coffee. You can also chop them up and use them as a topping for your favorite pound cake or other baked treats. Add them to puddings and custards. Their tangy, bitter and sweet...

Black Truffle Butter — $27.95
Italians are noted for their fine truffle products. This creamy butter with black truffles is no exception. Place a dollop of this delicious product on a grilled steak or veal chop. Mix into your pasta sauce or simply spread it on toasted French bread for a delicious hors d'oeuvre. This shelf stable item can be stored until you are ready to use it. Refrigerate the remainder and enjoy it on another occasion. This is a product for the truly discriminating gourmand.

Trapani Specialty Organic Sea Salt Crystalli di Salina - 1.1 - jute — $9.99
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the potato slices in rows on an oiled baking sheet. Brush the potatoes with the oil mixture, and roast them in the oven, turning them once, for about 20 min. or until golden and crispy. Transfer the potatoes to paper towels to drain, Sprinkle them with the coarse salt and pepper and serve them right away.

Wasabi Peas and Peanuts Peas 2 lbs — $8.90
Take delicious peanuts and coat them with a hard shell infused with wasabi and you have a delicious, hot snack. If you love peanuts and the fiery taste of wasabi, this special treat is for you. We bet you won't be able to stop at one! Share some with your wasabi-loving friends. They'll be coming back for more.

Champignon Mushrooms White Button Mushrooms 4 oz — $5.95
Champignon Mushroom Powder: Stir in our champignon powder (white button mushroom powder) into gravies, sauces, cream soups, stews, stir-fry recipes, pasta sauces and casseroles for an extra mushroom flavor. This is the perfect addition for that dish where you would enjoy a mushroom flavor, but do not want to use whole mushrooms. Since it is a dried powder this allows you to keep it on hand for immediate use whenever you like.

Trapani Specialty Organic Sea Salt Crystalli di Salina - 1/4 - plastic — $4.49
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the potato slices in rows on an oiled baking sheet. Brush the potatoes with the oil mixture, and roast them in the oven, turning them once, for about 20 min. or until golden and crispy. Transfer the potatoes to paper towels to drain, Sprinkle them with the coarse salt and pepper and serve them right away.

Pure Anise Extract — $7.99
Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a log the length of a cookie sheet. Beat the remaining egg. Brush the surface of the log with the egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake for 30 minutes. Allow to cool. Lower oven temperature to 300. Slice biscotti into 1/2" slices, but keep them side by side. Place on cookie sheet and separate slightly. Dry the biscotti in the oven for about 30 minutes. Allow to cool. Cookies will become completely crisp as they cool.

Peppercorns Five Peppercorn Mix 8 oz — $8.99
Our White Peppercorns are all-natural and have never been bleached. They possess a rich, wine-like flavor, are somewhat hot and are a nice addition to soup, on grilled meats and poultry or even mixed with black peppercorns. White peppercorns are preferred for Asian as well as Southern and Eastern European recipes. They begin their life in the same manner as black ones, but remain longer on the vine. After maturation the black outer shell is removed by soaking in water. They are then dried and are...

Tahitian Vanilla Beans 16 Beans — $14.95
Tahitian vanilla has a earthly, fruity and floral fragnance and contains less natural vanillin than the bourbon variety. Tahitian beans are fatter and moister, are a deep brown color and oily to the touch. They are often also described as smelling like licorice, cherry, prunes, or wine. Tahiti produces a limited supply of vanilla beans, and therefore these beans are more expensive. However, they have such depth and complexity that many high-end pastry chefs prefer to use this bean.

Champignon Mushrooms White Button Chopped Mushrooms 16 oz — $22.00
Champignon Mushroom Powder: Stir in our champignon powder (white button mushroom powder) into gravies, sauces, cream soups, stews, stir-fry recipes, pasta sauces and casseroles for an extra mushroom flavor. This is the perfect addition for that dish where you would enjoy a mushroom flavor, but do not want to use whole mushrooms. Since it is a dried powder this allows you to keep it on hand for immediate use whenever you like.

Portobello Mushrooms 4 oz — $12.00
If you enjoy the flavor of fresh portobellos, you will love these reconstituted dry ones. Perfect for omelets and almost any meat dish. Add them to pasta sauces and soups as well. When you have pizza delivered or if you make your own, sprinkle some of the

Green Peppercorns - finest quality 8 oz — $7.99
Green Peppercorns are picked before the peppercorns fully mature. They’re milder than black peppercorns and have a unique green, “fruity” flavor that marries well with poultry, vegetables, seafood, even beef tenderloin sauces. They are also delicious in patés. Grind them in your peppermill and add to spreadable soft cheeses like fresh goat cheese.

Green Peppercorns - finest quality 4 oz — $6.25
Green Peppercorns are picked before the peppercorns fully mature. They’re milder than black peppercorns and have a unique green, “fruity” flavor that marries well with poultry, vegetables, seafood, even beef tenderloin sauces. They are also delicious in patés. Grind them in your peppermill and add to spreadable soft cheeses like fresh goat cheese.

Dried Whole chile Peppers Guajillo Chile - 8 oz — $8.99
A thin-fleshed chile with a wrinkled body and a berry flavor with herbacdous tones. Medium-hot, it ranges 3-5 on a scale of 1-10. Use in traditional Mexican sauces, salsa and soups or get adventurous and add to meatloaf, beef stew or corn chowder. Combine with the Ancho and Guajillo to make the traditional mole sauces. Approx. 6” long, 1 1/2” wide.

Maitake Mushrooms 4 oz — $8.50
The maitake mushroom commonly known as 'hen of the woods' is a delicious and healthful mushroom. Very often sold in supplemental form such as pills and powder, the maitake is renowned for its health benefits. In addition the maitakes are noted for their taste. Rich and woodsy in flavor along with the meaty texture make them a delicious addition to many different dishes.

Dried Whole chile Peppers De Arbol Chile - 2 oz — $3.99
A thin-fleshed chile with a wrinkled body and a berry flavor with herbacdous tones. Medium-hot, it ranges 3-5 on a scale of 1-10. Use in traditional Mexican sauces, salsa and soups or get adventurous and add to meatloaf, beef stew or corn chowder. Combine with the Ancho and Guajillo to make the traditional mole sauces. Approx. 6” long, 1 1/2” wide.

Gluten Free Lady Fingers — $5.39
Dip ladyfingers briefly in coffee and arrange 12 of them in the bottom of an 8x8 inch dish. Spread half the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat with remaining cookies and mascarpone. Cover and chill 1 hour. Sprinkle with cocoa just before serving.

Fleur de Sel de Noirmoutier 16 oz — $19.75
Our fleur de sel from the Isle of Noirmoutier, off the coast of Brittany, stands out from the others by possessing high purity and high solubility which makes it superior. It contains few insoluble elements thanks to the techniques used on Noirmoutier; a harvest every two days allows for better crystallization and gives salt containing much less clay. The light crystals form a fine film on the edges of the salt ponds and float in small patches on the water. Delicately creamed off, it whitens in fresh...

Salsa di Ciliegino - Cherry Tomato sauce — $8.99
You can buy tomato sauce anywhere, but cherry tomato sauce? These are sweet, sicilian cherry tomatoes grown in the hot summers in Floridia, Sicily and then cooked and bottled for us to enjoy the rest of the year by the Faraci family. You will love it just out of the bottle with pasta. But use it as a meat sauce or with any other recipe requiring tomato sauce.

Culinary Lavender 2 oz — $9.00
Culinary Lavender has been known since Roman times for its healing and soothing qualities. Our culinary lavender flowers, imported from the Provence region of France, are of the highest quality. Used for years in European cooking, Americans are now discovering lavender’s wonderful taste profile—it has the intriguing appeal of a good wine’s bouquet. Lavender enhances dishes from soups to desserts. Pannacotta, lemonade, tea, crème brûlée, vanilla ice cream are just a few desserts that are raised another...

Spinosi Egg Pasta Egg Fettucine with Porcini Mushrooms — $4.99
Bone and shell all of the fish and the crustaceans. Make a light fish stock. Chop the onions and garlic. Cut all the fish and crustaceans into 1 cm small pieces. Shell the steamed mussels and clams. Stir fry the onions and the garlic. Add the fish according to their cooking times. Add alongside the vinegar and the stock and the water from the steamed shell fish. Before sauteeing the Spinosini, add the tomato sauce. Garnish with a prawn tail and a sprig of thyme.

Trapani Specialty Organic Sea Salt Sofi di Sale + Grinder — $9.99
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the potato slices in rows on an oiled baking sheet. Brush the potatoes with the oil mixture, and roast them in the oven, turning them once, for about 20 min. or until golden and crispy. Transfer the potatoes to paper towels to drain, Sprinkle them with the coarse salt and pepper and serve them right away.

Tuscan Nectar Rub for Poultry and Seafood 4 oz — $9.50
Bring the flavor of Tuscany to your dining room table with this fantastic rub for poultry. Tuscany is known throughout the culinary world for its fine wines, outstanding extra-virgin olive oils, Chianina beef as well as an abundance of herbs and citrus trees. This spice blend is influenced by the region and its long history. The rub produces hearty flavors with a hint of heat from the aleppo peppers. It is well balanced with a refreshing punch from the lemon zest.

Muse Appetite Rub for Lamb 4 oz — $8.99
The Greeks have a long and interesting history of eating lamb. Over the centuries Greek culture has raised the preparation of lamb to new culinary heights. This delicious rub, completely salt-free (of course you can add your own salt if you like) is prepared especially for use with lamb and will definitely give a new and delicious profile to your roasted or barbecued lamb. Juniper berries cut down the gamey flavor profile and provide an aroma reminiscent of gin. Juniper berries also gives perfect...

Sicilian Pesto di Pistacchio — $12.99
This pesto sauce made from pistachio is delightfully different from the usual basil pesto. Its made by the Faraci family from Floridia, which is in the heart of Sicily. With its sweeter taste, we find that it combines well with bacon. So, frequently, our pasta sauce is simply Pesto di Pistacchio with some crumbled bacon and, of course, extra virgin olive oil. See recipe.

Trapani Specialty Organic Sea Salt Riserva Naturale - Box — $4.49
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the potato slices in rows on an oiled baking sheet. Brush the potatoes with the oil mixture, and roast them in the oven, turning them once, for about 20 min. or until golden and crispy. Transfer the potatoes to paper towels to drain, Sprinkle them with the coarse salt and pepper and serve them right away.

Balsamic Vinegar Sampler — $143.97
Melt the 3 tbsps of butter in a large saucepan over med. heat. Sauté the onion until softened, then stir in the uncooked rice. Cook for 1 minute, stirring rice and then add the remaining wine and bring to boil. Stir constantly until most of wine is absorbed. Then add the first 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Reduce to simmer and cook rice at gentle boil, stirring frequently. Continue to add broth in 1/2 cup portions as it is absorbed until 5 cups of broth is used up. Use last 1/2 cup of broth if rice still...

Spanish Feasts Rub for Fish 8 oz — $19.00
Olé! Here is a great rub influenced by the cuisine of the Balearic Islands of Spain: Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The cuisine of these Spanish islands has been influenced over the centuries by the foods of Arabic, African and even some Northern European countries. This rub shows up the best of the island’s cuisines.

Chocolate Raspberries 1 lb — $12.95
Raspberries and chocolate are one of those combinations that seem to enhance the flavors of the components. The delicious dark chocolate and tangy raspberries are a perfect match for each other.

Mixed Mushroom Kinoko Mushroom Mix 8 oz — $15.00
Premium Wild Mix: This combination of oyster, porcini, horn-of-plenty, shiitake and morel mushrooms will give an unbelievable taste dimension to any sauce. This premium mix sautéed in a little olive oil and red wine makes a perfect side dish for grilled meats. If you want to enjoy the best wild mushroom soup ever use this mix instead of just one variety of mushroom. Great for stir fries as well.

Mixed Mushroom Pacific Mushroom Mix 4 oz — $12.00
Premium Wild Mix: This combination of oyster, porcini, horn-of-plenty, shiitake and morel mushrooms will give an unbelievable taste dimension to any sauce. This premium mix sautéed in a little olive oil and red wine makes a perfect side dish for grilled meats. If you want to enjoy the best wild mushroom soup ever use this mix instead of just one variety of mushroom. Great for stir fries as well.

Traditional Balsamic of Modena 12 Year Aged — $109.00
This is a unique, aged Balsamic Vinegar very different from the other 'industrial' Balsamics from Modena: the grapes are exclusively from Modena; are cooked and then barrel-aged WITHOUT additives like caramel and wine vinegar; certified and approved as a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena in blind taste tastes. We tasted the other Traditional Balsamic Vinegars in the market. This balsamic is in a league of its own. It earned the highest ratings by the Consortium of Balsamic Vinegar Producers...

Eryngii Mushrooms 8 oz — $15.00
Better known by their name "King Oyster Mushroom," the eryngii is the largest variety in the family of oyster mushrooms. It is native both to Europe growing mainly in the Mediterranean area and in parts of central Asia. The eryngii has been very popular in Europe and Asia for a number of years, but is relatively unknown in the U.S. Believe it or not, a boom in Italian cuisine in Japan in the 1990s helped popularize this mushroom which is delicious in pasta dishes. Its hint of almond-like flavor adapts...

Shock & Awe Mix 2 lbs — $9.99

Caspian Caviar Ossetra Caspian Caviar 2 oz — $366.00
Caspian Imperial Caviar: Nutty flavor and medium sized grains make this a connoisseur’s choice due to its excellent taste and quality. In times paste this caviar was reserved for royalty during the Imperial Tsar and Persian King’s rule. Now this caviar is no longer just for royalty. You too can experience the wonderful taste profile of this outstanding caviar.

Italian Caviar Caviar De Venise - Premium Aquaculture 1 oz — $78.00
Caviar De Venise : This farm raised caviar has the fragrance and aroma of the finest caviar available anywhere. Until recently only the most fortunate caviar lovers were able to experience the taste of this wonderful product. It is produced in Northern Italy under the most pristine of conditions. While, wild caviar can only be harvested twice a year and then must be heavily salted for preservation, this particular caviar is extracted many times throughout the year and requires only about three percent...

Shock & Awe Mix 5 lbs — $20.95

Hot Cajun Mix 2 lbs — $7.99
If you like spicy snacks, this one is for you. The combination of Cajun corn sticks, sesame sticks, dry roasted peanuts, Cajun devil peanuts, chili bits and Cajun spices is sure to please any Cajun food lover.

Straw or Paddy Straw Mushrooms 8 oz — $13.00
Straw mushrooms are reconstituted like other mushrooms. The entire mushroom is edible. If the stems are tough, discard them. The crunchiness of straw mushrooms makes them ideal for stir-frys and Asian-style soups and broths. Also known as "Paddy Straw" Mushrooms. Dried straw mushrooms are much better than the canned varieties since they have a much more intense flavor.

House of Nobile 750 ml — $24.99
Cut the meat into thick slices. Place them over a very hot grill or under a broiler (or better still, a barbeque). When the meat is cooked on one side, turn and cook on the other. Transfer the meat to a chopping board and cut into slices about 1/8 in. thick. Arrange the rocket (arugula) and sliced steak on a serving dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, drizzle with the olive oil and serve at once.

House of Nobile 750 ml Organic — $24.99
Cut the meat into thick slices. Place them over a very hot grill or under a broiler (or better still, a barbeque). When the meat is cooked on one side, turn and cook on the other. Transfer the meat to a chopping board and cut into slices about 1/8 in. thick. Arrange the rocket (arugula) and sliced steak on a serving dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, drizzle with the olive oil and serve at once.

Trapani Sea Salt Fine 1.1 — $3.49
Preheat oven to 300 deg.F. Meantime, push the garlic cloves inside the meat. Brush with the oil and then apply and pack the sea salt so that the entire meat is covered. Put the rosemary sprigs on top. Follow instructions on the packaging of the pork for baking and resting time. It should take approx. 5 hours to cook and then 15 minutes to rest. The sea salt keeps the meat moist during cooking.

Trapani Sea Salt Fine Iodized 1.1 — $3.89
Preheat oven to 300 deg.F. Meantime, push the garlic cloves inside the meat. Brush with the oil and then apply and pack the sea salt so that the entire meat is covered. Put the rosemary sprigs on top. Follow instructions on the packaging of the pork for baking and resting time. It should take approx. 5 hours to cook and then 15 minutes to rest. The sea salt keeps the meat moist during cooking.

Trapani Sea Salt Coarse 2.2 — $3.49
Preheat oven to 300 deg.F. Meantime, push the garlic cloves inside the meat. Brush with the oil and then apply and pack the sea salt so that the entire meat is covered. Put the rosemary sprigs on top. Follow instructions on the packaging of the pork for baking and resting time. It should take approx. 5 hours to cook and then 15 minutes to rest. The sea salt keeps the meat moist during cooking.

Pure Spanish Saffron Threads Harvest of Saffron 1 oz. tin — $119.00
Our pure spanish saffron is the freshest saffron available. Every step of the cultivation is done by hand. Dried stigmas of the crocus flower must be hand-picked from the flower. It takes over five thousand stigmas to produce one ounce! Unlike some saffron, ours is made from the full stems and not ground-up pieces that can easily be adulterated.

Sun Dried Tomatoes Halves 16 oz — $9.75
Just add enough extra virgin olive oil to completely cover the tomatoes. Refrigerate for 24 hours. When ready for use, remove the tomatoes from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about an hour Remove the tomatoes from the extra virgin olive oil and use in your recipe. Tomatoes covered in olive oil can be stored up to two weeks in the refrigerator. Do not discard the extra virgin olive oil that the tomatoes were stored in. The oil will pick up essence from the tomatoes and can...

California Mix without Coconut $18.95 — $18.95
Raisins, apricots, pineapple, papaya, apple rings, cashews, almonds, walnuts, banana chips, coconut. Contains sulfites.

Gluten Free Crackers — $6.29
Ingredients: potato starch, rice flour, palm oil, buckwheat flour, modified corn starch, corn syrup, vegetable protein (lupine), sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate, potassium acid tartrate, yeast, rice starch, sugar, salt, diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of edible fats, natural flavor

Shiitake Caps 8 oz. $15.00 — $15.00
Chopped: These small pieces of chopped shiitake mushroom ranging in size from one fourth to one third inches are perfect for putting into soups, stews, sauces, patés, pasta sauces. No chopping or cutting is required. Just reconstitute as you normally do with the shiitake slices and add these delicious 'kibbles' to your dish.

Gluten-Free Breadsticks (Grissini) — $6.29
Ingredients: Potato starch, rice flour, modified corn starch, olive oil, yeast, vegetable protein(lupine), corn syrup, sugar, salt, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate, diacetyltataric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of edible fats, natural flavor.

Shiitake Caps 4 oz. $8.00 — $8.00
Chopped: These small pieces of chopped shiitake mushroom ranging in size from one fourth to one third inches are perfect for putting into soups, stews, sauces, patés, pasta sauces. No chopping or cutting is required. Just reconstitute as you normally do with the shiitake slices and add these delicious 'kibbles' to your dish.

Maitake Mushrooms 8 oz — $15.95
The maitake mushroom commonly known as 'hen of the woods' is a delicious and healthful mushroom. Very often sold in supplemental form such as pills and powder, the maitake is renowned for its health benefits. In addition the maitakes are noted for their taste. Rich and woodsy in flavor along with the meaty texture make them a delicious addition to many different dishes.

Andriani Rice Pasta — $4.99
For celiac patients, active sportsmen and women, (marathons, football, etc), or anyone who just wants to eat lighter, gluten-free meal that is as delicious as it is healthy. Andriani offers nearly a dozen shapes of bright yellow corn pasta and six selections of light rice pasta. You’ll find just the shape you need for all your favorite pasta recipes. Learn More

Maitake Mushrooms 16 oz — $28.95
The maitake mushroom commonly known as 'hen of the woods' is a delicious and healthful mushroom. Very often sold in supplemental form such as pills and powder, the maitake is renowned for its health benefits. In addition the maitakes are noted for their taste. Rich and woodsy in flavor along with the meaty texture make them a delicious addition to many different dishes.

Andriani Corn Pasta — $4.99
For celiac patients, active sportsmen and women, (marathons, football, etc), or anyone who just wants to eat lighter, gluten-free meal that is as delicious as it is healthy. Andriani offers nearly a dozen shapes of bright yellow corn pasta and six selections of light rice pasta. You’ll find just the shape you need for all your favorite pasta recipes. Learn More

Laleli Extra Virgin Olive Oil $17.95 — $17.95
Only olives that measure 18mm or larger in diameter are used in the production of the selection extra virgin olive oil. Selection extra virgin olive oil has a maximum acicity level of 0.39% putting them well below the range of extra virgin olive oil which must have an acidity level of no more than one percent. “A world-class oil,” is the way Betty Pustarfi an internationally renowned olive oil expert describes the oil.

Agro di Mosto 500 ml — $29.99
Grapes are cooked and reduced by 1/3 over a slow open fire for 12 hours, naturally fermented for 2 years in wooden barrels and then bottled young to retain their fruity aroma and delicate tartness. San Giacomo’s attention to detail allows this balsamic to retain its natural sweetness while developing just enough tang. Combine Agro Di Mosto with any of our extra-virgin olive oils for a wonderfully simple, traditional Italian salad dressing. Drizzle on grilled meat or use as a marinade.

Jumbo Cashews Salted Cashews 5 lbs — $54.95
Compare these to what you get in the can in the supermarket! These are jumbo cashews, approximately 210 count to the pound. Supermarket cashews generally run approximately 250 or more to the pound. Once you taste these you will be hooked.

La Truffiere Porcini Mushroom Paste — $17.99
Now you can savor the taste of your favorite Italian funghi just by opening a jar. Mix our Italian Porcini Paste with a little extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice and you have an incredible sauce for your veal, tuna or beef carpaccio. Add a bit to your cream sauce to serve over pasta. Spread on toasted bread and top with chopped tomatoes for easy crostini. Add a tablespoon or two to stews or pasta sauces. Spread on grilled or pan-fried veal chops for a delicious addition.

Updates and Product Information — $9.99
Professional chefs will often choose sea salt over “table” salt for its flavor and texture, and sea salt is available in many varieties. While sea salt is unrefined, some products in grocery stores could actually contain refined, iodized salt and be labeled “sea salt” because of the salt’s origin (the sea). Unrefined sea salt contains very little iodine, an additive in table salt and a necessary mineral for thyroid function. Unrefined sea salt contains important minerals like calcium, potassium,...

Jumbo Cashews Salted Cashews 2 lbs — $22.95
Compare these to what you get in the can in the supermarket! These are jumbo cashews, approximately 210 count to the pound. Supermarket cashews generally run approximately 250 or more to the pound. Once you taste these you will be hooked.

Spinosi Egg Pasta Egg Spinosini — $4.99
Bone and shell all of the fish and the crustaceans. Make a light fish stock. Chop the onions and garlic. Cut all the fish and crustaceans into 1 cm small pieces. Shell the steamed mussels and clams. Stir fry the onions and the garlic. Add the fish according to their cooking times. Add alongside the vinegar and the stock and the water from the steamed shell fish. Before sauteeing the Spinosini, add the tomato sauce. Garnish with a prawn tail and a sprig of thyme.

La Uliva — $9.99
Marco Alabasio has a passionate interest in fine foods and organic farming, both of which become immediately obvious when you taste his organic extra-virgin olive oil. Marco believes that producing his native varieties of olives organically is the best way to safeguard the taste and aroma of the oil and contribute to environmental protection. Learn More

Schar — $6.29
Schär’s mission is to “To create solutions to problems for people who depend on a gluten-free diet.” In achieving this, they haven’t forgotten the importance of also making those “solutions” tasty, appetizing and delicious. Schär’s researchers are constantly soliciting and listening to gluten-intolerant consumers’ opinions, requests and suggestions to improve their products.

House of Nobile - Platinum Reserve — $39.99
Through five generations, the passion, the experience, the skill of olive growing has been passed from father to son. Just as their father, grandfather and great grandfathers did, Giorgio Nobile hand-picks every olive and then presses it the same day in the family mill in the center of the old feudal province of Rosolini. Learn More

Saba Grape Condiment — $22.99
Saba is made from the same grapes as our balsamic vinegar but isn’t aged or fermented. The “must” (juice) of the local Trebiano and Lambrusco grapes is reduced by 1/3 over a slow open fire just long enough to caramalize the natural sugars of the fruit and concentrate the flavors. Use this sweet nectar instead of sugar or honey…in granita, over ice cream, mixed in yogurt, on soft cheeses, sliced fruit, polenta, panna cotta...

Macadamia Nuts 5 lbs — $68.95

Pure Vanilla Extract Star Kay White 4 oz. (double strength) — $12.95
Made from twice as many beans to deliver twice the flavor of regular single-strength vanilla extract. This is the double-strength vanilla professional bakers have used for years and the one that brings that classic vanilla flavor to your favorite premium ice cream and gelato. Made from two-fold, unblemished whole long-stem Bourbon Madagascar vanilla beans that have been long-term cold processed without any sugar, artificial colors, stabilizers, corn syrup or caramel. When using double-strength vanilla...

Riserva Camillone — $9.99
In a large bowl, mix thoroughly the zests of lemon and lime, jalapeno, cracked black pepper and salt. Pour the salt mixture on top of the shrimp (The salt mixture should cover the shrimp completely). Roast the shrimp for 18 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and remove the shrimp out from under the salt, keeping the salt clinging to the shells. Serve the shrimp in their shells and let everyone peel their own. Serve with lemon wedges, crusty bread and white wine.

Double Dipped Chocolate Macadamias 2 lb — $30.95
Marich products are noted for their exceptional quality. The late Marinus Van Dam, founder of Marich, was at one time the flavor master for the Jelly Belly® Company. Many of the original unique flavors were developed by him. After leaving the company he started Marich. The dedication to quality is carried on by his two sons. This dedication to quality shines in the double dipped chocolate covered macadamia nuts. For those who love macadamias, these chocolate covered ones take the taste profiles to...

Macadamia Nuts 2 lbs — $27.95

Olive Oils from Tuscany — $14.99
In general, olive oils in Tuscany can be divided between the naturally piccanti (spicy) oils and dolce (sweet) oils. These differences are the result of several factors: the variety of olive that make up the oil, the altitude, and time of harvest. The quality of the particular oil, whether piccanti or dolce, is the result of the care taken in the production. For the highest quality oils the olives are harvested by hand in late October and early November, taken to mill ideally within 24 hours of the...

Le Veneziane Corn Pasta — $3.95
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet, over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden. Discard the garlic. Add the shrimp and cook until pink. Remove from heat. Add the parsley and pasta. Season with Italian sea salt and five peppercorn mix.

delicious on grilled fish and meats — $24.99
Because Balsamic Vinegars range from very acidic (younger balsamic vinegars) to very sweet (older, "Traditional" balsamic vinegars), we keep three varieties in our kitchen: younger balsamic for everyday salads and reduction sauces, a 12-year balsamic to sweeten cheeses and desserts and, finally, a Tradizionale gold or silver balsamic vinegar for pure indulgence.

aged Balsamic is perfect for a gift basket. Add a few drops on hard cheese — $22.99
Because Balsamic Vinegars range from very acidic (younger balsamic vinegars) to very sweet (older, "Traditional" balsamic vinegars), we keep three varieties in our kitchen: younger balsamic for everyday salads and reduction sauces, a 12-year balsamic to sweeten cheeses and desserts and, finally, a Tradizionale gold or silver balsamic vinegar for pure indulgence.

Fish Roe French Trout Roe 3.5 oz — $24.99
American Salmon Roe : With its bright orange to red color and excellent flavor, this roe is frequently used in sashimi and sushi. It can also be served by itself on buttered toast points or topped on scrambled eggs. Kick up your brunch offering with this delicious treat.

Traditional Balsamic of Modena 25+ Year Aged — $189.00
This is a unique, aged Balsamic Vinegar very different from the other 'industrial' Balsamics from Modena: the grapes are exclusively from Modena; are cooked and then barrel-aged WITHOUT additives like caramel and wine vinegar; certified and approved as a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena in blind taste tastes. We tasted the other Traditional Balsamic Vinegars in the market. This balsamic is in a league of its own. It earned the highest ratings by the Consortium of Balsamic Vinegar Producers...

San Giacomo 100 ml — $24.99
San Giacomo believes that even your everyday vinegar should benefit from the knowledge, skill and passion passed on from father to son, keepers of old techniques and traditional taste. Barrel-aged for 5-7 years this Balsamic is sweeter, less complex and more fruity than the longer aged Tradizionali. Keep it on your table to add classic Reggio Emilia zest to grilled fish and meats, fresh cheeses, even sushi!

Mixed Mushroom Premium Mushroom Mix 8 oz — $34.00
Premium Wild Mix: This combination of oyster, porcini, horn-of-plenty, shiitake and morel mushrooms will give an unbelievable taste dimension to any sauce. This premium mix sautéed in a little olive oil and red wine makes a perfect side dish for grilled meats. If you want to enjoy the best wild mushroom soup ever use this mix instead of just one variety of mushroom. Great for stir fries as well.

San Giacomo 200 ml — $39.99
San Giacomo believes that even your everyday vinegar should benefit from the knowledge, skill and passion passed on from father to son, keepers of old techniques and traditional taste. Barrel-aged for 5-7 years this Balsamic is sweeter, less complex and more fruity than the longer aged Tradizionali. Keep it on your table to add classic Reggio Emilia zest to grilled fish and meats, fresh cheeses, even sushi!