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Corona Beans

This immense, ivory-peach-colored bean's rich flavor and tender yet meaty texture makes it an ideal meat substitute. 17.63 oz. bag $12. The large, broad Corona bean is named after the luminescent halo of light that appears around the moon and sometimes the sun. The word crown is derived from the word corona, making the Corona bean the king of beans. It has been a staple of Italian food for centuries. Often called "the poor man's meat" because of it's rich flavor and tender yet meaty texture, it is an excellent meat substitute or complement and of course ideal for pasta e fagioli. Nicola DeLaurentiis and his wife Paola operate Casina Rossa in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Nicola DeLaurentiis is driven to tirelessly invent, improve, innovate and refine his products.

A Recipe with Corona Beans - from the folks at The Taste of Oregon

Rogue Valley Creamery
An artisan cheese company, with people dedicated to sustainability and the art and tradition of making the world's finest handmade cheese. Discover an assortment of some of the best hand-milled cheddar cheese in the world. There are delicacies to delight every palette. The Rogue Creamery, home of Rogue River Blue, the finest blue cheese in the world. www.roguegoldcheese.com.

Casina Rossa Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500 ml
This fine quality, fruity, well-balanced extra virgin oil from Gentile, Intosso, and Ghiandaro olives is versatile and ideal for cooking or dipping and delicious on salads or main dishes. Casina Rossa Extra Virgin Olive Oil is made with the traditional cultivation and harvesting of Gentile, Intosso and Ghiandaro olives from family-owned trees, coupled with modern continuous cycle processing that results in a first class yet versatile olive oil. Its fine fruit-herb balance adapts well to varied uses like dipping, drizzling, on salads and bruschetta. Nicola DeLaurentiis and his wife Paola operate Casina Rossa in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Nicola DeLaurentiis is driven to tirelessly invent, improve, innovate and refine his products. Imported from Italy. 500 ml bottle.

Casina Rossa Extra Virgin Olive Oil With Lemon 500 ml
Casina Rossa olives pressed directly with Sicilian lemons. Superb on salads, seafood dishes, marinades. Limited production. Nicola DeLaurentiis and his wife Paola operate Casina Rossa in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Nicola DeLaurentiis is driven to tirelessly invent, improve, innovate and refine his products. Imported from Italy. Capacity: 500 ml.

Maletti 6-year Balsamic Vinegar
Order specialty food products made in Italy from our websites such as this Modena premium balsamic vinegar. In the rich, alluvial soil of Lambrusco di Sorbara in Soliera Italy, just outside of Modena in the Emilia Romagna region, the Maletti family has been producing quality traditional balsamic vinegar (aceto balsamico tradizionale) for generations. The Maletti's produce their balsamic vinegar from the wine and grape must (unfermented, pressed grape juice and pulp before it's turned into wine) of selected Lambrusco (red) and Trebbiano (white) grape varietals. Their vinegar is aged in an accelerated yet regulated evaporation process in former wine barrels of French Allier oak. Maletti balsamic vinegar is superb on a wide range of dishes, from fresh strawberries to salad greens topped with Parmigiano Reggiano shavings to most any meat dish. "Due Vittorie" Label. Imported from Italy. 100 ml. bottle.

Sale Alle Erbe delle Marlunghe Vignalta
Vignalta herbed sea salt is produced from Sicilian sea salt & fresh herbs, rosemary & sage, grown on the Marlunghe estate in the Venuto region of Italy. In Vignalta sea salt the herbs are blended fresh rather than dried, preserving the aromatic quality of the wild grown herbs. There is fresh garlic & black pepper added. Use this Vignalta sea salt just as you would regular salt in cooking. It is perfect for any type of grilled, broiled, boiled or roasted meat, fish or poultry. Wonderful on potatoes & in soups, Vignalta sea salt lends true Mediterranean character to your cooking. Once you have tried this salt you'll have to buy some for your friends & family.

Casina Rossa Truffle Salt
This new blend of ground Italian black truffle and sea salt is irresistible over egg dishes, in pasta, on pâté or foie gras, or sprinkled on buttered popcorn! A marvelous blend of ground Italian black truffle from Abruzzo and Sicilian sea salt is irresistible in the kitchen. Sprinkle this blend over coddled or scrambled eggs, buttered popcorn, delicate fish and pasta dishes, the unmistakably earthy flavor of truffles combined with sea salt will transform an everyday meal into something special. The flavor of black summer truffle will linger with you, like memories of a shared meal, long after the dishes are cleared from the table. This is a must-have condiment for any Italian home-cook. Contains sea salt, summer black truffle and truffle flavor. Nicola DeLaurentiis and his wife Paola operate Casina Rossa in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Nicola DeLaurentiis is driven to tirelessly invent, improve, innovate and refine his products. Imported from Italy. 3-1/2 oz.

Volterra Fennel Salt
Volterra’s signature seasoning. Volterra Fennel Salt was launched at the 2006 Winter Fancy Food Show and became an overnight success. After making its red carpet debut in the celebrity gift bags at the Oscars “Night of 100 Stars” gala, it has become wildly popular with celebrities and was even been featured on the set of the “Desperate Housewives”. The boldly flavored Fennel Salt was inspired by Chef Don Curtiss’ travels through Italy. It’s made with freshly toasted, organic fennel seed, organic orange peel, and other traditional flavors of the Italian peninsula. Chef Curtiss personally makes every batch of Fennel Salt to ensure the highest quality. Recreate Volterra’s bread service using Volterra Extra Virgin Olive oil sprinkled with Fennel Salt. It’s a great all purpose seasoning and is particularly delicious in meat and seafood dishes, potatoes and eggs.