We all have someone on our Christmas list for whom selecting the perfect gift is anything but simple. These extra-special food gifts might be just the thing for that last person on your list.
Whether they claim to have everything or need nothing, you can rest assured that these items won't be found in their pantries just yet.
NEW! Olio di Nocciolafrom Mattia Pariani
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Imagine dedicating your life to the pursuit of one perfect thing. That's the decision Mattia Pariani made when he chose to devote his years at university to the humble hazelnut.
The particular hazelnut of the Langhe region, though, is not so humble. The Tonda Gentile hazelnut is regulated by the Italian government, the way Prosciutto di Parma is, to ensure the reputation of this incredible nut remains intact. The flavor is pure and the oil that Mattia extracts is absolutely sensational.
Rich and buttery with a strong, toasty flavor and clean finish, this oil is gorgeous drizzled over carpaccio of beef or crudo of wild salmon.
The bold flavor makes a great complement to bitter greens like endive or radicchio - try drizzling over a salad of endive with avocado and orange segments. And we love to grace egg pasta with a few drops and thin shavings of Reggiano.
For the ultimate holiday hors d'oeuvres, serve a slice of seared foie gras atop a round of toasted brioche finished with fleur de sel and a drizzle of hazelnut oil.
EXTREMELY LIMITED SUPPLIES AVAILABLE - Order a bottle now for $36.00
NEW! Edible Gold & Silver from Giusto Manetti in Tuscany
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We're so happy to have edible gold and silver from Tuscany's most esteemed producer of precious metals. Available in 4 different styles, Giusto Manetti's edible gold and silver is perfect for pastry and chocolate work, as well as elegant preparations of savory dishes.
Sprinkle the silver powder over dark chocolate desserts for a stunning contrast.
Try the gold powder atop creamy vanilla buttercreams on cakes or cupcakes.
The flakes are even more impactful - float the gold flakes in a Kir Royale for a most-elegant cocktail party beverage. We placed a few silver flakes atop some homemade chocolate truffles for a party recently - the "oohs" and "aahs" could be heard rooms away!
Order the Giusto Manetti Edible Gold and Silver now, starting at $56.00
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20 Year White Truffle Balsamic from Acetaia Leonardi
In a union of two of Italy's finest products,
Acetaia Leonardi created a Truffle Balsamic. Pairing a 20-Year Condimento with
white truffles from Piedmont, they've created an extraordinarily complex elixir. It is sweet, but with a great balance of earthy, garlicky truffle flavor. During the last 6 months of its 20 year aging, a whole white truffle, fresh from the forests of Piedmont, joins the balsamic in its barrel to marry the two flavors gently. What results is an incredibly deep balsamic with a heady aroma.
Enjoy a few drops on a seared scallop served atop creamy risotto. It is great for finishing pasta or gnocchi with wild mushrooms. And of course, nuggets of Parmigiano Reggiano with a drop of truffle balsamic is a great pre-dinner snack!
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