A Package which celebrates the great biodiversity of the sun washed Calabria region from its incredible origano to citrus fruits, to the best chili peppers in the world. Viva La Calabria! Package includes:
-Freselle Casarecce
-Treccine Cipolla & Olive
-Origano A Mazzetto (Oregano on branch)
-A Bumba Calabrisi
-Calabrian Dried Chili Pepper - Diavoletti Rossi
-Lametia DOP Extra Virgin Olive Oil
-Calabrian Bergamot Preserve
-Onion of Tropea IGP Jam
-Calabrian Peperoncino Crushed
-Pastilles by Leone (1oz)
-Descriptions of all items
-Gift Box
Detailed descriptions:
Freselle Casarecce
A crispy double baked bread specialty of Calabria. Traditionally enjoyed by sprinkling with a little water and then adding your favorite condiments such as extra virgin olive oil, fresh tomato, basil, mozzarella, a bumba, oregano, caponata, salumi and much more. We suggest pairing with your favorite vino as well.
Treccine Cipolla & Olive
An Italian version of pretzel-like braids made with Italian flour, onion & rosemary.
Origano A Mazzetto (Oregano on branch)
Calabrian oregano dried directly on the branch for maximum flavor. Infuse you’re next culinary creation with the rich flavor of authentic Calabrian oregano
A Bumba Calabrisi
A Sophisticated alternative to Sriracha, this historic salsa features all locally made products. The Calabrian adventure begins with spicy chili pepper and then adds hints of tomato, eggplant, porcini mushrooms, olives, garlic and artichoke. Try this on grilled meats, bruschetta, eggs, grilled vegetables or crudo. Delizioso
Calabrian Dried Chili Pepper - Diavoletti Rossi
Calabria has a long tradition of producing the most flavorful peppers. Try these Calabrian dried long hots next time your looking to kick up the heat in authentic Calabrian fashion.
Lametia DOP Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Calabria)
Strict adherence to organic farming and respecting the quality virtues of many generations of her family’s olive farm are cornerstones of Mariangela Constantino’s Super premium DOP Extra Virgin oil. This Olive oil is an expression of the Calabrian Terrior. The farm, located in the hills of Maida in Catanzaro province, features 58 hectacres with about 10,000 Calabrian carolea olive trees. This small production olive oil is protected by the Slow Food Presidium which selects small family producers that create artisanal products utilizing traditional practices. Well blanced fruit, spice & bitter components make this a very versatile olive oil.
Producer: Costantino (Catanzaro, Calabria)
Color: Deep Yellow
Olive variety: Carolea
Flavor: dried Citrus & apple fruit, with notes of tomato, rosemary, tarragon with medium spice
Calabrian Bergamot Preserve
Calabria has the perfect terrior to grow the worlds best bergamot. This wonderful perfectly balanced marmalade contains 2.6 oz of pulp and peel of bergamots from the coastal mountains of the Reggio Calabria area of Calabria per 3.5 oz of product. The fruit is vine ripened and is grown and processed by the small farm of Paradiso dei Golosi. All natural ingredients. An authentic taste of Calabrian citrus fruit.
Onion of Tropea IGP Jam
Tropea onions of Calabria are world renowned for their sweet yet savory and intense flavor. In fact they are so special the Italian government has given them their win I.G.P. designation. This small production Tropea PGI onion jam is perfect with soft and hard cheeses (both fresh and seasoned), on grilled meats, burgers, to infused in savory tarts and pies or simply on toast.
Calabrian Peperoncino Crushed
From the vastly untouched or organically cultivated land of Calabria in southern Italy come some of the most wonderful fruits and vegetables, like Figs, Fennel & Peperoncino. The peperoncino from Calabria is sweet and not bitter and spicy but harmonious.
The peperoncino is crushed into flakes ready to top your pizza, pasta and other culinary creation with authentic Calabrian flavor
TASSONI CEDRATA- Pastilles by Leone (1oz)
Italian Citron Candy featuring the legendary Tassoni Cedrata
Since 1857, Pastiglie Leone is the home of the most refined taste: from candies to chocolate everything reflects the most renowned Italian confectionery quality. Many antique specialties retain their original special flavor still today as recipes and, in some cases, production methods are the original ones as at the beginning of last century in order to preserve the secrets of a long and historical tradition. Magic is all there, within the pastel-color painted walls of this special place, unique in the whole of Italy, where the best ingredients are skillfully sourced, processed and mixed in order to pour life into an incredible product variety, a rainbow of specialties to delight the most discriminating palates.
