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Item of the Day: Tutto Calabria Whole Chili Peppers

By | Charcuterie, Chef's Feed, Gourmet, Hors d'oeuvre, Italian, Item of the Day, What Chefs Want

Tutto Calabria Whole Chili Peppers

Whole Calabrian Chili Peppers by TuttoCalabria are vegan and vegetarian friendly. Really delicious on meat sandwiches, or added to your favorite sauces. Wonderful on antipastos, sandwiches and martinis. Try them sliced and tossed in a chili or stew, or atop pizza with anchovies. Beautiful versatile item imported from Italy that delivers true home jarred taste. A must have in the pantry at all times.

INGREDIENTS: Chili Peppers, Sunflower Seed Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Vinegar (contains natural sulfites)INGREDIENTS: Chili Peppers, Sunflower Seed Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Vinegar (contains natural sulfites)


 Item 90680 – 6 LB Tub 


Item of the Day: Partanna Extra Virgin Olive Oil

By | Chef's Feed, Gourmet, Italian, Item of the Day, Oils and Vinegars, Olive Oil, Pasta, Staples, What Chefs Want

Partanna Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Acquerello – The Tastiest, The Richest, The Healthiest

Only made with ”Nocellara del Belice” olives from the province of Trapani, in Sicily. Very rich flavor profile with notes of artichokes, almonds, and a peppery finish. Filtered and low acidity level make this a very versatile oil. Can be used for finishing, dipping or cooking.


 Item 98260 – 101 oz Tin


Item of the Day: Acquerello Carnaroli Aged Rice

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Acquerello Carnaroli Aged Rice

Acquerello – The Tastiest, The Richest, The Healthiest

It’s the tastiest because it’s the only rice whitened with a helix, a gentle method which leaves the grain intact.

It’s the richest because it is aged for at least one year in refrigerated silos. Starch is more stable and flavor enhanced. 

It’s the healthiest because thanks to a patented process the rice germ is absorbed in the grains, giving them all the nutritional values of brown rice. 

 A short-grain, pearl-like Italian white rice which is high in starch. Arborio rice forms the foundation of the dish risotto.


 Item 95933 – 2.5 KG Bag


Item of the Day: Mortadella with Pistachios

By | Appetizers, Charcuterie, Chef's Feed, Gourmet, Hors d'oeuvre, Item of the Day, Meats, Pork, What Chefs Want

Mortadella with Pistachios

Berkshire rendition of the classic from Emilia Romagna. Studded with whole black peppercorns, cubes of back fat and Pariani DOP (Denominazione d’ Origine Protetta – “Protected Designation of Origin”Sicilian Pistachios.

FUN FACT: Mortadella originated in Bologna, the capital of Emilia-Romagna. Anna Del Conte (The Gastronomy of Italy 2001) found a sausage mentioned in a document of the official body of meat preservers in Bologna dated 1376 that may be mortadella.


 Item 95023 – 7 Lb Piece


Item of the Day: Alfresco Frozen Pizza Dough

By | Baking, Breads, Chef's Feed, Gourmet, Item of the Day, Local, What Chefs Want

Alfresco Frozen Pizza Dough

From Alfresco: “We use only the best, hand-picked ingredients, perfected recipes, detailed processes and customized, handcrafted Italian pasta machines to make our pasta. We hold our products, people and facilities to the highest standards for safety, consistency, performance and taste.”

Alfresco Pasta uses only unbleached, naturally aged flour in our recipes. The unbleached flour has a rougher texture, and a darker color. The natural aging helps develop the gluten and produce a better pizza crust.

TO USE: 

1. Thaw dough slowly in refrigerator before use. This process is called ”cold fermentation”, and we recommend 3-5 days at 38-42 degrees F for the perfect crust, although 24 -48 hours will work fine. This gives the yeast time to react with the sugars and produce very good gluten structure as well as a delicious flavor. Keep in mind fermentation that goes beyond 5 days is not ideal, as your dough will begin losing its ability to rise properly.

2. Remove dough from refrigerator and proof at room temperature or in a proof box until dough rises. Dough can be proofed in the morning for lunch service, and early afternoon for dinner service.

3. Roll Dough to order, score with a dough docker if needed and bake immediately.

4. We recommend rolling the crust thin, but a medium to thick crust will yield good results as well. 5. Adjust your oven temp accordingly until you achieve a crispy outer crust, with a pillow-like, chewy interior.


 Item 90708 – 28x2oz Case


Item of the Day: Mozzarella Bocconcini (Bite Size Mozzarella Balls)

By | Cheese, Chef's Feed, Item of the Day, Local, Local and Specialty, What Chefs Want

Bocconcini Mozzarella

Made from fresh, local milk gathered only a few hours after milking, BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella begins with quality ingredients and care. The result is a delicate, clean-flavored Fresh Mozzarella with a soft, porcelain white appearance – the finest available on the market today.

A bite sized version of fresh mozzarella, 1.5 oz each = 30 per tub.

Item 91071 – 3 lb. tub

Item 91854 – 3/3 lb. case

Item of the Day: Chorizo Iberico Salami

By | Appetizers, Beef, Charcuterie, Chef's Feed, Gourmet, Ham, Item of the Day, Local, Local and Specialty, Meats, What Chefs Want

Chorizo Iberico Salami

The classic Spanish smoked paprika rubbed dry-cured salami gets an extra dose of flavor. This is no run-of-the-mill chorizo. It’s made from the legendary Iberico breed of Pata Negra (black-hoofed) pigs, a breed famous for its high-quality intramuscular fat, which makes the meat prized for its buttery, melt-in-the-mouth flavor and texture. With a great flavor and amazing texture.

Item 95028 – 4/3 lb. case

Item of the Day: Toscano Salami from Molinari & Sons

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Toscano Salami from Molinari & Sons

A tangy all pork salame, coarsely chopped with traditional flavor and stuffed in E-Z peel casings.


Producer Bio: P.G. Molinari is a name that has meant excellence in Italian salame and sausage for over 100 years. Founded in 1896, Molinari & Sons has carried on the traditional Italian art of sausage-making in the cool climate of San Francisco. Through four generations, the Molinari family has provided Americans with the finest in salames and Italian sausages of all types. As a family-owned business, P.G. Molinari and Sons continues the tradition of quality products and service.

Item 95030 – 5 lb. avg.

Item of the Day: Cannoli Shells and Filling

By | Chef's Feed, Desserts, Holiday, Item of the Day, What Chefs Want

Cannoli Shells and Cream Filling

Cannoli is a light crunchy shell that can be filled with any cream you desire. Dimensions: Length: 5″

Shells – Item 95748 – 100 count case

Don’t forget the cream filling! Sweet, creamy and full of chocolate chips, this Italian-style cream is ready to pipe right away into the cannoli shells.

Cream – Item 13476 – 4/1.5 lb. case