Earthy Delights: Redoro Olive Oils: 300 Years of Tradition

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August 9, 2008

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Redoro Extra Virgin Olive Oils:
A Family Tradition for 300 Years
Redoro Olive Oils

For 300 years
the Salvagno family has been growing, harvesting, and pressing olives. This tradition and a devotion to the soil has been handed down from father to son for generations. Today, the same care, pride and passion still goes into every bottle.

The Redoro farm estate is located north of Verona in Grezzana, a green valley covered by olive groves.

The olives are hand-picked at just the right degree of ripeness and are cold-pressed using stone olive mills the same day. This traditional method maintains the natural qualities of extra virgin olive oil without altering its nutritional and natural benefits. The limited production from select mature olives yields a sumptuous, well-rounded rich flavor.

We offer two of Redoro's superb Extra Virgin Olive Oils:
Redoro Integrale is a sweet, full-bodied and fragrant Extra Virgin Olive Oil of the highest quality with an intense golden-green color and enticing fragrance.

Redoro Nostano has a delicately fragrant and fruity perfume with a lingering finish reminiscent of almonds. Its color is a golden greenish-yellow.



Want to learn more about enjoying olive oil?
     Read "Olive Oil Tasting 101"


Fresh Pawpaws Available Now!
(But the Season Ends Soon)
Pawpaws in tree

It's been a great year
for fresh pawpaws...

but the season is almost over.

This year, we've shipped more pawpaws than ever before and there is still a week to go before the season ends. If you haven't placed your order yet, please don't wait any longer.

Order by 6 AM EST, Wednesday, September 24, and you can still try this wonderful native fruit that has rightly earned its place in North American folklore.

Fully ripe pawpaws last only a few days at room temperature, but may be kept for a week in the refrigerator. Allow fruit to finish ripening at room temperature before eating. Never eat the skin or seeds.


Deliciously Different, Food Friendly
All Natural Wild Fennel Pollen
Wild Fennel - wide

It might sound unusual, but wild fennel pollen is just that - the pollen collected from wild-growing California fennel. Wild fennel pollen is distinctly different from common fennel seed. The flavor is more subtle and delicately nuanced and lends itself to everything from baked goods to barbecue to pan-seared seafood.

Professional chefs have known about this fabulous seasoning for years, but until now, it's been prohibitively expensive for use at home. At last, it's finally available at a price that just about anyone can afford.

Try it once and you'll
never want to do without it again.


Looking Ahead:
Fresh Chestnuts - Coming Soon!
Chestnuts in Basket

Fall will be here soon
and with it, fresh chestnuts.
For the past few years, we've been fortunate to be able to offer top quality, fresh chestnuts produced by our good friends at Chestnut Growers, Inc. (CGI), a cooperative of Midwestern chestnut farmers who grow, harvest and process their own chestnuts.

The groves of towering American chestnuts that once dominated the Eastern woodland were nearly wiped out a century ago by a devastating blight. Fortunately, dedicated growers and researchers have patiently cultivated the disease-resistant, productive strains of chestnuts that we enjoy today.

Each year, interest in fresh, sweet American-grown chestnuts continues to grow and this year promises to be one of the most productive yet. We expect to have fresh chestnuts available for purchase by mid-October, so stay tuned!

If you just can't wait for fresh chestnuts, try some of our peeled, ready-to-use frozen chestnuts. Frozen chestnuts are available year round, and make the preparation of your favorite chestnut recipes a snap.


Recipe:
Pan-seared Salmon with Fennel Pollen
Salmon with Fennel Pollen

Fennel Pollen and seafood have a real affinity for each other. This quick & easy recipe goes from the refrigerator to the table in about 15 minutes. It's fresh, flavorful and low in calories - and high in healthful Omega-3 fatty acids.


Recipe:
Red Cabbage with Chestnuts
Red Cabbage and Chestnuts

The sweet, earthy flavors of cabbage and chestnuts make this the perfect accompaniment to a fall meal. This classic of European cookery is updated for preparation in the microwave, speeding cooking time while preserving flavor & nutrients.


Recipe:
Pawpaw Cookies with Fennel Pollen
Spice Cookies

Well-ripened pawpaws have a rich, tropical fruity flavor that is reminiscent of anise. A special blend of fennel pollen and sweet spices enhances the pawpaw flavor to make this a truly unusual - and delicious - spice cookie.



The Earthy Corner
Chestnuts in Brandy


Agrimontana, based in the heart of Italy's fertile and pristine Piemonte region, was established in 1972, swiftly becoming a world leader in the production of candied chestnuts and fruits.

Agrimontana's chestnuts are some of the most delicious we've ever tasted. These distinctive marrons are produced with respect for quality which make Agrimontana absolutely unique.

Or, if you prefer, try Agrimontana's delicious whole Italian Tart Cherries immersed in heavy syrup or brandy. Perfect with cakes or pastries or over ice cream or gelato.



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