coming from the italian word "salare", meaning "to salt". salami is a type of cured sausage made from pork or beef, usually flavored with garlic and spices, rarely smoked.
Genoa Salami
originating from genoa, italy, this salami is large in diameter, and highly seasoned with garlic and other spices so that it's a bit piquant.
Ham
the name ham derives from the old english word "hamm", meaning, "bend of the knee". a cut of pork from the hind leg that is either dry cured or wet cured. ham typically comes wither cured or smoked.
Mortadella
this bologna sausage is made from very finely minced high-quality pork. whole peppercorns and other spices are added before the mixture is formed into a huge sausage and cooked. it has a distinctive pink color, and is studded with cubes of creamy fat and often with pistachios. it is usually thinly sliced and eaten cold in sandwiches or as an antipasto with other cold cuts.
Pistachio Mortadella
originally from bologna, italy, this specialty sausage is made of finely ground pork, flavored with peppercorns, coriander and pistachio. great as a sandwich meat, and compliments any anti-pasto platter.
Pancetta
an non-smoked italian bacon ("pancia" is italian for belly, in this case, pig's belly), cured with salt and mild spices, usually pepper and a hint of cloves, giving it a mild flavor. it can be eaten raw as an antipasto, but is usually cut into strips and fried to flavor manly italian dishes.
Pepperoni
these dried "hot peppers" are commonly found in southern italian dishes. coarse chopped pork and lean beef combination, dried with a spicy hot flavor.
Spanish Jamon Serrano
very similar to italian prosciutto. (prosciutto from the word "prosciugare" meaning "to dry"). this spanish jamon, like prosciutto is piece of meat from a pig's leg cured with salt for fourteen months, causing it to dry out into an edible consistency. the drying sheds are usually built at higher elevations, which gives it its name jamon serrano or "mountain ham".
Parma Prosciutto
italy is famous for its prosciuto crudo, or cured ham, and the most famous ones come from the area around parma.
San Danielle Prosciutto
a denominazione di origine controllata (doc)ham that may only be produced from fresh cuts of locally produced meats in the frivili region.
Specialtities
Anchovies - Cento
flat fillets anchovies
in olive oil & salt
2 oz.
Anchovies - Agostino Recca
flat fillets of anchovies in pure olive oil & salt product of italy
2 oz.
Anchovies - Agostino Recca
a more select quality of anchovy fillets
in pure olive oil and & salt
Anchovy Paste - Italia In Tavola
pasta di acciughe
anchovy paste
product of italy
2.1 oz.
Black Truffles - Urbani
found in the piedmont, northern italy, these delicately flavored truffles are usually served raw. these are part of the mushroom family, and are found underground near oak trees. they are firm, and irregular in shape, and have a very pungent, earthy aroma and flavour that is prized throughout italy. very expensive in price, they have a short season.preserved black truffles
1 1/4 oz.
Caponata - Assenti's Homemade Caponata
caponata is a sicilian eggplant-based sauce that can be eaten warm or cold, by itself or with bread as a starter, or to accompany meat and fish dishes. 10 oz.
Couscous - La Grande Ruota-medium
the separated grain of the wheat plant, couscous is an ancient pasta shape made with cornmeal. couscous recipes from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries are no different from the couscous recipes used today. couscous does not have much flavor when served by itself, and is therefore, typically, prepared with vegetables, meat, and/or fish.35.3 oz. package
Abbamele - Rau Abbamele
sardinian reduction of honey and pollen
product of italy
abbamele can be used to top fresh salads, ricotta cheese, yogurt, and ice cream, or even pasta dishes such as ravioli.
8.81 oz.
Biscotti Pagnotta- Assenti's Pasta Homemade Pagnotta
biscotti pagnotta is a light cheesy, peppery biscotti black compliments soft cheeses, figs, bean spread, as well as anti-pasto platters. a great accompaniment with any red or white wine.
Saba- Rau Saba
product of italy
8.81 oz.saba is a fruity, yet mildly sweetened vinegar that is aged for 2 years. it is typically served with meats, poultry, and desserts. sardinian reduction of wine must. used to top gelato (ice cream), fruit, salads, pie, biscotti, yogurt, and fresh cheese.
Olives
Cerignola
these italian olives are very large and have a sweet flavor. black cerignolas are softer than green cerignolas.
Nicoise Olives
these small purplish-black olives have a distinctively intense sour flavor.
Kalamata Olives
kalamata olives are found exclusively in greece, are a dark eggplant color and have a flavor that can be rich and fruity.
Assenti's Pasta Olive Salad
a dark purple olive made into oil, marinated or packed in brine. these olives have a rich, fruity flavor.