2005-9-27 1:43am
Fall is a time of constant change in our part of New England and upstate New York. Each day brings a new hint of color as leaf season approaches quickly. This is always a busy time for me as my mind focuses on the months ahead. September and October are the months in which we receive and finalize all of the winter inventory. Some very delicious items have arrived recently that I'm happy to share with our loyal customers.
Take for example the Black Truffle Infused Olive Oil. It is an exceptional flavored oil from France's Plantin. While it is costly, I can tell you the flavor is well worth the splurge. The essence of black truffles has been perfectly captured and married to a fine olive oil base. When in France, I purchase Plantin products for my own consumption. It is with great excitement that we are now offering their truffle infused oil in addition to the dried mushrooms (morel, chanterelles and forest blend) that we've been carrying for these past several years. For all of the customers who have been requesting truffle products - this one really is for you! Additionally, the Italian Black Truffle and Mushroom Pate from Tuscany that has been out of stock for many months is finally back.
It has been a busy buying season for me. There are many products that I cannot wait to share with customers. Such as the incredible, Aromatic Oil from Provence. It is a blend of sunflower and olive oils with herbs de Provence and roasted peppers. Wonderful for finishing and cooking as well as (my favorite) bread dipping. I've considered this oil for several years, always holding off feeling it wasn't the right time. As you may recall, during the past few years the markets were flooded with a variety of not-so-memorable bread dipping oils. With this in mind, I was concerned this oil might not get the attention it deserves. This year is its year.
By this line you may be thinking we only brought in oils... but don't worry there are plenty of wonderful products to span every gourmet category be it appetizers, ingredients, sweets or desserts. Many, many great products are beginning to arrive, including Single Origin Chocolate Bars from Belgium; Dark Chocolate Truffles, also from Belgium; Herbed French Mustards; Italian Antipastos, including Eggplants in Oil; Mostarda di Uva Grape Chutney - wonderful for cheeses; French Tea Samplers; cookies from Israel and more.
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