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Capricious Aged Goat Cheese
Capricious is a rippled-rind 7-pound goat’s milk cheese aged up to 12 months. It has peppery, mushroom flavors that remind me of the aged goat cheeses of France.
Via: Grand Lake Farmers Market Oakland, California
Source: Achadinha Cheese Company Petaluma, California
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Leccino Olives
This olive is always associated with the Tuscan region of Italy. The oil from this olive has a wonderful balance and complexity, it is also often blended.
Source: Relais Genius Loci Country Inn Bevagna, Unbria, Italy
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Sagrantino Grapes
We were so fortunate to stay with Mary, Maurizio and Michael, the owners of Relais Genius Loci Country Inn in Bevagna, Umbria. As gracious hosts, they are proud to make and serve their guests wine made from these grape which is truly unique and delicious. From the beautifully appointed rooms with spectacular views of the rolling hills of Montefalco, this inn is a slice of heaven!
Sagrantino is an Italian grape variety that is indigenous to the region of Umbria in Central Italy. It is grown primarily in the village of Montefalco and its surrounding areas, with only 250 acres (1.0 km2) dedicated to the grape in the hands of about 25 producers. With such small production, the wine is not widely known outside of Italy, even though it was granted DOCG status in 1991. The grape is one of the most tannic varieties in the world, and creates wines that are inky purple with an almost-black center.
Source: Relais Genius Loci Country Inn Bevagna, Unbria, Italy
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Baguette
This baguette has a wonderful crunchy crust and flavor. Another tasty addition to the growing San Francisco bread culture. I used to think Portland had the best breads in the west, but now we are seeing an explosion of choices in the bay area that benefits all bread lovers.
Source: Craftsman and Wolves San Francisco, California
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Perfect Pomegranate
Native to the area of modern-day Iraq, Iran, and Pakistan, the pomegranate has been cultivated in the Caucasus Mountains and Persia since ancient times. From there it spread to Asian areas such as the Caucasus as well as the Himalayas in Northern India.Today, it is widely cultivated throughout the Mediterranean region of southern Europe, the Middle East, northern Africa and tropical Africa, the Indian subcontinent and the drier parts of southeast Asia. Introduced into Latin America and California by Spanish settlers in 1769, pomegranate is also cultivated in parts of California and Arizona.
Via: Ferry Building Marketplace San Francisco, California
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Friendo Blendo Espresso Blend
The Honduras Lurvin, a blend of lots from around the city of San Marcos, provides body and a sweet base. The Ethiopia Gole counterbalances this weight with cantaloupe, grape, and honey floral notes. A sprinkling of our favorite Guatemalan coffee of the season adds a touch of effervescence, suggesting agua fresca and red currant spritzer—great summer flavors. This all equals one seriously delicious cup.
Source: FOURBARREL San Francisco, California
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Finocchiona sbriciolona
This salami is from Dario Cecchini’s butcher shop in Panzano in Chianti. It’s simply just delicious, so much flavor. A little bread and some Finocchiona and you are tasting the essence of Tuscany.
Finocchiona, supposedly owes its origins to a thief at a fair near the town of Prato, who stole a fresh salami and hid it in a stand of wild fennel. When he returned much later, he found it had absorbed the aromas of the fennel and transformed the salumi into a wonderful mix of fennel and pork.
Via: Antica Macelleria Cecchini Panzano in Chianti, Florence, Italy
Source: Dario Cecchini, Panzano in Chianti, Florence, Italy
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Italian Olives on Olive Wood
This is truly a special place created by Susan McKenna Grant. On one of the highest farms in the Chianti Classico zone, La Petraia is located in the very heart of Tuscany’s oldest wine region. The estate comprises 65 hectares including vineyards, olive and heirloom fruit trees, vegetable gardens and an ancient chestnut grove. They raise their own Cinta Senese pigs, sheep, rabbits, Val D’Arno chicken, ducks, geese, pigeons, quail, guinea hens and turkeys.
If you are visiting Tuscany, please consider staying with Susan for a truly unique culinary experience with a friendly staff, four unique rooms and a unbelievably beautiful setting.
Source: Agriturismo La Petraia Radda in Chianti, Italia
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Fruit + Nut Press
This press maintains the essence of the fruits in harmony with a selection of roasted almonds, pecans, walnuts, and hazelnuts. Naturally dried organic plums grown locally at Scott Farms and organic apples from Fair Hills Farms. This is one seriously delicious and beautiful mix of fruit and nuts, try it.
Via: Salumeria San Francisco, California
Source: Grace & I Los Angeles, California
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Saucisson Provençal
Sub Rosa Saucisson Provençal owes its delicate flavor and aroma to a subtle blend of dried herbs: savory, fennel, basil, thyme, and a touch of aromatic lavender. Rosé wine, white pepper and garlic complete the scene. This is just delicious, full of rich flavors. If you love salumi, you have to contact David and try it for yourself.
Source: Sub Rosa Salumi Artigianale Napa, California
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