From the official Parmiggiano Reggiano Consortium (www.parmiggiano-reggiano.it) range of accessories, this is a delightful dairy-cow themed ceramic butter dish. It looks great on its own and especially together with the other items from the Mooo range. Great fun and functional too!

Makes an original gift idea.

If you or your guests like artichokes, you will LOVE these! These are the finest, selected artichoke hearts from Puglia in olive oil and herbs and they make a superb tapenade and not only. Try them as a side dish with white meats or in casseroles, pasta sauces and risotto. Always a real hit at dinner parties!

From Qualitalia Puglia, a small artisan producer near Brindisi in the heel of Italy.

£9.79/kg - Also available in 1.7kg and 5 kg formats, please contact us for details.

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The tastiest artichokes from Puglia with olive oil and aromatic Italian herbs have been blended into this delightful creamy pate. A super tasty antipasto produced from only the finest ingredients and artisan preparation.

Destined to be a delicious addition to any dinner table or a hit at dinner parties! Serve on crusty bread, warm crostini, toast or crackers. Also makes a fine pairing for meat dishes. Try it mixed with canneloni beans.

From Puglia, Italy

An amazing Bruschetta sauce which perfectly brings out the delicious taste of Puglian tomatoes and aubergines with a lovely piquant finale to it. A super flavoursome antipasto produced from the finest ingredients and artisan preparation.

Serve on hot thickly sliced toasted bread (ideally unsalted) lightly rubbed with garlic or on crackers. A great way to start off the dinner.

Try this alongside our other bruschetta sauces in this category for a great antipasto selection and taste experience. 

The Mediterranean diet just got better!

Cuore Mio (My Heart) pasta is naturally enriched with Beta-glucan which is proven to be naturally effective in helping to reduce cholesterol, control blood sugar and manage weight, factors associated with heart disease, diabetes and obesity. It is already well known in the USA (a top 10 "superfood") and is fast gaining recognition in the UK.

The secret of Cuore Mio pasta lies in its special blend of quality durum wheat with the addition of barley flour, a unique combination which is easily digested, provides a full daily dose of Beta-glucan to young and old alike and is delicious too! It is produced by the Pastificio Atillio Mastromauro Granoro from premium quality durum wheat and barley flour grown in Puglia and Basilicata and tastes just as a quality pasta should taste - delicious!

Elicoidali are medium sized tubes of pasta similar to Rigatoni but with thin ridges which curve around the length. They are very versatile and combine well with many tomato or thick creamy sauces. They are also excellent prepared in the oven in casseroles or baked pasta dishes.

A 100g serving provides 3g of Beta-glucan, 100% of our RDA. It is also particularly rich in fibre, contributing over 8g, more than double that of conventional pasta.

Don't miss our super promotional offer on this item - a great chance to try it out!

Find out more about the health benefits of beta-glucan: www.beta-glucan.co.uk

The Mediterranean diet just got better!

Cuore Mio (My Heart) pasta is naturally enriched with Beta-glucan which is proven to be naturally effective in helping to reduce cholesterol, control blood sugar and manage weight, factors associated with heart disease, diabetes and obesity. It is already well known in the USA (a top 10 "superfood") and is fast gaining recognition in the UK.

The secret of Cuore Mio pasta lies in its special blend of quality durum wheat with the addition of barley flour, a unique combination which is easily digested, provides a full daily dose of Beta-glucan to young and old alike and is delicious too! It is produced by the Pastificio Atillio Mastromauro Granoro from premium quality durum wheat and barley flour grown in Puglia and Basilicata and tastes just as a quality pasta should taste - delicious!

Fusilli is a lovely pasta to use, very versatile and combines perfectly with many tomato and cream sauces, tuna, as a basis for a pasta salads. It is also great in a casserole or baked in the oven.

A 100g serving provides 3g of Beta-glucan, 100% of our RDA. It is also particularly rich in fibre, contributing over 8g, more than double that of conventional pasta.

Don't miss our super promotional offer on this item - a great chance to try it out!

Find out more about the health benefits of beta-glucan: www.beta-glucan.co.uk

The Mediterranean diet just got better!

Cuore Mio (My Heart) pasta is naturally enriched with Beta-glucan which is proven to be naturally effective in helping to reduce cholesterol, control blood sugar and manage weight, factors associated with heart disease, diabetes and obesity. It is already well known in the USA (a top 10 "superfood") and is fast gaining recognition in the UK.

The secret of Cuore Mio pasta lies in its special blend of quality durum wheat with the addition of barley flour, a unique combination which is easily digested, provides a full daily dose of Beta-glucan to young and old alike and is delicious too! It is produced by the Pastificio Atillio Mastromauro Granoro from premium quality durum wheat and barley flour grown in Puglia and Basilicata and tastes just as a quality pasta should taste - delicious!

Spaghetti is always best with an olive oil based sauce which will keep the strands seperate. That includes pesto, many tomato sauces and fish.

A 100g serving provides 3g of Beta-glucan, 100% of our RDA. It is also particularly rich in fibre, contributing over 8g, more than double that of conventional pasta.

Don't miss our super promotional offer on this item - a great chance to try it out!

Find out more about the health benefits of beta-glucan: www.beta-glucan.co.uk

Cadeau Magico. Elegant and sophisticated - a superb mini-panettone in a lovely designer gift box.

The Panettone itself is second to none. Extraordinarily light and moist with delicious fresh candied oranges from Sicily and sultanas that have bathed in aromatic Marsala and Zibibbo wines.

It is made by the Fiasconaro brothers in Sicily, for generations a family run artisan bakery. The 3 brothers who run the bakery now still rigorously uphold the local artisan traditions of their father and grandfather. This is slowfood at its best - each cake taking nearly 4 days to bake!

There are lots of Panettone now available in the UK and it's not always easy to know which to choose, but if you're looking for something truly special, then try one from the Fiasconaro range.

A magico lunch or dinner party idea!

Please note this item has a Best Before date of 30/04/2012 and has been discounted for this reason. You can rest assured it has been kept in an ideal storage environment and will remain in perfect condition for well beyond this date. A great chance to get hold of a quality oil at a great price. Don't miss out - limited pieces available.

One of the best value PDO (guaranteed protected origin) Extra Virgin Olive Oils you will find in the UK. The Terra di Bari - Castel del Monte PDO regulations require producers to use at least 80% of the local olive variety, the splendid Coratina, but allows 20% for other (cheaper) olives.

Granoro uses 100% Coratina right from the heart of the Castel del Monte PDO zone. The olives are grown totally naturally, without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. It's amazing to witness the olives harvested by hand and immediately cold pressed using ancient millstones.

The oil is delicate and fruity with low acidity. It has a nice piquant aftertaste due to high levels of polyphenols and antioxidants present in the Coratina (good for the arteries and skin). It is green with yellow reflexes. A great all-rounder for salads, veg, fish and meats.

NB. EV olive oils at this price are usually a mix of different oils, often of unknown origin.

Cantuccini are one of Italy's most famous biscotti and these exquisite chocolate and raisin Cantuccini are made by the Belli family from Prato in Tuscany, the home of Cantuccini.

The combination of the finest raw materials - quality dark chocolate, local dried grapes, fresh pasteurised eggs and quality butter - with the artisan passion and expertise of the Belli family make outstanding biscuits.  The Belli family has been producing cantuccini since 1958 and still today strictly adhere to the family recipes of Tuscan baking.

They come in a special presentation bag and make lovely gifts.

Please note this item has a Best Before date of 31/01/2012 and has been discounted for this reason. You can rest assured it has been kept in an ideal storage environment and will remain in perfect condition for well beyond this date. A great chance to get hold of a gourmet item at an incredible price. Don't miss out - limited pieces available.

Slitti Chocolate Spoons have reached cult status in the world of chocolate. They were invented by Andrea Slitti in 1993 and have been imitated many times over the years. It is thanks to their original recipe (which still remains a closely guarded secret) and quality ingredients that makes them the original "true coffee spoons" par excellence.

This set of 3 spoons is made with gourmet quality pure chocolate (60% cocoa) and Piedmont hazelnuts from the Langhe region of Italy, which are full flavoured and blend perfectly with chocolate.

The spoons very slowly melt as you stir your coffee adding a wonderful essence to the coffee while gaining in flavour themselves. A gastronomic symbiosis of excellence! Of course the spoons make a great treat on their own too!

A wonderful, original gift for any occasion. Enjoy!

Also available in pure chocolate - sets of 3 and 6. Best with Slitti's own range of coffees which are available in this category

Delicious chocolate cantuccini biscuits in a lovely presentation box. Made by the Belli family Biscottificio in Prato, Tuscany, the home of Cantuccini!

The combination of the finest, local raw materials - quality dark chocolate, fresh pasteurised eggs and best butter - with the passion and expertise of the Belli family, make an outstanding biscuit. The Belli family has been producing cantuccini since 1958 and still today adhere strictly to the family recipes and timeless artisan preparation.

These chocolate cantuccini look great and taste even better. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee or as an after dinner treat. They make ideal gifts at any time of the year. Outstanding price/quality!