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A selection of fine gourmet products from around the world for your eating pleasure!!

We just couldn't resist. While we will continue to concentrate on products from the Pacific Northwest, we have added this new selection of fine products that we love to eat, but just can't get here!

oliobeato3.jpg Olio Beato Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Olive Oil - Organic & Kosher

2006 Pressing is now available

If you are seeking the best extra virgin Italian olive oil, then Olio Beato is your choice. Olio Beato is produced without pesticides, insecticides or herbicides exclusively from olives harvested in the countryside of Bitetto in the famous Valley of Bari, Italy. Olio Beato is also certifed Kosher Pareve.

This organic first cold press, extra virgin unfiltered Italian olive oil is produced and imported to the US by the family that owns the farm, the mill and does all of their own bottling.

This extraordinary oil won the first prize gold medal at the International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting. We are certain that if you try it - you will never choose another olive oil again.

Available in a 3-liter tin.
Sizes and Options
Olio Beato - 3 Liter Tin $50.00

LIPJams.jpg Life in Provence Caldron-Cooked Jams (9.9oz)
$5.00
From the Provencal Region of France, Seven Distinctive Jams for your Enjoyment!
Life in Provence Jams are simmered in open caldrons with plenty of the best fruits and just the right amount of sugar. The finest ingredients and old-fashioned recipes work together to make these unique jams:

Provencal Fig Jam (Figue Rouge do Soleil) - Full of fresh fruit and chunks of fresh figs, this jam is great spread on a baguette or croissant.
Apricot Jam with Sliced Almonds (Delice d' Aix-en-Provence) - The delicate flavor of apricots blended with crunchy almonds makes this jam simply delicious.
Red Currant and Raspberry Jam (Fruits Rouges de L' Ete) - This jam will remind you of summer days of picking berries and eating them right off the tree.
Strawberry and Rhubarb Jam (Fete au Village) - Taste the delicious slightly acidic flavor of rhubarb combined with the sweet aroma of strawberry in the delicious combination.
Orange, Lemon and Grapefruit Jam (Marmelade Provencal) - This luscious combination of citrus fruits is delicious to savor on a crusty piece of bread any time of day!
Blueberry Preserves (Confiture de Myrtille) These delicious preserves are bursting with the flavor of fresh blueberries.. Fantastic as a spread on bread, a topping for pancakes, or as a filling for your favorite pastry... the possibilities are endless!
Raspberry Preserves (Confiture de Framboise) Savor the intense flavor of intense ripe raspberries with these delicious preserves. Terrific as a spread for bread, a topping for pancakes or as a filling for your favorite pastry.

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Indospices.jpg Rijsttafel Indonesian Spices
$1.55
Indonesian Flavors at their Finest! Season your favorite dishes with one of these tasty spice mixes. All mixes are gluten-free.

Ginger Lemongrass Chicken Seasoning - Ginger, garlic, oriental spices, red chili pepper, lemongrass and shrimp paste. Serve with Indonesian fried rice or use it with chicken, lamb or seafood.
Peanut Sauce Mix (Satay) - Mix peanut butter with this packet containing oriental spices, garlic, onion powder, brown sugar and crushed hot chilies to create this great Satay sauce.
Stirfried Rice Mix (Nasi Goreng) - Use this mix of Oriental spices, garlic powder, hot chili peppers and dehydrated shrimp paste with your favorite stir fry.
Curry Mix with Lemon Grass - Use this packet of fine spices, curry, lemongrass and hot chilies to make a wonderful curry.
Chicken or Seafood Seasoning (Bali Style) - Spice up your chicken or seafood with this combination of oriental spices, garlic, tumeric and red chili peppers.

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Rijsttafel Indonesian Spice Assortment
$7.25
Buy all five and save!!
Boulab.jpg Bouillabaisse Spice Mix
$1.95
For that perfect Bouillabaisse! -- This packet of spices is wonderful when added to the fish broth for that famous French favorite!
pastamaker.jpg Pasta Machine
$49.95

Made in Italy, the Atlas 150 Pasta machine comes complete with 3 pairs of rollers and cutters for making lasagne, fetuccine and tagliolini. Includes an instruction booklet with easy to follow directions and color pictures for preparing the pasta dough and machine care instruction.

This is the same machine that I use. It is simple and easy to use and you will never want to return to store-bought or dried pasta again. Fresh, homemade pasta is an event to be savored. Slow down, pour a glass of chianti, and enjoy the process!

olivemedley_jp60.jpg French Olive Medley - 3 jars
$14.99

Three types of olives direct from France. Nicoise Olives, Oil Cured Black Olives with Provencal Herbs, and Green Picholine Olives. Each jar is 4.5 oz/125g. Set of three.

Combine with an olive pitter for a great gift idea.


tortilla.jpg Tortilla Bowl Bakers

Sizes and Options
Tortilla Bowl Bakers (Set of 2) $12.99
Mini Tortilla Bowl Bakers (Set of 2) $9.99