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Il
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The Centerpiece
The Centerpiece of “Il Giardino” is a lovely handcrafted ceramic
planter handpainted in a garden motif. This elegant gift planter will
beautify any home, be it an apartment or country estate. Once the contents
are removed and enjoyed, the pretty planter will recall a thoughtful and
unique gift.
Inside “Il Giardino” are fine foods, ceramics and other treasures imported
from Italy, the jewel of the Mediterranean.
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The Contents
La Scatola Ceramiche
A round ceramic case in a design coordinated
with the planter, this memento-style box is a nifty knick-knack that can
hold jewelry, candy or any secret stash.
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Collana di Murano
A necklace of Murano glass, sculpted
to a leaf shape to dangle prettily from a lucky lady’s neck.
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Mosaic
Painstakingly handcrafted in an artisan’s
enclave in Monreale, a pretty mosaic that is not painted but made of a variety
of rocks in their natural color, showing the famous view of the town’s
world-renowned cathedral.
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The Gourmet Foods
Olio d’Olive Extra virgin
olive oil with basil. Green, fruity and delicious, by Federico.
Olio di Girasole Sunflower
oil flavored with tomatoes, chili peppers and bay leaves. By Collina Toscana.
Anelleti Pasta By
Antica Corleone, a small round shape perfect for salads and broths.
Pasta Arte Tagliatelle
Long wide ribbons of semolina pasta.
Sugo con Sarde e Finnochio
Sardines and wild fennel sauce for the quintessential Sicilian dish.
Serve over Tagliatelle with crusty garlic bread.
Paté di Aglio Garlic paté for garlic bread and sauces, use anywhere
instead of fresh garlic.
Paté di Funghi Light
and tasty, this mushroom paté is heavenly atop a char-broiled hamburger.
Capperi di Pantelleria
Capers packed in sea salt. Great for Pasta Putanesca and Pollo
Piccata.
Acciughe al Prezzemolo
Anchovy filets and parsley packed in extra virgin olive oil.
Mix with hot cooked pasta and top with toasted bread crumbs for a traditional
treat from Southern Italy.
Pomodoro Secco A paté
of sundried tomatoes, olive oil and spices. A novel sandwich spread.
Tonno Alalunga Tidbits
of tender tuna packed in golden olive oil. Scrumptious layered on
French bread with onion slivers and arugula.
Paté di Melanzana
Eggplant paté to spread on French bread slices, top
with grated cheese and toast lightly.
Paté di Carciofi A smooth
paté of artichokes, extra virgin olive oil
and herbs. Fill small pastry cups and top with a dollop of ricotta.
Peperoncino Macinato Ground
hot peppers in olive oil.
Maestrale Sea Salt of Sicily
From the salt marshes of Trapani, good for cooking and table service.
Miele con Mandorle Roasted
almonds drenched in honey, made in Sciacca. For an unusual appetizer,
spoon over a warm smoked cheese such as Scamorza.
Miele con Fragole
Honey with wild strawberries. Serve over vanilla ice cream and sliced fresh
strawberries or pound cake.
Caffe Trinacria A superior
grade espresso coffee made in Centuripe on the western slope of Mt. Etna.
Gavioli Succo di Frutta
Sparkling green apple fruit juice. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or
a light apple martini!
Cioccolato di Modica
Two chocolate candy bars from the medieval town of Modica,
one flavored with vanilla, one with cinnamon. Delicious grated on
top of whipped cream for a chocolate lover’s garnish.
Capicollo Rustico A white
fig “sausage” with nuts and fruit flavoring. Slice and serve alone
or with butter cookies.
I Dolci An assortment
of sweets. Chocolates, fruit-flavored hard candies and mini-pastries sprinkled
throughout the basket.
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