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Il
Giardino - Style B
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The Centerpiece
The "Il Giardino” basket is an elegant ceramic planter made and painted
by hand in a family – owned shop on Palermo’s sunny seaport. The elegant
planter will add beauty to any home, be it an apartment or country estate.
Filled with the bounty of an Italian garden, plus Murano glass, mosaic artwork
and a piece of jewelry. This stunning piece will recall a thoughtful and
unique gift long after the contents are removed and enjoyed.
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The Contents
Trinkets & Ceramic
A paperweight from the heart, from Murano,
and a handful of glass “candies” in millefiori designs to add color and brilliance
to any décor. Also, a handpainted ceramic dipping dish for olive oils
or other goodies.
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Art
From the Ferraro family shoppe in Monreale,
this striking mosaic is not painted but is composed of a variety of rocks
in their natural color, formed into a beautiful bouquet. In sparkling colors
that catch the light and light up the room.
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Profumi
For him, Dolce & Gabbana Eau de
Toilette. For her, BLONDE, created by GIANNI VERSACE, was introduced in 1995.
The fragrance contains jasmine and violet with traces of geranium, rose and
ylang-ylang making BLONDE a trendy fragrance.Sweet and sexy scents.
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Gourmet
Olio d’Olive
Extra virgin Tuscan olive oil by Grappolini. An intense flavor from
the first pressing of Etruscan green olives.
Olio di Girasole Sunflower
oil flavored with tomatoes, chili peppers and bay leaves, by Collina Toscana.
Bottarga di Tonno
Italian caviar, for the true connoisseur. Recipe included.
Formaggio in Olio
Pecorino cheese in oil. Straight from the jar is best – indescribable!
Paté di Finocchietto
Wild fennel paté. Spread atop a pork tenderloin before roasting.
Paté di Pistacchio
Pistachio paté. Mix with eight ounces of hot drained pasta
and top with crumbled gorgonzola cheese. Buonissimo!
Cipolle in Agrodolce
Sweet and sour onions are the perfect accompaniment to beef tenderloin,
pork roast or a frittata.
Carciofini alla Diavola
Artichokes, peppers and sundried tomatoes with hot pepper sprinkles.
Devilish!
Pesto alla Trapanese
From Trapani on the west coast of Sicily, pesto sauce with a touch of tomato.
Acciuga con Capperi
Anchovy filets rolled around plump capers. Add to marinara sauce
with chopped black olives for a great Putanesca sauce.
Paté di Tonno Tuna
paté with cheese and white wine. A simple but sensational appetizer
served on buttery crackers.
I DOLCI
Cioccolato Antico
From the ancient village of Modica come chocolate bars flavored with vanilla
and cinnamon. Excellent for grating on top of whipped cream.
Miele con Fragole Sulla
honey with wild strawberries - a sweet and sensuous delight. Spoon over
fruit, ice cream or pound cake for a simple and elegant dessert.
Miele con Noci
Roasted nuts drenched in sweet honey from the south of Italy. Spectacular
as an appetizer atop warm smoked cheese, such as Scamorza.
Marmellata di Arance e Limone
A luscious combination of sweet orange and lemon marmalades. Unusual
and delicious spread on a char-broiled burger.
Marmellata di Pomodoro Crushed
sweetened tomatoes make a light and luscious snack with mascarpone or cream
cheese on Italian toast.
Torrone di Properzi
The classic Italian candy with chocolate, from the region of Abruzzo on
the Adriatic coast.
Assortimento Almond
pastries, torrone candies and other sweet confections sprinkled throughout
the basket.
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