Archive for the 'Rice & Grains' Category

May 21 2008

Super Cranberry, Cherry and Almond Cereal

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Dorset Cereal
Our Super Cranberry, Cherry and Almond Cereal is from Dorset, England where winding lanes lead to a spectacular coastline and it’s easier to remember that it’s the simple, honest pleasures that are the most rewarding ? like jumping in puddles just for fun, eating an ice cream on the beach, watching the clouds go […]

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May 18 2008

Whole Grain Farro by Rustichella d’Abruzzo

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Rustichella d’Abruzzo
One of the first grains discovered, farro is the ancestor of modern wheat. It is said to have sustained the Roman legions as they conquered Europe. Farro is a cereal grain in which, unlike wheat, the husk adheres to the grain, just as in barley and oats. Its fiber content therefore is […]

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May 18 2008

Wild Red Medium Grain Italian Rice by Gli Aironi

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Gli Aironi
Gli Aironi’s Wild Red Italian Rice is grown in Risaie Vercellesi, a region considered by many to be ideal for the production of Italian rice. The Perinotti family has lived and harvested rice in this region for five generations. Their method of stone craft husking guarantees a light shelling of the grain, thus […]

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May 17 2008

Organic Farro Ready to Eat (Farro Pronto da Mangiare) by Radici of Tuscany

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Radici of Tuscany Organics
Farro grain has fed the Mediterranean and Near Eastern populations for centuries. Farro was the standard ration for the Roman soldiers who traveled throughout the Western World as well as a primary ingredient in several dishes that fed the Roman poor. This hearty grain has regained popularity and is now found on […]

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May 16 2008

Polenta Fioretto (Fine Ground) By Moretti

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Moretti
Carefully selected varieties of corn are air dried in open barns until hardened and then the kernels are carefully stone ground. The resulting flour is used for polenta. The Fioretto is a fine ground polenta. This polenta is perfect served warm for breakfast topped with honey, or served soft and creamy as a […]

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May 14 2008

Fava Beans by D’Allasandro

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D’Allasandro
The Fava Bean, also known as faba bean, horse bean and broad bean, was the only bean known in Europe until the discovery of the New World. Fava Beans have been used in Chinese cooking for at least 5,000 years. In fact, the cultivation of Fava Beans is so old that there is no known […]

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May 14 2008

Le Puy Green Lentils (AOC) by Sabarot

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Sabarot
Green Lentils from Le Puy are a reknown specialty from the Haute-Loire region of France. Le Puy is located in Auvergne, a volcanic area in the center of France, with ideal soil and climate for the growth of the lentils. Le Puy Green Lentils are exclusively cultivated without fertilizers on the high plains of Velay.Green […]

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May 14 2008

Carnaroli Long Grain Italian Rice by Gli Aironi

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Gli Aironi
Luscious, creamy risotto requires the proper Italian rice. Long grain Carnaroli Rice is the choice of chefs worldwide for their risotti.Gli Aironi’s Carnaroli Rice is grown in Risaie Vercellesi in the Po Valley, a region considered by many to be ideal for the production of Italian rice. The Perinotti family has lived and harvested […]

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May 13 2008

Cranberry Beans (Borlotti) by D’Allasandro

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D’Allasandro
Cranberry Beans are known for their creamy texture with a flavor similar to chestnuts. Cranberry beans are rounded with red specks, which disappear on cooking. These beans are a favorite in northern Italy and Spain and are often used in pasta and soup dishes such as Pasta e Fagioli. According to the USDA, the American […]

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