DE MEDICI IN THE KNOW

Salute to our Our New Olive Oil Sommeliers!

The Olive Oil Times is known for its news, reviews, and discussions on all things...olive oil! Did you know they also offer a Sommelier Certification Course? After a delay due to COVID, the time approached, and now our very own Maria Roemer (Senior Business Development Manager) and Steve Kaufman (Executive Vice President) successfully completed a five-day intensive Olive Oil Sommelier certification program at the Olive Oil Times Education Lab in New York City This course includes olive oil sensory assessment, production and milling, health and nutrition, quality assurance and control and much more An array of olive oils are analyzed and tasted during the course, many of which come from the entrees and winners of the New York International Olive Oil Competition

According to Steve, “We import 12 brands of EVOO from Italy, France, Spain, and Greece, and we know these brands and their profiles quite well However, there is so much more to learn in discerning different good and bad flavors Tasting takes a lot of practice and experience that we don’t have time to develop on our own. This was a great boost to our knowledge and reinforcement that we have to continue learning more and more That’s why I brought our staff an artichoke, green and red apples, a cucumber, yellow and green bananas, and almonds on my first day back! "

Thanks to Curtis Cord (curtis@oliveoilschool org) for all you do for Olive Oils and @ Olive Oil Times and the Olive Oil Times Education Lab

A beautiful upscale department store located along Venice’s Grand Canal and at the foot of the famous Rialto Bridge highlights the best Italian luxury brands Amedei Toscana and Cipriani Foods fit in perfectly Beautiful foods in a beautiful space

Jorge and Mariana own and run this delightful market in an old farmer’s market space in the little isle of Key Biscayne A local (and only) treasure offering the best specialty products from around the globe Maria finally had the pleasure to see them in person after years of meeting at each and every Fancy Food Show since 2015 Thank you for sharing our passion for the best foods and supporting so many of our Brands!

Upscale food hall in the Brickell City Centre, features many of our products in their small and expertly merchandised market Excited to see they share our love for A L’Oliver and Marina Colonna Extra Virgin Olive Oils and of course, our favorite Italian chocolate, Amedei

Portomar Tapas Kit

A mix of three Spanish delicacies of Mussels, Squid, and Sardines, each in their own 50 GR (1 8OZ) tin

Mussels are in a pickle sauce of sunflower oil, vinegar, and salt ("Escabeche" sauce),

Small sardines are packed in olive oil and salt and Jumbo squid pieces are packed in olive oil, garlic, and salt ("Ajillo" sauce)

Small Sardines in Olive Oil

Sardines in olive oil can be tasted in canapés served with tomato slices, or mixed with other ingredients, it also serves as a base in the preparation of pâtés, in salads, or tortillas.

Smoked Mussels in Olive Oil

The Rias Galegas region is one of the most important repositories of phytoplankton in the world and one of the best places to cultivate mussels. These premium mussels are fried in olive oil, and after a delicate process of natural smoking, we can find a product with a peerless texture, flavour and colour Delicious right out of the tin or on a slice of crispy baguette

Smoked Paprika & Honey Dijon Mustard

Edmond Fallot introduces this new Smoked Paprika & Honey Dijon mustard that blends the spice of authentic mustard seed, smoky paprika peppers and is sweetened by the addition of honey. Fallot sources the PDO Spanish Pimenton de la Vera for this new flavor

Expected End of Q3, 2023

Expected Q4, 2023

This lavender honey is produced organically on the Miraval Estate in Provence, France.

The flavor is sweet and herbal, with a texture that is smooth yet crystallized This honey will have you going back for more, spoon after spoon.

Expected End of Q3, 2023

Rice & grains are the most nutritive and unquestionably the most widespread staple in the world. This food group has absorbed it's way into every cuisine, menu and menu course! The Mediterranean diet, being one of the most popular, as well as many others!

So, why not cook more rice at home?

Riseria Campanini authentic Italian rice & grains are easy to prepare, especially when package directions are provided. So, no need to worry about whether you have added too much or too little water or even...wine!

Each 1 LB box holds between 10-13 servings and are available in these varieties:

Vialone Nano

Carnaroli

Arborio

Black Rice

Organic Brown Rice

Polenta

Farro

Risotto Mix with Porcini

Mushroom

Risotto Mix with Saffron (8 8 Oz Bags)

The leading rice type across menus is Jasmine Rice, appearing on 21.8% of rice dishes, followed by White Rice and Brown Rice.

Rice is featured in 14,243 entree dishes, making it the leading mealpart featuring rice.