Holiday the Italian Way
Welcome to our table
Season’sGreetingsfromDeMedici!
Wefindourselvesinthefinalstretchofanothereventful year.
Aswegearupstatesidefortheholidaypush,ourOliveOil producersinItaly,SpainandFrancearebusyatwork tendingtheirgrovesandpreparingforthecoming harvest Whileeachregionisdealingwiththeirunique climatechallengesleadingtovaryingdegreesofoutput thisharvest,onethingremainsconstant,thequalitywill alwaysbethebest.Welookforwardtotastingthenew harvestinthecomingmonthsandnewyear!
Inthismonth'sissue,we'retakingapagefromtheItalian holidayplaybook Weprideourselvesonbringingyouthe finestartisan-craftedspecialtyfoods.Thisseason,we guideyouthroughtheperfectholidaygiftsandrecipes. We’vehighlightedeverythingyouneedforagenuinely festivecelebration:fromaromaticspicedpunchand authenticItaliangrainpastastotheever-lovedpanettone.
Wewanttotakeamomenttoexpressourheartfelt gratitudeforyourcontinuedsupportofourProducers It’syourenthusiasmforworld-classqualityandartisanal heritagethatdrivesus.
Aswelookforwardtothenewyear,we'reworkingto bringyouevenmoreexemplaryproducts,craftedwith traditionandfamilyvaluesattheircore
Medici,wewishyouahealthyand son!
MariaRoemer DirectorofBusinessDevelopment mroemer@demedicicom
Soupseasonisuponus! Wehighlightwhatmakes adeliciousbowlofsoup! Nottomentionsome must-tryrecipes
SUCCULENT CRAB WITH GARLIC BUTTER NOODLES
2 (1 1/2-lb) Dungeness crabs or 1 1/3 cups lump crabmeat
1/2 cup unsalted butter plus 2 Tbsp cubed unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped garlic (about 2 heads)
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 package Benedetto Cavalieri Bucatini
2 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp rice vinegar
3/4 tsp black pepper
FortheCrab:
Ifusingpre-packagedlumpcrab meat,skipto“CrabMixture” step
Inalargepot,setasteamer basketandfillwater1-2inches belowit Boilwater,addcrabs, cover,andsteamfor18-20 minutesuntilshellsarebright orange Coolcrabsinanicebath for10minutes,thenextract1 1/3cupsofcrabmeatforthe recipe,settingextraaside
CrabMixture:
Inasaucepan,melt1/2cup butteronlow Add11/3cups crabmeat,simmeronlow, stirringoften.Addgarlic,sauté onmedium-highfor2minutes, thenstirinnutmegandtransfer toabowl.
PastaandSauce:
Cookbucatinialdente.Inaskillet,mixfishsauce, vinegar,andpepperonmediumheatAdd1/2cup reservecrabmeat,stirringuntilsimmering Removefromheat.
CombineandServe:
Drainpasta,reserving3tablespoonswater.Mixpasta andwaterintotheskillet,stironmedium-highfor1 minute.Offheat,add2tablespoonscubedbutterand remainingcrab,foldinggentlyServeimmediately
MENUINSPIRATIONS
AN ITALIAN FEAST
ItalianBakedRiceandClamsRiseriaCampaniniCarnaroliRice BalsamicGlazedBrownSugarShortRibs AcetaiaCavalliBalsamicoCondimento &RiseriaCampaniniPolenta PappardelleinTruffledCreamSauce MelchiorriBlackTruffleSauce&CiprianiOrganicPappardelleEggPastaAffogatoCiprianiVanillaIceCream& CaffèVergnanoEspressoIntenso
MENUINSPIRATIONS
Peach Spiced Punch
Ingredients: 3/4cuphoney
2cupswater
4cinnamonspiceteabags
1bottleofCiprianiBelliniZero
2cupsapplecider
Mintforgarnish
CinnamonSticksforgarnish
Citrusslicesforgarnish
Preparation:
Combinehoneyandwaterinamediumsaucepan;bringtoaboilovermediumheat.Onceboiling,addthecinnamonteabagsand boilfor30seconds,stirringtodissolvethehoney
Removefromheatandlettheteasteepfor5minutes Removeanddiscardtheteabags Allowthesyruptocooltoroom temperatureforabout30minutes.
Inalargepunchbowl,mixthecooledsyrupwithappleciderandCiprianiBelliniZero Servethedrinkoveraniceringtokeepitchilledwithoutdilutingtheflavors
Garnishwithmint,cinnamonsticks,andfreshslicesofcitrus
We'veaddedatwisttotheoriginalrecipebyM CarrieAllan;TheSweet,Sour,andSpicedNon-AlcoholicPunchfromFoodandWineDecember1,2023
Savor the Unique
Opt for something unique this year beyond the ordinary gifts!
Discover the art of unique gift-giving with our premium European products, ideal for home chefs, hosts, and loved ones. Thoughtfully selected to enhance culinary experiences, our collection amplify home-cooked meals, adds elegance to gatherings, and expresses affection through delicious food
DEMEDICIINTHEKNOW
Badia a Coltibuono & Acetaia Cavalli
Albereto Extra Virgin Olive Oil
IGP & Balsamic
Condimento Gift Set
Tuscany, IT & Reggio Emilia, IT
Replace your usual gifts with something truly special! This oil and vinegar pairing is guaranteed to impress anyone on your holiday list
Acetaia Cavalli
Gold Seal 25 Year Tradizionale Balsamic Vinegar DOP
Reggio Emilia, IT
A little drop goes a long way This luxe gift is ideal for the balsamic connoisseur or if you want to gift something other than wine- this might be just the unique gift you’re looking for
Melchiorri
White Truffle Sauce
Umbria, IT
Authentic Italian truffle sauces that come in black or white Add a dollop to make a delicious cream sauce or add it to a flatbread or pizza Truly, a rare gem in a jar!
Villa Manodori
Ginger Essenziale Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Modena, IT
Infused with the essential oil of ginger root, this flavored oil has intense aroma and is great for desserts, soups, salad or even stir-fry!
Edmond Fallot
Dijon Mustard Pail
Burgundy, FR
This charming gold pail, perfectly housing a jar of authentic Dijon mustard, offers an adorable presentation that makes it a delightful addition to any gift basket or a standalone gift.
Amedei Toscana
Advent Calendar
Tuscany, IT
Premium chocolates to celebrate the month of December and the countdown to Christmas! The box is made from recycled cocoa beans and the chocolates are free of soy lecithin or artificial flavors.
Riseria Campanini
Arborio Rice
Lombardy, IT
The best varieties of rice with the upmost care come from the Campanini family From rices like Arborio to grains like Farro- gift the full variety to the home chef
Cipriani
Panettone
Venice, IT
Panettone is a must around the holidays With the absence of dried fruit, but speckled with golden raisins, this Panettone is unique It is offered hand-wrapped or in a beautiful Cipriani green tin
Lazzaroni di Saronno
Amaretti Croccanti
Saronno, IT
Savor the sweet crunch of Amaretti cookies this holiday season, a delightful Italian treat that brings a touch of almond joy to your festive gatherings.
Cipriani
Bellini Zero 750 ML
Venice, IT
Pop and pour the ideal drink for any event! Enjoy the peachy, effervescent charm of this non-alcoholic sparkling Bellini, a flashy, classy and tasty refreshing choice for any celebration.
The Art of Gifting
DEMEDICIINTHEKNOW
Check out the latest additions to our portfolio! We’re excited to introduce Cipriani Ice Cream and Sorbet, perfect for pairing with a cappuccino for an exquisite dessert experience or even make our favorite- Affogato! Plus, don't miss Caffè Vergnano’s Chocolate Powder ideal for crafting both hot and cold beverages. These new offerings come from companies with generations of family expertise, blending innovative approaches with timehonored recipes to deliver truly unique products
Cipriani Ice Cream and
Ittookyearstodevelopthep recipetoimitatethe Ciprian minuteicecreammadeinCi restaurantsaroundtheworld Italywithmilk,creamorfruit theseartisanicecreamsand arecraftedwithoutdyes, preservatives,oraddedflavo
FLAVORS:
Vanilla
Chocolate
BelliniAlcohol-FreeSorbet
Caffè Vergnano Chocolate Powder
CaffèVergnanohascreateda deliciouschocolatepowder,readyto beeffortlesslymixedwithmilkto createbothindulgent,thickhot cocoaandrefreshingcoldchocolate drinks.Craftedwiththefinest, meticulouslyselectedcocoa,itoffers anunparalleledtasteexperiencefor anItalian-stylechocolatebeverage.
The Art of Soup
A truly delicious soup comes from mixing top-notch ingredients, just the right amount of seasoning, and a bit of love in the kitchen Here’s what really takes a soup from good to great.
FoundationIngredients:High-quality,freshingredientsformthe baseofanygreatsoup.Thisincludesaromaticvegetablesaswellas primaryingredientssuchasmeats.Pastaisalsoakeycomponentto thefoundationofsoup.Weusehigh-quality Benedetto Cavalieri madewithDurumWheatSemolinaasaheartyandhealthyaddition toanybowlofsoup.
RichStockorBroth:Thechoiceofliquid,whetherit'sahomemade stockorawell-seasonedbroth,iscrucialasitformsthebackboneof flavor.
BalancedSeasoning:Properseasoningiskey.Thisdoesn'tjust meansaltandpepperbutalsoincludesherbs,spices,andpossiblya splashofacid
LayeredFlavors:Buildingflavorslayerbylayer fromsautéing aromaticstosimmeringthebaseandintegratingseasonings gradually ensuresdepthandcomplexity Ourfeaturedsoupsboth containcontainanaddedlayerinwhichwetoppedthesoups!Our TubettiniMinestroneisfinishedwithahomemadepestosauceand ourchickpeasouphasanaddeddollopofItalianblacktrufflesauce by Melchiorri foraboostinflavor
TextureandConsistency:Thetextureofthesoupshouldbe considered,whetherit'ssilkysmooth,chunky,creamy,orbrothy Theconsistencyshouldmatchtheintendedstyleofthesoup Our creamychickpeasoupwithtruffleispureedforperfectconsistency
CookingTime:Patienceisvital;slowsimmeringallowsflavorsto meldbeautifullyandingredientstocooktotheperfecttenderness
FreshnessofHerbsandOils:Addingfreshherbstowardstheendof cookingpreservestheirflavorandcolor.Checkout Villa Manodori EssenzialeExtraVirginOliveOilstoaddfreshherbflavorswhenyour herbpantryislacking.
Soupisidealforhosting-it’seasytoprepare inadvance,allowinghoststoenjoytheirown partywithoutlast-minutekitchenstress. a hosting tip!
CHICKPEASOUPWITHTRUFFLESAUCE TUBETTINIMINESTRONEWITHPESTO
Garnishes:Athoughtfulgarnishcanenhanceboththeflavorand appearanceofthesoup,whetherit'sadollopofcream,asprinkleof freshherbs,oradrizzleofflavorfuloil.
Soup Recipes
