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Favuzzi Truffle Tomato Sauce

Mmm… we all deserve a little decadence and we found so many uses for Favuzzi’s artisanal Truffle Tomato Sauce to add a little luxury to our dishes. Produced by the De Laurentiis family in Abruzzo, who grow organic tomatoes, saffron, and other seasonings, it’s made in small batches over an open flame to reduce gradually. It contains pieces of truffle, and makes an amazing topping for pizza, in your lasagne, on meatloaf, eggs, and a lot more! 480 mL $9 at Italian and specialty stores.

Pasta Fresca

Trevor Jerram spent years working in fine dining restaurants abroad, and on his return to Calgary worked at River Café and Model Milk - and now he’s launched Pasta Fresca YYC offering pre-ordered deliveries of made-from-scratch on the day Pasta Kits for 2, fresh pasta, and pasta sauces. We’ve tried them and have no hesitation in telling you they are really good! Check out pastafrescayyc.com for details and to order, and watch for Pasta Fresca’s monthly pasta subscription coming soon.

Zwilling ‘Fresh & Save’ Starter Kit

We’re all trying to reduce the amount of food we waste, and our trials of this vacuum storage starter kit, from Zwilling, have proven it to be a very useful way of keeping food fresh. Two plastic or glass containers and four freezer-proof, zipperclose bags, can also be used for sous-vide cooking as well as in the microwave. We loved the bonus application of the handheld, cordless vacuum pump – it works perfectly to preserve open bottles of wine too! $140-$205 at houseware stores and zwilling.ca.

Casoni Vermouth all’Aceto Balsamico di Modena

We love vermouth in all its guises, and we’re delighted to discover this most unusual variation – with balsamic vinegar! If your distillery has been in Modena since 1814 (the home of balsamic vinegar) then I suppose it’s natural that you’d work with your neighbours. The result is an unctuous liqueur that is 100 percent umami, dark, rich and dense, and eminently sippable for sheer pleasure after a meal, or with flavourful charcuterie and cheeses. CSPC +829198 $32-35

Uptown Jerky

We couldn’t help but investigate further when we read, “An uncompromising snack made with 100% Alberta beef and none of the nonsense.” Tara Seitz started making jerky for her family early in the pandemic and it’s now grown into a full-time artisan business, Uptown Jerky, in Vulcan, AB. Her ‘Ginger Ambitions’ is a tasty, gingery and salty, gluten- and sugar-free, small batch boutique jerky, cut in easy-to-nibble little squares. 30 g packs, about $5, check out uptownjerky.ca for stockists.

Cuisipro Pizza Shears

When it comes to cutting pizza, the folks at Cuisipro didn't just reinvent the [pizza] wheel, they did away with it altogether, and replaced it with Pizza Shears. They’re exactly what the name says: scissors for cutting your pizza (and they work great on quesadilla and naan bread, too!) Ergonomically designed, lightweight, easy to clean, they also double as a lifter. Bonus marks because they keep your toppings in place. Oh, and they're also lefty-friendly! $30-40, at zestspot.com and home goods stores.

Emile Henry Pizza Stone

There have been home-use pizza stones in my life before, but this one from Emile Henry is far and away the most pleasurable to use. A pizza stone is a must for the best quality homemade pizza as it ensures the best conditions for a good crust. This stone has oven mitt friendly handles and a sturdy glazing for easier clean up and durability. Plus, it can also be used to make some damn good nachos look even better! At zestspot.com and good housewares stores province-wide $75-90.

Favuzzi Organic Sicilian Mandarin Marmalade

Salvatore Mammana has been producing artisan jams for thirty years in the east of Sicily, and his organic marmalade made from fresh mandarins for Favuzzi is now available in Alberta. It’s sweet yet just a little tart, intense, with very small pieces of peel – and really delicious with soft and creamy cheeses. We enjoyed it over cake, on ice cream, and on raisin toast too. Also available is his organic blood orange marmalade. 266 mL $8 at The Italian Center Shops in Edmonton and Calgary.

Not Milk

No, that's not a typo, this is Not Milk, a plant-based milk alternative from food tech company NotCo. It has the same taste and texture as real dairy and can be used in place of just about anywhere that calls for it. We tried the 2% on cereal and couldn't tell the difference - and it's great for dunking cookies, too. The whole milk holds up in morning coffee, and works like a dream for soups, sauces, and smoothies. 1%, 2%, and Whole varieties, $5, widely available.

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