E TC E TE R A Favuzzi Beet Cream
From the home of balsamic vinegar—Modena, in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna, this beet cream is made from red beet pulp, concentrated grape must and wine vinegar. We love the fresh and tangy flavour; for something different drizzle it where you would use balsamic vinegar—on salads, or with soft cheeses, crostini, and even desserts! 150 mL, $10 at Cookbook Co, Italian Centre Shop, Say Cheese and other fine food stores.
Italy’s Native Wine Grape Terroirs
By Ian D’Agata, $50. Love Italian wine? Like really, really love Italian wine? Ian D’Agata is a globally recognized expert on wine and especially Italian wine. This not-quite weighty tome explores the terroir or “sense of place” of fine wine from all of Italy’s myriad regions, appellations, and notable vineyards. If you can’t get a deep enough understanding of Italian wine, or perhaps you are a geology buff, this is the wine book for you.
Cheez-It
Cheez-It iconic orange square crackers have long been a classic in the United States, and with their new launch in Canada they are coming out with a bang! Not only is there a new spicy flavour along with the original classic, there are also bigger, crunchier Cheez-It Crunch in either Sharp White Cheddar or Zesty Cheddar Ranch. The Crunch are sturdy but so packed with flavour that we could forego the dip and just enjoy them on their own! Available in all major grocery stores, 200 g $4.
Drinkmate Carbonated Drink Maker
Half the Sugar All the Love A Family Cookbook
By Jennifer Tyler Lee, Anisha Patel MD, Workman Publishing $35. Looking to cut out the sugar at home and embrace the healthier lifestyle? “Half The Sugar” does precisely that, with clear, easy-to-understand recipes from breakfast to dessert cutting out all that unnecessary sugar you didn’t realize you were adding to your diet.
Favuzzi Cream of Pistachio
At 65% pure pistachios, this little jar is full of flavour. Slightly pourable at room temperature and rich like a nut butter, it also has a sweetness that reminds us of white chocolate and makes it clear that sweet preparations are the way to go! Delicious drizzled over ice cream, pancakes or a brownie, there are all kinds of creative ways it could shake up dessert. 200 g, $15 from Italian Centre Shop, Lina’s, Cookbook Co, Luke’s DrugMart, Freson Bros, and other fine food stores. 40 Culinaire | March 2020
Another US success has finally reached our shores. Unlike other carbonated drink makers, the small footprint, countertop Drinkmate can add a fizz to any beverage—no electricity or batteries required. Try a mimosa with citrus juice and chilled white wine— and add you own sparkle. Or add your favourite fruit to water, leave to infuse the flavours and carbonate. So many fun ideas to try! Kit with 10 L (3 oz) cylinder, $120 from drinkmate-canada.com.
