http://www.modenabalsamic.com Tradizionale from Modena Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:39:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A Special Gift from Italy  Send a gift in good taste, in the most literal sense. A Tuscan taste and flavor to tantalize the taste buds, perhaps something they’ve never tried before and will thank you for introducing to them. A gift they will use time and time again: delicious, imported ... http://www.modenabalsamic.com/37/gourmet-italian-gift/ The Perfect Vinegar Storage Solution It’s no secret that vinegar is a very acidic substance, which is why its storage oftentimes becomes a very tricky thing to deal with. Vinegar, being acidic, corrodes a lot of surfaces so finding the right bottle or cruet can be tough. The secret to ... http://www.modenabalsamic.com/vinegar-keeps-in-a-glass-cruet/ Authentic balsamic vinegar that is created in the traditional painstaking artisan way is so revered by Italians that it was reserved only for the highest in the land, being the royal family of the day. Even as recently as the 1980’s it was still considered such a sought after ... http://www.modenabalsamic.com/34/authentic-balsamic-vinegar/ Balsamic vinegar from Italy The finest gourmet balsamic vinegar is produced in three Italian regions, Modena, Reggio and Emilia Romagna. Authentic balsamic vinegars are made in the regions of Modena and Reggio by traditional methods and are subject to rigorous controls. Some vinegar is made for commercial purposes from other areas. ... http://www.modenabalsamic.com/33/balsamic-of-italy/ Fresh steamed asparagus and sliced Orange salad Makes four portions. Ingredients: 2oz shredded fresh Romaine lettuce 2 Fresh tomatoes that are fully ripened and cut into eighths 2 Fresh oranges, preferably large 8oz Fresh asparagus that has been cut into pieces that are 2” in size (ensure the spears are trimmed) 2tbs Extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp Sherry vinegar To season, freshly ground ... http://www.modenabalsamic.com/32/steamed-asparagus-and-sliced-orange-salad/ Fresh Spring Asparagus with Olive Oil and Vinegar For a great many gourmet chefs and for those who simply enjoy fresh gourmet food the month of May is anticipated with a degree of relish as, it is the time of year that there is an abundance of fresh harvested asparagus. ... http://www.modenabalsamic.com/31/asparagus-with-oil-and-vinegar/ Vegetables are in high demand in both markets and on dinner tables, due in part to their being appropriate for the season and appealing, and also thanks to the desire of many to return to eating healthy foods after having eaten lots of rich, starchy comfort foods throughout the winter. ... http://www.modenabalsamic.com/30/spring-healthy-salads/ Classic Vinaigrette made from Oil and Vinegar The days of shop bought salad dressings have long gone. There was a time when we were delighted to buy our salad dressings off the shelf but with the advent of so many healthy choices available to us we are no longer prepared to ... http://www.modenabalsamic.com/29/classic-vinaigrette/ A vinaigrette is very simple to prepare. Just remember the proportion of oil to vinegar for classic vinaigrette is 3 to 1. Use of excellent sea salt, the best balsamic vinegar and oil you have available and some freshly ground black pepper. Citrus Vinaigrette: Use freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice ... http://www.modenabalsamic.com/28/vinaigrette-variations/ A vinaigrette is a simple sauce that sometimes you get this notion that it is not sauce at all. To make an excellent vinaigrette, all you need is some olive oil, balsamic vinegar, freshly ground pepper and some sea salt. That's it. As you can see, it's very basic. This ... http://www.modenabalsamic.com/27/vinaigrette-added-flavor/