HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US

Unbelievable as it seems, this August begins our 30th year in business right here in little ole ‘Hamp. Who would have ever guessed? Just as ‘Hamp has evolved into Northampton, our store now reaches a wider, more distant audience through our web site. Our travels to China to source tea is a thrill beyond measure, and our connections with artisan food producers around the world make us proud to support their efforts. To celebrate this feat of business ( and marriage ) we are planning to fight back against the devaluation of the dollar in Europe and offer some of our best-selling items at special prices throughout the fall. Take advantage of these deals to stock up for yourself and for holiday gifts.

And, keep your eyes open for in-store specials  throughout the year.

 $$$$   SPECIALS   $$$$$

 AUGUST and SEPTEMBER 

 Sitia extra-virgin olive oil   3/4 liter  14.00    12.60

Wusthof-Trident Grand Prix cutlery

                            S.R.P    25 % off    special price
   6’ cooks knife........90.00.......67.50..........49.50

  8’ cooks knife.......115.00.......86.25..........57.75

 10’cooks knife.......130.00.......97.50..........70.95

  9’  bread knife........98.00.......73.50..........53.60

 special purchase...limited supply
 

OCTOBER

Gorrieri ‘artiginale’ balsamic vinegar........
           reg. 40.00        sale 30.00

All seed and nut oils -flax, hazelnut, macadamia, pumpkin seed, sunflower, walnut oils less 10%

Nosari, fabulous Italian egg pasta..........
           reg. 5.00          sale 4.00
 

NOVEMBER

¨  all in-stock Vietri Italian pottery          less 10 %

¨all in-stock Peugeot pepper & salt mills less 10%

¨        Godiva 18 pc assorted truffles
           reg. 32.00        sale 25.00

¨        Silpat non-stick baking sheet
           reg.19.95         sale 15.00
 

DECEMBER 

¨   Sicilian Novello Extra Virgin Olive Oil less 10 %

¨   Gorrieri ‘artiginale’ balsamic vinegar
            reg. 40.00      sale 30.00

¨    8 cup French press coffeemaker     less 20 %

¨    Microplane zesters & graters          less 15 %

 


More new items

Williamson & Magor  teas...
    Packed in England, these teas are blended in India from teas sourced from Williamson & Magor owned tea gardens. Their products are among the best pre-packaged teas, and we are delighted to introduce these teas in cost saving, ecological paper boxes.

Chilman’s Authentic Indian Spice Blends....are your secret ingredient for fine, authentic Indian spicing that is quick and easy. Select from:Bombay Potatoes, Chicken Biryiani, Chicken Korma, Cauliflower & Spinach Bahji.

Vignalta herbed sea salt from Italy...Northern Italian cooks are known for using flavorful, all natural ingredients, especially wild- grown herbs such as rosemary and sage. Vignalta herbed salt is unique, as it is made from Sicilian sea salt infused with fresh herbs grown in the Veneto that have been soaked in olive oil. This very aromatic salt is a household tradition in Venice and the Veneto, and is a perfect match when grilling or roasting pork, lamb, chicken and salmon. It adds flavor without being intrusive or overpowering.

 


VIETRI ITALIAN POTTERY

We have several new collections of Vietri pottery on display at the Kitchen Design Center at Rugg Lumber in Hatfield. Stop in and see 8 new Vietri patterns that we are featuring in their showcase kitchens.
 



RIEDEL WINE GLASSES

This Austrian company captured the attention of the wine drinking world several years ago with their distinguished and hedonistic ( and costly ) collection of beautiful wine glasses called Sommeliers. More recently, Riedel has added a line of non-lead, machine-blown wine glasses called Overture that feature an elegant look and feel but are priced for popular use.  Come and have a look - we have selected what we think are the most useful glasses. And, for those who like to dress up their table with a nicely designed wine decanter, we have two Riedel selections.

 

 Fall Schedule of Events

September 24 & 25:
Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting  

October 14:
Tea Tasting # 1
First in our series of 4 evening presentations and tastings to cover all aspects of tea. Tastings will be held in the store at 7:30 PM and will include snacks. Inquire about cost.  Sign-up required, limited seating.

first evening:   Black tea
 second evening:  Green tea
 third evening:  Oolong tea & white tea
 fourth evening: Grand tasting of all
                         classes of tea

October 28:
 A Celebration of Tea
Join us at 4:00 PM in the Fine Arts Center Atrium Lobby at UMASS for a late afternoon tea talk and slide presentation of tea production in Western and Eastern China. A tea tasting will follow at 4:45 pm, and again at 5:30 pm, and each tasting will include black, green, oolong and white teas. Admission is free, but reservations are necessary for the tea tastings. Reserve by calling 413-557-2486. Sponsored by the Asian Arts and Culture Program at UMASS.

www.umass.edu/fac/asian 

October 30:
12th Annual Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting
 Taste your way around the Mediterranean

November 4:
 Tea Tasting # 2
Second in our series -Green tea

November 12 &13:
Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting

January 13, 2005:
Tea Tastings # 3
Oolong  tea and white tea

February 10, 2005
Tea Tasting # 4
A grand tasting of all classes of tea

 

What’s new ?

Washi Boxes...
 Japanese foil-lined boxes designed for keeping tea. Our boxes are splendidly covered with beautiful hand-printed Washi paper in colorful Japanese motifs. These elegant boxes are available in two sizes, and are a beautiful gift for an Asiaphile, a tea lover, or anyone  who appreciates objects of grace and beauty.

 

Chocolate AMERICAN STYLE...
is the title of Lora Brody’s luscious new book of plain and fancy chocolate treats for all occasions. I am thrilled that Lora has included my Chile Cha-Cha Brownies recipe in her Some like it Hot chapter. Ole!

 

• Specialty Sugar from Mauritius.....
Known to Arabs since the10th century, the island of Mauritius was first settled by the Dutch in 1598. The sugar industry was established by the French, who colonized the island in1715. Ceded to Great Britain in1814, Mauritius gained independence in1968. Today, 90% of the cultivated land grows sugar cane. Choose from these distinctive crystallizations: Demerara sugar, Fondant & Icing sugar, Light Muscovado sugar, Dark Muscovado sugar and Superfine Caster sugar.

• Brining salts....
for those looking to ‘brine’ or ‘deep fry’ this year’s Thanksgiving turkey, this is what you need ( we have directions and recipes.) Or for less lofty plans, use these very flavorful and tasty mixtures of salt and spices for brining meats ( think thick pork chops ) and pieces of fish of any size. Just add the brining salt mixture to water in a large pot and let the ‘brine’ penetrate and flavor the meat for delicious results. Try some for your next grill party -they are good and so easy !
 
 more, new......artisan chocolate

The buzz is about richer, deeper, darker chocolate bars from small artisan chocolatiers in the USA and Europe. These producers coax a symphony of flavors from signature blends of the finest cacao beans from Central and South America, Africa and the Caribbean, resulting in complex and sophisticated flavors.
                     ....bars....
Arriba, Baratti & Milano, Christopher Norman,
Patrice Chapon (Best Parisian chocolatier 2003)
Santander, Vosges
       
          ....boxed chocolates....
Patrice Chapon ( Best Parisian chocolatier 2003),
Fritz Knipschildt, Eric Girerd, Marquis de Sevigny
 

our ever popular
olive oil samplers are back again, featuring  7 delicious new oils. As featured on WGBY’S food program, On The Menu !
 
Pimpernel.....

English cork-backed hard-board placemats, worktop cutting boards and mugs in lovely
traditional or fun contemporary designs. In the market
for a gift ? Look at the great prices we have for you !

• sets of 2 mugs & matching coasters
              reg. 16.00       sale 12.00
• guaranteed- not-to- break worktop cutting boards
              reg. 18.00       sale 16.00

• sets of 6 placemats for the price of 4  40.00