Holiday Gift Baskets
The Shop Agora specializes in custom holiday gift baskets. You can either select goodies or give us a budget and we’ll make them for you! We ship to anywhere in the United States.
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Holiday Gift Baskets!
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011Pine Mouth
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011Some of you may have heard of the term “pine mouth.” This refers to the metallic taste that lingers after consumption of certain pine nuts. Over the past year we have had multiple people come in the shop who have either experienced pine mouth themselves or had close friends experience this very unpleasant sensation. The common thread between all of them was that they each consumed pine nuts that were imported from China. It is unclear as to what exactly causes this, but it is something to consider if you are on the lookout for pine nuts. We are fortunate to work with importers who support small family owned farms. Our pine nuts are of ensured quality, imported directly from Italy. We guarantee no pine mouth!
Visit this link to get your pine mouth free pine nuts! 100% Italian Pinoli Pine Nuts
If you are interested in what the FDA has to say about pine mouth, click here:
“Pine Mouth” and Consumption of Pine Nuts
100% Italian Pinoli Pine Nuts
Sunday, October 31st, 2010Thanks to Ritrovo Selections we finally have a trustworthy company bringing in quality Italian Pine Nuts. A handful of customers have come into our shop who have experienced pine mouth first hand. True Italian Pine Nuts have become a delicacy, one of which we are grateful to offer both in store and through our online shop. These Pinoli pine nuts are full of robust flavor, use them to finish off your pestos for the season!
Buy them online through our shop: Italian Pinoli Pine Nuts On Sale!
XOCOLATL Equadorian Chocolate with Black Truffle & Sea Salt
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010We strongly encourage you to try this amazing combination! 72% Equadorian Chocolate with Black Truffle & Sea Salt! This NEW, unusual, exotic find, is nothing short of delicious. Ritrovo has teamed up with XOCOLATL to create a new chocolate, sure to receive well deserved praise.
The black truffle and sea salt have are the perfect combination for this flavorful and well rounded chocolate.
Vinho Verde
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010The Famega Vinho Verde comes from the DOC region of North Western Portugal. It’s light alcohol content and refreshing bubbles make it the perfect summer drink. This wine is refreshing, with hints of tart apple and citrus flavors. IPerfect for sun and sea food this delicate white wine is a hit! Try some this summer!
Campanian ‘Denocciolato’ Michele Ferrante Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010Olives from Michele Ferrante’s hillside groves are precociously hand-harvested and locally pressed – after having their pits removed – to maximize depth of flavor and minimize bitterness. Campanian ‘Denocciolato’ Michele Ferrante Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a must. Chefs and home cooks love it! 17 oz. bottle. 6/cs.
Price: $29.00
Acetorium Fig Vinegar
Friday, March 5th, 2010Luscious flavor from pure fig wine, with no infusions or additives, embodies Acetorium’s Fig Vinegar. Try it for marinating seafood or as a salad seasoning.
Acetorium vinegars are hand-crafted by esteemed winemaker Joseph Reiterer of Alto Adige and German master vinegar maker Robert Bauer. Instead of using flavor infusions they judiciously select the basic ingredients for each vinegar and then vinify them before beginning the vinegarization process. In other words, all Acetorium vinegars are made from fine wines. The vinegars are precision-aged in stainless steel tanks or wooden barrels. Imported from Italy. 250 ml. bottle.
Tenuta Cocevola Olive Oil Sale!
Monday, March 1st, 2010We are excited to present a 30% off special for the much praised Tenuta Cocevola Olive Oil. You will be able to purchase this on our website for the outstanding price of $21.30 for the next week!
From Southern Puglia comes this small production DOP product. Their winery is set overlooking the Adriatic sea close to the enchanted and historical Castel del Monte.
This olive oil is incredibly fruity and bursting with flavor with a spicy kick to it’s finish. Lovely when mixed into pasta or for straight dipping with bread. The more the flavor of the olive oil can come through the dish, the better!
How to Make Greek Mountain Tea or Tsai Tou Vounou
Friday, February 26th, 2010We get asked all the time how to make Tsai Tou Vounou, or Greek Mountain Tea. This beautiful and nourishing tea is a sage plant relative, collected along the hillsides of Greece. Tsai Tou Vounou is rich in iron and is used as a calming, medicinal herbal tea.
Instructions
The tea comes with the stem and all in sealed bags. Take 1/4 or 1/3 of the entire bag (stem and flower). Fill a large pot with water and add tea. Bring water up to a boil and let steep. The tea will become stronger and more flavorful the longer is steeps.
Serve hot with honey and lemon, or try with honey and milk. The honey and lemon combination is great for absorbing the tea’s iron content. And for a relaxing evening or to compliment dessert, serve with milk and honey. This tea is a favorite and necessity in our home, try it in yours!
Wild Chicory & Halloumi Pita Sandwich
Thursday, February 25th, 2010Get ready for a wild recipe inspired by a combination of Greek & Italian ingredients! For those of you looking to integrate Maida Wild Chicory into your daily meals, here is something simple and delicious to consider:
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Sitia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 whole pitas, baked
1 jar Maida Wild Chicory
1 package Hallloumi, cut into 1/3″ slices
1 tablespoon Dr Pescia’s Tuscan Unfiltered Chestnut Honey
Using a grill or frying pan, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add halloumi slices and cook until brown on both sides. At the same time bake pita until crispy around the edges.
Add grilled halloumi to baked pita. Top with a fork full of wild chicory and finish with a drizzle of chestnut honey. Fold pita over like a sandwich and serve warm. Enjoy!
Makes 4 Wild Chicory & Halloumi Pitas