The Life in Provence jams are prepared in Provence in the local tradition of our grande mamans: simmered in open cauldrons with plenty of the best fruits and just the right amount of cane sugar. Their old-fashioned recipes often combine a traditional jam flavor (apricot, strawberry, orange) with one or several rarer ingredients (almonds, rhubarb, lemon & grapefruit) which subtly enhance the jams and confer them their unique personalities.

Our Blueberry Preserves are bursting with fresh blueberries and are wonderful as a topping on pancakes, as fillers for sweet tarts, or simply as a spread on toast or muffins.

Each jar of Life in Provence Blueberry Preserves contains 9.9oz. or 280g.

This week’s Wednesday Special is our Olio Verde Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2007 Harvest.  For one day only, Wednesday, March 26, this product will be 20% off!

In the gentle uplands of northwestern Sicily, Gianfranco Becchina’s estate is set on an ideal location. Sixty acres of olive groves, some situated on the grounds once used by Princess Pignatelli of Spain, roll away behind the estate walls. The olives are mostly Nocellara del Belice, with Bianco Lilla and others mixed in and are not chemically treated in any way.

Some of the trees are 300-year old stock from which younger trunks are grafted. A spring is tapped to deliver water directly to each tree through an elaborate irrigation system. Becchina’s method of hand picking each olive during the white phase (the two week period, usually in early October, in which the green olives are coated with a light whitish sheen) is considered too early for harvest by many, but Becchina seeks those strong green flavors for his oil. Olio Verde’s intense, full flavor and dense green hue are the result of such a process.

The olives are stone-ground under huge millstones and then gently pressed. The unfiltered oil is stored in rotund terracotta amporae until spring, naturally clarifying itself. The oil is never filtered leaving the chlorophyll suspended in the minute particles of sediment acting as a natural preservative.

Olio Verde Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a medium green but dense hue with a notably vegetal nose. Its intense, full flavor is redolent of fresh-cut grass with a fresh green olive vivacity. The 1998 winner of the Oustanding Oil catergory at the N.A.S.F.T. Fancy Food Show in New York, Olio Verde is traditionally drizzled over fresh greens, grilled meats or toasted Italian bread.

Each bottle contains 16.9 fluid ounces of Olio Verde Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Italy.

Hurry promotion ends, Wednesday, July 2 at midnight!

Antica Balsameria Emiliana is known for its high quality balsamic vinegar products made according to the “Solera” method. Their expertise in this field helped to create the sensational Honey Dressing that garnered a best in category award at the New York Fancy Food Show.

The first vinegar, recognized by the Egyptians about 8000 years ago, was in fact honey vinegar. And even today honey is one of the most “natural” products available.

For our Honey Dressing of “Condimento”, honey is collected in its pure form, cooked and acidified, refined and aged in prized oak barrels using the “Solera” method. The result is a dressing with a fruity aroma and delicate taste, without the addition of preservatives or additives.

The uses of our Honey Dressing are as limitless as your culinary imagination. It is wonderful on salads, vegetables and in ‘agrodolce” or sweet and sour type sauces.

Each bottle of Emiliana Honey Dressing contains 3.38 fl.oz.(100ml).

Save $1.99 each when you purchase Emiliana Honey Vinegar Dressing now through July 3, 2008 or while supplies last.

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Intoxicatingly delicious, these small Limoncello-soaked cakes, shaped like baby brioche, are a dessert for grownups. Neapolitan Baba, the mother of all liquor cakes, is reinterpreted and combined with authentic Limoncello made from the famed lemons of Naples.

The origins of Neapolitan Baba are in dispute. Many point to other parts of Europe as the source. All agree, however, that these moist cakes of Naples eclipsed what came before and have never been equaled.

This sophisticated dessert is exquisite alone or partnered with ice cream, custards, and fresh fruit. These small cakes can also be split open, filled with cream or custard, and topped with fresh fruit. They are best served chilled.

Each jar contains approximately twenty-two (23 ounces net weight) Baba Napoletano al Limoncello by Di Camillo Bakery. This product is manufactured in a facility that uses peanuts/nuts in some of its products.

Save $2.89 each when you purchase Baba Napoletano al Limoncello by Di Camillo now through June 19, 2008 or while supplies last.

This great package is perfect for a weekend cookout. The true grass-fed beef flavor will have your friends marveling!

Each All-American Grill Master Pack includes:

• 2 10-oz. Strip Steaks
• 2 12-oz. Sirloin Steaks
• 2 14-oz. Rib Eye Steaks
• 2 1-lb. Packages of Ground Beef
• 2 1-lb. Packages of 1/3-lb. Burger Patties (6 patties total)
• 2 1-lb. Packages of Grass-Fed Beef Hot Dogs
• 2 1-lb. Packages of Grass-Fed Beef Bratwurst

Discover why grass-fed beef is called “The New Health Food“. Because this beef is fed only all natural grass, it contains higher levels of Omega 3’s and CLA’s, but lower levels of saturated and total fats, calories, and cholesterol.

The animals come from a rare genetic stock whose historic origins are verified and fully traceable. They are never fed antibiotics, hormones or unnatural supplements of any kind and are humanely treated from birth to harvest. They are 100% free range pasture raised in a time-honored manner that sustains and enriches the environment.

This is a perishable product that is shipped directly to you from our supplier and will arrive separately from other items. Perishable items require expedited 2 day delivery service and ship Monday through Wednesday only. Price quoted includes this expedited shipping upgrade. We regret that we are unable to ship this item outside the contiguous 48 states.

Insulated backpack with one insulated cooler section and one mesh section for storage. The unique and innovative Zuma Insulated Backpack is perfect for any outdoor activity. This insulated bag is divided into two sections: the top mesh section (with drawstring closure) is designed to hold clothing, towels, etc. The bottom section is an insulated cooler (featuring Thermo-Guard) that keeps food hot or cold for hours. This cooler section has a heat-sealed waterproof lining to eliminate leaks. The Zuma Insulated Backpack also has one large zipper pocket which keep your essentials/valuables at hand and comfortable air mesh shoulder straps. Stylish, light-weight and functional, the Zuma from Picnic Time is terrific for day trips, hiking, the beach, sporting events, and fishing. Makes an excellent gift item.

We offer our Zuma Backpack in Beige.

Burn Cream MD was created by a dermatologist specializing in wound healing and scar minimalization. It acts fast to provide burn relief with the active ingredient Lidocaine and speeds up healing with all natural ingredients such as Arnica Montana, Chamomile flower extract and Aloe.

Recommended by chefs such a Mario Batali, Burn Cream MD by Healing Skin is the perfect tool to keep on hand for minor burns. It delivers immediate relief from pain and speeds healing with less scarring. This is an essential product for any active kitchen.

Each pump bottle of Burn Cream MD contains 2.5oz.

Grilled Lime Marinated Flank Steak with Chipotle Honey Sauce

• 2 ½ pounds flank steak

• 1 canned chipotle chili pepper

• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

• ¼ cup vegetable oil

• ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)

Sauce

• 3 canned chipotle peppers, pureed

• ¼ cup honey

• 2 teaspoons peanut oil

• 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

• 2 tablespoons brown mustard

• 10 tablespoons lime juice

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• salt and pepper

• clinatro (optional)

Place the steak in large dish or baking pan. Mix together the chipotle, garlic, cilantro, vegetable oil, and lime juice in a bowl and pour over the steak. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours, turning occasionally.

Combine the chipotles, honey, peanut oil, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, garlic, and cumin in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Stir in the cilantro (optional) and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the steak from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat for about 5 minutes on each side for medium rare, 7 minutes per side for medium, or to desired doneness. Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for about 4 minutes. With a sharp knife, thinly slice the steak across the grain, at a sharp angle.

Serve the steak on top of a slice of French break and accompany each serving with several tablespoons of the sauce.

Recipe courtesy of The Prairie Table Cookbook

Elizabeth Karmel has created the perfect kit for every griller. It includes five tools for grilling success: Silicone Tongs (2 pairs); Super Silicone Off-Set Spatula; Super Silicone Angled BBQ Basting Brush;and a Glow-In-The-Dark Instant-Read Termometer. The complete set is packaged in a beautiful black and red neoprene tool roll which is water and stain resistant and even has extra pockets for additional tools.

Oh, and did we mention we also include a bonus recipe booklet with 6 of Elizabeth Karmel’s favorite BBQ recipes?

The BBQ To Go Kit is a great indulgence for yourself or a wonderful gift idea for any “grill master” on yourgift list.

Save $5.99 each when you purchase BBQ To Go Kit now through May 22, 2008 or while supplies last.

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Discover the flavorful world of plank grilling. A delicious mingling of aromatic Hickory wood and natural moisture gives fish, meat, poultry, and vegetables a more distinctive smoky succulence and appealing fresh flavor.

Shagbark Hickory, also known, as white or red heart hickory is a very hard and dense wood. As a result is burns slowly, produces a lot of heat and is best used for grilling and smoking. The aroma of burning green hickory wood has long been used to give smoked hams and cheeses their distinctive flavor. The sapwood of hickory is white, tinged with fine brown lines while the heartwood is pale to reddish brown. Both are course-textured and the grain is fine, usually straight, but can be wavy.

Hickory grilling planks offer a modern grilling method that conveniently lends a rich smoky flavor with mild, bacon-like notes. Hickory Plank Grilling will impart a more intense flavor to shrimp, game hens, chicken, pork, shish kabobs, vegetables, and more!

Nature’s Cuisine Hickory Grilling Planks are made from untreated wood that must be soaked for 60 minutes prior to use to add moisture and resist burning while on the grill. Add even more zest to your foods by add dry white wine, apple cider, citrus or berry juice to your soaking liquid. If the plank is charred through, cruble it into bottom of your barbecue and use as smoking chips. If the plank is not completely blistered, you can reuse it. Simply rinse clean with warm, soapy water and let dry.

Package contains three 7″ x 15″ x 3/8″ untreated Hickory Grilling Planks by Nature’s Cuisine for use with all charcoal and gas grills. Each package contains recipes and instructions for use.

Save $1.89 each when you purchase Hickory Grilling Planks by Nature’s Cuisine now through May 22, 2008 or while supplies last.