Veru Truly Sicilian

12/02/2013

The Salt Pig have just taken delivery of some fantastic Sicilian products from Guiseppe including semolina flour, anchovies & Caponata - Toby can feel a pizza coming on!!
http://www.verutrulysicilian.com/products/semolina-flour/

Winner of 2 gold stars in the 2010 Great Taste Awards. Milled in Giuseppe's home town of Siculiana, this finely milled semolina flour is perfect for pizza, pasta, bread making, and cake baking.

25/01/2013

Spring 2013 at The Olive Tree http://conta.cc/WVCaSv

Are you planning a special occasion meal? Let Giuseppe take the heat out of the preparations with 'on' or 'off-site' catering. And keep an eye on the website & page for news of our secret supper club!

05/12/2012

Turkish Cookery, Sicilian Olive Oil & An Italian Christmas! http://conta.cc/11S6Bws

27/04/2012

Great new stockist if you're in the Henley-on-Thames area. We are pleased to say The Quince Tree, Stonor is now stocking the full range of Veru products. http://www.thequincetree.com/

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23/09/2011

We are pleased to be adding another new stockist of the Veru Truly Sicilian range - our products are now available at 'Tasting Room' in Bath. This specialist independent wine merchant has recently opened a new shop, deli and brasserie. I'm looking forward to visiting next time I'm in town!

Baths Independent Wine Merchant offering wine,spirits,whiskies,wine club,wine education and wine tastings for individuals and groups.

09/09/2011

Three busy days at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair - Giuseppe baking fresh focaccia each morning and home each evening to put the chickens to bed! Delighted to announce that Veru Truly Sicilian will be available at Simply Delicious, High St. Aldridge, early next week. So our brilliant customers from Sutton Coldfield and surrounding areas will be able to get their fix of hand-filleted anchovies, semolina flour, orange blossom honey etc....

23/08/2011

We've just taken delivery of some of our delicious, fresh Semolina flour. So, if you're looking for something to do whilst it's raining, how about whipping up some fresh pasta, pizza or just some piping hot semolina bread to have with a spoonful of crushed lemon marmellata!

08/03/2011

It's Carnevale time in Italy, so whilst we'll be flipping pancakes for Shrove Tuesday, the Italians will be rustling up some fresh chiacchiere- absolutely delicious when drizzled with some Veru Orange Blossom Honey & chopped pistachios. Try Giuseppe's recipe here: http://www.olivetreecookeryschool.com/newsarticle.aspx?newsid=58

16/02/2011

04/02/2011

I always struggle a little with a day that is designated 'romantic'. Surely romance should be a part of our everyday lives? But if you do need a little inspiration & want to avoid the obvious, why not cook up a treat with these little gift & recipe ideas that Giuseppe, Tess and I have put together. I can't wait to see what will be waiting for me?!

21/01/2011

It's lemon season in Sicily again! How lucky to have two harvests each year? There'll be another one in the summer. Mamma Andrea is cooking up a batch of the Veru Crushed Lemon Marmellata as I write! Made with only the most beautiful Sicilian lemons, & a little bit of sugar, it captures the aroma, flavour &freshness of this versatile fruit. http://www.verutrulysicilian.com/recipes/crushed-lemon-marmellata-recipes/

Mix together the butter, sugar, vanilla essence & salt and beat until white and fluffy. Add the eggs and lemon marmellata and slowly beat into the butter mixture. Mix the baking powder into the sieved flour and gently fold into the butter and eggs. Gradually add the milk, a little at a time, until t

21/01/2011

Lemons are essential to much of Sicilian cooking. Giuseppe has put together a few ideas of what to make with lemon - from comforting muffins (making the most of our freshly laid hen eggs), to refreshing granita (even better with some fresh, seasonal pomegrante) and finally simple yet effective lemon salt- ideal for sprinkling on fish or meat before cooking.