We recently brought in a bunch of new high-end Olive Oils such as Les Costes Estate Olive Oil from Spain. Made from 100% arbequina olives, this olive oil is hand produced in very small quantities and should replace butter on your table as a condiment. Seriously!

Another oil, Trampetti Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Umbria, comes wrapped in silver foil and packs a grassy, peppery flavor. This is amazing Tuscan Olive Oil, and its 100% ORGANIC from start to finish.

We also have in very limited supply, including one hand-signed bottle, the very rare Trampetti XV. This Olive Oil is hand made from the highest quality olives on the Trampetti Estate in Umbria, and is only made in very small quantities. With a grassy and very peppery flavor, this is the kind of olive oil that you only need a little of to make a dish sing. Don't miss this one.

We are pleased to announce that we will now be carrying Monteillet cheese, from our friends at Monteillet Formagerie in Dayton, WA. If you are a local, you have likely tasted some of this amazing goat and sheep-milk cheese. If you are from out of town, it's worth a trip to Walla Walla to try!

We are continually searching out new salumi (cured pork products) to add to our vast selection. There are a few that we are trying to procure, and I won't say any more until it is on its way here, stay tuned. . .

In the mean time we have the always popular Fra'Mani products that continue to delight my palate as well as many of yours. Damon had a chance to visit with Paul Bertolli at the Food Show in January and discovered that he is considering making the salumetto picante (chorizo) in a larger size, similar to the gentille salame. Again, stay tuned and we'll let you know.

We also continue to be very impressed by Salumi of Seattle and their products, including the Agrumi. If you have not had a chance to taste this yet its because everyone who has keeps buying it up! We just cannot keep this in stock, it is too popular, no matter how much we order. More is one the way as we write this but we can't guarantee how long it will be available.

We have been threatening all of you with Iberico pork products from Spain for months now. This is the famed Pata Negra or Black Footed pig that roams the Dehesas and gorges on fallen acorns. Right now we can get the full Jamons, but the cost is prohibitive for all except the ridiculously wealthy. So, we will wait on the Jamons until the price is more reasonable for the rest of us. The other Iberico products such as the salsichons, should be available by early summer.

And finally, we hope to have all of your favorite Salumeria Biellese products back in stock by early May. For more frequent updates please check out our blog: thegrocersbag.blogspot.com.

We continue to make our fresh pasta on Sunday. We recently made our first batch of ravioli, and will continue to make it as long as there is interest. We also hope to eventually sell sheet pasta, for those who want to experiment a little at home!

If you haven't been in the store recently then you are missing an amazing selection of some of the greatest beers in the world. Such as:

• Ommegang Abbey Ale
• Ommegang Rare Vos Ale
• Cantillon Kriek
• Cantillon Iris 2005 (Vintage Lambic)
• Fantome Saison
• Fantome Noel
• Anderson Valley Brother David's Double
• Allagash Double Reserve
• Saison Imperial
• Saison DuPont

• Boon Kriek
• Foret Organic Saison
• Duvel Golden Ale
• DeProef Tomme Arthur Signature Ale
• Lost Abbey Red Barn Ale
• Les Bons Veux (Brouweij Dupont)
• Gouden Carolus Grand Cru of the Emperor

This month we are bringing in a bunch of new wine. We will send an updated email once our racks are full, but here is a hint at some of the things we are working on:

• It's Big, and It's Italian
• Hot Stuff from the Southern Hemisphere
• Racy Autobahn Wines
• Hard to find local gems

Our refrigerated case is filling up!! To follow is a list of just some of the things we have been making and have available for you to purchase:

• Cranberry Compote
• Hummus
• Artichoke Spread
• Marcona Almonds
• Our OWN Barbeque Sauce
• Dried Fruit & Nut Mix
• All-Kosher Dill Relish
• Pomegranate Molasses
• Yuzu Kosho (Japanese Citrus Chili Pepper Mix)
• Cornichons

So, if you didn't check out our blog after our last newsletter, here's another chance to visit. We suggest you bookmark The Grocer's Bag blog, as Damon will be updating it regularly with weekly in store specials, and even sometimes daily specials if he feels like it! We think it will be a lot of fun, and look forward to some feedback from you, our customers.

Thank you for your continued support . We are thrilled to be entering our third year in business and we look forward to seeing you in the store again soon!

Salumiere Cesario
Damon & Colby Burke