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Question:
How much olive oil do Americans consume?
Answer:
Americans consume a whopping 75 million gallons of olive oil every year. A lot huh? America accounts for only 8% of global consumption. Not so much! And 99.99% of olive oil consumed in America is imported! Oh shame on us!
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Greetings!
Happy Holidays, we hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving and are now energized and ready to take on the holiday season with gusto. Our customers have been coming into the store looking for "the perfect gift." A gift that will be remembered. A gift that is thoughtful. A gift that is beautifully presented. And a gift that provides the recipient with a wonderful experience. Here at il Fustino we have two incredible choices: our hand-crafted wooden gift box set with a gift certificate for olive oil or vinegar or our kitchen Fustino with a gift certificate for olive oil or vinegar. Either gift provides a visually stunning package for that special someone to open and the follow-up experience of coming into the store, learning about and tasting fabulous oils and vinegars. You have just provided a truly tasteful gift, one that will always be remembered. See additional product information under NEW PRODUCTS or visit the store. For those of you in the 93108 zip code, we're pleased to announce Maison K, located at 1159 Coast Village Road is carrying four of our most popular oils and vinegars in their store. Stop by Maison K and pick up a bottle of our: Arbequina, Organic Mission, Late Harvest Reisling, or 25 Year Old Balsamic.  il Fustino
offers over 20 different oils and vinegars presented in
large (25 liter) tanks called Fustis. We encourage everyone to taste
from the Fustino before buying. Our customers are so enthusiastic, they
love the fun of tasting and
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New Products
Now available at il Fustino artist Mary Judge's best known design - the Terraced Oive Oil Dipping Dish, or "Pinzimonio", featured in InStyle, New York Magazine, Wine
Spectator, Gourmet, Elle Deco, Oprah and many more.
Olive Oil Dipping Dishes Inspired
by the terraced olive groves of Italy where the artist spends time to
create and produce her designs. When filled you see a series of
concentric rings of lovely greens in descending tones due to the depth
of the oil in the dish: a wonderful marriage of form and function, a
feast for the eyes and the tastebuds!
Olive Dish Set
The little pit dish is nested in the ample olive dish and comes in a gift box with a frameable botanical print of an olive branch and text "About Olives." This set makes a wonderful house gift for that favorite gourmet cook. Like the terraced dipping dishes, the set evokes the terraced hills of the Mediterranean region where the olive is grown.
Use: olives, crudites, snacks, condiment, dips, etc.
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Holiday Products:
Truly Tasteful Gifts
 Gift Baskets - We will work with you selecting products from our inventory to create a personal gift. Whether it's one special basket or multiple baskets, we'll
do our best to accommodate your ideas, stay within
your budget, and provide a superb presentation
that will leave a lasting impression. We supply fresh olive oils, vinegars, gourmet foods, and gifts.
Our offerings represent products from all over the world. We will, on your behalf, fill each basket with quality and freshness.
 Gift Boxes - Two Bottle Gift Set in Hand-Crafted Wooden Box. Choose two bottles from our inventory to fill the hand-made wooden
box branded with the il Fustino logo by
the Work Training Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to
meeting the training and vocational needs of adults with disabilities.
The perfect gift for national and international shipping. The secure structure guarantees it will arrive at its destination as beautiful and tasteful as when it left California.
 Kitchen Fustino- We are the only store in the United States offering this kitchen appointment -TOTALLY UNIQUE! Available in 3 and 5 liter, imported from Italy. Perfect for storage of olive oils,
vinegars, or wine, these tanks minimize exposure to air and light, and keep
contents fresher longer. Purchase this attractive and unique tank in conjunction with gift certificates for olive oil.
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Events at il Fustino
Thursday December 3, 2009 7:00PM
Hand-Made Pasta
Guest Chef John Fernandez
Chef Fernandez has studied Italian cooking in Italy and brings years of experience to the table. $40
"My
greatest lessons from my experience in Italy included not only those
involving food and cooking, but also how family, friends, and community drew
their greatest strengths from dining together. I love simple, traditional
cooking - the foods we always come back to. I cook because I love food. I want to enable people to enjoy
good food, and to enjoy good food with the people they love."
Homemade Tagliatelle will be made and prepared with the following sauces:
- Roasted vegetables and garlic with rosemary olive oil
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Mushroom Medley
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Squash, Pancetta & Sage finished with aged balsamico
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Tagliatelle alla Checca - fresh tomatoes, garlic, mozzarella, and basil finished with aged balsamico
Meal includes salad and wine.
Thursday January 7, 2010 7:00PM
SOUP'S ON
After the excess of food during the Holiday Season this class provides you with a chance to get back to basics. Prepare to cuddle up with a good book and have a cup of soup.
$20
- Zuppa di Gamberoni
- Chick Pea Soup
- Zuppa di Lenticchie
Thursday January 28, 2010 7:00PM
HOMEMADE PIZZA
California Woodfired Pizza will be at il Fustino with their "Pizza Oven on Wheels" to make and provide expert advise on the perfect pizza pie.
$20
RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR COOKING CLASSES - WE HAVE LIMITED CAPACITY AND NOW REQUIRE THE ALL FEES IN ADVANCE.
Call il Fustino 805.845.3521
Note: il Fustino
is now booking private evening events. The store provides
a beautiful space for an evening get together.
To reserve or for questions, please call Laura at il
Fustino 845-3521.
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Recipe
Tart with Caramelized Onions, Rosemary & Stilton
The New York Times, September 30, 1999 Revisions by Laura Kirkley Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 Tablespoons il Fustino Mission Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Large Yellow Onions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 2 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- 1 Medium Egg
- 1 Prepared Puff Pastry Sheet
- 1 1/2 Ounces Stilton Cheese, crumbled
- 3 or 4 Tablespoons Toasted Pine Nuts
- il Fustino 25 Year Old Balsamic Vinegar, for drizzling
Method
- In a large flat bottomed skillet over low heat, melt butter and olive oil
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Add onions and leaves of one Rosemary sprig
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Cook, tossing occasionally until onions are limp and dark golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes
- Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Line an 11" X 17" baking sheet with parchment paper
- Unroll prepared Puff Pastry Sheet and place on baking sheet
- In a small bowl, whisk egg and add milk, continue to whisk for several seconds
- Stir in Caramelized Onions
- Use a fork to spread onions mixture evenly over pastry (let excess egg mixture drip back into bowl) leaving a 1-inch border
- Scatter Stilton, Pine Nuts and Rosemary leaves over onion mixture
- Use a pastry brush to dab edges of tart with leftover egg mixture
- Gently fold over edges of tart to form a kip and brush with remaining egg mixture
- Bake until pastry is puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes
- Serve drizzled with Balsamic Vinegar
- Serve warm or at room temperature
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OPEN
Monday - Saturday 11:00 to 6:00
Sunday 11:00 to 5:00
Happy Holidays,
Laura & Jim
il Fustino, oils & vinegars
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