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"THE TASTY DIFFERENCE" NEWS


WELCOME TO FALL! 


SEPTEMBER  2011
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A Smorgasbord of Tastes & Happenings 

Back to school, cooler nights, and wonderful fall flavors are all around us!

 

This is a time of year we love at Fustini's, and we're bursting with new products, recipes, ideas, and events to keep you in the amazing autumn spirit. For starters, here are a few of our hand-selected fall favorites: 

 

Toasted Pumpkin Seed Olive Oil, fresh from Austria's pumpkin seed oilStyrian region

Red Apple Balsamic, a traditional fall taste that can complement salads, desserts, and more  

Sage & Wild Mushrooms Olive Oil, a savory flavor with hints of three different mushrooms 

Cinnamon Pear Balsamic, sweet, rich and great with everything from pork to salad to oatmeal  

 

Great news for Porcini lovers: Fustini's Porcini infused EVOO is coming back with even a stronger porcini mushroom infusion than ever. Expect to see it online and in our stores on September 27. 

 

Ever consider what Fustini's balsamic flavors could do to your favorite desserts? James Beard award-winning cookbook author Linda West Eckhardt did, and she's created four recipes incorporating our chocolate and vanilla balsamics. See them here

 

We also snagged some ideas and pairings to share from our savvy store staff. Try these or experiment with your own combinations!

  • Cinnamon pear balsamic reduced and drizzled over fresh apple crisp
  • Marinate onions in black currant (or any dark balsamic) and roast alongside potatoes that have been tossed in olive oil and salted.  Easy and great.
  • Chard, kale and other fall greens are great sauteed in olive oil (lemon or chipotle are great) then add any dark balsamics at the end to glaze them and add sweetness.
  • Add a little ginger and honey balsamic or cinnamon pear balsamic to your warm apple cider
SAMPLE THESE NEW RECIPES & PAIRINGS! 

Give these recipes a try, straight from our Fustini's experts... 

 

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  * The original "Fus-Tini"

  * Herb roasted cherry tomatoes

  * A wonderful twist on trail mix

  * Chicken Cutlets in tarragon garlic tomato sauce

  * Roasted pears with cinnamon pear balsamic

  * Strawberries with basil and vanilla balsamic

 

 Click here for the full recipes and more, or click here to share your own Fustini's recipe with us!

 

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Happenings

Fall is here! Here are just a few events planned in and around our stores in Traverse City, Petoskey, Holland & Ann Arbor.

The Traverse City Farmers Market continues for one more Wednesday and then continues every Saturday through October 29.

On October 1, Downtown Petoskey will host the Shopping Scramble from 9-5.  Visit Fustini's and enter to win a bottle of 18-year balsamic at the 19th hole party.
 
On October 15, The Terrace Inn will host Made in Michigan and Fustini's for a fantastic tasting dinner at 6:30. Call for reservations at 1-800-530-9898.

On October 30, our Ann Arbor store will celebrate Weight Watchers' Remarkable Women event.

Learn more about these and more on each store's page on our web site.

And speaking of happenings, stay tuned for news on our first ever Fustini's cookbook!