"THE TASTY DIFFERENCE" NEWS


HAPPY NEW YEAR! 


JANUARY 2012 
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Win a Signed Copy of Extra Virginity
You'll be entered to win a signed copy of Tom Mueller's new book Extra Virginity with any fresh crush purchase!

Fresh Crush Oils Just Arrived     

The olive harvest happens once per year in each hemisphere, and the Northern Hemisphere 100% "fresh crush" extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is available NOW in our stores

Straight from carefully selected artisanal producers in Spain, Portugal and California, we've selected four fantastic oils (Arbosana, Cobrancosa, Manzanillo and Sweet Hojiblanca) packed with high antioxidant counts and fresh, great flavor. Checkout the recipes below for some tasty ideas using these new EVOOs.

Supplies are limited and will go very quickly, so purchase yours today!


New Products
We have some fantastic new products to share with you!

Our Gremolata EVOO has a fresh lemon zest, with minced garlic, Italian flat leaf parsley and a hint of mint. Pair it with Grapefruit, Jalapeno, Maple, Oregano, Peach, Pomegranate, Raspberry, Sicilian Lemon, Tangerine, 12 yr. white, or 18 yr. It's super tossed with pasta, tomatoes, grated cheese and grilled chicken.

Imported from Modena, Italy, the new Maple Balsamic Vinegar has the flavor of Vermont maple and complements pork, ice cream, dressings, meat marinades and fruit. Add to baked beans or bar-b-que sauce for a splash of flavor!

The Serrano Honey Vinegar is sweet, tart, spicy and 100% honey flavored with Serrano peppers. It's delicious drizzled on Caprese salad or in lettuce wraps. Add to dressings for leafy green, potato, pasta and rice salads, or toss with sliced strawberries.

Click on the recipes below for more ideas on using these new oils and vinegars!

We are also carrying copies of the new book, Extra Virginity. Starting with an explosive article in The New Yorker, author Tom Mueller has become the world's expert on olive oil and olive oil fraud. Mueller's book is a powerful indictment of today's lax protections against fake and even toxic food products in the United States.

Buy yours at any Fustini's store for $25.95, or purchase fresh crush and be entered to win a hard cover autographed copy!
SAMPLE THESE NEW RECIPES & PAIRINGS! 

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

   

  Lentil Soup Spec* "French Bread Supper" - Fustini's style 

  * Chicken Pasta Tacos  

  * Lemon Parsley Lentil Soup 

  * Mango Cucumber Salsa 

  * Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork Medallions 

  * Roasted Sweet Potato, Feta and Wild Rice Salad
  * Serrano Honey Chicken Stir Fry  

 

Click here to share your own Fustini's recipe with us!

 

 

 

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Happenings

Here are just a few events planned in and around our stores in Traverse City, Petoskey, Holland & Ann Arbor: 

The Ann Arbor Fustini's store is hosting the fundraiser "Soup-er Fly" on February 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Proceeds benefit the Children's Art Center. Click here to view the flyer.

Come to our Tasting Dinner at the Perry Hotel in Petoskey on February 11 at 6 pm. Make an entire night of it with the special Fustini's lodging package. Call the hotel for more details at 800.737.1899.

February 20-25 is the Downtown Petoskey Winter Blues Festival
    Monday: Fustini's kids' crafts, 1-3 pm
    Wednesday: Easy appetizers and salads using Fustini's Oils and Vinegars  
    demo/workshop, 1 pm
    Thursday: Chocoholic Frolic-enjoy strawberries drizzled with chocolate balsamic
    Saturday: Whine and Dine progressive dinner. Salad served by Fustini's, 6 pm
More information on the week's events is available online here.

Mark your calendars...March 21 Fustini's Oils & Vinegars will be featured at Holland's AlpenRose Restaurant during the "Tuscan Spring," five course wine dinner. Take a sneak peek at the evening's menu here.
 
Learn more about these and more on each store's page on our website.