Balsamic Vinegar
Balsamic Vinegar:  A Treasured Tradition
 
As integral to Italian gastronomy as pasta, yet as precious and difficult to produce as fine wine, aceto balsamico (balsamic vinegar) has stirred the appetites – and cured the ailments – of aristocrats, peasants and everyone in between for centuries. A gift of time, tradition and nature, its incomparable flavor brings hundreds of years of artisanship to the table, transforming even the simplest dish into a masterwork.  <<more>>

 

Setting the Scene         

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Autumn calls for a beautiful warm table setting. Our designer chose simple yet elegant classic white porcelain tableware in a contemporary square shape that can be casual or dressed up for more formal settings. 

We accented the dinnerware with rich earthy tones of chocolate brown and burnt orange to create a stunning, dramatic look. Other colors to keep in mind for autumn are burgundy, golden amber and mossy greens.

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Bevande          

Barilla_Negroni

Cocktails

  Negroni

Tuscan Red Sangria

A selection of red and white wines

Sparkling Water

Still Water

Digestif
Condimento Balsamico Served over Shaved Ice


 

Things to Do                   

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Between the taking the kids to various activities, meeting deadlines at work and making sure your laundry is done, life can be hectic. For someone with a busy lifestyle, hosting a dinner party can be overwhelming. Enjoying the conviviality of an authentic Italian meal with family and friends shouldn’t have to be a lot of work. We have put together a simple outline of things you need to do and buy to host this dinner party – we’ve done the work here, so you don’t have to.  <<more>>

 

 

 


 

 Balsamic Vinegar

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