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Bread Dipping Gift Set

Monday, March 31st, 2008

bread dipping gift setThe bread dipping gift set is a unique kitchen gift that accentuates style at the table for any meal or party.

Bread dipping and Olive Oil Dipping Dish Set: Set of Four.
Comes with Italian Bread dipping Herbs and Spices. 
Italian produced Masserie Extra Virgin Olive Oil included. 

Bring family and friends together to enjoy fresh baked bread dipped in Italian Olive Oil and Herbs and Spices. Enjoy a special gourmet starter before the main course, with a set of white porcelain dipping dishes and bread dipping accoutrements. Four custom designed porcelain dipping dishes provide a table setting of dip dishes that feature a spiral accent as they display gradual color variation of the olive oil. When filled with premium olive oil, the spiral designed dishes render an exquisite floral rosette which appears inside the dish. The gourmet dipping dishes also work well with steamed veggies and other oil or sauce dipping uses. An ideal accompaniment to be used with the glass Drizzle Cruets, available separately at Cruets.com.

Dipping Dish set is American made with 5-year warranty. 
Sizes: 4.5 inch, round spiral design dipping dishes

Cruets Gourmet Bread Dipping Herbs and Spices is delightful as a bread dipping snack, appetizer or starter to any meal. The beautifully made Bread Dipping Set is perfect for housewarming, hostess, and holiday gifts. At your next get-together, you and your friends will enjoy a quality gourmet gift of exceptional taste. Gourmet Gift set comes with Italian Bread Dipping Herbs and Spices, which is a blend of flavors reminiscent of old Tuscany. Spice blend consist of quality Ingredients. All natural, basil, oregano, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, and parsley. No MSG, No Trans Fats. 

Enjoy with your favorite fresh baked bread or use it in your recipes to enhance the flavors of your favorite recipes. For extra flavor, soak 1 tablespoon of spices in 2 tablespoons of water for about 10 minutes, drain and add extra virgin olive oil.

Prepare an Italian table with quality porcelain bread dipping dishes and fine imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Dishes are made of bisque white porcelain for decorative serving and old world Tuscan charm. Each durable porcelain piece features artistic spiral lines for a versatile tabletop aesthetic that can be dressed up for entertaining or everyday use. The high quality bread dipping dishes make terrific gifts for those just starting out or for others who need everyday pieces that will coordinate with existing tableware. Made of fine American porcelain which has been highly fired with a shiny gloss for pleasing table appearance. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

• Durable Kitchen Porcelain 
• Chip resistant Dishwasher and Microwave safe 
• Made in USA 
• A Cruets.com Exclusive gift

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The stylish olive oil bread dipping dish

Monday, January 21st, 2008

bread dippingBread dipping is the new, healthy alternative to crackers and cheese which have been a staple, but often overused, appetizer. A tasty trend, filled with breads and flavored oils and sauces in the olive oil dipping dish will be an instant winner.

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If you’re bored of serving carrot and celery sticks to guests, why not try something different? Be the first of your friends to use a new bread dipping dish and you’re sure to start a new trend. Add an olive oil dipping dish and some herb dips to the mix, and you’ve got yourself a culinary winner.

Combine Mediterranean-inspired oils with a variety of breads in a classy bread dipping dish, and you’ve created an appetizer that can be used no matter what the occasion.

There’s no need to run around searching for a gourmet grocer either. Simply visit your local supermarket and look for the olive oil section. Be prepared to spend that little bit extra for a bottle of extra virgin olive oil. Being the highest quality oil, it has a wonderful flavor, and is the best option for bread dipping. It’s likely you might already have some pure olive oil at home, but this is best left for cooking, as the flavor pales in comparison to extra virgin olive oil. 

Despite the name, extra light olive oil does not contain any less calories than other olive oils. The lighter color and flavor is what is referred to in this instance. It makes a great substitute to canola or vegetable oil when baking.

With a bread dipping dish, you can serve several oils and sauces at once. Place flavored oils such as fresh basil, lemon juice or roasted garlic in one of the olive oil dipping dishes to accompany the bread.

If you’re keen to create your own unique oil for bread dipping, consider adding some prepared basil pesto, Kalamata olive tapenade or sun dried tomato pesto to the oil. Mix well and to ensure that the flavors develop, leave the blended ingredients to stand for a minimum of 15 minutes.

If you want things spiced up a little, add a teaspoon of Italian seasoning and a dash of crushed red pepper flakes to a quarter cup of olive oil. For another flavor, fill one of the olive oil dipping dishes with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. First, dip a piece of bread into the oil, and then into the dish containing the cheese. Your guests will be stunned at the taste sensation.

And don’t think you need to stick to the standard french bread stick. Breads that a great for bread dipping include ciabatta, focaccia and sourdough, all of which can be found at your local deli or bakery. On a cold winter’s night, serve a loaf of warm French bread dough. 

The bread dipping dish is versatile and functional. Try filling with steamed vegetables instead of bread, and dip the vegetables into the flavored olive oil. For the perfect Italian appetizer, place your favorite oil in the olive oil dipping dish and then dip bread or vegetables into the oil. Olive oil bread dipping dish can be found in white porcelain with color graduations in the dish when filled with olive oil. It makes a wonderful wedding present, especially for a visual presentation on the newlyweds dining table. Once the oil is placed in the olive oil dipping dish, lovely green tones will filter through, providing both a work of art and a feast. bread dipping, dipping oil, dipping appetizer  

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Bread dipping dish for herbed olive oil

Wednesday, January 09th, 2008

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A new Bread Dipping Dish. As people become more health conscious, many are turning to the Mediterranean Diet in order to eat a healthy diet without feeling like they’re depriving themselves. A great appetizer originating from Italy, and fitting perfectly with the Mediterranean Diet is bread dipping. select item

Creating a bread dipping appetizer is simple. All that is required is a bread dipping dish, bread and some olive oil and vinegar. Slice or cube your chosen bread (sourdough and foccacia are great for this), and place some extra virgin olive oil or balsamic vinegar in the bread dipping dish. Now all that’s required is to choose a piece a piece of bread and dip it into your desired condiment. Nothing could be more simple.

Our new bread dipping dish provides the perfect dish to use for bread dipping. A simple swirl on the bottom of the dipping dish becomes an artistic focal point when extra virgin olive oil is added. The swirl will appear to get darker as the dipping dish gets deeper.Made from restaurant grade white porcelain, our dipping dish is perfect for any occasion. Elegant and functional, the dipping dish is 4.5 inches wide, and is dishwasher safe, making cleaning a breeze. Should you create your own flavored oils to use in the dipping dish, it is also microwave safe, so oil can be warmed in the microwave to disperse the flavor.

To obtain the best quality flavor, extra virgin olive oil should be used in the dipping dish. While you may already have olive oil in your kitchen cupboard, extra virgin olive oil contains the most flavor, and lends itself perfectly to bread dipping, so it’s worth buying some extra virgin olive oil to use for this purpose. To make your own flavored oils for the dipping dish, simply add some fresh herbs and spices to the oil. Basil, lemon juice, sun dried tomato’s and black pepper all work well. Simply allow the flavors to blend for at least 15 minutes before serving. If you do need to use the oil immediately, place the dipping dish in the microwave and heat for 10 seconds. This will help the flavors to disperse so that you can serve straight away.

If you haven’t already tried it, consider making bread dipping appetizer for your next function. You’re sure to start a trend, and the bread dipping dish makes a wonderful table centerpiece, sure to gain many comments. You can be assured that this is one appetizer that will be devoured by all. Bread dipping is a healthy alternative to many other snacks, and doesn’t have to be saved for special occasions. If the kids are hungry after school, bring out the bread dipping dish along with their favorite bread, and they’ll be satisfied in no time. If unexpected guests drop in, it’s no trouble to quickly throw together a quick platter. Slice up some bread, fill the dipping dish with extra virgin olive oil, and it’s ready to serve.

Next time you need to buy a gift, remember that the beautiful American Porcelain Bread Dipping Dish makes a wonderful present. Classy and useful, it’s suitable to give as an anniversary, birthday, engagement or wedding gift. Team it with a quality extra virgin olive oil and vinegar, or a flavored oil you’ve created yourself, and you’ve got a sure winner. bread dipping dish, oil dipping

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Modena Balsamic Vinegar

Monday, April 30th, 2007

modena balsamic vinegarVilla Bellentani Aceto VSQP 8.5 oz

Italian Balsamic vinegar. Balsamico Estate produced. Villa Bellentani Balsamico di Modena 8.5 ounces Aceto VSQP. Black Label, (250 ml) Very Special Quality Product is a 12 year aged balsamic vinegar produced in Modena Italy. Dark colored and a full consistence.

Aceto Balsamico di Modena. Black Label - “Very Special Quality Product” (V.S.Q.P.)

This vinegar, mature and rich in flavor is aged for 12 years in small casks made of fine antique woods. This aging process creates a dense, pleasantly sweet syrup in which the flavors of the fruit and woods is discernable. The unique and delicate flavor make it a wonderful taste for oil and vinegar dressings or a treat which can be enjoyed on simple foods like ice cream or fresh strawberries.

Modena Villa Bellentini Aceto VSQP is syrupy sweet with only a hint of vinegar tartness. Aged gourmet balsamic vinegar is ideal in oil and vinegar recipes. This gourmet condiment is used as a dessert topping, drizzled over fresh fruits, ice creams or cakes.

Price $22.45

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Drizzlers set with oil and vinegar

Monday, April 30th, 2007

drizzle cruetsDrizzler Cruets set

Comes with Italian gourmet Masserie Oil and Vinegar.

Drizzle Cruets, Oil and vinegar gift set. Includes gourmet olive oil and Modena balsamic. Matching oil and vinegar drizzle cruets of elegant European style and design. A unique gift idea for any occasion. Just in time for the holidays. This truly unique oil and vinegar gourmet set makes a wonderful gift for any occasion.

  • Italian Masserrie di Sant’Eramo Virgin Olive Oil 8.5 fl oz.
  • Italian Masserrie di Sant’Eramo Balsamic Vinegar 8.5 fl oz.
  • Elegant European hand blown Drizzle Cruets
  •  Gift set of a gourmet oil and vinegar. Includes glass oil and vinegar drizzle cruets table decanters. Gourmet Olive Oil and aged balsamic vinegar from Modena, Italy. Made of hygienic hand-blown borosilicate glass.

    Price $64.45

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    Gourmet Oil and Vinegar Gifts

    Monday, April 30th, 2007

    olive oil and balsamic vinegar giftGourmet Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Gift

    Olive oil from Spain and Italian aged Balsamico. Cold pressed Columela Extra Virgin Olive Oil. V.S.O.P. Villa Bellentini, Aceto.

    A perfect blend of smooth Spanish extra virgin olive oil with authentic aged Italian balsamico. Spanish Olive oil and Italian aged Balsamico Both in exquisite square bottles.

    Columela Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced in the Southern province of Andalusia, Spain. 8.5 oz. matched with Italian, Villa Bellentini, Aceto V.S.O.P Balsamico di Modena, 8.5 oz

    Price $29.95

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    Smoked Salmon Gift Box

    Monday, April 30th, 2007

    smoked Alaska Sockeye salmonAlaskan Sockeye Smoked Salmon 8 oz Fillet

    Gift Box, Smoked Sockeye Salmon Fillet. Delicately smoked and cured to perfection, our Smoked Sockeye Salmon Gift Boxes are a long  time favorite.

    All sockeye salmon portions and fillets are carefully selected and prepared by Alaskan traditional methods. Smoked Salmon Gift Box contains wild caught Alaskan Sockeye Salmon from the icy-cold pristine waters of Alaska’s fishery.

    Retort Pouches provide a means of packaging a boneless fillet or portion of smoked salmon in an attractive gift box that needs no refrigeration until opened. Ideal for party snacks and hors d’oeuvres. All Natural, smoked Alaska sockeye salmon. No artificial colorings or preservatives. No farm raised salmon used in this smoked salmon product.

    Price $16.95

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    Egg Cruet

    Monday, April 30th, 2007

    egg cruet for oil and vinegarFaberge Egg Cruet

    Oil and vinegar Egg Cruet, hand blown glass design. Faberge style egg shaped oil and vinegar cruet. Elegant design is a great gift for the collector of egg shaped art.

    Each egg cruet is hand-crafted to showcase both inner and outer egg resemblances. The outer egg crystal transparency accents the inner egg cruet vessel. Absolutely gorgeous when filled. The egg cruet is designed to fit easily in one hand for decanting oil and vinegar on the table.

    Unique gift idea for the kitchen. Made in Europe of SIMAX glass Each cruet comes with two corks and is shipped double boxed.

    Price $28.90

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    Cruet Drizzler Set

    Monday, April 30th, 2007

    cruet set drizzlersCruet Set drizzlers

    Glass Oil and Vinegar Drizzler Set.

    Hand blown glass oil and vinegar cruets from Europe. Drip free cruets are made for easy and consistent oil and vinegar drizzling over any dish.

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    Ideal for serving oil and vinegar for bread dipping. Drizzle gourmet olive oil and flavored vinegar over green salads, tossed pasta, grilled vegetables, fresh greens, and roasted meats. Drizzle cooking oil or vinegar while cooking and serving. Drizzle red raspberry wine vinegar or cold pressed gourmet olive oil, these drizzle cruets dispense with fine condiments with perfection.

    A cruet set is a great selection, the unique gift idea for birthdays, anniversaries, and Christmas gifts.

    Each drizzle cruet holds 6 oz. Glass cruets are dishwasher safe.

    Price $39.95

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    Oil and vinegar gift set

    Monday, April 30th, 2007

    gourmet gift setOil and Vinegar Gourmet Gift Set.

    Choose to send this gift item by USPS  Priority Mail. This oil and vinegar gourmet set makes a perfect gift selection for any occasion. It is popular for Mother’s Day, housewarming and birthday gifts.

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    Gourmet Gift set comes with Italian coldpressed olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar from Modena Italy. Cold pressed gourmet olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar add a healthy flourish to salads, pastas, and Italian cuisine.

    Perfect pantry additions for every cook.

    Includes with the gift set:

    • Italian Masserrie di Sant’Eramo Virgin Olive Oil 8.5 fl oz.
    • Italian Masserrie di Sant’Eramo Balsamic Vinegar 8.5 fl oz.
    • An exquisite crystal European hand blown Grape design Cruet Give a holiday gift of a gourmet oil and vinegar. Imported Italian gourmet Extra Virgin Olive Oil and aged Balsamic Vinegar from Modena.
    • (The glass oil and vinegar cruet decanter is included).

    Price $56.95

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    New York Times, United States - 13 hours ago
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