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Wednesday, June 5th, 2019
Learn about the differences between capers and caperberries.
Capers and caperberries both come from the same Mediterranean plant called Capparis spinosa, or caper bush, but they have many differences. While capers are pickled and often used as a seasoning on food, caperberries are typically served with cocktails. At Giolitti Deli, we carry Cento Capers in sea salt (2oz jars for $2.99,) Cento Capers in brine (2oz jars for $2.99,) and Bel Aria caperberries (15.75oz jars for $6.99.) Continue reading to learn more about capers and caperberries, and a few recipes that use each ingredient! (more…)
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Wednesday, May 15th, 2019
Learn about our featured cheese of the week: Beemster cheese!
This week’s featured cheese from Giolitti Deli is Beemster cheese! It is a North Holland Dutch Gouda that is crafted exclusively in a single region in Holland, the Beemster Polder. This type of cheese is another great charcuterie addition, and we are offering it in our store for $16.99/lb. Continue reading to learn more about Beemster cheese and what food and drinks to pair it with! (more…)
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2019
Learn about the history of spaghetti and meatballs!
Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic dish found all over the world and is considered a staple dinner menu item. While we believe that most pasta dishes are considered to be Italian, you likely won’t find the dish anywhere in Italy. Continue reading for a short history on spaghetti and meatballs, and find a special recipe from owner Mary Giolitti on how to make her favorite meatballs at home! (more…)
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Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
Come into Giolitti Deli for National Salad Month!
Did you know that May is National Salad Month? As the weather starts to warm up, more people are craving a light and tasty meal with plenty of vegetables and natural ingredients. While salads can seem boring, a quality salad with creamy dressing, cheese, and crisp lettuce and vegetables is the perfect meal! Come into Giolitti Deli to try our lunch and dinner salads made with homemade dressing- and don’t forget to ask about our weekly salad special! (more…)
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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019
Learn about Colomba di Pasqua, the Italian Easter cake.
La Colomba di Pasqua, or “the Easter dove,” is a sweet Italian cake that is served on Easter and represents the start of spring. The cake can be thought of as the counterpart of the classic Christmas cakes panettone and pandoro, and is found on every Italian family’s table on Easter. As the holiday is just around the corner, Giolitti Deli will start selling Colomba this week up until Easter, as supplies last. Continue reading to learn more about the delicious Italian Easter cake! (more…)
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Friday, March 15th, 2019
Learn about the history of the calzone.
The calzone is one of the most convenient ways to eat Italian food, as the half-pizza, half-sandwich is meant to be eaten with one hand. Calzones originated in Naples, and while they are not as popular as pizza, they are a great alternative! At Giolitti Deli, we serve calzones including Spinach and Cheese, Sausage, Peppers, and Cheese, and Pepperoni and Fresh Mozzarella for $8.95 each. Continue reading to learn more about the history of the calzone, then come into Giolitti Deli to try one for yourself! (more…)
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Wednesday, March 6th, 2019
Learn about Giolitti Deli’s featured cheese of the week, Cotswold Double Gloucester. Photo from https://somerdale.com
This week’s featured cheese from Giolitti Deli is the Cotswold Double Gloucester blended with onion and chives. Double Gloucester is a pale orange, cheddar-type cheese that can be found in its pure state, but it’s best known in the U.S. as the orange stripes layered with blue Stilton in Huntsman cheese, or blended with dehydrated onion and chives to make pub cheese, known as Cotswold. In our store, you can find Cooper’s Hill brand of the cheese. Continue reading to learn more about Cotswold Double Gloucester cheese! (more…)
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Friday, March 1st, 2019
Learn more about the muffuletta!
As we are nearing this year’s Mardi Gras festivities, now is the perfect time to talk about the Muffuletta! The muffuletta is both a type of Sicilian bread and a popular sandwich that originated in New Orleans. At Giolitti Deli, we sell our version of the classic sandwich, made with Genoa salami, Capicola, provolone, house dressing, and homemade olive mix in the end of a scooped out Italian Tuscan loaf for $9.95. We also sell the mix itself for $8.99/lb, as well as the meats, cheese, bread needed to make your own! Continue reading to learn more about the muffuletta and its origin. (more…)
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2019
Visit Giolitti Deli for all of your favorite Valentine’s Day desserts!
In preparation for Valentine’s Day, you need a special and decadent dessert for your romantic dinner. Giolitti Deli has everything you need for the holiday, as we sell many homemade desserts, as well as a delicious line of imported products from Bindi. All of the desserts are offered as single portions in the store unless pre-ordered for full cakes. Continue reading to learn more about the delicious desserts, then visit us at Giolitti Deli to pick out your favorites! (more…)
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Wednesday, January 9th, 2019
Learn about Iberico chorizo and salami!
Iberico chorizo and salami are delicious cured meats from black Iberian pigs that live in the Dehesa of Spain. A Dehesa is a cultural landscape of southern and central Spain and southern Portugal, and the land is often used to raise free-range domestic pigs. These pigs are used to make the dry-cured sausage. Next time you’re in the area, visit us at Giolitti Deli to try our Iberico chorizo and salami, as well as a variety of other Italian food! (more…)
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