May 16th, 2012
What are capers? Many people think capers are berries. Athough they might look like berries, what we generally call capers are actually the unopened flower buds from the caper bush (Capparis spinosa ) that grows in the Mediterranean region. The buds are picked by hand, partially dried and then pickled in vinegar and brine. They are about the size of a small green pea. Capers are frequently used in Italian dishes and are great with salmon or in chicken picatta or veal picatta. The caper berry is the fruit of the caper bush that forms if the flower bud is allowed to bloom and mature. Caper berries are larger than capers, about the size of a large blueberry and have a stronger flavor.
Despite their diminutive size, capers are not only packed with flavor but they are also potent sources of antioxidents and other beneficial substances. Capers contain glucosinolates which may help lower blood pressure and decrease the risk of various cancers such as stomach, colon, esophageal, lung and breast cancers. Isothiocyanates and rutin are also found in capers. Isothiocyanates are anticarcinogen phytochemicals and rutin is a strong antioxident, strengthens capillaries and has anti -inflammatory properties.
Capers are a natural with smoked salmon. A little lemon juice, olive oil and the capers make a perfect pairing with the the salmon. For an entree, try Shrimp Picatta Abbuzi using our Trenipoti Picatta sauce. Our picatta sauce makes it simple since the lemon, white wine and capers are already in the sauce.
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November 9th, 2011
Trenipoti is pleased to welcome Earth Fare to the Cleveland area (Fairview Park). We are excited to have another great store in our area. They will have our gourmet all-natural pasta sauces, gluten free pizzelles and biscotti for sale when they open. The new store is opening within the next month and is located at 3450 Westgate Mall, Fairview Park, OH 44126. Here is a link to there website: Earth Fare Cleveland. This is Earth Fare’s second new store in Ohio. The first opened up earlier this year in Fairlawn (Akron), Ohio and is located at 3737 West Market Street, Fairlawn, OH 44333. For those of you not familiar with Earth Fare, they are one of the nation’s largest natural food retailers and they are based in Asheville, North Carolina. The Fairlawn store is the first one in Northeast Ohio. Below is Earth Fare’s description of their stores and their philosophy (quoted from the Earth Fare website)
” one of the largest natural food retailers in the nation, Earth Fare makes healthy eating convenient, affordable, fun and – of course – delicious! With 21 stores in six states, we offer everything from ready-to-go meal options, local and organic farm fresh fruits and vegetables, and full service meat, poultry and seafood departments.
Our Food Philosophy makes us different.
What really sets Earth Fare apart from other stores is the list of things we don’t offer…like any products containing high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, artificial colors and sweeteners, and synthetic growth hormones in meat and milk. We believe food should be as close to the ground as it gets, and we are proud to read the labels so you don’t have to!”
Here is a link to Earth Fare’s main web site Earth Fare Company Website
Please join Trenipoti in giving a warm welcome to the new Earth Fare in Fairview Park!
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October 31st, 2011
Chicken Picatta
Ingredients:
4 Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
flour for dredging
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup butter
1 16oz jar of Trenipoti Picatta Sauce
Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and tenderize by pounding with a meat mallet. Salt, pepper and flour the chicken breasts and saute them in the butter and oil until fully cooked. Add the Trenipoti Picatta sauce and heat through.
Serve with risotto or pasta and salad for an easy gourmet meal.
Veal or pork cutlets can be prepared in the same way
Here is a link to download a pdf recipe card of the recipe:
CHICKEN PICATTA RECIPE CARD PDF
You can order Trenipoti Picatta Sauce from our website trenipoti.com, or pick it up from one of these fine stores: Where to buy Trenipoti Products Mention that you got the recipe from our blog and we will give you $1.oo of a jar of any flavor of Trenipoti Pasta sauce
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October 11th, 2011
Trenipoti representatives will be giving samples of gluten free gourmet items this Saturday, Oct 15, 2011 from Noon until 4pm at both Mustard Seed Market locations. We will have gluten free pasta sauces, chocolate chip cookies and biscotti. Come out and see us! We will also have gluten free pizzelles, gluten free frozen pasta and a variety of frozen, ready to bake cookie doughs available for purchase. As always, our gluten free products are certified gluten free by GFCO.
Montrose Mustard Seed Market
West Market Plaza
3885 W. Market St.
Akron, Ohio 44333
330.666.SEED (7333)
1.888.476.2379
Solon Mustard Seed Market
Uptown Solon Shopping Center
6025 Kruse Drive
Solon, OH 44139
440.519.FOOD (3663)
1.877.496.FOOD (3663)
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October 7th, 2011
All of us here at Trenipoti are interested in eating healthy. But just eating healthy isn’t enough by itself. We want to eat healthy food that also tastes great. That’s why we love the Mediterranean diet. Based on the traditional foods of the Mediterranean region, the Mediterranean diet is a heart healthy diet which includes lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, olive oil, fish, seafood, red wine, and even meats and cheeses (in moderation). When we come across new information about the Mediterranean diet, we will pass it along to you.
Recently a study published in the PLos Medine online Journal suggests that regular, moderate consumption of alcohol at midlife may lead to an improved chance healthy aging.
The researchers, led by Qi Sun of the Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health investigated the effect of alcohol use in midlife on the chances of “successful aging”. The researchers considered successful aging to be living to age 70 or older with no major chronic disease and no major mental or physical impairment. They studied the alcohol use of over 13,000 women enrolled in the Nurses’ Health Study. What they found was that light-to-moderate alcohol drinking at midlife was associated with improved chances of successful aging. In fact, women who drank regularly though the week (5-7 days) had an almost 50% higher chance of successful aging compared to non-drinkers. “In this large cohort of older women who survived to at least age 70 yr, moderate alcohol consumption at midlife was associated with modestly better overall health status”. Interestingly, they found that the pattern of alcohol use was important, and that spreading alcohol consumption throughout the week was associated with better overall health. They cautioned, however, that heavy alcohol use is harmful “It causes liver damage and increases the risk of developing some types of cancer. It contributes to depression and violence and interferes with relationships. And it is often implicated in fatal traffic accidents”
So, enjoy that glass of red wine with your Italian dinner. Just don’t overdo it! The link below will take you to the original article if you are interested in leaning more details.
http://www.plosmedicine.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pmed.1001090
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