What should I give to an Italian foodie? Anyone passionate about good food would like to receive gifts related to Italian cuisine, one of the most famous and loved cuisines of the world. From the simplicity of a plate of tomato sauce spaghetti to the harmony of flavors of baked lasagna or the uncomplicated joy of tiramisu, it is easy to love Italian cuisine.
Since this terrible year hasn’t allowed us to travel as much as we would have wished, let's do it through taste. Forks, knives, and spoons will be our airline tickets: the spaghetti cacio e pepe will take us under the Rome’s Colosseum, the strong espresso’s scent on the Amalfi Coast and a Negroni cocktail on a posh Milanese terrace. Note that for the success of this particular kind of travel, authentic products and original ingredients are essential.
Our selection of gifts for the Italian food lover has been filled with love and passion, just like Italian cuisine's fundamental features. Beware of imitations. Choosing quality first, your gastronomic trips will be unforgettable within your home - a precious tip that goes for Christmas gifts as well as everyday life.
1. Pasta combo: Barilla Collezione is crafted using traditional Italian bronze plates for a homemade "al dente" texture that perfectly holds sauces every time. Season with Vero Gusto sauces made using only 100% Italian tomatoes!
2. Italian Balsamic Vinegar: The precious balsamic condiment of Acetaia Mussini has reached the maturity of the ancient family barriques, which give it a sweet and sour flavor and unique notes of aged musts and woods.The Italian Balsamic vinegar has its most successful marriage with Parmigiano Reggiano DOP and it goes perfectly with all red meats and on fruit and spoon desserts it is a surprise, refined and intense.
3. Prosciutto Carpegna DPO: Processed and aged among the hills of Montefeltro, where the brackish air of the Adriatico caresses the San Leo for 14 months. Lacquered with flour, suet, paprika and pepper. The result is a surprisingly soft slice, with a slightly amber colour and unmistakably aromatic notes.
4. The Foodie Subscription: Mangià Monfrà offers you the possibility of receiving a box of 6 products from small local farms every month of Monferrato (Piedmont) and its excellences. Each box is a surprise: we do not reveal the content because we want to leave you the pleasure of discovery, below is a list of products you can find. If you don't like surprises you can buy a selection of pre-packaged boxes and enjoy authentic products tailored to your taste. Awesome!
Monfrà Box, MangiaMonfrà $ 118
5. Pasta stamps: Why not gifting ravioli cutters to unleash his/her creativity? While still being highly functional, those classic stamps are ideal for preparing square, flower or round shaped stuffed fresh pasta. An easy, relaxing and fun task!
Star Ravioli Stamp, Marcato $ 10.90
6. The perfect pairing: This Parmigiano Reggiano and Truffle Cream Sauce brings together a symbol of Italian gastronomical excellence, the Parmigiano Reggiano DOP cheese, and a treasured jewel of the earth, the prized Italian truffle. The intense taste makes an ideal pairing with any kind of pasta, as a dressing for vegetables like asparagus, or spread on bruschetta.
7. Unique sparkling waters: A premium range of sparkling drinks made with selected ingredients and vibrant flavors to enhance your favorite cocktails. Three unique flavors to elevate the Aperitivo time: Dry and intense tonica Oakwood, soft and fragrant tonica citrus tonic waters, and spicy, full-flavored ginger beer. Add a touch of Mediterranean flair to your cocktail experience!
8. The cookies with a view: This iconic gift tin decorated with panoramic shots of Rome, the “eternal city”, contains the full range of Matilde Vicenzi pastries. A complete assortment of irresistible puff pastries, delicious cream-filled pastries and crispy cookies, as a tribute to the Italian pastry tradition with a woman’s touch. An absolute pleasure to share with loved ones on special occasions.
9. You're golden: In the Middle Ages, Laudemio was the name of the best part of the harvest reserved for the lord's table. At that time, Frescobaldi family already produced fine wine and olive oil in their Tuscan estates. Today, Laudemio Frescobaldi represents the highest expression of extra virgin olive oil.
10. The Definitive Food Basket: Beloved chef and cookbook author Lidia Bastianich invites you to her table this holiday with a hand-curated selection of her favorite ingredients. Set a festive table for family and friends with the essentials from Lidia and her favorite partners, from high-quality pasta and tomato sauces to artisanal sweets to top off the meal.
Lidia & Friends, Eataly $ 249.90