Last Saturday customers streamed into Salumeria Italiana on Richmond Street to shop and to taste some very special products. It was a gorgeous day to try glorious cheese, all-natural turkey galantine, chestnut cream and more. The hands-down hit was Cruculo Ubriaco, a perfectly aged cheese from Alto Adige that has been soaked in red wine. So thrilled were those who tasted that many marched right over to the cheese counter to order some to take home. The reaction confirmed what the staff already knew -- this is a cheese to keep in house -- ours and yours.

Another winner is Agrimontana Chestnut Cream, a lovely spread for morning toast or to layer as cake filling (Coming Soon: Recipe for Pear Cake with Chestnut Filling). Scalia Anchovy Paste, a handy time-saver for any cook,  was a savory favorite for many along with Artibel Calabrian Hot Peppers and Maria Grammatico Quince Paste. And Fra'Mani Turkey Galantine, made by Chef Paul Bertolli of Chez Panisse fame, found lots of fans, too.

Watch for our next tasting and look for these products on this website. We want to make sure you know about all the wonderful products we have in store for you.