from mundane to delicious what’s inside
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From Mundane to Delicious
Running out of ideas for quick summer meals? Tired of thesame old mundane summer salads? We have an alternative thatis all natural, quick and easy to prepare, and absolutelydelicious. Give Raisin River sausages a try. Raisin Riversausages are made without by-products and they are gluten free.Preparation couldn’t be simpler,just a few minutes on the grilland they are ready to serve withyour favorite side dish.
803442 Chicken Sausage with Apples 12/12 oz607598 Chicken Sausage with Apples 2/5 lbThis sausage has a sweet apple flavor that does not cover upthe natural chicken flavor. Fully cooked.
803486 Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage 12/12 ozNice chicken flavor with a hint of fennel and spices to give itthe traditional Italian sausage flavor. Fully cooked.
803453 Thai Style Chicken Ginger Sausage12/12 oz
Sausage with a sweet chicken flavor,with fresh ginger and lemon grass and aslight curry (not overpowering) flavorto round off the flavor. Fully cooked.
803476 Chicken Andouille Sausage 12/12 ozThis all natural chicken sausage is made with Cajun seasoningsand fresh garlic and onion. Fully cooked.
803431 Andouille Sausage 12/12 oz803420 Andouille Sausage 2/5 lbFlavor galore and great back ofthe mouth heat, this sausagehas it all. Natural casings areused which give the sausage asnap when you bite into it.
WHAT’SINSIDE
Pg. 2Under the Dome
Pg. 3Wild & Unique Foods
Pg. 4For the Pastry Chef
Pgs. 5-6New Grocery
Pg. 7Line Extensions &
ChangesBack Cover
Specialty GroceryNew items listed are
scheduled to arrive by themonth titled on the front of
the newsletter.
July 2010European Imports Ltd.2475 N. Elston Ave.Chicago, IL 60647
www.eiltd.com
Under the Dome by Jeff Babcock
The vibrant blue skies dotted with velvetyclouds over the Cantal plateau lead us in thedirection of our next addition to Life inProvence. This is a rich and ancient regionwith eroded volcanic peaks, high hills and rivergorges. Part of the greater Auvergne province,Cantal is one of the least populated and isolatedregions of France; situated in the south-central
portion ofthe country.This distinctrural andundisturbedquality hasmade it adestinationfor tourism,especiallythose
seeking escape from urbanization. The hillcastles, extinct volcanoes and craggy mountainsare hiking adventures; especially the highestpoint of Plomb du Cantal at 1855 meters!
The central location of Cantal brings weatherfrom divergent origins, both Atlantic rains fromthe west and warm winds from theMediterranean. The mountains trap much ofthis moisture that creates lakes, waterways andgorges. In winter much of the region is ladenwith snow, so hearty food and cheese becamehistoric staples.
The tradition of farming in Cantal isexceedingly old, especially dairy and cheese;perhaps two thousand years or more, back intoancient Roman times. Some famed fromagecomes from this region, such as its namesakecheese Cantal, Salers from the eponymousmountain commune, and Laguiole; all three withcoveted AOC status. Our selection for Life in
Provence is somethingquite different fromthese giant mountaincheeses, as it draws onthe traditions of blue inthe region and theabundant and flavorfulcream that is readilyavailable. Our VeloursBleu is a white moldripened cheese withenough crème added tomake it velvety smooth
and not too far off from butter. The externalwhite mold flora, reminiscent of the snowyCantal Mountains, ripens the cheese and makesit more flavorful and even smoother in texture;yet it also has the addition of mild blue culturesthat work internally to intensify the velvetypaste. The blue itself is but a whisper running intiny streaks or bright dots within the ivoryinterior of the cheese, a faint tangy flavor burstamid the creaminess of the cheese.
Life in Provence Velours Bleu can be enjoyed asa dessert cheese with Champagne and somesweet nut bread, as the effervescence of the wineplays well with the buttery qualities of thecheese. Try it on atoasted baguettewith rare roast beefand crisp escarole.Melt Velours Bleuinto a cream sauceto compliment yoursteak or let itdissolve into a rustic potato soup. If serving ona cheese course or flight remember Velours Bleuis mild and should lead, not follow. This is pureblue velvet!
010476 Life In Provence Velours Bleu 2/4 lb
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The Blue Velvet of Cantal
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Leoncini is an oldand traditionalfamily whosemembers have beenhanding down thescience and art ofpork gastronomyfrom father to sonfor generations.
Aristodemo Leoncini began the art of makingsalted meats back in 1918, in the Province ofReggio Emilia. Even today the sons run thecompany with the same ambition, liveliness,strong character and great passion for their workas their father would have.
Currently, they sell to thirty countries. They havetwo plants and employ over 200 people. In thisfamily run business, the faces may havechanged, butthe flavor isthe same asever. Passionfor the joband pride inones ownwork is acareful,reliablepresence atall times.They havethe strictestapplication ofancient meatprocessingtechniques and only follow an Age Old Emilianrecipe that is jealously protected and handeddown through the years.
You can definitely taste the wonderful flavor.You do not taste water. But what you are tastingis a true delicateand wellbalanced porkflavor. Thishappens due totechnologicalevolution and hasoffered numerousadvantages, but itis carefullyapplied in order not to compromise in any waythe genuineness and quality.
Low fat leg of pork from the best European pigbreeders are used. The group adopts traceabilitymeasures and only qualified suppliers to insurethe best product. Carefully selected legs aredeboned and trimmed and then steam baked inovens in traditional molds and vacuum packedand pasteurized on the surface. They are free ofpolphosphates.
600518 Leoncini Prosciutto Cotto 1/16.5 lb
Prosciutto Cotto is an excellent meat thinlysliced for a deli sandwich or as a nicecomplement to a main dish.
This delicately flavored dry cure ham will bringcustomers back for more. Ask your rep aboutpromo pricing.
Wild & Unique Foods by Tim Doyle
Leoncini Proscuitto Cotto Castagna
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Demarle Summer Special!European Imports Ltd.is an official distributorof Demarle productsincluding Flexipans,Silpats and Silpains.Ordering is simple!Just go the Demarleweb sitewww.demarleusa.com and find the products youwant, and then contact your rep with the item
numbers. The itemswill be shipped directlyto you and you willreceive an invoice fromus. You will find ourpricing and service tobe excellent!
And now throughJuly 31st, if youpurchase any twofull-sheet Flexipans,you’ll receive a fullsheet silpat forFREE! Demarle products are
a unique combination offiberglass and highquality, food gradesilicone: the Flexipan.The Flexipan is a durableand long lasting materialthat offers exceptional
non-stick properties. There are more than 200shapes available, and they can be used attemperatures varying from -20°F to 482°F.
Different pectins for different usesEuropean Imports Ltd. carries three pectins fromPatisFrance for the pastry chef. Each one hasunique properties that make it suitable for adifferent aspect of pastry production.
First there is the GreenPectin. This is the fast-setting variety. Manypastry chefs refer to thisas “apple pectin”. It isformulated to set quickly,but is also “thermo-reversible”, meaning it
can be re-heated and will still set up. It is mostsuitable for making jams, jellies and pie fillings.PatisFrance Green PectinItem # 46628-9, 1/2.2 lb containerThe second choice is Yellow Pectin. It is slow-setting and is “nonthermo-reversible”meaning once it is set,it cannot be re-heated.This pectin is bestsuited for making patede fruit, or fruit jellies.Its slow-settingproperties allow the use of a sauce gun to portionout the product without setting up too quickly.PatisFrance Yellow PectinItem # 46629-2, 1/2.2 lb container
Finally, there is NHPectin. This pectin isused to make apricot andother glazes to be used onfruit tarts, breakfastpastries, etc. It sets very
shiny and has a pleasant flavor.PatisFrance NH PectinItem # BK6896, 1/2.2 lb container
For The Pastry Chef
by Karl Helfrich
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Mrs. Crimble’sA Gluten Free Jackpot
Introducing Mrs. Crimble’s gluten free, wheat free,trans-fat free and all natural cheese bites andcrackers. Mrs. Crimble’s started selling theirgluten free and wheat free products over 20 yearsago out of the back of a small truck in London,England. Today Mrs. Crimble’s delights can befound throughout the UK and Ireland andEuropean Imports Ltd. has brought them toAmerica.
Light, crunchy cheese flavored gluten and wheatfree cheese bites. These little bites of cheese aregreat right out of the bag, floating in soup ortossed into a salad.
433009 Original Cheese Bites 6/2.2 oz433021 Tomato, Olive & Oregano
Cheese Bites 6/2.2 oz433032 Sour Cream and Onion
Cheese Bites 6/2.2 oz
Crisp, crunchy, light and pleasantly cheesy glutenand wheat free crackers. Enjoy as a snack right outof the box or top them with your favorite cheese orspread.
433043 Original Cheese Crackers 12/4.6 oz433054 Rosemary & Onion
Crackers 12/4.6 oz433065 Sun Dried Tomato &
Pesto Crackers 12/4.6 ozMrs Crimble’s delivers taste satisfaction to thoseon a gluten free diet.
Elegant & EnglishFrom Artisan Biscuits
An English biscuit experience: refined, classy, thebiscuit equivalent of a cucumber sandwich - andthe perfect complement to a cup of tea at any timeof day. This is Artisan Biscuits' signature biscuit,based on the bakery's original recipe of 1935, andentirely their own in style. Each flavorcombination has a balanced infusion of two flavorsin an all-butter biscuit.
Elegant & English biscuits are now available fromEuropean Imports Ltd. in these four fabulousflavor combinations:
439044Ginger & Lemon Biscuits12/4.41 ozServe these biscuits with PureJasmine tea.
439055Honey &Almond Biscuits12/4.41 ozServe these biscuits with EnglishBreakfast tea.
439066Vanilla & Cream Biscuits12/4.41 ozServe these biscuits with PureCeylon tea.
439088Chocolate & RaspberryBiscuits12/4.41 ozServe these biscuits with PureAssam tea.
New Grocery
Innovation for the Home ChefIt has been some time since we have found a trulyinnovative product for the home chef. That is whywe were so excited whenLe Foam crossed our path.Le Foam is an innovativenew culinary product thatbrings the uniqueexperience and flavors offoam sauces into yourhome. Now you can enjoythese light and airyconcoctions without thehours of work usually required to prepare suchexquisite sauces.
Le Foam’s unique foaming system, bursting withflavor, will enhance your culinary diningexperience. Big on flavor and light in calories, tryLe Foam in a variety of meal preparations.
142488 Wasabi Le Foam 6/5 ozThis foam has a clean crisp Wasabi flavor. Notoverwhelming. Try it with beef, chicken, sushi,shrimp, fish and salads. It is exceptional withseared tuna.
142499Lemon Dijon Le Foam6/5 ozThe Lemon Dijon foam provides abright burst of flavor. Light andclean with no after taste. Try itwith beef, chicken, scallops, fishand salads. Try it with halibut fora tasty experience.
142500Chocolate Truffle Le Foam6/5 ozThis foam is not too sweet. It has awell rounded chocolate flavor. Itmakes a great topping for fruit,cookies, cakes and ice cream.
It’s a Snack, It’s a Dipper,It’s a Cracker…
It’s Cracklesnax. Natural Nectar starts with thefinest and freshest ingredients. They never use anytrans fat oils, artificial colors or flavors of any kind,but instead they let the naturalcolor and flavor of the vegetablesthey use shine through.
These unique square shapedsnacks have multiple layers ofcrispness and a truly distinct taste. They are allnatural, have no trans-fat and are extremelydelicious. Use for appetizers, lunch or a snack anytime of the day.
427777Veggie Squares9/4 oz
427766Potato Squares9/4 oz
144466 Tuna In Olive Oil 12/5.8 ozReplaces 144421 packed 24/5.8 oz
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New Grocery
Now all natural:53001-1 New England Clam Chowder
12/10.5 ozNew flavors:530066 Southwestern Clam & Corn Chowder
12/10.5 ozAll natural, gluten free, Southwestern style clam and cornchowder. Loaded with fresh sea clams, sweet corn,potatoes and bell peppers.528311 Brandywine Mushroom Soup 6/15 ozGourmet, all natural, gluten free, ready-to-serve soup.Brimming with a blend of fresh mushrooms in a sherrywine base.528322 Butternut Squash and
Mushroom Soup 6/15 ozGourmet, all natural, gluten free, vegetarian ready-to-serve soup. A velvety blend of organic butternut squashpaired perfectly with fresh mushrooms, onion and a hint ofcurry and pepper.528333 Sweet Burgundy Onion Soup 6/15 ozGourmet, all natural, gluten free, ready-to-serve soup.Sauteed onions with burgundy wine and French brandy.528344 Zesty Tomato Soup 6/15 ozGourmet, all natural, gluten free, ready-to-serve soup. Adelicious combination of pureed tomatoes, jalapenos andginger.
New flavors:826044 Spicy Pepper Jam 12/7 ozSweet & Spicy with a touch of heat! Mild red peppers witha hint of Serrano chile heat. Fabulous with cheese, curedmeat, on sandwiches, or as a sweet and savory dippingsauce.826055 Romesco Sauce, Spread & Dip 12/7 ozRomesco is a versatile Spanish sauce or spreadtraditionally made with roasted peppers, toasted almonds,olive oil, garlic and herbs. It is thick, tangy, crunchy andnutty. It makes a satisfying and flavorful companion to anymeal.
Introducing Biscotti Crisps from Sahale:
422288Pomegranate CashewBiscotti Crisp8/5.5 ozPomegranate Cashew Crisps start withunbleached whole grain flour andwholesome cashews, tender pieces ofapple, pomegranate juice and real vanilla beans fromMadagascar. The mix is lightly sweetened with honey andbrown sugar. The Crisps are then twice baked for adistinctive crunch.
422266Banana Walnut ChocolateBiscotti Crisp8/5.5 ozBanana Walnut Chocolate Crisps startwith unbleached whole grain flour,wholesome walnuts, bananas andorganic chocolate covered cocoa nibs.
The mix is lightly sweetened with honey and brown sugar.The Crisps are then twice baked for a distinctive crunch.422277Cranberry PecanBiscotti Crisp8/5.5 ozCranberry Pecan Crisps start withunbleached whole grain flour,wholesome pecans and all-naturalcranberries. The mix is lightlysweetened with honey and brown sugar. Then a hint oforange zest is added and the Crisps are then twice bakedfor a distinctive crunch.
422255Almond Vanilla LatteBiscotti Crisp8/5.5 ozAlmond Vanilla Latte Crisps start withunbleached whole grain flour, wholesomealmonds and all-natural vanilla chips.The mix is lightly sweetened with honey
and brown sugar. Then they add Italian roast coffee andtwice bake the Crisps for a distinctive crunch.
112577Green Wasabi 6/1 ozReplaces 11254-8 12/1 oz
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Line Extensions & Changes
Las Quinas is a producer of high qualityhoneys from Argentina. Their honeys,which come from their own beehives, areborn in an ecosystem of distinctcharacteristics. The purity of the air, theexuberant nature, and the demandingfiltration, homogenization, pasteurizationand filling processes, assure the qualityof these delicious products withoutaltering their nutritional value.
These honeys are a fantastic naturalsweetener perfect for a variety ofapplications:
• Sweeten tea and coffee.• Drizzled over pancakes or
cornbread.• Brush on warm baked goods for a
sweet shiny glaze.• Use as a topping for ice cream or
fruit salads.• Use as a glaze when roasting ham or
turkeys.• Sweeten your favorite prepared
barbecue sauce by adding a few teaspoons of honey.
Each of Las Quinas honeys have adifferent complex flavor profile. Tryusing them in the applications above fora different flavor each time. They arenow available from European ImportsLtd. Contact your sales rep forinformation on the great introductoryallowance offered thru the end of themonth.
224000Carob TreePremiumMonofloral Honey12/8.82 oz
224044Lemon PremiumMonofloral Honey12/8.82 oz
224033EucalyptusPremiumMonofloral Honey12/8.82 oz
224011Classic MultiflowerHoney12/8.82 oz
224022Creamy PremiumMultifloral Honey12/8.82 oz
224055Premium MultifloralHoney12/8.82 oz
las quinas Honey