The Butcher of Tuscany, Dario Cecchini 2009/08/06

We were and still are in awe of  The Butcher of  Tuscany – Dario Cecchini – !  Bigger than life, bold and passionate!  His shop, Antica Macelleria Cecchini, in Panzano is a “happening”…he stands behind the salumi and meat filled counter singing or reciting Dante’s Inferno as he chops and prepares food for his three restaurants – Solociccia, Mac Dario or Officina Della Bistecca – and everyone who is lucky enough to get in the door! What a fun place! Dario and his charming, beautiful Wife to be, Kim host a party for tourists, friends and family who wander in and out sampling food and wine all day! INCREDIBLE!!

We are proud to be able to offer… for you to love… these wonderful products made by Dario and his staff:

Profumo Del Chianti (picture at left ) – Sicilian sea salt and herbs – among them…bay, rosemary, lavender, fennel pollen – combined to perfection. Use on everything…any meat, vegetables, marinades and combined with olive oil for a dipping sauce;

Mostarda Mediterranea (right ) –red and hot chili peppers, sugar and vinegar. Reminiscent of  Southern Hot Pepper Jelly but, so much better.  Use with ALL meats and cheeses…fabulous on Parmagiano Reggiano;

AND, we will be able to present… later in the Fall……his Olive Oil – extra virgin, small batch…so rich, earthy and fabulously Tuscan…

and his Fiore di Finocchio Seasoning – made with fennel pollen – wonderfully fragrant and perfect with all pork and fish dishes.  STAY TUNED FOR THESE OFFERINGS!!

 We do hope you’ll want to know more…email us @ raleigh@lovefromitalia.com and ask about these products!

Up next…olive oil and truffles….YUM.

Love, from Italia

Raleigh and Buck Hussung