Talin Market World Foodie Fare

Not in the mood to peel mangoes?  Or perhaps they're out of season?  Swad Kesar Mango Pulp is the answer.  When you're making a dish that calls for mango flavor, use this, and you won't be disappointed.

This pulp is imported from India, and is great for making sauces, drinks, pastry fillings, or anything else you can imagine.  When you use fresh mangoes, the taste can vary depending on which mangoes are in season, or on how ripe each mango is.  But if you use Swad's Mango Pulp, you'll get a consistently delicious taste. 

A 30 oz can is just $2.25, or get a case of 6 for just $11.99, and you'll be on your way mango bliss.  Find out for yourself why Indians are so passionate about their mangoes.  And with the fresh mango season quickly coming to a close, you'll still be able to enjoy the taste of summer year-round with this tasty recipe.

Beat the heat with a refreshing and healthy drink.  This delicious mango smoothie will have your whole family asking for more!

Summer-time Mango Smoothie

Serves 4

• 1 cup Swad Kesar Mango Pulp

• 1 cup Milk

• 2 cups Ice

• 1 tsp Vanilla

• 2 tbsp Honey

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From four generations of bakers comes one of the finest assortments of cookies and pastries.  Di Camillo Bakery started in Niagara Falls, NY in the early 1920s, and today, is one of the best Italian bakeries in this country.  Made the old-fashioned way with high quality ingredients, these preservative-free treats are sure to delight everyone.

You can find the following varieties at Talin:

• Biscotti di Prato Choc - Chocolate Twice-baked Almond Biscottii
• Biscotti di Prato Traditional - Traditional Twice-baked Almond Biscotti
  
• Biscotti Chocolate Amaretti - Chocolate Macaroons
• Biscotti di Vino - Cocktail-sized Wine Biscotti
• Pasticcini di Burro - The Ultimate Butter Cookie
• Eccles Cakes - English Tea Cakes

Starting at just $4.95, you'll save $1.00 or more over Di Camillo's mail order prices.  And you don't have to pay for shipping.  Try some today -- they're the perfect accompaniment to a fine cup of tea or coffee.

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If you're looking for a top-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil, this is it!  Frantoia EVOO is the result of four generations of Sicilians putting all of their love and passion into making an exquisite product. With a fruity aroma and rich, buttery taste, this unfiltered oil is great for dipping bread.  Or you can enjoy it drizzled on seafood or cheese.  Try some on lobster, clams, or mussels instead of butter for a taste you won't forget.

You can find the award-winning Frantoia in the standard, gold label bottle, as well as in the beautifully crafted, hand-painted ampule.  This artisanal serving container comes with a pourer and protects the olive oil from damaging sunlight, and makes an excellent presentation on your table.

At just $12.95 for the collector's package, $13.95 for the 500 ml bottle, $24.95 for the 1L, you're sure to get a great deal on an excellent oil.

Try this great recipe and decide for yourself how wonderful Frantoia Extra Virgin Olive Oil is:

• 1 Ripe tomato
• 1 Mozerella cheese ball (about the size of the tomato)
• 10 Fresh basil leaves
  
• 2 tbsp Frantoia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp Aged Modeno Balsamic Vinegar
  
• 1 pinch Sea salt
• Freshly cracked black pepper

Slice the tomato and mozerella 1/4" thick and arrange them on a serving plate.  Drizzle the oil and vinegar over the tomato and cheese. Chop the basil and generously garnish the plate.  Sprinkle the salt and black pepper, and enjoy!

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