http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news.html Online Deli supply, wholesale & retail for fine Italian foods from Calabria en-gb Copyright (C) 2006 - 2011 by Melodià Food Company info@melodiafood.com (Melodia Food Company) info@melodiafood.com (Melodia Food Company) Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:54:07 +0000 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:54:07 +0000 60 2 http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/images/page/logo-print.gif http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news.html 225 165 http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2011/december/last-posting-date-for-christmas.html 70 Merry Christmas everyone. Thank you for shopping with us throughout this year. We wish you all the best for a prosperous 2012. Our last posting date for Christmas is Friday 16th December! So hurry get those last minute prezzies before its to late. All the very best from the Melodia Team! Thu, 15 Dec 2011 8:49:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2011/november/panettone-christmas-time.html 69 Our range of Panettone and Pandoro is now in stock. Only the best ingredients are used to make the finest Panettone and as always we bring you the best Italy has to offer! Thu, 3 Nov 2011 21:08:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2011/january/less-than-30-minute-meals.html 68 Do you want to make a meal in less than 30 minutes? Of course you do! Take one of our delicious Pastas, follow the cooking instructions, in most cases it will take 11-15 minutes. Choose one of our delicious sauces heat and serve. now thats fast food! Thu, 20 Jan 2011 3:46:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2010/december/last-posting-date-for-christmas.html 67 Due to some very severe weather conditions around the UK, there may be delays with delivery's at this time. Our last posting date for your Christmas orders is Monday 20 December! Any orders received after that will not be guaranteed for delivery before Christmas. A BIG "THANK YOU" to all our customers, from all the team here at Melodia we wish you all a Happy Christmas and a very prosperous new year Thu, 2 Dec 2010 17:10:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2010/november/panettone-pandoro.html 66 As Christmas is just around the corner, we will be stocking our unique range of Panettone & Pandoro very soon. Tue, 2 Nov 2010 21:30:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2010/september/autumn-the-time-for-porcini.html 65 Porcini or Ceps as they are known here and in France, are at this moment being collected all over Europe. Prized as an ingredient in various foods, B. edulis is an edible mushroom held in high regard in many cuisines, and is commonly prepared and eaten in soups, pasta, or risotto. The mushroom is low in fat and digestible carbohydrates, and high in protein, vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre. Although it is sold commercially, it has not been successfully grown in cultivation. Available fresh in autumn in Central, Southern and Northern Europe, it is most often dried, packaged and distributed worldwide. Keeping its flavour after drying, it is then reconstituted and used in cooking. Boletus edulis is one of the few fungi that are sold pickled. The fungus also produces a variety of organic compounds with a diverse spectrum of biological activity, including the steroid derivative ergosterol, a sugar binding protein, antiviral compounds, antioxidants, and phytochelatins, which give the organism resistance to toxic heavy metals. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:40:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2010/july/summer-holidaysvacanze-in-italia.html 64 Italian cuisine has a great variety of different ingredients which are commonly used, ranging from fruits, vegetables, saucesIn central Italy (including Emilia-Romagna), common ingredients include ham (Parma ham), sausage (Zampone), different sorts of salami, truffles, lasagna, grana, parmigiano reggiano), tomatoes (Bolognese sauce or ragu), and tortellini are important elements. Finally, in Southern Italy, tomatoes (either used fresh or cooked into tomato sauce), peppers, olives and olive oil, garlic, artichokes, oranges, ricotta cheese, aubergines, courgettes, certain types of fish (anchovies, sardines and tuna), and capers are important components to the local cuisine. Italian cuisine is also well known (and well regarded) for its use of a diverse variety of pasta. Pasta include noodles in various lengths, widths and shapes, and varieties that are filled with other ingredients like ravioli and tortellini. The word pasta is also used to refer to dishes in which pasta products are a primary ingredient. It is usually served with sauce. There are hundreds of different shapes of pasta with at least locally recognized names.Examples include spaghetti (thin rods), macaroni (tubes or cylinders), fusilli (swirls), and lasagne (sheets). Two other noodles, gnocchi, are sometimes considered pasta. They are traditional in parts of Italy. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:22:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2010/june/forza-azzurri.html 63 World Cup fever is upon us once again. The Azzurri or the Italian National Team, as they are otherwise known are the current title holders. So far they have won the tttle 4 times. Can they match the greatness that earlier Italian National squads have shown us, who knows? But one thing we do know is that thier diet as before consists of a few kilo of Pasta per week to keep the Carbs up and give them plenty of energy. Eat like the Champions, order your Pasta from us Today! Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:43:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2010/march/food-calabria.html 62 The food of Calabria, despite the abundance of fresh fish, is primarily a diet of simple fresh pastas, homegrown vegetables cooked in a myriad of ways, and meats, particularly pork. Although pasta is important to all Italians, in Calabria it is treated with an almost reverence. Each city or town has it's own pasta specialties, from chewy fusilli, to various types of lasagne. Calabrians seem to know by instinct, the best sauce to pair with each pasta to create the most delicious dishes. Sauces include many seafood and meats, as well as various vegetables, with tomatoes playing an important role. One rich, baked lasagne, consists of layers of delicate egg noodles blanketing a spicy tomato sauce. Spaghetti alle Vongole, the "white" version of pasta with clams, is also a popular dish commonly found in Calabria. Orecchiette con Cima, a simple pasta made with broccoli rabe, is typical of Calabrian cooking, using just tasty, sautéed greens mixed with pasta. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:55:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2009/september/nduja-di-calabria.html 39 From the town of Spillinga in Calabria Southern Italy comes this Fine ground pork salami with chilli pepper. It's versatility is amazing. Spread on bruscchetta, or spice up your favourite pizza, add to your favouirite chilli recipie. Our favourite is Spaghetti with olive oil,garlic and a dolop of N'Duja!! WOW amazing. Buon apetito! Deriving from the French "Anduille" the n'dujia is a type of cured salami, made from genuine pork and flavoured with ground hot chilli pepper. It has it's roots in ancient Greek and Roman kitchens, but it was also enjoyed by the Normans, Spanish and French. N'dujia is a typical Calabrian product. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:37:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2009/june/july-offers.html 58 ***JULY OFFER*** We have handpicked a small selection of our products for you to try and reduced the price - just to tempt you. Take advantage of this offer only during July. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:17:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2009/june/italian-tiramisu.html 57 Summer is here.......Impress your friends and make this delicious Italian Tiramisu. It's so very easy and you will definately notice the difference. Click on our recipe section. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:27:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2009/may/new-wholesale-products.html 56 New WHOLESALE products....We have extended our product range to include our Wholesale Olives, Sunblush Tomatoes, Grilled Artichokes and more, for you to stock in your shop. Exceptional quality products, at exceptionaly low prices! Fri, 22 May 2009 10:23:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2009/may/the-new-going-out-is-staying-in.html 55 According to the food critics ~ The New 'Going Out' is 'Staying in', due to the recent economic difficulties. Why not join the trend, take advantage of our authentic products and impress your friends, by presenting a traditional Italian meal to them. Wed, 13 May 2009 16:52:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2009/may/new-authentic-italian-recipes.html 54 Check out our new recipe section. Authentic Italian recipes added regularly. If you have a family recipe to share please send it to us. Wed, 6 May 2009 14:35:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2009/february/authentic-pasta-sauces.html 52 Try our selection of traditional authentic Pasta Sauces, made from only the best Italian produce. Available in a variety of flavours and sizes. We even have a Chilli Jam, go on - treat yourself and impress your friends. Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:11:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2009/february/pasta-salad-with-spinach-olives-and.html 51 The briny flavor of olives combines with creamy mozzarella and a tangy vinaigrette for a pasta salad that’s a shoo-in for everything from office lunches to summer picnics. Mon, 2 Feb 2009 18:13:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2009/february/on-line-delicatessen-supplies-for.html 13 When Carlo decided to go back to his passion for food and open a delicatessen he found it very hard to find the suppliers which could offer him the kind of service and products that he wanted. Top quality and first class service where his requirements. Sun, 1 Feb 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2008/december/marinated-bocconcini.html 50 Our take on marinated mozzarella may not be the most classic, but the flavors mellow as they sit and wonderfully complement the creaminess of the cheese. Pair with Anchovy-Marinated Olives, cured meats, and crusty bread for an impromptu snack. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 9:33:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2008/november/melodia-on-bbc-radio-lancashire.html 46 Melodia have kindly been invited back to the BBC Radio Lancashire Studios to discuss all things Italian. Carlo will be hitting the airwaves this Monday from 10.30 on the Ted Robbins Show. Make sure you tune in! Sat, 29 Nov 2008 8:28:00 GMT