http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/ Online Deli supply company for fine Italian foods deliverd to your door. en-gb Copyright (C) 2006 - 2008 by Melodià Food Company Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:39:21 GMT Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:39:21 GMT Newspapers http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 2 http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/images/page/logo-print.gif http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/ 225 165 http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2008/August/the-melodia-olive-grove.html Introducing our range of the finest Mediterranian Olives! Yes we've been out and about again and this time we've come back wth what we consider to be the finest selection of Mediterranean olives one can buy. A class range, from garlic stuffed to dry black olives, and a delightfull cracked green pitted olive from Calabria of course. This range is available wholesale only at the moment for Farmshops deli's and restaurants ect. Please call Carlo on 07971168514 for more info and a pricelist. 42 Wed, 6 Aug 2008 9:15:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2008/August/sauce-salsa-per-amatori.html My mother always sayes "Carlo if you want to make a grreat meal use the best ingredients!" We belive here at Melodia Food that we have found some of the best ingredients. When you want to make a tomato based sauce try this passata from Calabria it is pure Tomato with a basil leaf thrown in. the tomato's have been ripend by the hot intense Calabria Sun, picked for their sweet juicy flavour and bottled very quickly. No water is added so the reduction time is between 5-10 minutes. Salsa per Amatori is the lovers sauce! 41 Sun, 3 Aug 2008 12:02:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2008/July/amaretti-morbidi-soft.html Melodia food company is proud to introduce. what is in our opinion, the best soft Amaretti and Baci di Dama 40 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:27:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2008/July/nduja-di-calabria.html 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. 39 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:13:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2008/July/featured-cold-cut-the-capocollo-coppa.html Known in the Noth of Italy as COPPA. The Capicollo is made from the most delicious part. Flavoured with salt and red hot chilli pepper, it is then cured for 90 day's. Slightly smoked, it's distinct flavour will go very nicely with a bottle of your favourite red! All Charcuterie is sold as one peice by the killo. We will weigh your request and amend the price accordingly. All peices are shrink wrapped. 38 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:39:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2008/July/summer-recipie-mediterranean-pasta.html Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Ingredients 340g/12oz pasta shapes, cooked and drained 2-3 red onions, peeled and cut into wedges 3 courgettes, cut half lengthways 1 large aubergine, cut into thick slices 1 red and 1 yellow pepper, de-seeded and cut into quarters olive oil sea salt and cracked black pepper To serve: extra virgin olive oil, chilli oil and balsamic vinegar or pesto parmesan or mozzarella torn basil leaves Method 1. Preheat the barbecue or grill to a medium heat. 2. Toss the vegetables in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 3. Barbecue the peppers first. Cook skin side down until the skin becomes charred. Remove, peel off the skin, cut into strips and set aside. 4. Barbecue the remaining vegetables until soft and crisping at the edges. Remove and cut the aubergine and courgettes into chunks. 5. Stir the vegetables through the cooked pasta. Pour over extra virgin olive oil, chilli oil, balsamic vinegar or pesto. Serve topped with parmesan or mozzarella and torn basil. 37 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:09:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2008/April/loison-to-launch-an-exclusive-range-of.html Dolciaria A. Loison is to launch through Melodia food Company a new range of fine Italian Biscuits for the catering and Delicatessen trade in the UK. As we have now come to expect from Loison, these biscuits are made using the finest ingredients. Top quality flour,milk and butterfrom the Mountains, the best quality eggs from Venetian farms, sugar from 100% Italian beet quarantees a genuine traditional taste. . Please e-mail your enquiries. 31 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:20:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2008/April/pasta-great-value.html Garofalo Pasta one of the leading brands of pasta in Italy is great value! At around £1.00 you gan get 4 servings of the stuff from one 500g packet. With a great taste thanks to the bronze dry method of production. Order 5 packets or more on line today, from Melodia Food Company and get a free Garofalo apron. Offer ends 30/04/2008. 36 Wed, 9 Apr 2008 18:52:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2008/March/italian-food-distributor.html Melodia the Italian food distributor advises... Ever wished you could make your cooking taste like a ‘proper Italian’? Chef Gino D’Acampo has all the advice you need on how to perfect the basics. It’s easier than you think if you follow Gino’s instructions - then try out your new skills by cooking one of his traditional Italian dishes. 33 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:16:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2008/March/on-line-delicatessen-supplies-for.html 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. 13 Sat, 1 Mar 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2008/February/organic-extra-virgin-olive-oil.html The Manchester Food & Drink Festival, Albert Square Central Manchester, was the setting for Melodia Food Company to showcase all the Products and an opportunity to for everyone to come allong and sample some REAL Sicillian Street Food curtesy of Nui Deliciously Italian. The Melodia Food Stand was visited by many new friends who tasted and bought some fine Authentic Italian products. The Society of American Writers were in town, and one of the ladies from the delegation after sampling the Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, bought a bottle to take back to the States. we are awaiting a publication on the heath benefits of this light and fruity oil. 28 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 21:46:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2008/January/melodia-food-company-welcomes-gastros.html Melodia Food Compoany is proud to announce the oppening of Gastro's Food Hall in Sackvile Street Manchester. We wish Richard, Noel & the team every sucsess in thier new venture. The food hall will stock the charcuterie from Melodia as well as Garofalo Pasta & the Egg pasta from Campofilone, The Organic olive oil range, and a very fine selection of localy sourced produce, as well as a selection of fine wines. 30 Fri, 4 Jan 2008 22:02:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2007/October/melodia-food-company-on-the-road-again.html Come and visit us this weekend at the Manchester Food and Drink Festival, Albert Square Central Manchester. We will be showcasing all our products, and some New lines. Customers will be able to purchase all our lines and order our fabulous Melodia Hampers in time for Christmas. 27 Wed, 3 Oct 2007 20:41:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2007/September/fantastic-new-products-for-christmas.html We're proud to announce our latest range of Pannettone from Loison. Christmas orders now being taken 26 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:36:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2007/August/calabrian-organic-extra-virgin-olive.html "Whenever I take a look at our thriving Olive Plantations, smelling their odour and caressing the silver leaves, I think about my father who with his eagerness for these secular trees has taught me to believe that talking to nature with love and respect she gives back with the same passion and respect her best fruits...maybe this is the reason why we have been producing Extra Virgin Olive Oil for three Generations." Antonio Anastasi founder and owner. 20 Wed, 1 Aug 2007 6:55:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2007/July/stop-press-pasta-prices-set-to-increase.html We have just recieved news from Lucio Garofalo Pasta and Marcozzi L'Antica pasta. That due to an increasing shortage of Wheat stock from all over the world, the price of Durum Wheat Semolina has increased. This has had an effect obviously on the finished product. Therefore we regret to have to inform you that as from August 16th 2007 prices for Garofal Pasta And L'Antica Pasta will have to be increased. We are currently working to change the prices on the site, however if you need to order please call on 07971168514 or send a fax to 01254 776472 the prices will remain as they are until 16th August. We will send you a new price list as soon possible. 25 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 14:49:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2007/July/chilli-lime-deli-chilli-cook-off-23.html Now an anual event. The Chilli Cook Off organised by Mr John Caffrey of The Cilli Lime Deli Fleming Square Blackburn, has this year, raised more money for Night safe and Age Concern charities. Held over a 4 week period, with 4 contestants each week, competing for the best cooked Chilli. The final promises to be a great climax to what has been a great event for contestants and participants. Despite the weather there has been a great turn out each week, so here's a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has supported the event. If you havent visited us yet please come down and give us some support, you can taste the Chilli's and cast your vote by giving a donation to the Charities. Carlo has supported the event by donating a hamper for the raffle full of Melodia goodies. He's been on hand each week to help and support the event, as well as entering a Mediterranian Lamb Chilli, using ingredients from the Melodia Larder, and we are pleased to anounce he won his heat and is through to the final! So come and have a taste! 24 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:43:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2007/June/speciality-fine-food-fair-harrogate-17.html Carlo and Janet would like to thank all the visitors who came to their stand over the weekend at the Harrogate show. All the products which were on display were well received and the 'Caciospianata', the Salami wrapped with Cheese went down a storm with everyone. The shelves were stocked with all the Melodia lines and whilst all the brands received good exposure, two in particular stood out with potential customers. These were the colourful and very tasty Amaretti Soft Biscuits, which come in no less than 6 flavours and the bright distinctive boxes of L'Antica Pasta, which also come in different flavours: Nettle, Chilli, Porcini Mushroom, Squid Ink, Spinach, Wholegrain and just the classic. All the flavours in both products are natural and without artificial colouring or enhancements. May we take this opportunity to wish all our visitors the very best and lots of luck for the future, especially the ones who are going to start or expand a new venture. See you next year! CLICK ON THE HEADING TO SEE OUR PICS! 23 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 8:20:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2007/April/carlo-live-on-air-at-bbc-radio.html Thursday 26 April 11.15 am Carlo was asked on to Ted Robbins Radio talk show this morning, to talk about the Melodia Food protfolio of unique products from Calabria. Along with Ted and Carlo was Elkie Brooks, who had the pleasure of tasting the samples Carlo took along.... 22 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:13:00 GMT http://www.melodiafood.co.uk/news/2007/April/storico-pastificio-garofalo.html Pastificio Lucio Garofalo has a very long tradition going back to the end of XVIII Century, when for the first time Municipal Authority of Gragnano granted to Mr. Garofalo an official licence for making pasta. Since that time, the main aim of Pastificio Lucio Garofalo has always been to match a traditional know how in making high-quality pasta with technology and innovation. The modern Company was established in 1935. The ancient factory was located in the city centre, where it could be still seen as an interesting monument of industrial architecture. The ancient factory was the largest and most advanced plant of Gragnano and one of the first in Italy. 21 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:41:00 GMT