New Products

Here you will find new products we are carrying in the store.
This month we are focusing on local product.

Mad foodz is a family owned business located in the Finger Lakes
region of Upstate NY. We pride ourselves in making the
finest all natural sauces you can buy. Our products are
made of all natural ingredients with no artificial colors,
additives or preservatives.

Products Via Girasole has:

	Oh mama Hot… just doesn’t seem to be a strong enough word for Oh mama. A delightfully spiced citrus sauce with a massive kick. It just seems to go with everything. A great wing sauce, but equally wonderful on all meats and fish. We even like it for breakfast. Go ahead, enjoy if you dare. But be careful…
	Oh boy Medium…That’s what we call it but for the record, Oh boy leans to the hot side. A habanero infused, spiced citrus sauce that you’ll want to put on everything. Get creative and enjoy the kick. A great wing sauce, excellent on burgers, fish etc… we even know folks who use it as a salad dressing? Whatever.
	Oh wow Medium…We think you’ll find this to be a good description for Oh wow. The smokey taste of the chipotle pepper is unmistakable. With just the right spices and a citrus base, this sauce is sure to be a favorite for all occasions. Use it with wings, burgers, fish or anything else. Great for dipping too.
	Oh my Mild… At least we think so, our Oh my sauce is spiced up with a generous amount of jalapeno peppers to give it just the right kick for those who like it on the milder side but still like the great flavor of the jalapeno. Great with all meats and fish. Use it with wings, burgers, fish or anything else. Great for dipping too.

Luke's Mill Creek Farm
Garlic Scapes

We are a small family business in the rolling hills and farm country of western New York that value the people we work with and our customers who share our love of garlic. We hand pick our scapes and they are processed by the hands of Mennonite women known for their work ethic. Our scapes have been so popular we are expanding while keeping our values in place and giving even more local people seasonal employment. And now we can ship to our customers around the world. Order our fine products here.

The name Luke was chosen after researching the deeds to the Mill Creek Farm from the 1850s. Luke owned the Sawmill Yard Farm and Mill Creek Farm property is a portion of that original farm. Mill Creek refers to the creek that runs through my property that was dammed to supply waterpower for the sawmill.

I wanted the product to reflect the heritage and tradition of this farm. I feel the name Luke reflects honesty, steadfastness and commitment, which is a hallmark of these quality products

Pickled Garlic Scapes - the recipe
I developed my recipe and produced the first trial batch in my kitchen using the help of my family members. During my childhood, my parents taught us how to can and pickle the produce grown on my grandfather's farm. Luke's Pickled Garlic Scapes are made from fresh New York State grown garlic and then pickled using Luke's exclusive recipe. We tame the curly stalked scape by canning it with liquid, peppers and spices. Enjoy them straight out of the jar.

Products Via Girasole carries:
Luke's Original Pickled Garlic Scapes
Luke's #9 Garlic Scape Pesto with Jalapeno

Ria's
All- Natural Pasta Sauce

Enhance any family meal, romantic evening or dinner for one
with Ria's, the finest Italian- American cuisine.
Ria's Marinara has its origins in the "Old World" orginal recipe
first used as sailors returned from the sea in Naples.
Our culinary "Artistes" start with sauteing fresh ground garlic and
onions in extra virgin olive oil, and add vine-ripe
California tomatoes and all-natural herbs and spices.

Sauces Via Girasole carries:

Marinara
Vodka
Arrabbiata

Saratoga Garlic

Eat Well & Live Long!

That’s the motto our Founder Bill Higgins began many years ago when he purchased a parcel of agricultural land just off of Route 29 on the way from Saratoga Springs to Schuylerville. “I knew I wanted to grow something that would put the land to its best use, as well as economic benefits for myself. I just didn’t know what,” states Bill, who majored in biology during his college years and describes himself as “an ecologist at heart.”

A meeting with Vito Latilla from the Manhattan Fruit Exchange at Chelsea Market helped Higgins narrow the planting field down to something that would easily lend itself to gourmet recipes and ever-growing agri-marketing circles. He started small -- just a few pounds of a certified German white porcelain variety of garlic at first and gradually built up to five acres.”

Bill wanted to go beyond planting garlic so he teamed up with some of the area's leading chefs. He set the criteria to meet rigid standards for versatility, stability, consistency, ease of use and superior flavor. The results were five simply wonderful Organic Garlic Aiolis Sauces that can be used as a sauce, a light garlic mayonnaise, or garlic marinade. They are superb with fish, meat, vegetables or a wonderful accompaniment to simple crudities. In addition Bill created our own Lemon Dill Pickled Garlic which is out of this world!

It was soon thereafter that production really kicked into high gear as Saratoga Garlic went from being a specialty store item to a strong (though not overpowering) presence on the shelves of gourmet display cases in major grocery stores such as Hannaford and Price Chopper.

In response to customer request, the team developed a line of Saratoga Garlic accessories and gift boxes.

It’s little wonder that Bill finds his role as the founder and owner of Saratoga Garlic so rewarding. “As a company, we strive to produce innovative and high quality products that make cooking a great meal easy for our customers. But why stop there?” he asks. “We want to make your life easier and to provide you with valuable information on the health benefits of eating garlic -- many of which can be documented as far back as 4,000 years ago.”

Bill is proud that his garlic sauces start from scratch at Homestead View Farm, where an expert team handles and oversees all aspects from planting and product production through shipping. “If you look at a clove of garlic, you see only one form -- the outside,” he notes. “It’s not until you begin to peel away the layers that you see the individual cloves. That’s how it is with the Saratoga Garlic Company. It’s a real group effort . . . all the individual parts contribute something important to the whole.”

Products Via Girasole carries:

Homestead Garlic Aioli
Sambal (Chili) Aioli
Wasabi Horseradish Aioli
Saffron Aioli

Flour City Pasta

A locally produced & organic artisanal pasta

Flour City Pasta is made the traditional 'Old World' way. The tools we use to make
pasta are imported from Italy; we use organic flour and then add organic
vegetables, fruits, herbs, and spices to make flavored pasta that brings a new level of taste
and style to any pasta dish.

They are working with local farmers to source as many local organic ingredients as possible
—bringing you the best pasta you may have ever tasted!

Chef Lerman

Come check out Chef Lerman's
whole line of products!

Black-Strap Yankee Bar-B-Q Sauce
Horseradish French
Cuke-A-Dilly
Roasted Garlic/Red Wine Balsamic Vinaigrette
Strawberry Dijon
Grape/Pumpkin Spice

They are open and ready to try any time so you can experience for yourself
this tasty local Chef's product!

About Chef Lerman

"After 40 plus years in the restaurant business, both as an executive chef and a
restaurant owner, I have found that customers are in search of more than
just nourishment...they seek a dining adventure such as a new taste
or a novel presentation. To that end, I have consistently brought a
creative approach to every detail of my menu, with special focus on salad
dressings and sauces. My efforts resulted in a large number of customer
requests to purchase these dressings for home use. In an effort to
satisfy the requests of my loyal customers, the Chef Lerman Salad
Dressing Company was created in 1999.

"These are my house dressings and I have included culinary suggestions
for their expanded use as a sauce or marinade for a variety of uses.
The dressings and sauces are all approved by the New York State
Agriculture and Markets as appropriate for sale on the open market
without preservatives. These products are "acidified" and are deemed
shelf stable. All five dressings and the Bar-B-Q sauce are created
with a ph of 4.0 or less. All Chef Lerman creations are made with
the finest natural ingredients resulting in a very balanced and pleasing flavor.

"You can now enjoy this culinary experience in your own home."

http://www.cheflerman.com/index.html

Angelina Vagaonda

Crema di Caponata

AngelinaVagabonda was raised with Caponata and it is one of her
favorite foods - second to chocolate! Thanks to her friends, Rosy and Eugenio,
and her blend of high quality ingredients, she has been able to replicate
a favorite taste from her childhood. Favorite tastes are to be shared
and that is exactly what she is doing!! Now there is a variation
on her Caponata - it is creamer. Think of Peanut Butter - creamy and chunky.
Creamy Caponata can be used as a filler for ravioli, or stuffed bread.
The "Buona Forchetta Squad" has decided that the creamy variation
is also "Buonissma!"

AngelinaVagabonda Crema di Caponata is made with Love and Pride in
New York State. This is the second product for the AngelinaVagabonda Sicilian Line.

Travel with AngelinaVagabonda to sample her Sicily.
Remember : Good girls go to paradise, naughty girls so everywhere.

http://www.angelinavagabonda.com/

Maggie's Mustards

Maggie's Mustards are made with no added preservatives,
no artificial ingredients and no artificial flavoring.
These "mustards with a kick!" are a great accompaniment to
sausages, hot dogs, hambergers, sandwiches, crackers and pretzels.

Maggie's Horseraddish Mustard
Maggie's Hot Mustard
Maggie's Turbo Mustard
Maggie's Haberno Mustard
Maggie's Chunky Garlic Mustard

Maggie's mustards are available for sampling! We look forward to seeing you
to try any one of these products!

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