The Italian Epicurean - Gift Basket

The Italian Epicurean

Bring the romance of Tuscany into your home with a gift that celebrates both tradition and the simple joy of cooking. This collection evokes long tables set under olive trees, the aroma of pasta simmering on the stove, and the warmth of sharing food with those you love. Complete with a homegrown basil kit, it invites you to plant, nurture, and harvest fresh basil in your kitchen. Thoughtfully curated and beautifully presented, this gift box transforms any meal into a celebration of flavor, family, and la dolce vita.

What's Inside

• 3 Gold Medals Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP by Giusti - 8.45 fl oz (250 ml)
  From the oldest balsamic house in Modena, founded in 1605. Dense and sweet.
• Ligurian Taggiasca Extra Virgin Olive Oil by ROI — 16.9 fl oz (500 ml)
  Cold-pressed, single-source Taggiasca olives from the Ligurian coast. Delicate and sweet rather than peppery. A finishing EVOO.
• Organic Garlic & Basil Linguine by Morelli - 8.8 oz (250 g)
• Organic Black Squid Ink Linguine by Morelli - 8.8 oz (250 g)
  
• Tagliolini Egg Pasta with Truffle by Morelli - 8.8 oz (250 g)
  
• Black Truffle Tartufata Sauce by TartufLanghe - 2.82 oz (80 g)
  A mushroom and black truffle sauce from Alba, at 5% truffle. 
• Organic Sicilian Apricot Jam by Frantoi Cutrera - 7.76 oz (220 g)
  
• Artichoke Quarters in Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Frantoi Cutrera - 9.87 oz (280 g)
  
• Sicilian Green Olives in Brine by Frantoi Cutrera - 10.2 oz (290 g)
  
• Almond Cantucci Biscotti by Amaretti Virginia - 7 oz (200 g)
  
• Basil Growing Kit
  Basil Seeds, growing medium, and a vessel to start them in. Plant it when the box arrives and you'll be cutting fresh basil for the pasta within a few weeks.

Made in Italy.

*Items are subject to change based on availability. In this rare event, we will replace them with similar items of greater or equal value.

Questions

What is squid ink pasta, and what do I serve it with?
Linguine with cuttlefish ink — black on the plate, with a faint brininess rather than a fishy taste. Traditionally it goes with seafood: clams, shrimp, or a simple sauce of garlic, chilli and olive oil. It's the most striking thing you can put on a table with almost no effort.

What's the difference between cantucci and biscotti?
Cantucci are biscotti — the word simply means "twice-baked," and it covers the whole family. Cantucci are the Tuscan version, which is a little shorter than the American version of biscotti. Cantucci - Almond, hard, and made to be dipped. What Americans usually call biscotti is closer to the Tuscan original than most people realise.

What's in the basil growing kit, and how long does it take?
Basil takes about two to three weeks from seed to first leaves, and a few more before there's enough to cut. Follow the instructions on the box.

Gift Ready

Elevating the gifting experience, our food gift basket arrives in impeccable packaging, thoughtfully designed to exude elegance and anticipation. The carefully chosen presentation not only safeguards the gourmet treasures within but also reflects the care and consideration you've put into selecting this special gift.

Make a difference with every purchase!

For every gift box bought on our website, we will donate a meal to a child in need through the No Kid Hungry organization. Enjoy giving a beautiful gift while also contributing to a worthy cause. Together, we can help fight childhood hunger.