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ISSUE 18July 2011

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Staff Picks Part II

250-592-4080www.ottaviovictoria.com2272 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C.

July 2011ISSUE 18

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Why not hit the parks in style this summer with Ottavio at the ready! In fact much of the Mediter-ranean diet is rather suitable to camping and travels well with little or no need for a fridge! Here’s a list of some items that would be perfect for that long weekend away in one of our beautiful parks:

Cheese, like its kissing cousin butter, can survive a night or two out of the fridge with no risk to your health. Of course some are better suited for the ride than others and here’s a list of the hardiest!

Parmigiano & its ilk: Grana Padano & Vaccha Rossa (Un-Pasteurized, ITALY)Aged Pecorino (Pasteurized, ITALY)

Crotonese , Idiazabal and Aged Manchego (Pasteurized, SPAIN)Allegretto (Pasteurized, QUEBEC)

7 Year Old Quebec Cheddar (Un-Pasteurized, QUEBEC)

Tis the season for Camping, Picnics, BBQ!

Campground Cheese Friends{ }

Cowboy Coffee par excellence!Long secret of many a refined camper is the durable “Moka Express” to brew the perfect cup o’ joe that is grit free! Available in 3 sizes (prices vary by size) this porta-ble stovetop brew kettle works with preground coffee (we sell Lavazza & Illy, arguably the most popu-lar in Italy) and requires nothing more than water and a heat source. Inquire within if you have never heard or seen the “Moka Express”.

Galloping Goose SausageWhether you are camping or at home with the BBQ, few foods fare better than a tasty sausage off the grill! Located in our freezer and packed in pairs, the crew at Galloping Goose produce many differ-ent styles to meet all preferences. If you are camping why not cook off a few extras to have right away and save any cooked links for the next morning’s potato hash? Or the lunch pasta? A few of our favourites are:Andouille, Curried Chorizo, Breakfast, Southern Sage & Turkey, Hot or Mild Italian.

250-592-4080www.ottaviovictoria.com2272 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C.

NewsletterJuly 2011ISSUE 18

Andrew’s Summer Cocktail (OK, two cocktails to be precise, they were so easy, I had to double up.)

1. Pisco or Cachaça, Aranciata & Lime - this one was created out of desperation and a lack of fruit juice last summer in the depths of Fernwood.

2. Prosecco & Crodino. Prosecco has gained great popularity in recent years as the celebratory tipple of choice and aperitivo before a meal. Crodino is a non-alcoholic herbal drink popular in Italy & only recently on hand individually or in 8 packs at Ottavio in the deli. This recipe makes the Prosecco go a little further & the bubbles a bit more flavourful.

*1.5 oz sugar cane liquor from S. America (I prefer Capel Cachaça if you can find it) over a glass of ice cubes, juice of at least 1/4 lime, top with Aranciata Italian sparkling orange juice, stir & enjoy.

*1/3 bottle chilled Crodino in a flute glass topped up with cold Prosecco. A beautiful & elegant start to any social gathering.

*for a quick refresher in the middle of the day pop a Crodino & pour over ice by itself and find renewed vigour! Crodino is also great with white sweet vermouth over ice.....can you tell I love Crodino?

Staff Picks Part 2Cam(Bakery)

Ossau Iraty...”hands down favourite in the cheese case”Shinji (Kitchen)

Brioche...”in the morning with coffee” & España...”for lunch w/soup, everyday!”Malcom (Café)

Double illy Cappuccino...”simple perfection in a cup”Mytch (Café)

Gelato...”one bowl, half Limone, half Pink Grapefruit, yum!”Monica (Owner)

Mozzarella di Bufala...”drenched in Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Maldon Sea Salt!”

Upcoming events

Come to the Family Dinner at Ottavio with our own Derek

Laframboise and his friend Peter Zambri as they cook a 6

course Italian family style dinner in aid of the Single Parent

Resource Centre. Tickets are limited to 20 and priced at $100.

To reserve your place at The Family Dinner, leave your name &

payment in the deli at Ottavio (250-592-4080)

Spanish Tapas night with Ottavio at the London Chef. Join us

with Dan & Micayla Hayes at the London Chef for a great night

of traditional Spanish tapas, live music & Spanish wine &

cocktails.

August / Saturday 20th

September / Thursday 22nd

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