{"id":7796,"date":"2020-05-16T13:08:56","date_gmt":"2020-05-16T20:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.alicecarbone.com\/?p=7796"},"modified":"2020-05-16T13:09:01","modified_gmt":"2020-05-16T20:09:01","slug":"bella-italia-pantry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/bella-italia-pantry\/","title":{"rendered":"Pantry 411: Bella Italia In My Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So many of you, during the show and on Instagram, have asked for a list of my favorite products, and what a great way for me to not only share my Italian favorites, but to also announce a partnership I am very proud of, the one with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellaitaliafoodstore.com\/us\/la-cerignola-di-una-volta-black-olive-paste.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bella Italia Food Store<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>If you have been following me for a while, if you have been part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alicecarbonetench\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram to Table Community<\/a>, or if you know me personally, you know that I would never promote, support, or embrace brands, companies, and people I don&#8217;t believe in. So, before talking about food, let me tell you why I love Bella Italia Food Store.<\/p>\n<p>Like any immigrant, I love the country where I live, but I also miss the one where I was born: Italy, in my case.<\/p>\n<p>One of the things I miss the most about Italy is the food, but not simply Italian cuisine, because I create that in our kitchen every day. I am talking about the food I grew up with, the brands that remind me of my childhood, specific products that are not available abroad or that, if they are, only come through Amazon (and you know I am not a big fan of Amazon).<\/p>\n<p>It was by chance that I discovered Bella Italia Food Store.<\/p>\n<p>I was looking&nbsp;<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-7801\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.alicecarbone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mulino-bianco-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"fette biscottate\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mulino-bianco-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mulino-bianco-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mulino-bianco-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mulino-bianco-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mulino-bianco-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mulino-bianco-scaled.jpg?resize=1060%2C795&amp;ssl=1 1060w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mulino-bianco-scaled.jpg?resize=550%2C413&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mulino-bianco-scaled.jpg?resize=667%2C500&amp;ssl=1 667w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mulino-bianco-scaled.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mulino-bianco-scaled.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mulino-bianco-scaled.jpg?w=2130&amp;ssl=1 2130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>for one of my breakfast favorites, <em>fette biscottate,<\/em> and a random Google search took me to their website.<\/p>\n<p>My first thought was:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Wow, now I can share all this with Catherine!!!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>I was so happy!<\/p>\n<p>I began to order taralli, Italian hot chocolate, baking powder, a brand of chewing gum that my mom used to have in her purse all the time, <em>Vigorsol<\/em>, and tomato sauce, coffee, pasta&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Time passed, Catherine began to eat fette biscottate with honey every morning for breakfast, Bella Italia Food Store and I connected on Instagram, and I began to get to know Laura, the founder and owner of the company. We got along, we started corresponding, and sharing each other&#8217;s posts on Instagram. The partnership was the cherry on top!<\/p>\n<p>You know what I love as much as Italian food? Small companies created and run by strong women who dream big and work hard.<\/p>\n<p>Now you know why I am proud to support them, to partner with them, and to buy from them.<\/p>\n<p>On her website, Laura writes:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>What was our first wish has now become reality: make your food shopping as you were in Italy!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7808\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.alicecarbone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bellaitaliacatherine-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"bella italia\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bellaitaliacatherine.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bellaitaliacatherine.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bellaitaliacatherine.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bellaitaliacatherine.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bellaitaliacatherine.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bellaitaliacatherine.jpg?resize=1060%2C795&amp;ssl=1 1060w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bellaitaliacatherine.jpg?resize=550%2C413&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bellaitaliacatherine.jpg?resize=667%2C500&amp;ssl=1 667w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bellaitaliacatherine.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bellaitaliacatherine.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bellaitaliacatherine.jpg?w=2130&amp;ssl=1 2130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And that&#8217;s exactly how I feel every time I buy my groceries on Bella Italia Food Store: I feel as if I were in Italy, filling up the cart with my mom. And if I close my eyes, and dream big like I tend to do, I can actually also see myself filling up the cart with Catherine, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enchantingitaly.com\/regions\/piemonte\/torino\/avigliana.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Avigliana<\/a>, where I am from and where half of my heart will always be.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">***<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Now, here&#8217;s a list of my very favorite Italian staples that are always in my pantry, for cooking, snacking, and indulging:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7823 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.alicecarbone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lievito-3-90x90.jpg?resize=90%2C90\" alt=\"lievito paneangeli\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lievito-3.jpg?resize=90%2C90&amp;ssl=1 90w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lievito-3.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lievito-3.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lievito-3.jpg?resize=550%2C550&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lievito-3.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=90%2C90&amp;ssl=1 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellaitaliafoodstore.com\/us\/paneangeli-vanilla-baking-powder-yeast-16-gr.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Lievito Pane Angeli<\/em><\/a>, my favorite vanilla-flavored baking powder. I use it in every cake, every cookie, every sweet preparation I create.<\/p>\n<p><em>Pasta:<\/em> When I want to treat myself I buy pasta <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellaitaliafoodstore.com\/us\/la-molisana-succhietti.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Molisana<\/a>, <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7844\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.alicecarbone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/pasta-2-90x90.jpg?resize=90%2C90\" alt=\"pasta la molisana\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/pasta-2.jpg?resize=90%2C90&amp;ssl=1 90w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/pasta-2.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/pasta-2.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/pasta-2.jpg?resize=550%2C550&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/pasta-2.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=90%2C90&amp;ssl=1 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>and there is no comparison. It is a little more expensive than the grocery store one, but it&#8217;s nice to mix and match from time to time. And if I have to choose where I want to indulge, the answer is often pasta!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellaitaliafoodstore.com\/us\/cianciullo-fennel-seeds-tarallini.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Taralli<\/em><\/a>: I used to make my own taralli (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alicecarbone.com\/recipes-archive\/taralli-fennel-seed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here&#8217;s my recipe<\/a>), it&#8217;s a very easy process. But it takes long, and when life got very busy I had to give something up. I haven&#8217;t made them in a while, but I found these at Bella Italia. We are never without, here at the Tench&#8217;s. Catherine loves the ones with fennel seed, and I love the ones with chili flakes. They also make a great co-appetizer with olives and some mozzarella cheese. <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7819\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.alicecarbone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/taralli-2-90x90.jpg?resize=90%2C90\" alt=\"taralli\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/taralli-2-scaled.jpg?resize=90%2C90&amp;ssl=1 90w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/taralli-2-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/taralli-2-scaled.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/taralli-2-scaled.jpg?resize=550%2C550&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/taralli-2-scaled.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=90%2C90&amp;ssl=1 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellaitaliafoodstore.com\/us\/kimbo-espresso-napoletano.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Caffe Kimbo<\/em><\/a>: my favorite espresso. I use an old mocha I brought with me from home, and every time I serve it, in a small glass, I am transported to Italy at the first sip.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellaitaliafoodstore.com\/us\/mulino-bianco-fette-biscottate-le-dorate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Fette biscottate<\/em><\/a>: this is my favorite breakfast. It&#8217;s light, healthy, Italian. Spread on it a veil of butter and jam, and you are set to go. It&#8217;s also a fast one when you have to rush out the door.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellaitaliafoodstore.com\/us\/doria-bucaneve-cookies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Bucaneve and Abbracci<\/em><\/a>: &nbsp;I adore these biscotti with my espresso. The store has a huge variety though, Ritornelli is also a favorite of mine. <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7821\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.alicecarbone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bucaneve-2-90x90.jpg?resize=90%2C90\" alt=\"biscotti\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bucaneve-2-scaled.jpg?resize=90%2C90&amp;ssl=1 90w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bucaneve-2-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bucaneve-2-scaled.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bucaneve-2-scaled.jpg?resize=550%2C550&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bucaneve-2-scaled.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=90%2C90&amp;ssl=1 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7824\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.alicecarbone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cremecaramel-1-90x90.jpg?resize=90%2C90\" alt=\"creme caramel\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cremecaramel-1.jpg?resize=90%2C90&amp;ssl=1 90w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cremecaramel-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cremecaramel-1.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cremecaramel-1.jpg?resize=550%2C550&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cremecaramel-1.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=90%2C90&amp;ssl=1 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellaitaliafoodstore.com\/us\/cameo-creme-caramel.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Creme Caramel <\/em><\/a>: I love this ready-to-make dessert. It&#8217;s perfect when you have unexpected guests, or if you don&#8217;t really have the time to bake. Only add your favorite milk and voil\u00e0, four portions of goodness and creaminess in a cup.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellaitaliafoodstore.com\/us\/acetaia-malpighi-gold-selection-igp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Balsamic Vinegar<\/em><\/a>: first time buying this and loving it! I am very simple when it comes to dressing my salads: a good extra-virgin olive oil, a good balsamic vinegar, and some salt.<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7845\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.alicecarbone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/balsamic-2-90x90.jpg?resize=90%2C90\" alt=\"balsamic vinegar\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/balsamic-2.jpg?resize=90%2C90&amp;ssl=1 90w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/balsamic-2.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/balsamic-2.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/balsamic-2.jpg?resize=550%2C550&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alicecarbone.com\/staging\/2381\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/balsamic-2.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=90%2C90&amp;ssl=1 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellaitaliafoodstore.com\/us\/nobile-pomodori-pelati800.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Tomato Sauce<\/em><\/a>: these two are simply the best. That&#8217;s all I use to make my own tomato sauce. I make a big batch and freeze it. When I use these tomatoes I only add some fresh basil and extra-virgin olive oil, cook for a long time at a very low heat, and enjoy the best tomato sauce in the world!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellaitaliafoodstore.com\/us\/mulino-bianco-sfoglia-di-grano-crackers-salati.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Crackers<\/em><\/a>: (see photo above): this is a healthy snack that (even though singularly wrapped in plastic, I regret to say) is convenient when traveling or out and about all day. Catherine loves the salt flakes on top, and I do too.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellaitaliafoodstore.com\/us\/la-cerignola-di-una-volta-black-olive-paste.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Black olive tapenade<\/em><\/a>: this is truly a gem to keep in your fridge and pantry. It makes the best crostini, bruschetta, and spread. I dip taralli in it, or spread it on a slice of bread. But you can layer it over butter, cream cheese, fresh ricotta, and create a beautiful appetizer that screams <span style=\"color: #339966;\">I<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">T<span style=\"color: #339966;\">A<\/span>L<\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Y<\/span>!<\/p>\n<p>I spilled all my secrets, but there is so much more to discover on Bella Italia&#8217;s online store&#8230;go and get some, then meet me back in the kitchen for some good cooking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alicecarbonetench\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Follow me on Instagram<\/a>, I will have a new giveaway every month so you can try some of Bella Italia&#8217;s food.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>xo<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Alice&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So many of you, during the show and on Instagram, have asked for a list of my favorite products, and what a great way for me to not only share my Italian favorites, but to also announce a partnership I am very proud of, the one with Bella Italia Food Store! 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