With the good weather and warmer temperatures firmly in place, now is the time to enjoy many picnics. Here is out take out on
10 delicious Mediterranean fine foods and ingredients to take with you with for a taste of the Mediterranean summer wherever you are.
1. French apéritif red bell pepper dip set from the Provence by aix&terra: our partner from the South of France have created delicious dip to be enjoyed on crostini or with pasta.
2. Organic olives by Moulins Mahjoub: we love the taste of Meski olives from Tunisia. These large green olives are perfect for snacking and come with different flavours: with harissa, garlic and wild herbs and lemon with fennel.
3. French truffle dips: created together with Michelin starred chef Julien Allano, the delicious artichoke and aubergine dips with black truffle from Périgord are two one of favourite treats. They also come in an elegant duo pack, perfect for sharing.
4. Sweet grilled peppers: hand-made on the organic family farm of the Mahjoubs in the North of Tunisia, this is a perfect antipasti ready to eat and packed with flavours. If you like a bit more heat, try the sweet pepper harissa.
5. Casa del Agua olive oil and Jerez vinegar: to prepare your salad dressing
6. Organic artichoke hearts by Moulins Mahjoub: harvested at the peak of their taste from a variety called Oviolette, these tender artichoke hearts are a must have in your picnic set.
7. Selected Mediterranean sardines and blue fin tuna: produced by our partner El Manar from fresh sardines caught in the early summer months and preserved in extra virgin olive oil. Blue fin tuna is one of our favourites. We love it salads, as part of an antipasti or in a sandwich.
8. Organic houmous with red pepper: one of the latest creations of the chefs at aix&terra, enjoy it on fresh bread
9. Italian apple vinegar by Due Vittorie: we enjoy this 3 Great Taste Award winner in salad dressings, with a fruit salad or sparkling water with its fresh and sweet taste.
10. Moulins Mahjoub gift boxes: Hannibal and harissa sets includes a selection of their favourites dips and antipasti
