It takes a true connoisseur of vinegars and oils to understand what those ingredients truly bring to the culinary landscape, and the owners of
Fustini's Oils & Vinegars in Traverse City are those kinds of people.
That's why they decided to write and publish "In the Kitchen with Fustini's," a new cookbook for the oil and vinegar lover that will debut Dec. 6, just in time for the holiday gift-giving season.
The book features 66 recipes that incorporates dozens of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar pairings. Those oils and vinegars can, of course, be found at Fustini's.
The recipes, which range from appetizers to desserts, were developed by Fustini's partners as well as staff.
"Customers have been asking for a cookbook since we opened our doors," says owner Jim Milligan. "It’s finally here. I hope the book will inspire everyone to experiment with our oils and vinegars."
The book, which is $24.95, can be found at all four Fustini's retail stores after Dec. 6. The stores are located in Traverse City, Petoskey, Holland and Ann Arbor. Online shoppers can purchase it on the company's website.
Fustini’s is hosting a special cookbook launch event on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the 141 E. Front Street location in Traverse City.
The public is invited to taste some flavored oils and vinegars, sample recipes from the cookbook, ask questions of the knowledgeable Fustini's staff, and more.
Fustini's will donate 10 percent of all sales that day to Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan.
Writer: Sam Eggleston
Source: Jim Milligan, Fustini's Oils & Vinegars
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