When Panettone Arrives it's the Holidays! Albertengo, Flamigni, Cova. Slit Nocciolata and more at chefshop.com/enews EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER 5% OFF CODE panettone  Recipes | Chef's Pantries | Shop for Food & Ingredients | Food Blog Fabulous Italian Panettone I used to toast my Panettone on the extra crispy side to get that extra crunch. The little black (burnt) tips I thought were necessary. I was wrong. Someone changed my settings from max to mild on the toaster and the result was a light toast. Without the time (called patience) I accepted the situation and without a second more for more toasting, I spread the waiting pat of butter over the top. And that’s exactly what it was, over the top toast! This lofty cake, or bread if you wish, has this simple down-to-earth taste, with a complex feel that truly is a joy to eat. Paired with a nice drip coffee, life doesn't get much better than that. If you have a good snowstorm and a fireplace, that would be all you need to put icing on the cake. Each manufacturer's cake is different. The process of sugar, butter, flour, local water and the decades-old starter elder yeast combine to make each one distinctly different yet characteristically the same Panettone. We are often asked which one is our favorite. The answer is all of them. Soft with a richness that is not overpowering or overwhelming. In any single mouthful you can have a myriad of bite and taste. And each bite allows you to appreciate the dedication to keeping this tradition alive. My dad, well into his mid 90s, looks forward to the Panettone arriving every year. He orders his cakes as soon as they arrive. Giving away some and making French toast with one egg every morning for breakfast with the remaining. Whether you eat as toast or French Toast, a slice is just as good as a handful. The softness and richness of an Italian Panettone has no comparison! The selection as requested, has more bread(th), than ever before. 36 versions including kilo, half kilo and the secret 3/4 kilo have arrived and are getting ready to be shipped to you. So get your orders in as soon as you can as we start to sell out soon. Shop Now for your new favorite Panettone! Handmade Panettone - click here! * Flamigni The Flamigni brothers were born as pastry masters. The founders, brothers Armando, Lieto and Aurelio, opened a pastry and coffee shop in Saffi Square in Forlì, Italy in 1930. A few years later, they had already opened other shops in nearby towns and almost all travelers coming from the North to the Adriatic coast were stopping by. What was the secret to their success? Discipline and the choice of the best ingredients. Their distinct packaging is a true indication of the quality held inside! Shop now for Flamigni Panettone. * Albertengo! It was early 1900 and in a small town in the Province of Cuneo, at the foot of Monte Viso, there was a humble bakery where bread was made daily, with a golden, crispy and tasty crust. The production rates remained unchanged for years until one day, with the changing of times and the evolution of things, it was decided to try using sourdough (it was already used for bread) in the production of cakes. It was right in that time that the "Panettone Albertengo" was made for the first time. So, in addition to the traditional fragrance of bread, the delicate scent of sweet and tasty cakes could be smelt from far away... Panettone was born! Every family has a story to tell. The Albertengo Family is no exception, which started in an ancient bakery in Torre San Giorgio, in the province of Cuneo. In the late 19th Century, in this small town at the foot of mount Monviso, the Albertengo bakers churned out crispy and fragrant bread for all the local people. The secrets and the art of baking were handed down from generation to generation until the 50s, when the Italian economic miracle took place. In this prosperous moment, Domenico Albertengo and his wife Caterina had a far-sighted intuition. The consumers’ needs were increasing because of the well-being in their country, the Italians wanted to allow themselves a cake which is unique and traditional at the same time. This is how the first "Panettone Albertengo" was born. Shop now for Italian Albertengo Panettone! * Slitti Nocciolata Hazelnut Creme Beyond spoon-worthy, this favorite chocolate and hazelnut cream spread is the ultimate, the best of the best. All you need is a spoon to consume it. If you have any left, you can also use it for a topping in luscious desserts. One taste and you will be a believer! Click here and shop now for Hazelnut Creme! Holiday Store Hours plus Recipes Sorrento Lemon Panettone ".... from Albertengo arrived too late for inclusion on last year's list, but I'm still smitten. It is soft and buttery, and its candied lemon replaces the conventional raisins and candied citron." Marion Burros said this many years ago in her holiday round up in the NY Times and every year, as we get ready to celebrate the holidays, we think of our friend, who has such wonderful taste buds and whisper a "thank you" to her for all her kind words! Still our favorite, we love all the others too. Click to order your Sorrento Lemon Panettone! Holiday Store Hours Monday thru Saturday 10AM to 6PM. Sunday Noon to 4PM Come Visit! Sample just about everything! ChefShop.com 1425 Elliott Ave W Seattle, Wa 98119 206-286-9988 Did you know that we have TWO parking lots? The big one is easy to park in and only 99 steps from our front door. Click here to see the map. Come taste it's worth the walk! Free Zebra with purchase. Some chickens too. 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