Gourmet Taste Without The Gourmet Price

Posted on March 22nd, 2009

The Great Pantry Makeover in O Magazine’s January 2009 issue, lists the “new essentials” and “basics” that every kitchen should have.  Aurora Importing prides itself in their affordable and traditional staples that have graced many a pantry and table for over 50 years - imagine our excitement when most of the essentials and basics listed were products that we import!  Take a look below at an excerpt of these items:

The New Essentials

  • Italian Tuna packed in olive oil in cans or jars, it’s outstanding in countless recipes.  Our Mare Nostro Tuna in Olive Oil, as well as our Allessia Tuna in Olive Oil, are wonderful in salads, pastas, sandwiches and more - tuna is no longer only for mayonnaise.
  • Passata Di Pomodoro is perfect as a base for sauces to serve with pasta and meat dishes.  Aurora Tomato Puree is made from San Marzano tomatoes, grown in the Campania region in Italy and coveted for their sweet and tart flavour.
  • Mediterranean Olives from Greek Kalamata to Italian Infornate (sun dried) to California Green, Aurora Importing offers a wide variety of olives to please even the most discerning palette.  Not only do olives make the perfect party snacks, they add extra juiciness and tang to pastas, stews and seafood.
  • Chick Peas a versatile staple, Aurora Chick Peas are ready to serve - simply drain, rinse and toss with olive oil, vinegar (wine or balsamic) and sea salt for a protein-filled snack or add them to sauces, salads and spreads for some Mediterranean flair.
  • Capers in Salt more flavourful than basic varieties, Allessia Capers in Salt add a briny element to pasta sauces, seafood or spreads - just make sure to rinse them first.

The Basics

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Vegetable Oil, Sea Salt, Vinegar (balsamic and wine), Assorted Pasta Cuts, Rice (Arborio/Italian), Kidney Beans, Black Beans, Walnuts & Almonds, Oregano

CGTA Spring 2009

Posted on January 21st, 2009

Join us at the CGTA Spring 2009 Gift Show from January 25th - January 29th at the International Centre, Toronto Congress… we’ll be at booth number 7219!

National Bridal Show 2009

Posted on January 21st, 2009

Come visit us at the National Bridal Show this weekend January 23 - 25th at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place… we’ll be at booth numbers 123, 125!

Brand New Logo – Same Great Product

Posted on January 14th, 2009

We have been working hard on developing a new look for our products. We wanted to update our logo and give a little more visibility to our shelf space. Although we changed our look you will still be purchasing the same quality products that you have been enjoying for years.

In support of this new branding initiative, Aurora has also launched a new website that has been creatively designed around our new brand identity.

Hope you enjoy our website and our new look

Happy Holidays

Posted on December 30th, 2008

May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace, the gladness of Christmas give you hope, the warmth of Christmas grant you love.

Aurora Importing & Distributing wishes you and yours a happy and safe holiday season.