In the midst of all the planning, we sometimes forget the little details.  And the little details are sometimes the most important.  Why not introduce a little detail and shower your guests with kisses on your special day?  Chocolate kisses that is.

Perugina Baci {baci is the Italian word for ‘kisses’} are made with a silky dark chocolate outside, whipped chocolate and finely chopped hazelnut filling inside, topped with a whole hazelnut and wrapped in a love note in four languages.  “You may be one person to the world, but you may also be the world to one person”, an Asian proverb quoted on a little slip of paper inside a Baci chocolate… a chocolate that is wrapped in love and history.  In 1922, Baci was introduced and lovers in Italy exchanged the first of many Baci chocolates; today, 88 years later, Baci chocolates are still being shared between lovers, friends and families.

Do something different for your wedding – share your love and affection for each other with each of your guests with a timeless, classic gesture of true romance… visit www.baciperuginaboutique.com to order your own Baci wedding box.  Each box contains two Baci and the outer box can be customized with your photo, names, wedding date and/or thank you note.

Baci… the Italian way to say ‘I love you’

Longo’s is inviting you to share an adventure in food with Baci.  Drop into one of the participating locations and have your picture taken with your Valentine at the Baci Kissing Booth.

Please click here for participating stores and dates.

The LCBO and Baci are offering you the opportunity to sample the wines of the LCBO and the delectable perfection that is Baci Chocolates at select stores in Ontario. Tastings will be offered on Saturday, February 13, 2010 between 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

Please click here for a list of LCBO participating locations.

Saturday, February 13th – Sunday, February 14th

Villaggio Ristorante in Kleinburg is offering you the opportunity to win a spa package from the Old Mill Inn and Spa ($200 value) and a Baci gift basket ($100 value).  Ballots will be available with your meal on Saturday and Sunday only.  The draws will take place on Sunday, February 14th, 2010.  There will also be a photographer on site from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Saturday, February 13th.

Grano Ristorante in Toronto is offering you the opportunity to win a spa package from Pure + Simple Spa in Toronto ($200 value) and a Baci gift basket ($100 value).  Ballots will be available with your meal on Saturday and Sunday only.  There will also be a photographer on site from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Saturday, February 13th.

Baci… the Italian way to say ‘I love you’

This Valentine’s Day, why not unleash your inner romantic and indulge your loved one with a decadent meal featuring our new Italian Dinner for Two pasta collection.

Each ‘kit’ includes all the fixings for a sumptuous dinner.  What took Mamma hours to prepare will only take you a few minutes by using all the necessary ingredients which are found inside the kit – just follow the instructions!

Scialatielli Pasta with Mushrooms

Scialatielli pasta with a mix of porcini and champignon mushrooms in a rich tomato sauce

Farfalle Pasta with Artichokes

Farfalle pasta in a thick tomato sauce with deliciously seasoned artichoke hearts

Conchigliette Pasta with Pesto

Conchigliette pasta in a tasty basil pesto sauce with slices of sundried tomatoes

Pennette Pasta with Black Olives

Pennette pasta with diced tomatoes and black olives in a spicy arrabiata sauce

Light some candles, chill a bottle of champagne, relax and enjoy (after all, you did slave over a hot stove all day).

Aurora Importing is pleased to announce that we have been voted the Top Importing Company of the Year for 2009 by the Italian Community in the GTA.

Click here to see the full notification.

Click on our Online Catalogue to see the whole line of antipastos and vegetables.

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