Aperitiamo's Gourmet Couples - Sweet & Savory
Who said that sweet and savory can't they live together?
This week we want to celebrate the perfect balance between contrasting flavors, playing on Gustatory oppositions and irresistible combinations.
With cold cuts Culatta and Strolghino of Terre Ducali And fresh sauces like Diced tomato sauce and Classic hummus than Parma Is, your aperitif becomes a voyage between Worlds opposites... that attract each other!
Stars as a couple: cold cuts and creams
- Culatta Terre Ducali: sweet, soft cured meat with an intense aroma.
- Strolghino Terre Ducali: delicate flavor, meltable texture.
- Tomato diced Parma Is: fresh cubes, extra virgin olive oil and basil, an explosion of summer.
- Classic Hummus Parma Is: velvety, proteic, clean.
... we want to celebrate the perfect balance between contrasting flavors, playing on gustatory oppositions and irresistible combinations.
Sweet & Salty Finger Food
Contrasting combinations:
- Culatta + diced + acacia honey on a mini skewer
- Strolghino + hummus + pear slice on rye crouton
- Hummus + diced + crumbled feta in a clear glass
- Strolghino wrapped on mini croissants with fig jam
- Culatta on a canapé with sweet cream cheese and hazelnut crumbs
Beers for opposite flavors
- Bitter & sweet: India Pale Ale (hoppy) + Amber Ale (caramelized)
- Blonde & brunette: Light Lager + Dark Stout
Each guest chooses their favorite beer; whoever prefers the “opposite” combination wins a prize: an extra taste!
Cheeses for every couple
For cheese lovers:
- Sweet pairing: Culatta + sweet gorgonzola
- Savoury pairing: Strolghino + seasoned Sardinian pecorino
With creams:
- Diced cheese + fresh ricotta with honey
- Hummus + salty stracchino cheese
Game “Opposites at the party”
Deal cards with pairs of opposites to complete: e.g. BLONDE — BRUNETTE (beers), SWEET — SALTY (finger food), PEPPER — SUGAR, SOFT CHEESE — AGED... The guests must “embrace” (literally) the opponent who has the opposite card. The one who collects the most contrasts wins!
... between laughter, toasts and flavors, the last week of August is a festival of contrasts. Have a good aperitif and... may the opposites win!
