Easter gift ideas: collections with a Puglia flavor
Easter is a time of religious celebration, which is used to spend time with friends and family.
Moments of conviviality in which to cook and prepare traditional recipes , such as scarcelle , the typical Apulian dessert of this period.
As during the Christmas season, it's customary to think of small gifts to share, original gift ideas that will make those who receive them happy.
Beyond the classic Easter egg, which we know will be a staple in everyone's home, why not give the gift of a taste of Puglia?
What to give as an Easter gift instead of an egg: extra virgin olive oil collections
Thanks to its many years of experience, Frantoio D'Orazio has created many different collections to meet the affinities of all its customers.
For this reason, we propose and suggest that you take a look at all the extra virgin olive oil collections on our website:
- Mediterranean
- Opera
- Primary
- Water
- Elementa
- The 4 seasons in Puglia
- Of Aragon
- Illuminations
- Biological
- Monocultivar
- Flavored
Within these collections you will find a rich selection of designer oil bottles to collect.
Some of these, like the "Le 4 Stagioni in Puglia" collection, were created in collaboration with artists. Once the oil is finished, you'll be left with a uniquely designed bottle, perfect for an original home decor accessory.
Three Extra Virgin Olive Oil Collections Perfect for Easter
And specifically, here are some tips to amaze and surprise you with quality extra virgin olive oil:
- From the 4 Seasons in Puglia collection, the perfect bottle is the one dedicated to spring: the ideal gift to bring the Apulian landscape into your home wherever you are;
- From the luminarie collection, we suggest the orchestra bottle, a clear reference to music, lights, colours and smiles: all enclosed in unique packaging!
- Finally, from the Aqua collection, the drop bottle cannot be missing from your festive tables: pastel colors that sit comfortably between a rabbit and an egg, the drop bottle that will complete the table setting with the Tiffany color!
Easter Gifts: Gourmet Products
Not just olive oil: in our online shop you can also find a gourmet line inspired by Ciccio D'Orazio that brings together the best flavors of Puglia, bringing you taste after taste of our lands, rich in rural traditions and evocative landscapes.
Therefore, artisanal taralli are a must-have in many variations (alternatively, you can try your hand at making the recipe): homemade, with chili pepper, onion, fennel, with spelt flour or multigrain.
Artisanal pasta that takes us back to the kitchens of Apulian grandmothers, where humble ingredients create unique shapes to be enjoyed with simplicity: the ever-present orecchiette baresi, cavatelli, strozzapreti, capunti, olive leaves, and trofie.
A special occasion to prepare a simple first course of pasta with a good tomato puree from the gourmet line , orecchiette with turnip tops or pasta and chickpeas : very tasty humble dishes.
When gathering around a table, before even sitting down for the appetizers, why not take advantage of a home-made aperitif?
So, let's make way for crostini with black olive or sun-dried tomato pâté and plenty of pickled vegetables: artichokes, stuffed peppers and sun-dried tomatoes, black and green Cerignola olives.
If you're spending Easter Monday outdoors, at a friend's house on the terrace or in the garden, we recommend you don't arrive empty-handed and surprise everyone with our aperitif or lunch boxes : a riot of Apulian flavors that will please everyone!
Another tip: when preparing your Easter Monday barbecue or Easter Sunday lunch recipes, use only the highest quality extra virgin olive oil.
For the occasion, depending on the menus that will be offered, you can also think about giving a different touch to the dishes and using flavored oils :
- White truffle oil: perfect on risotto, eggs or raw meat
- Rosemary oil: ideal with meat, fish and first courses
- Chili pepper oil: in Puglia it goes with everything!
- Lemon oil: a winning combination with fish or to make a vegetable dish special.
- Basil oil: to add a summery scent to your dishes
- Garlic oil: the flavor that's missing to give the final push to the dish
For more original ideas, we recommend checking out our shop, which is full of ideas and inspiration!
