389298 Sat Apr 07 10:25:45 -0700 2007 9 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 2459106 I just looked at the website and they have a new product "Salametto Piccante" (http://store.framani.com/21sal6.html). Has anyone tried them? If so what's the verdict? I also noticed that the on-line prices have gone up.... Sat Apr 07 10:25:45 -0700 2007 19117 Pollo 1 2459177 Yes, this is their dry chorizo. I saw it today at Cow Girl Creamery at the Ferry Plaza & bought some. I'll report back after sampling. BTW, those on-line prices are absurd! Sat Apr 07 11:06:16 -0700 2007 2459106 11277 Paul H 2 2463245 I have had their dry chorizo and it was excellent - good bit of cumin flavor as well. Even kept it in the fridge for a while and it held up very well. Mon Apr 09 09:26:03 -0700 2007 2459177 43891 poulet_roti 1 2459509 Saw it this morning at the Berkeley Bowl; $5.99 for a small paper-wrapped package containing what felt like two small pieces. Price resistance set in (though I'm sure the price at the Bowl is less than at Cowgirl), but I'll be interested in Paul's report. Sat Apr 07 14:25:20 -0700 2007 2459106 16006 dordogne 1 2463135 Paul H: The prices aren't cheap, but they do include shipping/handling. It's actually a pretty square deal -- I think it works out to about $22 per lb. -- the same as Pasta Shop in Berkeley. But I guess if you live near a store that carries their salumi, it wouldn't make much sense to order online -- but if you live out of the area it works out. Mon Apr 09 08:53:43 -0700 2007 2459106 89964 fri2915 2 2463163 The online price is $58 for three 7-8 oz. salametti, which works out to $36 to $44 a pound. Mon Apr 09 09:00:02 -0700 2007 2463135 11369 Robert Lauriston 3 2463316 I agree that they are way over the top with the on-line prices...few months ago the "Salametto Trio" was $52 or $54...now it's $60. What is even more pricy are their fresh sausages...$14/lb (10 lb order) or ~$19/lb for 5 lb orders.....nuts....I have tried both versions of the "Italian Sausgae" and yes they are good but not that good. I have seen "Salameto" and "Gentile" products around the Bay Area going for $13.99 to 16.99 a pound.... So has anyone tried the "Salametto Picante"? Mon Apr 09 09:46:51 -0700 2007 2463163 19117 Pollo 1 2465230 I picked one up at the Bowl, $7 for a 7-ounce salametto. It's mellow, gamy, garlicky, not very spicy by my standards, tastes like maybe a mix of paprika, black peper, and chile. Very good. The crazy online prices are probably to avoid any hint of competing with their wholesale customers. Mon Apr 09 18:30:14 -0700 2007 2459106 11369 Robert Lauriston 2 2465452 Thank you for letting us know...will have to check it out. In your opinion is it better/different than Fatted Calf chorizo? Mon Apr 09 20:11:29 -0700 2007 2465230 19117 Pollo 3 2465857 Somewhat similar to some Fatted Calf items I've had. Mon Apr 09 23:54:08 -0700 2007 2465452 11369 Robert Lauriston