Broken relationships, dog collars, bad art, salami – not matter what you are into, there’s probably at least one museum out there cataloging its history.
Housed in the cellars of Felino Castle in Parma, Italy the Museum of Salame will take you through the history of salami in the region, which is considered to be the history of salami itself.
Of course, this cured meat has to have its own day of celebration – get ready for National Salami Day on Wednesday, September 7.
Salami gets its name from the Latin word for salt – this preserved sausage is an important traditional way of storing meat and has been practised throughout Europe for centuries. Most commonly made from pork, salami are cured, fermented and air-dried sausages that can be found in our delis and butcher shops in delicious variety.
Here are three top spots to get a salami fix in time for Wednesday:
Embark on a gourmet food journey of discovery and delight at Golosi Food Emporium on James Street in Burleigh Heads. This food lovers' destination is where exceptional local and international produce meets outstanding service, in rustic surrounds of recycled timber and shelves overflowing with everything from jam to artisan bread.
Drop by on Wednesday to pick up a variety of meat, antipasto, cheese, dips, freshly baked bread, olives, salami and prosciutto to make a mouth-watering charcuterie board, best enjoyed with a bottle of your favourite red.
Ballarat foodies seeking a one-stop authentic Italian shop head to Carboni’s Next Door Italian Deli & Pasta on Eureka Street. The only artisan producer of fresh pasta in the region, this is much more than just a coffee shop – there’s freshly-baked bread and pastries, cannoli, charcuterie, cheese, wine, beer and all manner of temptations from extra virgin olive oil to housemade sauces.
Grab some cacciatore salami to go with truffle-infused olive oil, marinated olives, white chocolate and raspberry nougat and crusty baguette and dig in!
When in search of a snack to dazzle up a cheese platter, or a centrepiece for functions and events, wrap your hands around the delectable meats of Salumi Deli, located at Harris Farm Markets in Leichhardt’s Norton Plaza.
Stocking an award-winning range of products from Salumi Australia, keep an eye out for the curing and maturation chamber – or as deli staff like to call it, the Fermentation Station – and follow the meat through the fermentation process. Perhaps pick up goodies such as slices of sea salt and black pepper free-range cured pork cheek and garlic and fennel infused salami for mouth-watering appetisers.
