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Marco Colzani’s Chocolate Hazelnut Spread is #1
For the third year in a row, Marco Colzani’s chocolate hazelnut spread took first place at Compagnia del Cioccolato’s Tavoletta d’Oro chocolate competition! Now in …

Move over, Beyond Meat
Not all meat alternatives are made in a lab—some have been growing naturally for centuries. Our favorite? Cicerchie, a forgotten legume that’s been cultivated in …

Pasta with Sausage, Porcini, and Balsamic Vinegar
This pasta with sausage, porcini, and balsamic vinegar is all about bold flavors. The sausage and porcini mushrooms bring a hefty dose of meaty sapidity, …

The fight for real San Marzano Tomatoes in Il Sole 24 Ore
San Marzano tomato fraud is a hot topic in Italy. And for good reason! According to Il Sole 24 Ore, one of the most widely-read …

Sardegna: The Most Precious Olio Nuovo in Years
Antichi Uliveti Olio Nuovo is more precious than ever: there are VERY few bottles available, but with this year’s Olio Nuovo, Fratelli Pinna really made …

Cicerchie are all over the Los Angeles Times
The LA Times has fallen in love with cicerchie, the ancient bean that’s been on Italian tables for centuries. Journalist Margy Rochlin was first introduced …