Mandorla Means Almond
Almonds are a protagonist ingredient in Sicily’s culinary heritage. They have been cultivated on the island of Sicily for thousands of years. Sicily provides the perfect …
Gustiamo on Rachael Ray Every Day
Our founder and president, Beatrice is in the Rachael Ray Magazine serving the very best Italian food pantry advice. As the wonderful Geraldine Campbell writes, “Beatrice …
Sicilian Pizzuta Almonds
Meet Pizzuta. They’re an iconic Sicilian almond variety. Pizzuta Almonds come from the Avola area of Sicily. Think, Nero d’Avola wine. It’s the same Avola! The …
Bergamot, Citron, Mandarin, Orange, Pink Grapefruit, Apricot.
These marmalades + jams bring you the story of Corrado Assenza’s passion for Sicilian ingredients. They are tree to jar, made only with the best …
Corrado Assenza on Netflix
Have you watched the new season of Chef’s table on Netflix? It is not to be missed, especially that second episode starring Corrado Assenza from …
Carlo Assenza, Grazie di Tutto
We are so sad to be here, writing about the passing of Carlo Assenza. Carlo was our friend and a esteemed crusader for the Sicilian …
Green gold from the base of the Volcano
The latest from the New York Times adventures in Italy: Florence Fabricant in Sicily exploring the world of Bronte Pistachios! Nunzio Caudullo of the Antonio …
Nunzio Caudullo: Pistachios from Bronte, Sicily
Many pistachios claim to come from Bronte, Sicily. Ours really do. Our pistachios come from the Caudullo family. They’ve been in the pistachio business in …
We are the winners 2017!
We could not be more excited to make this announcement. Two of our amazing products won Sofi Awards! This year, the Sofi Awards had more …
Almonds, Water, and More Expensive Food
Fear of almonds? Trying to cope with the ethical dilemma of California almond consumption? We are here to offer some clarity and an alternative: Romana …
Almonds on Everything!
Team Gustiamo is always on some kind of collective food kick. Currently, Romana Almonds from Noto, Sicily are without a doubt our summer food of …
Almond Joy in La Cucina Italiana Magazine
La Cucina Italiana, the venerable Italian magazine that all Italian cooks have read for generations (it started its publication in 1929), goes to Sicily …
Pesto alla Trapanese
I recently learned to make pesto alla trapanese. It is ridiculously simple, I don’t know why I waited so long! Now, I make it all …
The Biennial Business of Pistachios from Bronte
“Non siamo in California!!” “We’re not in California,” was the first thing Corrado Assenza of Caffe’ Sicilia, told me when I started asking questions about Bronte, Sicily’s …
Sweet Sicilian Summer in your Kitchen!
Pistachio Nougat is made lovingly by the hands of a master, Corrado Assenza. Featuring the gentle flavors of pistachios from Bronte and honey from the …
Torrone: it’s Originally Sicilian
When it comes to torrone, the famous differences between North and South of Italy are as distinct as ever. The torrone made in the North of Italy …
The finest almonds come from Noto, Sicily, says the NYTimes.
The other day, a very good friend, serious home cook and Gustiamo customer, emailed us to explain that he was in a panic. “I’ve been …
Almonds from Noto Are Disappearing. How Local Is That?
The Noto almonds are incredible (read why here) and the trees are beautiful. The famous almond trees of Noto, Sicily would disappear if not for …
Loading