Harvest News from Liguria: “Best EVOO in Years”
We just got off the phone with Gigi at Frantoio Benza, who makes our cult-favorite Taggiasca extra virgin olive oil. His verdict about the 2024/25 …
New Year Treat from Sicilia
“…I have to get more. This Torrone is not the break your teeth variety, but soft and yielding, perfumed with honey from the Iblei mountains, …
Mushy Baked Pasta is a Crime
There has to be a million baked ziti recipes out there, so why do you need another one? Answer: too many recipes overcook the pasta. …
Fresh from Sicilia: New Harvest Pianogrillo
If you could bottle up the Sicilian countryside, what would it taste like? New harvest Pianogrillo extra virgin olive oil! Lorenzo Piccione, the mastermind behind …
New Harvest Tratturello is Here
Francesco and Pia Travaglini report that this year’s harvest in Molise was a treasure hunt: Centro Italia had so few olives that the ones available …
Dried Figs Elevate your Holiday Table
Santomiele dried figs are an Italian holiday favorite with a cult following. These dainty packets, called fagottini, are the traditional way of preserving figs in …
Quinta Luna 2024: bold and potent like never before
Tanta roba, exclaims the Gusti team! The first Olio Nuovo of 2024 just arrived from Frantoio Gaudenzi in Umbria and we couldn’t be more excited. …
Finally: it’s Panettone and Pandoro Season
The wait is officially over: the Biasetto Panettone and Pandoro season is now open! Reviews are rolling in and these two holiday favorites are already …
What to do with Lemon Peels from Sicilia 🍋
“Italian lemons are in a class of their own. I was thrilled when I discovered these candied lemon peels. They’re great in lemon tarts and …
4 Reasons Why Pantelleria Capers Are The Best
Our caper guy Gabriele Lasagni just made an appearance on primetime Italian national TV to show the Pantelleria caper harvest in full swing. It turns …
A family of 🍷 Vinegar artisans
Ciao from the Bini family, 4th generation wine vinegar producers. Their acetificio was founded in Mantova by Ennio Bini back in 1927. Today, his great grandson …
Italians Like It Better = Dried Pasta
“I think that there are dishes that are WAY better, when made with high quality dried pasta. Often, handmade pasta doesn’t have the right chew …
No time to cook = Pasta al Pesto
This week’s NL is inspired by Gustiamo’s fierce founder + president Beatrice. This medley of pictures from her Camera Roll leaves no doubt: Beatrice is …
Sicilian tomatoes, salt, and sun.
It’s peak tomato season on Pianogrillo farm, which means they’re busy making Sicilian tomato concentrate aka Estratto di Pomodori or strattu. From Saveur to Serious Eats, all …
Low-Gluten Game Changer
“The beautiful flours from Molini del Ponte were a game changer for me. I am sensitive to gluten in the States. While traveling to Sicily …
The White Fig dreams are made of
Amber color, rich caramelly flavor, juicy chunks, flowery notes, and a honey-like finish, each spoonful of Maida white fig jam is an immediate bite of …
Extra Virgin Summer: Sicilia vs Molise
Summer = extra virgin olive oil flowing on everything. But what’s the right Italian EVOO for no-cook season, when the simplicity of the flavors is …
We Won the Oscars of Food
Drumroll, please… There’s a new star in the specialty food hall of fame: just a few months after debuting in the US, Testa Bluefin Tuna has …
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