Bottarga Oro di Cabras, the Real and Only Thing
You never stop learning! And we always say that the best answer is: I don’t know. This is what I replied to our friend Sara …
Beauty by the Bite
According to this article in the NYTimes, there are products in the supermarkets which are classified as nutricosmetics and functional foods. I’ve never seen them. …
Beware, Fake San Marzano Producers!!!
President of Consorzio San Marzano keeps us updated on the fascinating world of San Marzano Tomatoes! He is glad the World is paying attention! The Italian …
San Marzano Tomatoes??? San Marzano or Giuseppino???
The tomato San Marzano is protected by DOP, a law valid in Europe, which means that if you call a tomato “San Marzano” that tomato …
Listen to the Experts – Say No to Truffle Oil!!!
Why is truffle oil still on the shelves of specialty stores and supermarkets when everybody knows it is made by adding a chemical essence to …
The Gomorrah Basket a.k.a. Long Life to Roberto Saviano.
Laura Caparrotti, formerly “only” a facebook friend, sent a message asking me to donate a basket for a fund raising. We receive so many similar …
SHAKE WELL FOR FULL FLAVOR. What Is It???
Not even under torture will I reveal the name of the revered shop where I found this bottle, which has a label that says Extra …
The Obesity-Hunger Paradox. In The South Bronx the Highest Rate.
The South Bronx is our day time neighborhood. We come here every single day, rain or shine, to work in our office/warehouse. We see the …
From the Olive Oil Police. Cheap and Rancid.
Here is the truth: Not all expensive Extra Virgin Olive oils are good. But ALL inexpensive Extra Virgin Olive oils are bad. A friend of …
Taking Issue with “Extra Virgin Everything”
There is a very interesting discussion (click here for thread) on our friend Jane’s blog, Let There Be Bite, about olive oils and what you …
Lots of professional bloggers. Ok, but watch what they say!
The other day, there was a comment on this blog to an old post about pasta with great product from us. A couple of days ago, three …
Italian Sounding Food Products. Enough is Enough!!!
The Republic of Italy is getting serious at defending food made in Italy? We hope so. About time! We and other importers of Italian food …
Frank Bruni’s Last Tips: Say No to Truffle Oil
Frank Bruni says no to truffle oil in his last article in the NYTimes.
Food Inc. Where Is It? Why Is It Not Showing Anymore Anywhere?
Somewhere, I heard Alice Waters saying she learned a lot from this documentary and she certainly knows a great deal about food. I went to see it a couple of …
Industrial vs Artisanal Honey
On Tasting Table, an article about honeys and the honey pump, which will prevent you from making a sticky mess when you pull the …
Junk Food Goes Local!
Frito-Lay is a division of the American company, PepsiCo. For our Italian friends who never heard of it, Frito-Lay is the biggest manufacturer and …
Olive Oils in Clear Bottles – No Good!
You buy extra virgin olive oil because it is delicious but also because you think it’s good for you. You are absolutely right: EV olive …
Buffalo Mozzarella – with illegal drugs
There are two kinds of mozzarella. Buffalo mozzarella made from the milk of water buffalo cows, like the ones on the left. Mozzarella made from the milk of plain cows is “fiore …
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