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 …
International Day of Italian Cuisines is Tiramisu Flavored
Today is the International Day of Italian Cuisines at The International Culinary Center. We are excited to learn how Master Pastry Chef Giancarlo Perbellini makes …
“Happy New Year and Good Luck!!” from Elana
Suitcases stuffed with Gustiamo bounty, it was time for me to return home to San Francisco; my short stay in New York City had come to an …
The “local-ness” of Whole Grain Wheat in Italian Pasta
When I first heard about respected Italian pasta artisans making traditional pasta with Canadian grown whole grain durum wheat, I had a personal locavore mini-crisis. …
New Harvest 2012 Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is in the USA
Evviva! The new extra virgin olive oils have finally arrived in our warehouse. Try them as soon as you can. You will not find fresher oils …
Myth-Busting: Christmas Classic Torrone is Sicilian
It’s Christmas time (in case you haven’t noticed) and many of our friends have torrone on their minds. Here, the famous differences between North and …
A Holiday Classic, Tuscan Style
Regardless of which holiday food is big this year, chocolate is an eternal classic. We prefer our holiday chocolate in two forms: breakable, spreadable, and …
A Genovese Stocking Stuffer: Pesto
Before you start guffawing about the un-seasonality of pesto in December, hear us out. The purpose of having a basil plant in your window box, is to …
Gustiamo People-Stefano, by Danielle
Danielle’s Gustiamo People series: Stefano. I’m just going to say it, Stefano is a Genovese-Brooklyn-Hipster. Stefano’s story of how he ended up in the food biz is …
Talking with Your Mouth Full of Panettone
Talking with a mouthful of panettone takes some effort, but somehow, the people we know manage to say the darnedest things the first time they …