Fresh Tomato Risotto
When we read on the NYTimes that David Tanis’ Fresh Tomato Risotto made Melissa Clark “rethink her life”, we just had to try it for …
The NYTimes loves our Farmers
Pasta al pomodoro is seen as Italy’s “symbol of national identity par excellence.” And yet the dish as first encountered by most Americans [is made …
Farmer Pasquale’s Pasta Recipe
Named after the shoemakers of Campania, Pasta allo Scarpariello (skar-pah-ree-hello) is the creamiest and most flavorful pasta al pomodoro you’ve ever had in your life. …
Pasta allo Scarpariello
Pasta allo Scarpariello is a very tomatoey pasta al pomodoro with all the creaminess of grated parm. Is there anything more comforting than these three …
How Pasquale Imperato Grows The Best Piennolo Tomatoes
Piennolo tomatoes have grown in and around Mount Vesuvio National Park for a very, very long time. So long in fact, that their DNA had …
Fricasseed chicken with Piennolo Tomatoes and Taggiasca Olives
This recipe for fricasseed chicken with piennolo tomatoes and taggiasca olives comes to us from Victor Hazan. He’s the first person we looked to for …
A Windy Day on Mt. Vesuvius
When we say windy. We mean positively blustery. After an hour standing on Vesuvio, we were completely windswept. Here is Danielle’s video, just to give …
Pappa al Pomodoro, with Gustiamo’s Tomatoes
From our good friend, Steve Maslow, just back from Italy where he had a food revelation: Pappa al Pomodoro. Steve thinks the best Pappa al …
Pappa al Pomodoro, by Steve Maslow
PAPPA AL POMODORO ALLA CHIANTIGIANA The soup is sprinkled with torn basil leaves and evoo and served very thick, so thick in fact that the …
Taste 2012 and Gustiamo’s Producers
I am a great fan of Taste, the trade food show that is held in Firenze, every year in March. Where else could I meet …