The Balsamic Cocktail
In this picture, Vittorio is enjoying a cold cocktail on a hot day under vines in Vignola, Modena. Vittorio, along with his daughter Mariangela are …
Radicchio Salad with Prosciutto, Hazelnuts, & Zibibbo Raisins
This striking radicchio salad is an explosion of flavors. Bitter radicchio, sweet-tart zibibbo raisins soaked in balsamic vinegar, umami-rich prosciutto and Vacche Rosse cheese, and …
Risotto di Zucca with Hazelnuts and Balsamic Vinegar
Nothing says fall like a Risotto di Zucca! Deeply aromatic Piedmontese hazelnuts and tangy Traditional Balsamic Vinegar perfectly accentuate this sweet, bright orange dish. Carnaroli …
Get Suspicious
When the label of your Balsamic Vinegar lists more than ONE ingredient, get suspicious. Real, honest, good Balsamic Vinegar is made applying traditional techniques and …
The Gustiamo Cheese Board
Presenting the Gusti Cheese Board! This cheese board offers Italian vibes from south to north: featuring the Sicilian sun of Pantelleria, the pastures and vineyards …
Pollo alla Saba (Chicken Vittorio Style)
This is a glorious version of your everyday recipe for chicken thighs. We tasted this recipe for the first time at Mariangela’s table, in Vignola. …
Cook Risotto with Saffron, Cheese, and Balsamic
Warming, golden, deeply aromatic, velvety, with an extra umami final touch. Risotto is classic Italian comfort food and this is our favorite version of Saffron …
Vendemmia in Modena
September and October in Italy are vendemmia time, grape harvest season. This year in Modena, Emilia Romagna the vendemmia was phenomenal. The grapes were plump, …
Risotto Zafferano and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
The saffron gives to this risotto rich notes of dried fruit and flowers with a hint of smokiness. Vialone Nano is the perfect rice variety …
A Balsamic Summer Menu
Mariangela’s balsamic will make you rethink your idea of what a balsamic pairing should be. Mariangela makes her line of balsamic vinegars in Modena. All of …
Balsamic Talk on Heritage Radio at the Good Food Mercantile
Balsamic Lady Mariangela just flew from Modena to join us for a couple of days in San Francisco. Together, we converted the crowds to REAL …
Serve Cheese with Balsamic
This is the simplest and most iconic cheese pairing: it doesn’t get more Emilia Romagna than this. When the tart and viscous Traditional Balsamic Vinegar …
Pan di Saba, sweet bread
Chock full of nuts and dried fruits, this sweet bread is rich and festive. Saba is one of the oldest sweeteners of the Mediterranean area, …
Agrodolce Onion Frittata
These are two of our favorite recipes, because they work extraordinarily well both together and as separate dishes. That said, at Gustiamo we are on …
Balsamic Saba 6
Balsamic Saba 6 is wonderfully viscous with an amazingly thick texture. We like to call it a young balsamic vinegar. Balsamic Saba is a condiment, with …
Octopus salad with traditional balsamic vinegar
Fresh, citrusy, and savory on point, octopus salad is among our favorite summer dinner recipes. Drizzle some drops of traditional balsamic vinegar aged for 12 …
Summer farro salad agrodolce
Mediterranean flavors like olives, tomatoes, and capers can combine together in endless recipe variations. This salad recipe is bright, nutty, and perfect for summer. It …
Rabbit Cacciatora by Stefano Corvucci
The first time that we tried this dish we were in Bologna at chef Stefano Corvucci’s cooking school. We couldn’t believe that a recipe this …
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