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The Artichoke Glow-Up You Need This Spring
It’s carciofi season in Cilento, and Franco Vastola sent us this picture of him harvesting his artichokes. This time of year, Franco and his Maida …

Agrodolce Meatballs with Saba, Colatura, and Pine Nuts
People have enjoyed agrodolce meatballs for millennia, literally! The inspiration for this recipe comes from “De Re Coquinaria,” perhaps the oldest cookbook on Roman cuisine. …

How to Buy Red Wine Vinegar: what you need to know
Red wine vinegar is one of those Italian kitchen essentials that’s easy to overlook—until you taste the good stuff. A splash adds just the right …

Gianduja: Easter Egg That Needs No Cracking
Chocolate for Easter? Of course. But let’s skip the hollow bunnies and go straight for the good stuff: Gianduja. This is chocolate and hazelnut in …

PRESSURE EVOO lauded in the Olive Oil Times
A few years ago, during our annual trip to the olive harvest, we were resting under two ancient trees on Francesco Travaglini’s Parco dei Buoi …

San Marzano: Marcella Hazan’s favorite 🥫
Marcella Hazan changed the way Americans cook Italian food, and her 3-ingredient tomato sauce is proof that simplicity reigns supreme. Marcella built her cooking on a foundation …