Extra Virgin Summer: Sicilia vs Molise
Summer = extra virgin olive oil flowing on everything. But what’s the right Italian EVOO for no-cook season, when the simplicity of the flavors is …
Olio Nuovo from the Islands: Sicilia or Sardegna?
This is one of our favorite times of year. Olio nuovo finally arriving at Gustiamo! Presenting the glorious new harvest extra virgin olive oil from Sicily …
Parco dei Buoi and the Travaglinis in the Washington Post
Molise is the definition of wonderland off the beaten path. As Italians say, “il Molise non esiste” (Molise doesn’t exist or even Molisn’t). But that …
Gambero Rosso: Fried Food Is Good For You, If Done Right
Italians know a thing or two about deep frying. After all, this is the land of arancini, fritto misto, carciofi alla giudía… need we say …
Pianogrillo Back in Stock
Run don’t walk, a shipment of Pianogrillo extra virgin olive oil just arrived in the Bronx. There’s a good explanation for these few weeks of …
Pasta alla Norma
Don’t let summer pass you by without making pasta alla norma at least once. This classic Sicilian dish stars the Queen of summer produce: Eggplant. …
Yes, you can (and should) fry in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Frying in extra virgin olive oil gets a bad rap. A myth persists that other frying oils are somehow superior. Those EVOO skeptics couldn’t be …
Corrado Assenza’s Chickpea Puree with Seasonal Vegetables
This is the chickpea puree Corrado Assenza prepared as an appetizer during his US tour this past spring. To start, he soaks Bio Alberti chickpeas …
Highlight Italian Olive Oil with Pinzimonio
Have you ever tried an olive oil so good you wished you could drink it? Then pinzimonio is the dish for you. All you need …
Pianogrillo Olive Oil in Forbes: “The Best Olive Oil You Can Buy Right Now”
Pianogrillo olive oil tops the list of Forbes “The Best Olive Oil You Can Buy Right Now, According to Chefs“. We’re absolutely thrilled! But we …