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 …
Sicilian Lemon Almond Pesto with Spaghettoni
The flavors of this lemon almond pesto are the essence of Sicily. For starters, we’re using Noto Romana almonds, the most almond-y almonds on the …
White Bean Soup with Parmesan Broth
If you’re a Vacche Rosse cheese aficionado, chances are you’ve accumulated a hoard of rinds somewhere in the back of the fridge. Parmesan broth is …
Spaghetti all’Assassina
Spaghetti all’assassina is having a moment. Everyone loves crispy bits, and we love any excuse to purposely create them in the name of gastronomy. In …
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 …
What Makes a Castelvetrano Olive Anyway?
Castelvetrano olives are one of Italy’s most popular olive exports, and for good reason! Their irresistible buttery flavor and meaty texture really make them stand …
Good Extra Virgin Olive Oils – Nancy Harmon Jenkins
Extra Virgin Olive Oil expert, Nancy Harmon Jenkins, on Zester Daily, acknowledges frauds are rampant, and writes: “It’s true, there’s a lot of bad oil …
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 …
Pianogrillo Olive Oil Is Organic and DOP
Lorenzo Piccione makes one of the most spectacular Italian olive oils, Pianogrillo, with tonda iblea olives. We have written about him in the past, and …
Gustiamo, Whole Foods and SEIZE THE MOMENT!!!
Everyone at Whole Foods has been fantastic! They were our best supporters, in particular after they tasted the olive oil, learned the story behind it …