Ingredient guides

A key player in the olive oil business, the Arbequina olive is small in size but big in flavor. Notably, these Spanish gems can be anywhere from pink to burnt orange in color, adding some int

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The more mature sibling of the green Amfissa, this ripe Greek olive is a beloved component of Mediterranean entertaining and a tasty gourmet addition to a number of kitchen creations—fr

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Niçoise-style Coquillo olives are small in stature and characterized by brown to black skin. The olive has a thin, soft flesh that is

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The Low-Down On the Italian Meatball | Meatball Recipes and More Did you know that the iconic Italian plate of spaghetti and meatballs dish isn’t actually true to Italian tradition? In

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In the Middle Ages, if you found yourself in the enviable position of being summoned by the Pope, or a king or a princess, you most certainly would not go empty-handed—a most valuable g

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11 Recipes for Your Favorite Stuffed Pasta Rings We like to believe that there’s nothing that a good pasta recipe can’t cure. There’s something comforting ab

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One of the healthiest varieties of Italian air-cured meats, or salume, Prosciutto is a household name in most of Italy with many types of protected origin such as: Prosciutto di Parma, Prosci

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A Northern Italian staple, this humble Italian peasant food has emerged as a versatile fine-dining-style comfort food. Polenta can be made into layered terrines (in its solid form) or easy cr

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  The Picholine is a crisp, firm olive possessing a light green color, almond shape and firm bite. The flavor is lemony finishing with a mild contrast of briny and bu

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Risotto, Polenta and Gnocchi Gnocchi, polenta and risotto are the preferred starches of Northern Italy. We give you the scoop on each traditional staple and some of our favorite Italian re

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Pantry Staples: San Marzano Tomatoes San Marzano tomatoes are simply the best tomatoes in the world. No joke! These prized Italian tomatoes are grown in the lush volcanic soil of Mt. Vesuv

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The Sicilian-style olives that are processed in our Oroville, CA facility, are cured, prepared and packed with nearly zero impact on the local environment, utilizing a surprisingly low volum

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