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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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Grown in Morocco, Beldi olives are small and shriveled with a chewy texture. The fruits are often processed through salt-curing, which yields

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This abundant green olive originates in Sevilla, Spain. Manzanilla olives are straw-colored, plump, and meaty, and are most commonly stuffed and sk

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History Of Pasta: Wheat + Water + Patience A glimpse into one of the most widely known and best-loved foods on the planet: pasta. Let’s face it: pasta is life. You might know it

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History Of Olives What can’t we say about olives? With a profound history among Mediterranean cuisine, they come in a wide range of sizes, colors, flavors and presentations&mdash

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Halkidiki Olives The Greek Halkidiki (Hal-KEE-dah-kee) is grown and harvested on the Halkidiki Peninsula of Northern Greece, a land with a unique climate and soil charact

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This plump, green olive is known for its large size and pimento filling. Like the Spanish Manzanilla, the Queen is a common olive that hails from the region of Sevilla. ORIGINAndalucia,

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All About DeLallo Squeeze Basil Pesto Topping DeLallo Basil Pesto Topping is a fresh, flavorful, ready-to-use condiment featuring handpicked Ligurian basil, a kiss of garlic and nutty Parmesa

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How To Pick The Right Pasta For Your Sauce Believe it or not, there are over 500 pasta shapes in Italy. That’s a lot of pasta! Though there aren’t nearly as many t

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Summer Sweets + Treats Summer is here! While you might be looking forward to firing up the barbecue, taking a dip in the pool or going for a hike, the warm weather has us dreaming

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