Inside Market Hall
The Grain You Need In Your Pantry
What in the world is farro?
Farro is an unhybridized ancestor of modern wheat. This ancient heirloom grain is prized for its deep nutty flavor, al dente texture and high nutritional value (high in f…
The Truffle Primer
Hey, what exactly are truffles? Truffles are the fruiting body of a fungus closely related to mushrooms that, starting in spring, form several inches underground at the base of certain trees, mainly…
The Prize of Venice
Nocino—a beloved Italian liqueur made from walnuts, sugar and spices—is often found on tables in the Veneto region as a digestif or after-dinner drink. Inspired by this treasured libation, the Valier…
Eat These Fried Italian Peppers Like Potato Chips
Warning: Once you start eating Masseria Mirogallo's Fried Dried Peppers (Peperoni Cruschi), you won't be able to stop. These addictive Italian snacks are made with Peperoni di Senise IGP, a local swe…
6 Ways to Pizza Perfection
October is National Pizza Month! Our secret to truly delicious pizza? Embrace simplicity and highlight a few really great ingredients. Keep reading for our 6 ultimate pizza toppings—from the best tom…
The Secret's in the Tomato Paste
Maria Grammatico Estratto di Pomodoro is still crafted the authentic way with three key ingredients: San Marzano tomatoes, Sicilian sun and time. The result is a rich, umami-packed paste that adds in…
Fresh Catch: NEW Mediterranean Dorade in Water from IASA
Introducing NEW Mediterranean Dorade in Water from IASA, one of our favorite Italian fish producers (you might have had their anchovies and sofi™ Award-winning grilled branzino).
Dorade—known by man…
Go for Gochujang: Savory, Spicy & Umami-licious!
Not yo mama's gochujang . . .
Gochujang—a centuries-old Korean condiment made from fermented soybeans, rice, Korean red chile, salt and sugar—packs a powerful punch of umami and tongue-tinglin…
How to Throw an Antipasti Party in 3 Steps
In Italy, the antipasti course (antipasto meaning "before the meal") is traditionally served to whet the appetite and excite the taste buds at the beginning of a meal. Bountiful plates of salumi, che…