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The King of Italian Rice
Riso Carnaroli The King of Italian RiceThere are a few reasons that Carnaroli has earned its moniker, The King. This is a bit more technical than usual for us, but here's one reason... Amylose is...
Luxurious Food Gifts
We all have someone on our Christmas list for whom selecting the perfect gift is anything but simple. These extra-special food gifts might be just the thing for that last person on your list.Whethe...
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Maria Grammatico's Pistachio & Almond TorroneOn a bustling cobblestone street in the town of Erice on the island of Sicily sits the most precious little pasticceria you've ever seen. And inside tha...
Artisanal Elbow Macaroni?
With more than 75 shapes and sizes of pasta from Rustichella d'Abruzzo, it's a little hard to imagine that there's something our customers would want to make that we couldn't find a shape to match....
Ever wondered where Farro comes from?
SALE! Whole Grain FarroAs one of the first exporters of farro to the US, Gianluigi Peduzzi of Rustichella d'Abruzzo has witnessed first-hand the explosion in popularity of this ancient grain. From ...
Sardines
How is it that the French do everything so well? Throughout our travels, we are always amazed at how consistently delicious everything in France seems to be!Sure, the restaurants are incredib...
From the Seas of Spain
In researching this weeks' newsletter, we stumbled upon a piece in the New York Times from August 1997 - "Canned Tuna: In Search of Flavor and Texture". This rather exhaustive piece chron...
Chai Tea, Sangria and Ginger "Martinis"
Drinks are as important a part of any good meal or party as the food itself. Whether it's breakfast for one on the couch in front of the morning news or a dinner party for 12, it's important to con...
Stone Fruit Scorpacciata
Mid-summer is the apex of stone fruit season and this is the time to revel in their juicy sweetness. Peaches, plums, pluots, apricots and cherries are all plentiful, inexpensive and at their ...