San Marzano tomatoes are the most famous plum tomato to come out of Italy. They are grown in the rich volcanic soil at the base of Mount Vesuvius, which gives them a sweet flavor and low acidity. It is said that the first seed of this …
Easter is always a special occasion to gather with friends and family and celebrate all the good things that the season brings. Italians love to celebrate with a large family meal where Nona’s lasagna or Mama’s Lamb are the highlight at the dinner table. And …
A lot of benefits have been associated with olive oil. Olive oil is a monounsaturated oil obtained from the Olea Europaea tree which is found mostly in Asia, the Mediterranean basin, and Africa. Olive oil is extracted by pressing olives – a small, oval-shaped bitter …