Flora Tortelloni Bolognese

The origins of the tortelloni come from the region of Emilia-Romagna in the Northern region of Italy, so it’s only proper that we connect a wonderful and authentic dish from the region to celebrate the warming embrace of spring time.  As discovered in the previous …

Flora Orecchiette Pugliese

The origin of orecchiette pasta traces back to the region of Puglia and has shown itself in history books around the XII and XIII centuries.  Resembling the roofs of the trulli, which are the traditional stone huts made for small proprietors and farm laborers, orecchiette is …

Getting to Know Balsamic Vinegar

Most people associate their favorite salad dressing as just a tarty addition of sweet and tangy flavor.  As a condiment to their Arugula salad, people are overlooking the true craftsmanship that goes into balsamic vinegar. Starting as unfermented grape juice, balsamic vinegar is a reduced, …

On This Day In Italian History…

On this day in 1128, Pope Honorius II grants a papal sanction to the military order known as the Knight’s Templar, declaring it to be God’s Army.  Pope Honorius II came from very humble beginnings before becoming the most powerful instrument of the Vatican.  Born …

4 Uses for Balsamic Vinegar Outside of the Salad Bowl

Balsamic vinegar is a condiment that most Americans associate with salad.  There’s nothing like a fresh, crispy mouth full of spring mix with a tangy aftertaste of a delightful balsamic.  What most people don’t associate balsamic vinegar with is its incredibly delectable uses outside of …

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