FloraTortelloniCategoriesBlog Tips and Ideas

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 Pasta Pedigree post, the origin of the tortelloni cements itself […]

OrecchietteCategoriesBlog Tips and Ideas

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 the staple pasta of Apulia.  As you can see from […]

CategoriesProduct Highlights Tips and Ideas

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 the salad bowl or away from the caprese.  Tomato Talks […]

NonItaliansCategoriesTips and Ideas

5 Tips for Non-Italians Cooking Italian for Italians

Practice the pronunciation Italian food terms on your menu. When talking to your Italian friends about what’s going to be for dinner, don’t make the mistake of describing your awesome Caprese Salad that is topped with fresh MAH-ZAH-RELLA. Descriptions and appearance are extremely important to Italians, and they use their words (and hands) to paint […]