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In Italy Fish Fly on April 1st
In Italy April Fool's Day is called pesce d’aprile. Yes, pesce as in fish!
Pamela Marasco
Apr 12 min read
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Abandon All Hope of Dinner
Serve this bread with the following extra virgin olive oil dip and abandon all hope of dinner.
Pamela Marasco
Feb 273 min read
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Seize the Moment. 2024 New Harvest Capezzana Extra Virgin Olive Oil Has Arrived
Seize the Moment. 2024 New Harvest Capezzana Extra Virgin Olive Oil has arrived just in time for Christmas.
Pamela Marasco
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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Italian Ingredients Bring Out the Best in Brussel Sprouts
Brussel sprouts tend to have a bad food reputation. But not in Italy.
Pamela Marasco
Nov 26, 20242 min read
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Using Dario Cecchini's Profumo del Chianti Herbal Salt Blend To Create an Olive Oil Bread Dip
With the right mix of seasonings and the best olive oil, follow your taste to make this cravable restaurant-style dip.
Pamela Marasco
Sep 27, 20241 min read
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Don't Miss It
Asparagus season lasts for approximately 100 days with most produce harvested in April and May ending mid-season in June. Don't miss it!
Pamela Marasco
May 29, 20244 min read
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Rarely Enjoyed Outside of Italy
Did you know? Only 40% of Italian extra virgin olive oil is exported. Due to the exclusive nature of nuovo oil, it is rarely enjoyed...
Pamela Marasco
Apr 5, 20244 min read
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East Meets West with Balsamic Za’atar Vinaigrette
Za’atar is a spice blend originating in the Middle East that includes hyssop, sumac, sesame seeds and salt. Not typical herbs and spices...
Pamela Marasco
Aug 8, 20231 min read
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Prosciutto Rolls with Goat Cheese Mousse
An easy and impressive starter or a very nice addition to a charcuterie board. If you can find it caprino fresco, a fresh goat's milk...
Pamela Marasco
Jan 28, 20232 min read
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You Are Absolutely Buying the Best
For the past 23 years Tenuta di Capezzana has been our signature oil and like many of you we look forward to the new harvest arriving on...
Pamela Marasco
Jan 5, 20232 min read
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Marinated Cheese
I’m a cheese-aholic. I’ve always liked cheese but it became an obsession when I visited my first Italian caseificio 25 years ago. I was...
Pamela Marasco
Nov 2, 20212 min read
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