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In the gentle uplands of northwestern Sicily, Gianfranco Becchina’s estate is set on an ideal location. Sixty acres of olive groves, some situated on the grounds once used by Princess Pignatelli of Spain, roll away behind the estate walls. The olives are mostly Nocellara del Belice, with Bianco Lilla and others mixed in and are [...]
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One of the first grains discovered, farro is the ancestor of modern wheat. It is said to have sustained the Roman legions as they conquered Europe. Farro is a cereal grain in which, unlike wheat, the husk adheres to the grain, just as in barley and oats. Its fiber content therefore is high and so [...]
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The use of vinegar stretches back into antiquity. Vinegar is mentioned in the Bible, the Hebrews knew about it and the Romans made a drink out of it. Its origin runs parallel with the time at which man started to use grape juice to make wine, and its discovery was probably due to a mistake [...]
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Our White Truffle Honey begins with Acacia honey, golden clear and delicate. It is then armomatized with the earthy flavor of choice truffles form Italy’s unspoiled Marche region. Made by Tentazioni which means "temptation", White Truffle Honey’s redolent taste combines well with soft cheeses, and lends itself to cake recipes or simply served on petit [...]
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Gli Aironi’s Wild Red Italian Rice is grown in Risaie Vercellesi, a region considered by many to be ideal for the production of Italian rice. The Perinotti family has lived and harvested rice in this region for five generations. Their method of stone craft husking guarantees a light shelling of the grain, thus keeping the [...]
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