If you’ve been waiting on the edge of your seat for this month’s “Italian Food Staple” feature, your wait is finally over. June highlights paccheri pasta, an Italian staple that doubles as comfort food and all the ways it can shine front and center in your next authentic Italian meal. Italy is a country rich […]

The temps are rising, and summer cooking is on the menu. And, whether it’s simple, on-the-go meals or elegant alfresco entertaining ideas you seek, you’ll find adding crushed tomatoes to your go-to ingredient list might just take your culinary satisfaction to new heights. While tomatoes are certainly in season during the sultry months of summer, […]

Amaretti cookies – soft, sweet, sensational. At Flora Foods, we love talking about Italian staples, so we thought it was time to share these delicious tidbits with our customers and foodies. Each month, we’ll be sharing everything you need to know about a featured Italian staple. One of those foods that is authentically, undeniably Italian. […]

Extra virgin olive oil is a must-have for any Italian kitchen. Well, to be honest, no kitchen of any kind could be considered truly complete without a bottle of extra virgin olive oil handy to help with the preparation of fancy feasts as well as everyday meals. It’s true, home chefs of all calibers are […]

Traditional Italian food has a way of transporting you to good times, a sense of warmth and home. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has brought our society to a screeching halt and changed our perspective on life as we know it. We are sheltering in place, without our normal daily business and now, taking stock of the things […]

As we adjust to the new (temporary) normal, pizza sauce just might be the “secret sauce” you need to get your family out of the boredom rut. The unexpected pandemic of 2020 has left us confined to our homes and seeking out creative ways to spend our time until things return to normal. Spend quality […]

The foundation of Italian food starts with pasta. Of course, the noodles are important, but any Italian cook (or food lover) will tell you that the sauce is the secret to the success! Of course, there are many types of pasta sauces, but for authentic Italian flavor, the sauce always starts with tomato. Tomato pasta […]

Attention avid cooks! We see you. You’re always on the lookout for something to make your kitchen output better, tastier and more creative. That’s why we’ve put together the tips you need to amp things up with the help of these small, round beauties lovingly referred to as Italian olives.  Of course, sometimes keeping things […]

Dipped, dunked, or dry, the biscotti is a timeless cookie known to pair perfectly with a timeless drink. It is the sweet and sophisticated treat that Italians have hailed as a go-to snack for decades. Of course, the Italians weren’t able to keep their precious delicacy a secret from the rest of the world, so […]

Organic olive oil could possibly be the secret ingredient to making family meals tastier and healthier. We’ve prepared everything you need to understand about why organic olive oil is such a powerhouse ingredient and how to incorporate it into your busy life. Let’s go on a journey to learn about the greatness of organic olive […]