Lupini Beans. The Healthy Super-snack straight from Italy. Italy’s edamame but soy free! 50% more protein than chickpeas 60% fewer carbs than pistachios 100% more fiber than edamame 80% fewer calories than almonds Source: USDA Database 2018 (NBDIDs: 11212, 16357, 01123, 12061) So what are …
San Marzano tomatoes are the most famous plum tomato to come out of Italy. They are grown in the rich volcanic soil at the base of Mount Vesuvius, which gives them a sweet flavor and low acidity. It is said that the first seed of this …
A lot of benefits have been associated with olive oil. Olive oil is a monounsaturated oil obtained from the Olea Europaea tree which is found mostly in Asia, the Mediterranean basin, and Africa. Olive oil is extracted by pressing olives – a small, oval-shaped bitter …
If life imitates art, and pasta is life for some people, it’s safe to say that pasta can imitate art. Each of the different designs that pasta takes on have different utilities and qualities that make each of them unique to their beholder. Art takes …
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, …