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 […]
Best Boredom Cure? Pizza, Of Course!
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 […]
Curating The Perfect Pasta Dish (Hint: It Starts With The Sauce)
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 […]
Why Creative Cooks Adore Italian Olives
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 […]
4 Things You Need To Know About Biscotti (& More)
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 […]
How Organic Olive Oil Makes Family Meals Extra Special
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 […]
Cooking Organic – What’s In It For Me?
At Flora Fine Foods, we’re committed to providing healthy and high-quality Italian products such as organic pasta, olive oil, and more. We’re a “get back to our roots” type of people, and organic foods exemplify just that. The rising trend of cooking “organic” versus “conventional” has changed the appearance of your grocery store and revitalized […]
Pumpkin Pasta Sauce with Pici Pasta & Crispy Mushrooms
Pumpkin Pasta Sauce with Crispy Mushrooms Here’s a delicious comforting Fall recipe on a traditional Tuscan spaghetti Pici pasta flavored with black sage honey brown butter, mascarpone cheese, pumpkin puree and topped with crispy oyster mushrooms or crumble pancetta, and seasoned at the end with smoked paprika sea salt. This is the most straightforward pumpkin pasta […]
Italian Gift Baskets Are the Perfect Holiday Gift!
The holidays are almost here and if you’re like most people, you want to be the family member who gives the best gifts this season. Italian gift baskets are the answer. Italian gift baskets are one of the most unique and treasured gifts you can give to your loved ones. When you think of the […]
Italian Orzo Salad
Italian Orzo Salad A delicious and light pasta dish created by food blogger, Joni Gomes 1 cup Orzo 14 oz can Organic Chickpeas 0.3 cup Sicilian Pitted Olives ( sliced) 0.25 cup Marinated Artichokes (chopped) 0.25 cup Roasted Red (chopped ) Peppers 0.5 cup Cucumber ( chopped ) 0.5 cup Cherry Tomatoes (chopped ) 0.25 […]